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
Sharing Key Public Health Messages
| Start Well for Professionals – Promoting Healthy Early Years in Sheffield |
“Small conversations can lead to big changes. Join us to build the confidence and skills to help families take those first steps towards healthier futures.”
Be part of giving Sheffield’s youngest children the very best start in life.
Start Well Sheffield, in partnership with Public Health, supports families to make small, achievable changes that lead to healthier, happier lives. This programme focuses on children aged 0–5, empowering parents and carers to build strong foundations for lifelong wellbeing.
Why attend this course?
Feel confident, informed and inspired in your work with families.
Start Well for Professionals is designed to bring key public health messages to life, helping you understand both local priorities in Sheffield and wider national initiatives. You’ll leave feeling more confident to have meaningful conversations with families and better equipped to guide them towards positive change.
What you will gain -
- A clear understanding of current early years health priorities in Sheffield
- Practical knowledge of the Start Well Family Programme and its key messages
- Simple, effective strategies to support families in making healthier lifestyle choices
- Confidence to identify families who would benefit from the programme and make appropriate referrals
- Tools to enhance your day-to-day conversations with parents and carers
Connect and collaborate
This is not just a course - it is an opportunity to learn alongside others who share your passion for supporting children and families.
You will have the chance to:
- Build connections across health, social care and community services
- Share ideas, experiences and best practice
- Feel part of a wider network working to improve outcomes for Sheffield’s youngest residents
Make a difference
Every interaction matters. By attending this training, you will be better equipped to support families, reduce inequalities, and help children thrive from the very start.
Date/s and time, locations:
Thursday 15th October 2026, 9.30-4.00pm
Tuesday 2nd February 2027, 9.30-4.00pm at First Start Family Hub, 441 Firth Park Rd, Sheffield, S5 6QQ. Maximum capacity 12.
Wednesday 26th May 2027, 9.30-4.00pm
Cost: Free to Sheffield schools and settings
Training Team: Community Early Years Practitioners
How to book: Book Here
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