Courses – Training, CPD and Conferences
Kathryn is a keynote speaker, trainer and workshop leader who has presented at many venues both here and aboard.
Kathryn also provides training through organisations such as Early Education and Keeping Early Years Unique as well as independently. She can evolve a training session or course specifically tailored to the needs of your setting or staff.
Working in collaboration with other specialists, Kathryn provides training on a broad spectrum of Early Years topics, fine-tuned to your specific training or CPD needs. Please contact Kathryn on 0118 945 4694 or via email: kathryn.solly@btinternet.com for an informal discussion at no obligation on your training, keynote, conference or CPD requirements.
Kathryn’s bookings for the 2023-24 academic year included: Isle of Wight (LA) , Isleworth (LA) and Belfast NI Early Years Conference (E.Ed.). During 2024, Kathryn has held courses at Newbury, and Isle of Wight, with more planned for locations in the South of England.
At some of these events or venues where Kathryn is training they are open to practitioners on application and subject to availability.
Further courses in conjunction with Early Education are being planned. Book via office@early-education.org.uk. Kathryn is working with them to provide Webinar courses.
New: Early Education webinars for 2024/5
Webinar – SEND outdoors
This webinar is delivered by Kathryn Solly.
Ticket pricing:
Early Education Members/Family subscribers: £30;
Non-Members: £40.
Overview:
This webinar will give you the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of taking the unique young child outdoors and managing the challenges that their uniqueness may present in terms of your practice and pedagogy.
Aims:
• To establish the importance and right of including every child outside through developmentally appropriate play and learning experiences.
• To consider how to risk benefit assess for unique needs and disabilities.
• To gain some ideas of practical experiences and opportunities outdoors.
This webinar will take place on:
Session 1 – TBA
Session 2 – TBA
(Please note the new revised dates due to a change in circumstances.)
The webinar will be recorded and made available for a limited period for registered delegates to review.
Webinar – Leading learning outdoors
This webinar is delivered by Kathryn Solly.
Ticket pricing: Early Education Members/Famly subscribers: £30;
Non-Members: £40.
Overview
This webinar is aimed at folk who provide some opportunities for young children from birth to 6 outdoors but wish to gain further ideas and greater confidence in the leadership of these and other experiences. It will include research, ideas, opportunities to learn more about pedagogy, practice and curriculum outdoors.
Aims:
• To understand more about leading learning outside.
• To consider ways to champion outdoor play and learning.
• To share ideas about the possibilities of play and learning outdoors.
This webinar will take place on:
Session 1: TBA
Session 2: TBA
The webinar will be recorded and made available for a limited period for registered delegates to review.
These courses can only be booked through Early Education and not solly.biz
All courses are subject to confirmation and may be cancelled or changed due to circumstances beyond our control.
Courses by other providers, open to practitioners:
T.B.A
Here is some recent feedback on Kathryn’s courses:
‘Inspirational day – it has given me the confidence to stick to my beliefs and show me the best way to get others on board.’
“Reminded me of what really matters and the fundamentals of the EYFS.”
“Lots of ideas and things to take back, particularly in relation to outdoor play and risk.”
“Very eye-opening.”
“Relevant, interesting and well-paced.”
“Excellent ideas from something so simple.”
“Loved this!”
“Very informative, food for thought and very realistic whistle-stop tour of the most important issues facing practitioners today and child development issues that don’t change.”
Hi Kathryn, We loved it it was fab – you are very inspiring!
