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Courses for managers of early years settings and the managers of tomorrow Acorn Early Years Training, the specialist early years division of CJ Associates, runs courses on:

Acorn Early Years Training, the specialist early years division of CJ Associates, runs courses on:

* Communication skills. This two-day course covers practical business communication and team interaction, including questioning skills, telephone communication, listening skills and non-verbal signals.

* Health and safety in early years care. This is a one-day course for supervisors and managers.

* Personnel management. This three-day course covers such topics as recruiting and selecting staff, the induction process, employment law and contracts, motivating a team and carrying out appraisals.

* Effective supervision. This half-day course covers issues such as empathy and sympathy, constructive feedback, goal setting, identifying training needs and addressing conflict.

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