Hampshire Early Years and Childcare Training and Support

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Hampshire early years and childcare training and support (HEYCTS) has a strong reputation
for delivering high quality training and support to early years and childcare providers as well as providing a trusted perspective on early years.

Every Language Box session can make a difference to a child’s communication journey. Designed for practitioners leading,...
10/09/2026

Every Language Box session can make a difference to a child’s communication journey.
Designed for practitioners leading, or planning to lead, Language Box sessions for children with speech and language delay, this half-day training will help you deliver impactful, targeted support.
💡 Explore session planning, targets and goals, progress tracking tools, and strategies that inform effective practice
👉 Build confidence in creating supportive environments, making the most of resources, and planning for successful outcomes
Date: 04 November 2026
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: The Hut, Trosnant Federation, Stockheath Lane, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 3BD

Click here for link to book
https://shop.hants.gov.uk/products/early-years-childcare-settings-and-childminders-in-hampshire-inclusion-team-language-box-training-1

📢 HIGH DEMAND FOR AUTUMN 2026 SENCO Time to Talk Support Groups If your preferred session is full, please join the Event...
09/09/2026

📢 HIGH DEMAND FOR AUTUMN 2026 SENCO Time to Talk Support Groups
If your preferred session is full, please join the Eventbrite waiting list.
Remember: You can attend a session in any district.

• Parsonage Farm
• Petersfield Library
• Oak Meadow
• Sharps Copse
• Beech Hurst
• Lanterns
• Church of the Good Shepherd
A quick reminder: If you have booked a place that you no longer need, please cancel it as soon as possible.
Book via Eventbrite via the SfYC website page / links in bulletin
• Search for your preferred SENCO Support Group (SSG)
• Choose a venue and date
• Complete your registration
• If full, select Join Waiting List

Click the link below to book
https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/childcare/providers/events?Keywords=senco&Date=&Location=

Play, Chat and Interact! Every moment is a chance to build communication. Learn how children develop speech, languag...
09/09/2026

Play, Chat and Interact!
Every moment is a chance to build communication.
Learn how children develop speech, language and interaction through play—and how you can naturally extend it in everyday routines.
✨ Practical, easy-to-use strategies to support children with additional needs
👉 Create a more communication-friendly, inclusive environment
Date: 10 November 2026
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Click here for link to book https://shop.hants.gov.uk/products/early-years-childcare-settings-and-childminders-in-hampshire-inclusion-team-play-chat-interact-face-to-face?_pos=9&_fid=8536f9ac8&_ss=c

Portage Workshop: A Small Steps Approach to Learning for Children with SENDWant to build your confidence in supporting c...
08/09/2026

Portage Workshop: A Small Steps Approach to Learning for Children with SEND
Want to build your confidence in supporting children with SEND?
This National Portage Association certificated 3-day course, delivered by Accredited Portage Trainers, introduces the Portage Approach and how a small steps framework can support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
✨ Explore practical strategies to support play, communication and positive behaviour
✨ Learn how to plan successful outcomes and celebrate progress
✨ Gain tools and resources that can be used in both home and early years settings
✨ Includes a valuable Parent's Perspective of Portage
👉 Suitable for Early Years Practitioners, SENCOs, teachers, teaching assistants, therapists, childminders, family support workers and parents.
⚠️ Participants must commit to attending all three training days.
Dates: 21 October, 22 October & 3 December 2026
Time: 09:00 - 15:30
Venue: Havant area
For further information please contact: [email protected]

Understanding Children’s Behaviour and Supporting their Social and Emotional Development Behaviour is communication—ar...
08/09/2026

Understanding Children’s Behaviour and Supporting their Social and Emotional Development
Behaviour is communication—are we listening?
Explore how early brain development, co-regulation and relationships shape behaviour, and learn how to respond in supportive, meaningful ways.
💡 Gain practical tools to analyse behaviour and create effective support plans
👉 Build confidence in supporting children’s emotional wellbeing
Date: 13 October 2026
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Poulner Infant School & Nursery, New Forest

Clink link below to book
https://shop.hants.gov.uk/products/early-years-childcare-settings-and-childminders-in-hampshire-inclusion-team-understanding-children-s-behaviour-supporting-their-social-and-emotional-development-training

availability]📢 HIGH DEMAND FOR AUTUMN 2026 SENCO Time to Talk Support Groups If your preferred session is full, please j...
08/09/2026

availability]📢 HIGH DEMAND FOR AUTUMN 2026 SENCO Time to Talk Support Groups
If your preferred session is full, please join the Eventbrite waiting list.
Remember: You can attend a session in any district.
Spaces remain at:
• Parsonage Farm
• Petersfield Library [limited availability]
• Oak Meadow (limited availability)
• Sharps Copse (limited availability)
• Lanterns

A quick reminder: If you have booked a place that you no longer need, please cancel it as soon as possible.
Book via Eventbrite via the SfYC website page / links in bulletin
• Search for your preferred SENCO Support Group (SSG)
• Choose a venue and date
• Complete your registration
• If full, select Join Waiting List

Click the link below to book
https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/childcare/providers/events?Keywords=senco&Date=&Location=

Thrive Awareness and Six Strands curriculumWant to better support the emotional wellbeing of children in your setting? T...
07/09/2026

Thrive Awareness and Six Strands curriculum
Want to better support the emotional wellbeing of children in your setting?
The Thrive Approach is a dynamic developmental approach to working with babies and young children that promotes and supports emotional wellbeing and positive mental health.
✨ Gain an overview of the theory and key concepts behind Thrive
✨ Explore how the Thrive Approach supports the mental wellbeing of all children and young people in your setting
✨ Discover how the Six Strands Curriculum and Wellbeing Toolkit can support social and emotional development for all children
✨ Learn how to create targeted plans to support individual children's needs
✨ Develop strategies to help children build positive relationships, resilience, and a love of learning
👉 We want all children in Hampshire to thrive, enjoy learning, to have fulfilling relationships with both their peers and the adults who care for them.
This training is based on the Thrive Approach and supports practitioners to promote positive mental health and wellbeing across their setting.

For further information and to register interest please contact: [email protected]

07/09/2026

**FOR PRESCHOOLS, NURSERIES AND CHILDMINDERS**

🌟 Positive PSED Training 🌟
📅 Wednesday 23 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am - 12:30pm

Designed for preschools, nurseries and childminders, this engaging half-day course explores attachment, self-regulation and co-regulation, helping practitioners support children to understand and manage their emotions and develop a positive sense of self.

💡 Practical strategies you can use straight away in your setting.

📌 Book your place today!

Book via Hants Shop: https://shop.hants.gov.uk/products/early-years-childcare-settings-and-childminders-in-hampshire-positive-psed-face-to-face?_pos=1&_sid=bd4a3616b&_ss=r

AET: Good Autism Practice (Autism Education Trust – AET) Ready to deepen your inclusive practice? Learn how to remove...
07/09/2026

AET: Good Autism Practice (Autism Education Trust – AET)
Ready to deepen your inclusive practice?
Learn how to remove barriers to learning, support participation, and gather meaningful information for profiles and plans.
✨ Focus on real strategies, working with families, and supporting each child’s unique development
👉 Make lasting changes that help neurodivergent children truly thrive
Dates: 18 November 2026 and 25 November 2026
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Room LG6, Beech Hurst, Andover

Click here to book https://shop.hants.gov.uk/products/early-years-childcare-settings-and-childminders-in-hampshire-inclusion-team-level-two-good-autism-practice-autism-education-trust-aet?_pos=8&_fid=8536f9ac8&_ss=c

Play, Chat and Interact! 📢 Spaces Still Available - Book Now!Want to build children's communication skills through every...
04/09/2026

Play, Chat and Interact!

📢 Spaces Still Available - Book Now!

Want to build children's communication skills through everyday play and interaction?

Join this engaging training session and discover practical, easy-to-use strategies to support speech, language and interaction, particularly for children with additional needs.

✨ Simple ideas you can use immediately
✨ Support communication through play and daily routines
✨ Create a more inclusive, communication-friendly environment

📅 10 November 2026
🕤 9:30am to 12:30pm
💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams

🚀 Don't miss out - secure your place today!

Click here for link to book https://shop.hants.gov.uk/products/early-years-childcare-settings-and-childminders-in-hampshire-inclusion-team-play-chat-interact-face-to-face?_pos=9&_fid=8536f9ac8&_ss=c

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