Training and development

Training programme

View the Training programme - Spring 2026 - Summer Term 2026 

Training venues

Please refer to the important Training Venue Information prior to attending the training.

View the Early years training website - FAQs .

Registered providers - log in and book onto the early years training courses

If you have not registered on the training website or you have any queries please email eytraining@enfield.gov.uk.

PVI inset
TypeWeekdaysWeekends
Half day (3 hours) £149.99 £299
Full day (6 hours) £299 £599
Staff meetings (per hour) £49.99 £99
Basic child protection
TypeWeekdaysWeekends
Half day (3 hours) - maximum of 12 delegates £299 £599
Additional delegates (per person) £29.99  

Childcare taster training programme

The Early Years Team are offering a bespoke training course aimed at individuals interested in pursuing a career in the early years sector. The course would suit individuals currently volunteering in an early years setting or those who are thinking about a career in childcare.

Job readiness programme

The Early Years Team are offering a bespoke training course designed to provide the essential skills required when seeking employment. The course is designed to support job seekers to understand the process of applying for jobs in today’s digital environment and gives hands on guidance with CV writing and interview techniques.

For more information, see Introduction to childcare and job readiness courses. If you would like to book a session, please email eytraining@enfield.gov.uk.

Early Years Qualification Checker

Early years managers can now use the new Check an early years qualification digital service to quickly verify whether staff qualifications meet the requirements for staff: child ratios in England.

This free GOV.​UK tool allows managers to check a qualification’s approval status by entering key details such as:

At the end of the process, a clear outcome is provided, which can be printed for your records.

Why use the new service?

Using the new Check an early years qualification service:

The service is tailored specifically for early years managers. All other user groups (for example practitioners) should continue to use the Early Years Qualifications List (EYQL) to check qualifications, and contact our supplier Ecctis if they are unable to find the qualification on the EYQL.

The Check an early years qualification service is for qualifications achieved in the UK. Holders of non-UK qualifications should continue to contact our supplier Ecctis for an assessment.

If you need help using the service you can contact DfE

Proposed childminder

Once you have completed the pre-registration briefing session and the online childminding training you will have access to basic child protection and 12 hour paediatric first aid training, if you wish to book onto and if there is availability.

For more information, see Becoming a childminder. If you have any queries please email eytraining@enfield.gov.uk.

Early years child development training

Free, online training provides an overview of child development and practical advice for supporting children in your setting.