Sheffield City Council Early Years CPD Programme
This webpage brings together the training, professional development and support opportunities available to Sheffield's early years workforce through the Early Years Quality Team and a range of partner organisations. Our aim is to make it easier for practitioners, leaders, childminders and home-based early years practitioners to find and access high-quality development opportunities in one place.
The offer is organised into key areas of practice, including Curriculum, Teaching and Learning; Communication, Language, Literacy and School Readiness; Leadership and Professional Development; and Safeguarding, Inclusion and Children's Wellbeing. Alongside the city-wide training programme, the Early Years Quality Team also provides a range of bespoke support for settings and providers. This can include coaching, mentoring, quality improvement support and tailored training, designed around local priorities and individual needs.
This joined-up approach supports the ambitions of both the Sheffield Early Years Strategy and the Best Start in Life Strategy, recognising that a skilled, confident and well-supported workforce is fundamental to improving outcomes for children and reducing inequalities. Through professional development, networks, collaboration and communities of practice, we aim to strengthen professional knowledge, build leadership capacity and support continuous improvement across the sector.
By working together and sharing expertise, we can continue to nurture and develop the strong practice that exists across Sheffield, supporting providers to reflect, innovate and enhance outcomes for children and families. This collective approach helps ensure more children experience a positive start in life and are equipped with the foundations they need to thrive in learning and beyond.
For any queries or feedback about this new approach, please contact EarlyYearsBusinessSupport@sheffield.gov.uk or Vicky Carr, EYFS Quality, Access and Moderation Manager Vicky.Carr@sheffield.gov.uk / 07971 376801
Safeguarding
| Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), Designated Safeguarding Deputies (DSD) Termly Briefings for Sheffield Registered Early Years Settings
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We are delighted to be able to offer free, termly safeguarding briefings for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), Designated Safeguarding Deputies (DSD) for Sheffield Early Years Registered Settings (PVI settings & childminders).
The briefings will be delivered to give updates on local arrangements, briefings on safeguarding concerns in the city, and refresh DSL/Ds on safeguarding processes. Each briefing will be written in response to local and national needs, incidents, and events.
These briefings supplement the Training for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), Designated Safeguarding Deputies (DSD) for Sheffield Registered Early Years Settings
Audience: Sheffield Private, Voluntary, Independent Nurseries, Childminders and Wraparound care providers on the Early Years Register. Please note all Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputies need to attend each of the termly briefings to maintain compliance.
Date/s and time, location:
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Venue |
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Tuesday 1st December 2026
9.30-10.45am
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Online |
Book Here |
Tuesday 2nd March 2027
9.30-10.45am |
Online |
Book Here |
Tuesday 6th July 2027
9.30-10.45am |
Online |
Book Here |
Childminder Priority Briefings:
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Venue |
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Tuesday 1st December 2026
6.30-7.30pm
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Online |
Book Here |
Tuesday 2nd March 2027
6.30-7.30pm |
Online |
Book Here |
Tuesday 6th July 2027
6.30-7.30pm |
Online |
Book Here |
Cost: Free to Sheffield schools and settings.
Training Team: Sheffield City Council Safeguarding Children Advisor, Education and Early Years Quality Improvement Officers
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| Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), Designated Safeguarding Deputies (DSD) Training for Sheffield Registered Early Years Settings (Private, Voluntary and Independent) and Childminders, Wraparound Care Providers on the Early Years Register
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We are delighted to be able to offer free safeguarding training for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) & Designated Safeguarding Deputies (DSD) working in Sheffield Early Years Registered Settings (PVI settings and childminders).
It is at the level described by previous and alternative training providers as ‘advanced’.
Only one session needs to be attended, and the duration is one day. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to register. It is essential that participants arrive on time and attend for the full duration of their training session, failure to do this may result in not being able to attend the training session and / or receive a certificate of attendance.
Audience: Sheffield Private, Voluntary, Independent Nurseries, Childminders and Wraparound care providers on the Early Years Register.
Date/s and time, location:
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Venue |
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Monday 5th October 2026
9.30-4.30pm
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The Sheffield College, S20 8LY |
Book Here |
Tuesday 24th November 2026
9.30-4.30pm |
Moorfoot Building, Floor 2, S1 4PL |
Book Here |
Thursday 14th January 2027
9.30-4.30pm |
The Sheffield College, S20 8LY |
Book Here |
Tuesday 23rd March 2027
9.30-4.30pm
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The Sheffield College, S20 8LY |
Book Here |
Monday 26th April 2027
9.30-4.30pm |
The Sheffield College, S20 8LY |
Book Here |
Thursday 24th June 2027
9.30-4.30pm |
The Sheffield College, S20 8LY |
Book Here |
Locations: The Sheffield College, Peaks Campus, Waterthorpe Greenway, Sheffield S20 8LY
Moorfoot Building, Floor 2, Moorfoot, South Lane, Sheffield, S1 4PL
Maximum capacity: 80
Cost: Free to Sheffield schools and settings.
Please note that cancellations must be notified at least one week in advance. *A charge of £60 will be incurred for non-attendance and/or late cancellation.
Training Team: Sheffield City Council Safeguarding Children Advisor, Education and Early Years Quality Improvement Officers.
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| Universal Safeguarding Training for Sheffield Registered Early Years Settings (Private, Voluntary and Independent) and Childminders, Wraparound Care Providers on the Early Years Register
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We are delighted to be able to offer free universal safeguarding training for all adults working in Sheffield Early Years Registered Settings (PVI settings and childminders).
It is at the level described by previous and alternative training providers as ‘basic’, ‘universal’ or ‘initial’.
Only one session needs to be attended, and the duration is half a day. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to register. It is essential that participants arrive on time and attend for the full duration of their training session, failure to do this may result in not being able to attend the training session and / or receive a certificate of attendance.
Audience: Sheffield Private, Voluntary, Independent Nurseries, Childminders and Wraparound care providers on the Early Years Register.
Date/s and time, location:
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Venue |
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Tuesday 22nd September
9.30-12.30pm |
The Sheffield College, S20 8LY |
Book Here |
Monday 9th November 2026
1.00-4.00pm |
The Sheffield College, S20 8LY |
Book Here |
Thursday 14th January 2027
1.00-4.00pm |
The Sheffield College, S20 8LY |
Book Here |
Friday 19th March 2027
9.30-12.30pm |
The Sheffield College, S20 8LY |
Book Here |
Thursday 29th April 2027
1.00-4.00pm |
The Sheffield College, S20 8LY |
Book Here |
Wednesday 16th June 2027
9.30-12.30pm |
The Sheffield College, S20 8LY |
Book Here |
Location: The Sheffield College, Peaks Campus, Waterthorpe Greenway, Sheffield S20 8LY
Maximum capacity: 80
Cost: Free to Sheffield schools and settings.
Please note that cancellations must be notified at least one week in advance. *A charge of £60 will be incurred for non-attendance and/or late cancellation.
Training Team: Sheffield City Council Safeguarding Children Advisor, Education and Early Years Quality Improvement Officers.
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