CPD Topic 5: COMING SOON: The Forest School Approach

Course content: This topic has been developed with Mel McCree, a Senior Lecturer within Early Childhood Studies and Sarah Lawfull, who runs her own consultancy, Where the Fruit is, which has delivered training on government-funded projects with the National Forest. Together, they explore the Forest School Approach including the principles of learning, risk-taking and how it…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 3: COMING SOON: Sustainability in the early years

Course content: This topic has been developed with Cheryl Hadland, Founder, and Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries. The course introduces and explains the importance of reusing, recycling and practical tips on a sustainability approach in the Early Years. Each episode offers insights and practical guidance on how to make your setting more sustainable, support children’s…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 4: COMING SOON: Nature-based pedagogy

Course content: This topic has been developed with Niki Buchan, nature pedagogue and author, and explores the concept of nature-based pedagogy in the early years, what nature-based practice is and why it is so important for children and adults to connect to nature. With practical suggestions on creating a positive ethos for nature-based learning in all…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 5: The Forest School Approach

Course content: This topic has been developed with Mel McCree, a Senior Lecturer within Early Childhood Studies and Sarah Lawfull, who runs her own consultancy, Where the Fruit is, which has delivered training on government-funded projects with the National Forest. Together, they explore the Forest School Approach including the principles of learning, risk-taking and how it…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 4: Nature-based pedagogy

Course content: This topic has been developed with Niki Buchan, nature pedagogue and author, and explores the concept of nature-based pedagogy in the early years, what nature-based practice is and why it is so important for children and adults to connect to nature. With practical suggestions on creating a positive ethos for nature-based learning in all…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 3: Sustainability in the early years

Course content: This topic has been developed with Cheryl Hadland, Founder, and Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries. The course introduces and explains the importance of reusing, recycling and practical tips on a sustainability approach in the Early Years. Each episode offers insights and practical guidance on how to make your setting more sustainable, support children’s…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 1: Creating Enabling Outdoor Learning Environments

Course content: This topic has been developed with Sue Asquith, an International Early Childhood Consultant. The course covers the importance of children having access to quality outdoor learning experiences all year round, and how by leading with children’s interests, outdoor learning can be an extension of the learning taking place indoors. The course offers practical guidance…

10 May 2023

CPD FAQs

TTS Talking CPD: Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where can I access the CPD training programme? The TTS Early Years CPD training programme is free to access via the TTS World of Education Content Hub. Visit the CPD hub here, to start your online learning. Q. How long does it take to complete each individual CPD training programme? The TTS Early Years…

10 May 2023

Podcast Primary TTS

Meet Podcast Guest: Bobby Wilson

As a Head of House at Harrow International School Bangkok and former Head of Year at the British International School Cairo, Bobby is a passionate and driven pastoral middle leader and Geography teacher who believes in education as a way of developing courageous global citizens for an ever-changing world. Listen to all podcast episodes > Primary Resources…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 2: Learning through risk

Course content: This topic has been developed with Ellen Sandseter, international researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play. The course introduces the concept of learning through risk, also referred to as Risky Play, in early childhood. Ellen and Alistair Bryce-Clegg delve into the benefits of learning through risk and practical ways to adopt a more…

9 May 2023

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