Each session will comprise of:

  • input about child development;
  • input about the area of learning, looking at and beyond the educational programme;
  • an opportunity to discuss your current assessment processes; and
  • a moderation exercise specific to the area of learning using the DfE exemplification materials and other resources. 

Communication and Language (Online)
Led by: Kirstie Page
Date: Tuesday 26 September
Time: 09.00 – 12.30

Following positive feedback, a recording of the excellent session led by Kirstie Page on Tuesday will be available to purchase shortly.

Literacy (Online)
Led by: Kirstie Page
Date: Tuesday 10 October
Time: 09.00 – 12.30 

Physical Development
Led by: Nic Brown
Date: Wednesday 15 November 09.30 – 12.30 at Kedleston Road Training and Development Centre
OR
Thursday 16 November 18.30 – 20.30 ONLINE

Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Led by: Fiona Holiday
Date: Thursday 30 November 09.00 – 12.30
Venue: to be confirmed
OR
Tuesday 05 December 18.30 – 20.30 ONLINE

Mathematics
Led by: Ruth Swailes
Date: Tuesday 23 January 2024 09.00 – 12.30
Venue: to be confirmed

Expressive Art and Design
Led by Nic Brown
Date:  Wednesday 28 February 09.00 – 12.30 at Kedleston Road Training and Development Centre 

Understanding the World
Led by Ruth Swailes
Date: Tuesday 26 March 09.00 – 12.30
Venue: to be confirmed
Sorry this session is so close to the end of term. Ruth is booked up for almost the whole year.

Cost: £40 for each session

Please note that some of the sessions will be online.

To book a place on these sessions, please email earlyyearstraining@derby.gov.uk stating the attendee’s name and which sessions you are booking. A member of the admin team will then confirm your booking and will send confirmation of the venue or a joining link for online sessions.

We look forward to working with you again this year

Coral Golding
Service Manager Early Years Quality Improvement