Early Years

Welcome to the LPDS Early Years page.

Courses

View our current range of Early Years courses. Check back regularly for new sessions.

You can also view our full range of conferences.

We can also offer bespoke consultancy packages tailored to your needs.

Conferences

EYFS Practical Conference 2025 - Come out and play

Come out and play Early Years conference (EAY302) 9th May 2025.

Reserve your places on the LPDS website. Bookings open!

This conference is aimed at school based EYFS teachers leaders, PE subject leaders, welfare assistants.

Bring a second colleague of your choice to drive active playtimes for a discounted rate of £99.

Use Your PE funding

Keynotes: Ben Kingston-Hughes and Dr Vanessa King

 

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Publications and Useful Documents

Publications

View our range of Early Years publications to aid your classroom practice.

Useful Documents

Useful Documents

Useful documents to enhance the quality of your Early Years provision.

Assessment

Assessment

View the Lancashire Assessment page to keep up to date with the EYFS.

Red Rose Letters and Sounds

Red Rose Letters and Sounds

A new systematic, synthetic phonics planning programme using the Letters and Sounds approach.

Further Support

Leading Foundation Stage Teachers

Contributes to the continued development of high quality practice within the Foundation Stage in Lancashire.

YouTube Videos

DfE - Early Years Foundation Stage: Exemplification Materials

A range of DfE YouTube videos to support you.

Newsletter
Lancashire SSG Content

View resources and content that form part of your Lancashire SSG, including the Early Years Team Newsletter.

Links

Contact Early Years Consultant Catharine Cummins

Email: catharine.cummins@lancashire.gov.uk

Phone: 01772532756

Mobile: 07812785985