Welcome to OxNEST!
OxNEST Is a new collaboration offering events and training to support the early years sector in Oxford City dedicating to improving health and wellbeing for all young children in Oxford. We want to harness the power of communities and dedicated professionals to find new and innovative ways of working together in challenging times.
OxNEST was incubated through the Oxford Early Years rapid action lab project in 2018. Now Flo’s has taken it under its wing. We are delighted to be offering our first courses run by experienced and well known experts in early years. You can find further details and book direct through the Eventbrite links below (there is a small charge) or you can email your booking to Oxnest@flosoxford.org.uk and we will invoice you with BACS transfer details.
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Ten steps to working happier–with Annie Davy
Learn practical steps for managing stress and building resilience in yourself and others in the team
Date Tuesday 11th June from 9.30 to 4.00
Cost £50 To book click here.
It’s Not Fair! – with Tamsin Grimmer
Learn to use positive behaviour strategies when managing and promoting positive behaviour for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
For: Teachers and early years practitioners
Saturday 11th May 9.30 – 4.00
Cost £50 To book click here
Courageous Conversations – with Annie Davy
Gain confidence in handling difficult situations with staff, colleagues and parents.. Improve staff motivation and wellbeing through effective coaching (for heads, leaders and managers)
Date Tuesday June 4th 9.30 – 4.00
Cost £50 To book click here
Are you Ready? with Tamsin Grimmer
Explore the term ‘school readiness’ with practical ideas of how to support children and families prepare for life in this phase.
For: early years teachers and practitioners
Tuesday 18th June 9.30am – 4.00pm
Cost £50 To book click here
Paediatric First Aid for parents and carers by Richard Gate Training
This course teaches basic first including CPR and how to manage common hazards such as choking with babies and small children.
13th of May 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Cost £15 To book click here
Paediatric First Aid for Ofsted registered settings by Richard Gate Training
This is a fully certified course suitable for staff who work with children such as Nursery staff and childminders. Course runs on 2 days.
13th and 21st of July 9:30am-4pm,
Cost £65 To book click here
About the tutors
Tamsin Grimmer, an experienced and highly regarded Early Years consultant, trainer and author. She currently balances her time between consultancy work and lecturing on the Primary PGCE at Bath Spa University
Annie Davy, former Head of Early Years in Oxfordshire, now independent coach, facilitator and trainer and published author. Her book A Sense of Place was published by Bloomsbury in Feb 2019.
Allan Mew – from Richard Gate Training who has over 15 years experience in training and teaching First Aid and Health and Safety
