Early years and childcare training, networks, meetings and events calendar
Southampton City Council Early Years and Childcare Service supports practitioners to meet key requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This calendar provides details for training, networks, meetings and events currently available for the sector.
To book your place follow the training links provided or contact the Family Information Service.
View the What's On Brochure.
Abbreviations
- Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Early Years (EY)
- Early years foundation stage (EYFS)
Last updated: 13 December 2024
2025
| Date | Title | Time | Venue | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 January | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day one) | 7-9 pm | Start Point Sholing | Expression of Interest - SENCo Award - Level two |
| 20 January | SEND Surgery | 12.30-3.30pm | Phone/Email | n/a |
| 21 January | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day two) | 7-9 pm | Virtual | n/a |
| 28 January | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day three) | 7-9 pm | Virtual | n/a |
| 29 January | Understanding Restrictive Practices | 12.30-3.30pm | Start Point Sholing | Booking Form - Understanding Restrictive Practices |
| 30 January | Leadership Programme (session three) | 4-6 pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 3 February | East – Transition to School Project | 3.30-5.30pm | Virtual | Booking Form - Transition to School Project 2025 |
| 4 February | Central – Transition to School Project | 3.30-5.30pm | Virtual | Booking Form - Transition to School Project 2025 |
| 4 February | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day four) | 7-9 pm | Virtual | n/a |
| 5 February | West – Transition to School Project | 3.30-5.30 pm | Virtual | Booking Form - Transition to School Project 2025 |
| 5 February | Understanding Restrictive Practices | 9.30am–12.30 pm | Start Point Sholing | Booking Form - Understanding Restrictive Practices |
| 10 February | Understanding Restrictive Practices | 12.30–3.30 pm | Start Point Sholing | Booking Form - Understanding Restrictive Practices |
| 11 February | Wellbeing and Early Years Mental Health Forum | 10-11.30am | Start Point Sholing | Booking Form - EY Training |
| 11 February | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day five) | 7-9pm | Virtual | n/a |
| 13 February | EYFS for Headteachers and Senior Leaders | 9.30am–12.30pm | Start Point Sholing | Booking Form - EY Training |
| 24 February | SEND Surgery | 1-4pm | Phone/Email | n/a |
| 25 February | Curiosity | 9am–4 pm | Start Point Sholing | Attention Autism/Curiosity Expression of Interest |
| 25 February | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day six) | 7-9 pm | Virtual | n/a |
| 27 February | Understanding Restrictive Practices | 9.30am–12.30pm | Start Point Sholing | Booking Form - Understanding Restrictive Practices |
| 4 March | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day seven) | 7-9 pm | Virtual | n/a |
| 4-5 March | Attention Autism – two day course | 9am-4 pm | Start Point Sholing | Attention Autism/Curiosity Expression of Interest |
| 11 March | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day eight) | 7-9 pm | Virtual | n/a |
| 15 March (Saturday) | Understanding Restrictive Practices | 9.30am–12.30pm | Start Point Sholing | Booking Form - Understanding Restrictive Practices |
| 18 March | Understanding Restrictive Practices | 9.30am–12.30pm | Start Point Sholing | Booking Form - Understanding Restrictive Practices |
| 18 March | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day nine) | 7-9 pm | Virtual | n/a |
| 19 March | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day one) | 9.30 – 3.30 pm | Start Point Sholing | Expression of Interest - SENCo Level 2 (cohort 6) |
| 20 March | Leadership Programme (session four) | 4-6 pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 11 March | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day eight) | 7-9 pm | Virtual | n/a |
| 18 March | SENCO Award – Level 2 (day nine) | 7-9 pm | Virtual | n/a |
| 25 March | SEND Surgery | 9.30am–12.40 pm | Phone/Email | n/a |
| 25 March and 1 April | Understanding Restrictive Practices | 7–8.30 pm (two sessions) | Start Point Sholing | Booking Form - Understanding Restrictive Practices |
| 26 March | Inclusion Network | 9.30–11.30am 12.30 – 2.30 pm | Virtual | Booking Form - EY Training |
| 2 April | SENCo Award – Level 2 (day two) | 9.30am–4 pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 30 April | SENCo Award – Level 2 (day three) | 9.30am–4 pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 1 May | Transition Project – Childminders | 7-9 pm | Virtual | Booking Form - Transition to School Project 2025 |
| 6 May | Centra l- Transition Project - Part two | 9.30am–12.30 pm | Paint Pots House | Booking Form - Transition to School Project 2025 |
| 6 May | East – Transition Project – Part two | 1-4 pm | Start Point Sholing | Booking Form - Transition to School Project 2025 |
| 7 May | West – Transition Project – Part two | 9.30am–12.40pm | Mansel Park Primary | Booking Form - Transition to School Project 2025 |
| 10 May | Early Years and Childcare Conference | 9.30am–3.30pm | Oasis Academy Lordshill | Further details to follow |
| 15 May | Leadership Programme (session five) | 4-6 pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
| 26 June | Leadership Programme (session six) | 4-6 pm | Start Point Sholing | n/a |
