Starting this autumn term 2026, the Thames Valley and Solent Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Language Learning Leads are running the Early Language Professional Development Programme.
We are recruiting 15 Early Years settings per cohort to take part in this fully funded programme. Within these attendance numbers, and depending on demand, we may be able to consider up to two attendees per setting.
The Early Language PDP is designed for PVIs, childminders and schools with nursery classes who have 2 to 4 year olds attending their setting. The course content is aimed at Early Years practitioners who are qualified at Level 3 and above.
The Early Language PDP, developed by the DfE, is completed over one academic term. It includes seven online modules and seven seminars, at least one of which will be held face to face. The course is led by our Early Language Learning Leads, Dora Leaman and Louise Griffiths.
Our Early Language PDP will run one cohort per term. The cohorts will be open to attendees from across our regions OR will be specified by Local Authority. Spring and summer cohorts will be announced later in the year.
To find out more please feel free to sign-up to one of our Early Language Professional Development Course Welcome Webinar sessions.
- Tuesday 6th October, 1.00pm-1.30pm, Online - Book now
- Wednesday 7th October, 4.00pm-4.30pm, Online - Book now
Please complete the expression of interest for for the Autumn term cohort by Thursday 15th October.
EOI form for Early Language CPD Autumn 2026- Early Years Educators 2-4 yrs – Fill in form