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Climate Action Plans and Sustainability in Early Years Settings
Early years professionals are invited to join a free online workshop exploring Climate Action Plans (CAPs) and sustainability in early years education. Taking place on 15 October 2026 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, the session will be led by Dr Diane Boyd, who will provide practical guidance on developing a Climate Action Plan, sourcing relevant information, and embedding sustainability within everyday practice.
This informative session will help practitioners understand how Climate Action Plans can support their setting's sustainability journey and how this work connects to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Whether you are a childminder, nursery practitioner, EYFS leader or Reception lead, the workshop offers an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, practical ideas and inspiration from an experienced leader in the field.
Delivered in collaboration between several North West Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn alongside colleagues from across the region and take positive steps towards a more sustainable future for young children.
Places are free, but booking is essential. Click here to sign up today to secure your place.
New SEND and Inclusion Training Materials Now Available
The Department for Education has published the first set of SEND In-House Training Materials to support schools and post-16 settings in delivering professional development on SEND and inclusion. The training materials form part of the government's wider commitment to strengthening support for children and young people with SEND and are designed to help settings build staff knowledge, confidence and understanding of inclusive practice.
The free, editable materials include structured training content, facilitator guidance, practical strategies and activities for discussion and reflection. They are designed to reduce the time needed to develop training materials locally and leaders can tailor them to their setting and use them during INSET days, staff meetings, staff development days and wider professional development programmes. Developed by Ambition Institute for DfE, the materials complement other SEND professional development opportunities, including the NPQ for SENCOs.
This first set of materials covers:
- Introduction to proposed SEND reforms and inclusive teaching
- Introduction to Areas of Development
- Speech, Language and Communication Development
- Supporting guidance for leaders and facilitators
Additional training materials will be published throughout the academic year, including further Areas of Development, practical teaching resources, case studies and professional development support materials.
Find out more and access the materials:
Schools: SEND and Inclusion Training for Mainstream Schools
Post-16 settings: SEND and Inclusion Training for Post-16 Settings