Inclusion Support and Development Groups are back! These sessions are led by an EP and SLT and are focused on developing practitioner’s skills in including children with additional support needs. Participants will get the opportunity to attend six sessions across the year with peers, to engage in professional discussions, and to learn from invited professionals in sessions which are tailored to suit the group’s needs. Please note these sessions tend to be very popular and are limited to 25 participants per area. Please follow the instructions in the flyers below to apply for the group in your area.
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CPL Opportunity: Nature Play in ELC Resource
A free online seminar is available on the 11th March 10:30am – 11:30am hosted by colleagues at the University of Glasgow. The seminar will allow you to find out more about the content and use of the online training resource they have developed showing the interconnectedness of factors which influence nature play in ELC.
Teams Details:
Meeting ID: 359 677 913 424
Passcode: jL6c7re2
Wee Minds Matter – Infant Mental Health Team (Birth – Three)
Information Sessions: Wee Minds Matter (Infant Mental Health)
Wee Minds Matter is the Infant Mental Health service in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. They have organised lunchtime information sessions over MS teams which will explore infant mental health, what the service can offer and how to refer to this service.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone working with children from birth to three to improve their understanding and practice in improving infant mental health and wellbeing.
If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please book using the links below:
| Date of session – over MS teams | Webropol registration link |
| Wednesday 29th November 2023
12 – 1pm |
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/01CB451BFBCDEB6B |
| Wednesday 31st January 2024
12-1pm |
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/E7A1BD9F6D4C24E5 |
| Wednesday 28th February 2024
12-1pm |
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/4D15BC92C9763A59 |
| Wednesday 27th March 2024
12-1pm |
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/121ED5767A067F9B |
CPL Opportunity – Supporting EAL Learners – Funded Providers
The EAL Service are offering this free full day training to funded providers of ELC in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about supporting EAL learners and families. Please use the QR code below to book your place. Note places are capped at 80.
Diary Date- CPL – Loss, Grief and Bereavement – 9th March 2023
This training day, hosted by the PPW Hospice in conjunction with Glasgow Educational Psychology Service and NHS Health Improvement Team, will give you the opportunity to learn about theories of grief, explore strategies to support coping with change, and discuss your role in supporting children and families affected by grief, loss and bereavement. Its open to all sectors and is always highly evaluated by attendees. GCC settings should sign up using CPD manager and funded providers can contact Lisa Forsyth (EP, Lead Loss and Bereavement) at lisa.forsyth@glasgow.gov.uk to obtain a place.
DIARY DATE – DUNTARVIE OPEN AFTERNOON – WEDNESDAY 8TH MARCH
Duntarvie PSADC are hosting an open afternoon on Wednesday 8th March 2pm- 5pm. This is a great opportunity to look at resources and discuss strategies and planning with Duntarvie staff, with particular reference to early intervention, sensory profiles, use of visuals, and strategies to support language, communications and interaction.
Note places are limited and must be booked by contacting Duntarvie before Friday 3rd March.
Reflective Practice Opportunity
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With Kids are offering reflective practice sessions for schools and ELC staff, starting on the 7th November. For further information email l.paterson@withkids.org.uk
Diary Dates – CPL – Identifying and supporting ASN
The next course of the module ‘Identifying and and supporting additional support needs in early learning and childcare’ will start on the 5th September, although enrolment remains open until 26th September. The course is a free online resource commissioned by the Scottish Government. See also the Professional Learning Framework for Early Years in the CPL section for other modules in the series.
Diary Dates – CPL – Inclusion Support and Development Group
The Early Years Inclusion Support and Development groups are back!
There is a group in each area (NE, NW and South). Please click on the links below to see further details for the groups and the dates and venues for each area.
**Please note there is a change of venue for the first session only in the North East only. This will now be held in the LEL base, top floor of Royston Primary School, Royston Road, G21 2NU. All other North East sessions will be in Pyschological Services, top floor of Rockfield nursery**
Inclusion SDG Flyer North West area
Inclusion SDG Flyer – North East Area
Inclusion SDG Flyer – South area
