EYFS Training Courses
Our training programmes and workshops have been created to meet the current challenges in Early Years. Reflecting the philosophy of Active Learning as the most effective way of learning, they provide a balance between activity, discovery, resources, information and discussion. Using a range of demonstration areas we role model Best Practice in the setting and classroom environment.
 Training Programmes from The Totem Pole
Beginning with Babies
Session: 4 days 9.30-15.30
Beginning with Babies was born out a conversation Mary Barlow had with a colleague of when looking at what best practice could look like when working with babies and very young children. The seven workshops take you through a journey of learning to allow you to build on your enthusiasm, spontaneity and creativity in your role as an EYFS Practitioner. For more information, please contact us.
Behaviour Management and Conflict Resolution
Session: 2 days 9.30-15.30
When conflict arises between children in settings adults will typically ‘fix’ the children’s problems for them. . During these workshops we will explore the key roles EYFS Practitioners and Managers have in understanding how supporting and extending children’s development as individuals lays the foundations to behaviour management. You will be introduced to a problem-solving approach to conflict resolution where the adult takes on the role of mediator, ensuring that the disputes children have are turned into positive learning experiences for everyone concerned.
Handbags and Gladrags
Session: 1 day 9.30-15.30
This workshop will give you the opportunity to stimulate your thoughts and ideas around children’s exploratory play. Through discussion we will look at how children explore and discover things which stem from everyday life and curiosity.
Fun on the Floor
Session: 2 days 9.30-15.30
Fun on the Floor will give you an opportunity to explore a day through the eyes of a toddler in an early years setting. You will have time to experience and evaluate early years best practice through the spaces that young children explore, the time they spend in the setting and the support they gain from adults. This is a practical two days and you will be encouraged to have Fun on the Floor. Please wear appropriate indoor clothing and footwear.
Festival Fun
Session: 1 day 9.30-15.30
Festivals and celebrations bring the magic of many creative arts together. During these workshops you will explore the use of colour, music, materials, dance and culture to enhance the five main areas in your environments.
The workshops have been designed to support you during the seasons of Autumn, Winter, Summer and Spring bringing ‘Festival Fun’ to the children. These large group Workshops are presented individually but you are welcome to attend a number of them to meet the needs of your setting throughout the year.
Attachment and Holistic Development
Session: 2 days 9.30-15.30
This course looks at how important forming secure attachments are in relationships to a baby’s formative days, weeks and months. Exploring how young babies’ holistic development does not fit neatly into boxes, nor is it always defined by age.
To understand that the development of a secure attachment relationship is a crucial part of early development. You will observe baby Orson as he develops through his first 12 months and to identify key components of his holistic development and in turn how this relates to attachment. This will include, feeding, crying, early conversations, baby massage, interest in objects, mirroring, singing games, stranger anxiety, playing together and exploring.
The Toolkit
Session: 6 days 9.30-15.30
Using the central beliefs of The High/Scope Approach that children learn best by being actively involved with materials, ideas, people and events; the opportunity to engage with adults and other children in play is seen as fundamental. This programme of workshops will use The High/Scope Approach and give you the Toolkit to underpin Best Practice in your setting. The programme is suitable for those new to The Approach and support those who want to refresh their learning and thinking.
First Steps into Leadership and Management
Session: 2 days 9.30-15.30
A practical and reflective programme over two days focused on your real issues - learning together through a range of exercises and discussions how to become more successful at leading the team and managing change.
Training Programmes at The Totem Pole with our Associate Partners
Tots on Tour and Lincolnshire Forest Schools
Growing Talk Together Stage 1 with Tots on Tour
This practical workshop is for those working with children from birth to five years. The workshop will introduce practitioners to the principles of the Growing Talk Programme. Interactive activities, resources, songs and rhymes designed to engage, enhance and nurture language learning experiences will be demonstrated and shared. As with all the Growing Talk workshops there will be a strong emphasis on the principles relating to practice including effective adult/child interaction which will ensure the activities are enabling language learning opportunities.
Course Date: Monday 16th January 2012
Course Time: 9.45- 3.30pm
Cost: £50 plus VAT includes a Growing Talk MINI Guide and all handouts
To book, please visit the Tots on Tour website www.totsontour.co.uk
The Magic of Spring & Spring Chatter!
Fly with us on our magic carpets and explore all the wonderful sights and sounds of spring. Grow your children’s talk and have fun together!
This workshop is for those who have previously attended Tots on Tour Growing Talk training. 
Each season presents naturally occurring language learning experiences with many opportunities to stretch and ‘Grow’ children's talk. Practitioners need to plan for these opportunities and consider ways in which these natural opportunities can extend language learning experiences in a meaningful and engaging way. The main focus of this workshop will be the practical ideas but there will be the opportunity to review the underpinning knowledge related to the Growing Talk Programme.
Course Date: Monday 30th January 2012
Course Time: 9.30- 12.00pm
Cost: £25 plus VAT includes a seasonal guide and handouts
To book, please visit the Tots on Tour website www.totsontour.co.uk
Growing Talk Together Stage 2 with Tots on Tour
Session: 2 days 9.30am-3.30pm
This two day programme will enable practitioners working in early years settings and children’s centres to become registered users of the Tots on Tour Growing Talk programme . It will enable practitioners to confidently select and use the activities and strategies described designed to grow children’s talk. All of the activities have been designed to engage with children, enhance their communication and language learning experiences and enable all children to be involved.
Tiny Talk Matters with Tots on Tour
Session: 1 day 9.30am-3.30pm
Babbling babies don’t turn into talkative toddlers by chance. It requires help and encouragement from you! This course is aimed at those working with the under twos. It will provide underpinning knowledge about communication development for this age group and practical support on engaging ways to support and enhance this essential stage of a child’s communication journey. Learning will be supported by video observations.
Introduction to Forest Schools with
Lincolnshire Forest Schools
Session: Half day 9.15am-12.30pm
This half day is a basic introduction to Forest Schools and assumes no prior knowledge or skill. Participants will be helped to understand the ethos of a forest school, how sessions are structured and the rules that ensure children are kept safe whilst managing their own risks.
A Day at Forest School with
Lincolnshire Forest Schools
Session: Full day 9.15am-3.30pm
This full day at Forest School will provide participants with the opportunity to live a day outdoors actively learning about the ethos and practice of Forest School delivery. Our priority will be to establish our base camp, build shelters, establish a fire circle, collect wood and light the fire.
For further information on workshops or courses please contact us.
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