Welcome to our Lewisham Early Years Providers training page.

Whether it’s developing people’s skills and knowledge through training or bringing colleagues together at an event, our teams deliver training and events that reflect your current needs.

Early Years Spring Term 2026 Training

As well as our current spring term training, please note that our summer term training has started to becoming available to book. You will find our summer term training menu directly under our spring menu below.

Please scroll to the bottom of the page to Events to book onto any of these sessions.

EYFS Leaders in Schools Network Meeting

(virtual)

BOOKING NOW CLOSED

-Tuesday 10th March
-4:00pm-5:00pm
-Zoom
-For EYFS Leader in Schools 

The EYFS Leaders in schools Network Meeting will provide an update on the latest local and national policy relating to the EYFS framework, Ofsted regulations and current initiatives.

Early Years Provider Briefing

(virtual)

BOOKING NOW CLOSED

-Wednesday 11th March
-10:00am-11:30am or 7:00pm-8:00pm
-Zoom
-For PVI Managers and Childminders

The Early Years Provider Briefing will provide an update on the latest local and national policy relating to the EYFS framework, Ofsted regulations and current initiatives as well as updates around funding.

PVI SENCO Forum

(virtual)

 BOOKING NOW CLOSED

-Tuesday 17th March
-10:00am-11:30am
-Microsoft Teams
-For PVI SENCO's

Led by Holly (Senior Specialist Educational Psychologist for Early Years) & Amanda (Senior Specialist Educational Psychologist for Children Looked After). This session is designed for SENCOs to support the strengthening of relational practice across early years settings. We will explore how relational approaches can reduce stress behaviours, support regulation, and create emotionally safe environments.

EYFSP Moderation & Good Practice Sessions

(face to face)

 

-Thursday 19th March
-10:00am-12:30pm or 2:30pm-5:00pm
-Civic Suite
-For Reception Teachers

Practice in Reception Classes

Join us for a dynamic, hands-on session focused on identifying strengths and areas for development in EYFSP assessment. These sessions are not just about ticking boxes—they’re about empowering teachers to make informed, confident judgements that truly reflect each child’s development.

Delivered by the Local Authority, this programme is designed to support EYFSP moderation across schools and ensure robust assessments demonstrating the Characteristics of Effective Learning.

PVI DSL Forum

(virtual)

 

-Wednesday 25th March
-10:00am-11:30am
-Zoom
-For PVI Managers and PVI DSL's

Join us for a vital professional development forum tailored for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) working in PVI nursery settings. This session offers updates, insights, and opportunities to connect with fellow DSLs and safeguarding professionals—sharing best practices and strengthening our collective approach to child protection.

Early Years Summer Term 2026 Training

Understanding SEND for Childminders - Supporting Inclusive Practise in Homebased Childcare

Session 1

SEN in Homebased Settings

(virtual)

 -Monday 8th June
-6:30pm-7:30pm
-Zoom
-For Childminders		 Other Early Years Practitioners can attend as will be relevant to all but need to be mindful it will focus on home based childcare settings. Booking closes at 3pm on the day of session. The link will be sent once booking has closed.

Understanding SEND for Childminders - Supporting Inclusive Practise in Homebased Childcare

Session 2

Communicating Concerns with Parents/Carers

(virtual)

 -Monday 15th June
-6:30pm-7:30pm
-Zoom
-For Childminders		 Other Early Years Practitioners can attend as will be relevant to all but need to be mindful it will focus on home based childcare settings. Booking closes at 3pm on the day of session. The link will be sent once booking has closed.

Understanding SEND for Childminders - Supporting Inclusive Practise in Homebased Childcare

Session 3

Simple Environment Changes

(virtual)

 -Monday 22nd June
-6:30pm-7:30pm
-Zoom
-For Childminders		 Other Early Years Practitioners can attend as will be relevant to all but need to be mindful it will focus on home based childcare settings. Booking closes at 3pm on the day of session. The link will be sent once booking has closed.

Events

Title Occurences  
Early Years Provider Briefing - (virtual) 0 in 0 locations View & Book
EYFS Leaders in Schools Network Meeting - (virtual) 0 in 0 locations View & Book
EYFSP Moderation & Good Practice Sessions For Reception Teachers and EYFS Leaders in Schools (face to face) 0 in 0 locations View & Book
Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage (Pre-recorded video) 1 in 1 locations View & Book
Makaton Early Years Virtual Taster Session 2 in 1 locations View & Book
Mini Sessions (9 short Pre-recorded videos) 1 in 1 locations View & Book
PVI DSL Forum (virtual) 1 in 1 locations View & Book
PVI SENCO Forum - (virtual) 0 in 0 locations View & Book
Session 1 - Understanding SEND for Childminders - supporting inclusive practice in home-based childcare - (virtual) 1 in 1 locations View & Book
Session 2 - Understanding SEND for Childminders - supporting inclusive practice in home-based childcare - (virtual) 1 in 1 locations View & Book
Session 3 - Understanding SEND for Childminders - supporting inclusive practice in home-based childcare - (virtual) 1 in 1 locations View & Book
Supporting SEND in the Early Years - Supporting independence – Using the toilet (Pre-recorded video) 1 in 1 locations View & Book
Supporting SEND in the Early Years - Understanding sensory processing (Pre-recorded video) 1 in 1 locations View & Book