Suffolk Early Years and Childcare Training

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

✨ Not Too Young to Talk About… Belonging & Acceptance ✨
💬 Gender Inclusive Environments

Join us for this important and engaging course designed to support early years practitioners in creating inclusive, welcoming environments for all children.

📍 Location: Pinewood Community Centre, Ipswich
📅 Date: 23rd June
⏰ Time: 12:30pm

This session will explore how we can promote belonging, challenge stereotypes, and support children to feel accepted and valued—whatever their background or identity.

🌈 Perfect for anyone working in early years who wants to strengthen inclusive practice and build confidence in talking about gender inclusivity.

👉 Book your place now: www.suffolkcpd.co.uk

28/05/2026

Get ahead for the next academic year by booking on to your Safeguarding training session now! These courses are heavily discounted for LoP members and would be recognised as part of your two-year renewal as required within the EYFS.

We have a number of courses available:

Safeguarding Forums
8th June - Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft
9th June - Pinewood Community Centre, Ipswich
10th June - Blackbourne Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds

Safeguarding Children and Adults
14th September - Castle Hill Community Centre, Ipswich
16th September - Blackbourne Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds
17th September - Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft

Designated Safeguarding Lead
7th September - Castle Hill Community Centre, Ipswich
9th September - Blackbourne Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds
10th September - Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft

Full details including times and booking details are available on www.Suffolkcpd.co.uk

21/05/2026

Don't miss this year's Safeguarding Forums.

Each forum provides an essential opportunity for Early Years Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) to come together, share best practice, and stay up to date with current safeguarding priorities and responsibilities.

Participants will benefit from networking opportunities with fellow DSLs to share experiences, challenges, and effective strategies
Updates on PREVENT duty, including practical guidance for implementation within Early Years environments
Insights into current safeguarding developments, policy changes, and expectations for practice and opportunities to ask questions and contribute to professional discussion

This forum is designed to support DSLs in strengthening their safeguarding knowledge, confidence and leadership, ensuring children remain safe and well-supported in all Early Years settings.

When and where?

08/06/2026, 09:00 – 12:30, Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft
09/06/2026, 09:00 – 12:30, Pinewood Community Centre, Ipswich
10/06/2026, 09:00 - 12:30, Blackbourne Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds

£18 for LoP members, £45 non LoP

Book now on www.suffolkcpd.co.uk

20/05/2026

Check out the latest courses and workshops currently on offer on Suffolk CPD.

To book your place on any of these courses, and for venue locations please visit: www.suffolkcpd.co.uk

19/05/2026

The Children's Commissioner has just launched "The Big Future" Survey.

This is a chance for all young people to have their say on how they see their environment and future - toddlers and pre-schoolers included. The survey only takes a couple of minutes; perhaps one to share with parents and carers.

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

13/05/2026

📢 Safeguarding Children Training – Book Your Place Now!
Are you working with children and young people? Keeping them safe is everyone’s responsibility – make sure you’re up to date with vital safeguarding knowledge and best practice.
👩‍🏫 Safeguarding Children Training
📅 Date: Wednesday 27th May 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30am
📍 Venue: Blackbourne Community Centre
This essential training will support you to:
✅ Recognise signs and indicators of abuse
✅ Understand your safeguarding responsibilities
✅ Respond appropriately to concerns
✅ Help protect the children in your care
Perfect for early years practitioners, childcare providers, and anyone working with children.
👉 Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!
Secure your place today and ensure you’re confident in safeguarding children

Book now at www.suffolkcpd.co.uk

11/05/2026

Our up-and-coming courses for the summer term are available to for further details and to book visit www.suffolkcpd.co.uk now!

Don't miss out! These popular events are signing up fast!

29/04/2026

🎶 Music That Sparks Curiosity in the Early Years 🎶

We’re delighted to be welcoming Charly Jolly for an inspiring music workshop for early years practitioners, focused on playful, creative ways to make music with young children.
This workshop will explore:
🥁 Music through curiosity and exploration
🎵 Using everyday objects and the environment
👶 Supporting communication, confidence and creativity in young children
🎼 Simple, inclusive ideas you can use straight away in your setting
Whether you’re confident with music or just starting out, this session will leave you feeling inspired and full of practical ideas.

📅 5th, 6th and 7th May
📍 Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds
🔗 www.suffolkcpd.co.uk
Spaces are limited – we’d love to see you there!

23/04/2026

Those of you who came to last year's summer conference will remember how incredible Charly Jolly's music session was!

Well, she's back! Book your place on a training session now www.suffolkcpd.co.uk