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Training

Early Years delivers a wide range of in-service programmes that continue our drive to improve practice by applying an appropriate play based curriculum. Our training is for parents, all adults working with young children in pre-school settings, daycares, SureStart, nursery and foundation stage and management committees.

All of our training helps develop the confidence and competence of the participants in the understanding of play and the needs of young children across the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors. Training programmes and materials are reviewed annually and are based on evidence from research and best practice to deliver outcomes for young children. All Early Years Trainers hold as a minimum professional qualification a degree in Early Years and all have an adult learning qualification.

For more information or to discuss programme contents, contact the training department on +44 (0)28 6634 2696. Places on courses are strictly limited so early booking is advisable.

Bespoke programmes can be arranged on request, programmes can also be delivered outside of Northern Ireland.

A certificate of attendance is given to all participants on training courses.

Room Hire

Early Years training rooms are available for hire as a venue for courses, seminars and meetings. There are two training rooms in the Belfast Headquarters; which can accommodate up to 80 people. Training accommodation is also available in our Enniskillen offices at Fermanagh Early Years Centre. Further information can be found here or alternatively to book contact reception on +44 (0)28 9066 2825.

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