Training for early years and childcare providers in Brighton & Hove
We have a programme of training courses for early years providers in the city. Our courses include safeguarding, paediatric first aid and a range of e-learning courses.
Book an Early Years training course
You can now book all our Early years EYFS training, Brighton & Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS) and Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership (BHSCP) courses through our Learning Zone.
You need a registered account with your setting manager or owner to access the training.
If you don't have an account yet, send an email to EYC@brighton-hove.gov.uk and we'll send you details on how to register.
Book a course on our Learning Zone
Other online courses
We also have the following online courses available:
- Safer Recruitment
- Safeguarding Children
- Food safety and hygiene
- Level 2 health and safety
- Introductory training course for childminders
Department of Education online training
The Department for Education has some free online training which gives an overview of child development. It also has practical advice for supporting children in your setting.
This training is part of the Early Years Education Recovery Programme.
Get guidance for people who work in early years, from the Department for Education.
Other early years and childcare training
The Virtual College have a short course about handwashing that costs £10 - Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control.
CEY Smart from PACEY has a range of short online courses that take around 10 minutes to complete. If you're not a PACEY member, you can trial CEY smart for free. However, you'll only have access to some courses.
More information
For more information send an email to ceyc.cwdt@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Specialist training
The following specialist training is available:
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