PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EARLY YEARS EDUCATORS
Early Years CPD
Practical, play-based professional development designed to support educators, teams and Early Years settings.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EARLY YEARS EDUCATORS
Early Years CPD
Practical, play-based professional development designed to support educators, teams and Early Years settings.
Learn in a way that works for you
Whether you're looking for flexible CPD you can complete in your own time, live training for your team, or practical in-person professional development, you can explore the options below.
Our options:
On-Demand & LIVE Early Years CPD
Practical, reflective webinars you can complete in your own time, with resources to help you bring the learning back into everyday practice.
PERFECT FOR:
Preschool Teachers | Montessori Educators | Early Years Settings
1. ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUPPORT GROWTH
-online webinar-
Understand how environments influence children’s play, behaviour and wellbeing.
Make more intentional choices about spaces and resources.
Recognise what children communicate through their play.
Know what to adapt, and why.
2. GROWING THROUGH OUTDOOR PLAY
-online webinar-
Understand why outdoor play is essential for children’s development and wellbeing.
Create outdoor experiences that encourage exploration, movement and creativity.
Balance appropriate risk with safety and supervision.
Recognise how children communicate their needs through outdoor play.
Make practical changes that support richer, more meaningful play.
COMING SOON
Supporting Spanish Educators Working in Early Years in Ireland
Bringing the best of both worlds 🇪🇸 🇮🇪
Moving from the Spanish education system into an Irish Early Years setting can be a much bigger transition than simply working in a different country. This specialist training helps educators understand Aistear, the Irish Early Years approach and the why behind practices that may feel very different from what they experienced in Spain.
How this training benefits your team and setting:
Clearer understanding of Irish practice
Spanish-speaking educators gain a stronger understanding of Aistear and the philosophy behind play-based, child-led practice.
Greater confidence and consistency
Educators feel more confident in their role, helping your team develop a more consistent approach across everyday practice.
Stronger observation and planning
The training supports more purposeful observation, planning, interactions and learning environments.
Meaningful support for your educators
Providing training in their first language helps educators feel included, valued and better equipped to contribute to your setting.
When we understand what children are communicating through their play, we can become more intentional in how we support their growth
In-Person Training
Interactive, play-based training designed to get educators thinking, exploring and reflecting together. Sessions combine professional learning with practical experiences that help teams connect ideas directly to their everyday practice.
Our In-Person Sessions:
The Creative Early Years Classroom
You'll take away:
A deeper understanding of what children's behaviour may be communicating
Practical ways to support emotional regulation through play and the environment
Confidence creating engaging, open-ended play experiences
Ideas for turning children's interests into meaningful learning opportunities
A more intentional approach to your role, environment and everyday practice
Aistear in Action in Spanish
You'll take away:
A clearer understanding of Aistear and how it translates into everyday practice
Greater understanding of key differences between Early Years education in Spain and Ireland
Confidence in the educator's role within play-based and child-led learning
Practical understanding of observation, planning and learning environments
Greater confidence navigating expectations and everyday practice in an Irish Early Years setting
The most meaningful professional learning is something we experience, explore and bring back into our everyday practice
Meet Mireia: Play-Based Learning Advocate
Teacher | Play Specialist | CPD Facilitator | Podcast Host
Mireia Lopez is a qualified primary school teacher with an MA in Psychology of Education, a certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills, and Train the Trainer Level 6.
In 2017, she founded Discovery Playtime to promote play-based learning for children’s positive development. Originally from Barcelona, Mireia has been working in Ireland since 2011, specialising in play and art-based learning aligned with the new Irish primary curriculum.
She also hosts the Rediscovering Childhood Podcast, sharing ideas and inspiration on play, education, and mindful parenting.
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Whether we're running camps, festivals, workshops, family events, educator training or sharing conversations through our podcast, our mission is the same: to give children the time, space and freedom to simply be children.
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