Why Early Years Training Matters at Enchanted Wood Training Academy
At Enchanted Wood Training Academy, we believe that high‑quality early years training is the foundation of outstanding childcare practice. The first five years of a child’s life are a period of rapid brain growth, development, and discovery. During this crucial window, every interaction, environment, and experience has a lasting influence. When practitioners understand how young children learn, think, and develop, they are empowered to create nurturing, enriching settings where every child can thrive.
Ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) strengthens staff knowledge, confidence and reflective practice. It ensures practitioners stay up‑to‑date with current research, deepen their understanding of child development and early brain development, and build the skills needed to support children’s emotional wellbeing, communication, behaviour, and learning.
To support this, we offer a full pathway of professional qualifications, including:
Level 1 – Introduction to Early Years and Child Development
Level 2 – Early Years Practitioner
Level 3 – Early Years Educator
Level 5 – Lead Practitioner in Early Years
We also provide specialist training in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, designed to strengthen practitioners’ knowledge, confidence, and inclusive practice across all stages of learning.
Level 3 – Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings
Level 4– Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years
Investing in high‑quality training is not just professional development - it is a commitment to giving children the best possible start. By equipping early years teams with strong knowledge and practical skills, we help shape environments that are safe, stimulating, and responsive to the unique needs of every child.
At Enchanted Wood Training Academy, we grow confident, knowledgeable practitioners who can make a lifelong difference.
Below are the courses we offer at Enchanted Wood Training Academy - please click each one to read more about the course.
