Early years and school-age childcare training for practitioners

Our continuous professional development (CPD) programme is designed to help you make a positive difference for children and their families. It supports the delivery of high-quality, inclusive and safe early education and school-age childcare, helping to improve outcomes for children.

Find training opportunities, CPD programmes and related resources for early years and school-age childcare practitioners.

Early years education and childcare training 

Our training programme is available to practitioners working in all early years and school-age childcare settings in Nottinghamshire.

Browse available courses and book your place by visiting:

Early years education and childcare training

Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP) training 

The Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership offers additional training to support professionals working with children and families.

Training includes: 

  • face-to-face courses 
  • virtual learning sessions 
  • e-learning modules 

These courses complement the training available through our early years education and childcare programme.

Go to NSCP safeguarding training, learning events and e-learning opportunities 

Department for Education (DfE) training, qualifications, support and guidance

The Department for Education provides free training, qualifications, guidance and support for the early years and childcare workforce.

These resources can help practitioners develop their skills and meet professional requirements.

DfE training, qualifications, support and guidance for the early years and childcare workforce