Professional Development
Building Knowledge. Strengthening Practice. Growing Confidence.
At Shamima’s Workshops, we believe professional development should do more than provide information. It should encourage reflection, build confidence and help Early Years professionals make meaningful improvements to everyday practice.
Our professional development opportunities are designed for Early Years practitioners, educators, leaders and teams, combining relevant knowledge with practical strategies that can be applied within real Early Years environments. Whether you are an individual practitioner looking to develop your knowledge or an Early Years setting seeking professional development for your team, our sessions can be tailored to different needs, priorities and areas of practice.
Our Approach
Practical. Reflective. Child-Centred.
Professional development at Shamima’s Workshops is based around three principles.
- Understand: Develop a stronger understanding of children's development, learning, behaviour and wellbeing.
- Reflect: Encourage practitioners to consider their current practice, experiences and professional decision-making.
- Apply: Turn learning into practical strategies that can be implemented within everyday Early Years practice.
The aim is not simply to complete a workshop. The aim is to help practitioners leave with greater understanding, increased confidence and practical ideas they can use in their setting.
Professional Development for Early Years Practice
Our sessions are designed to help practitioners understand not only what effective practice looks like, but also why it matters and how it can be applied. Sessions encourage practitioners to reflect on their own practice, share experiences and explore realistic strategies that support positive outcomes for young children. Professional development may focus on areas such as:
- Children's emotional development, behaviour and wellbeing
- Self-regulation and co-regulation
- Play and learning
- Positive interactions and communication
- Observation, assessment and planning
- Supporting children's individual needs
- Learning environments and effective provision
- EYFS curriculum and implementation
- Reflective practice
- Practitioner confidence and professional development
- Parent partnerships
- Creativity and expressive experiences in Early Years
- Leadership and quality improvement in Early Years practice
Professional Development for Nursery Teams
Development that responds to the needs of your setting. Every Early Years setting is different. Rather than offering only one-size-fits-all training, Shamima’s Workshops can work with nurseries and Early Years settings to identify professional-development priorities and develop sessions around the needs of their team. This may involve strengthening a particular area of practice, supporting curriculum implementation, developing practitioner confidence or responding to priorities identified through observation, reflection or quality-improvement planning.
Bespoke Team Development
Professional-development sessions can be tailored around:
Your Setting: Support that reflects your nursery's priorities, children and practice.
Your Practitioners : Development appropriate to the experience, confidence and needs of your team.
Your Priorities: Sessions focused on areas where you would like to strengthen knowledge or practice.
Practical Application: Strategies and ideas practitioners can take back into their everyday work with children.
Way to Learn With Us
Live Online Professional Development
Interactive online sessions providing accessible professional learning for Early Years practitioners wherever they are based.
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In-Person Professional Development
Engaging face-to-face sessions designed to encourage discussion, reflection and practical application.
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Bespoke Professional Development for Settings
Professional development developed around the priorities and needs of your nursery or Early Years team.
Up Coming Professional Development
Popular Professional Development Topics
1. Observation, assessment and planning in the Early Years.
2. Observation Techniques in the Early Years
3. Supporting Children’s Mental Health.
4. Reading and storytelling with children in EY.
6. Understanding Child development (Birth to 5)
7. Promoting Literacy in Early Years
8. Partnership with Parents in early setting
9. Importance of Maths in EY.
10. Phonics: letters & sound in EY.
1I. Playing and counting in the Early Years
12. Promoting Communication with young Children.
13. Creating safe, Supporting learning environments.
14. Professional growth for Early Years educators.
15. Writing effective appraisal: Why, how, when.
16. Classroom Management in EY
17. Support Children's Emotional Wellbeing in Early Years.
18. The power of play-supporting Children's Emotional Wellbeing
19. Importance of Play in Farly Years.
20. Sensory play in early years
21. Managing Risk and Play safely and development in EY.
22. Effective communication in EY setting.
23. Understanding Play for holistic development in EY
24. Holistic development in EY.
25. Effective staff Supervision in EY
26. Exchanging Speaking & Listening skills in EY.
27. Art therapy as a Tool in EY
28. Sustained Shared thinking in EY.
29. Self Regulation Skills in EY.
30. Healthy lifestyle through Exercise in EY.
What Early Years Professionals Say
Professional Development Enquiry
Interested in professional development for yourself or your Early Years team?
(Complete the form and we’ll be in touch to discuss your requirements.)
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Not sure which session would be most suitable? You can also book a complimentary 20-minute online consultation to discuss your setting’s priorities.