This information is brought to you by Slough Borough Council on behalf of the Department for Education, for the attention of all Early Years settings.
The Department for Education is offering free training opportunities for the early years workforce, including reception teachers.
Choose from:
Early years child development training: build your understanding of child development from birth through to reception.
Excellence in Reception teaching: a funded course designed to strengthen reception-specific teaching knowledge and practice.
National Professional Qualification in early years leadership: develop your leadership skills and confidence, with more funded places available in 2026.
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or take the next step in your career, these programmes are a fantastic opportunity to invest in your professional development.
Find out more and apply 
Child development: Early years child development training: https://tinyurl.com/45c6hzwt
Reception teaching: Excellence in reception teaching course: https://tinyurl.com/bd8pz5zu
NPQ: Early years leadership national professional qualification: https://tinyurl.com/9defynhs