A choice of workshops is available for pre-schools, nurseries or groups of childminders, to develop staff skills in including children with additional needs in general and / or to help them to meet the needs of an individual child. 

This training is usually presented at the setting’s premises at a date and time most suitable to the setting. Parents of an individual child may also be invited to attend, as appropriate. 

See below for the training currently available. Further topics could be arranged on request. Sessions focus on children aged 2 – 5 years. 

The costs per session are for up to 10 people. For larger groups, alternative length of session or more information, please contact us on 01275 341113. 

Early Interaction and Communication Skills – 1½ hr session £100

Children with Down Syndrome in the Early Years – 1½ hr session £100  

Behaviour Strategies for children in the Early Years with delayed language/learning  – 1½ hr session £100  

Introduction to working with children with PMLD (profound and multiple learning difficulties) –  2 hr session £130

How Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used at Springboard Opportunity Group – 2 hr session £130

An Introduction to Autism in the Early Years – 2 hr session £130