Orange Moon Training

It’s been quite a start to the year for our CEO Yvette. Not only has she marked a ‘big’ birthday (we won’t say which one!) with an extended holiday in Brazil, she was also recently delighted to be told that she has been invited along with Kay, (our Head of Quality and Safeguarding) to attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace this summer.

The invitation followed a nomination from the Department for Education in recognition of her contribution to education. It’s a lovely acknowledgement of the work Yvette has put into shaping the sector over many years, and one that reflects the wider impact of the work across the organisation.

Well done Yvette and Kay!

Deadlines, information overload and assessments can seem a lot sometimes. But here's a reminder you might need today:

✅You don't have to learn everything at once
✅Taking breaks doesn't mean you're falling behind
✅Your mental health is more important than productivity

This Mental Health Awareness week, be kind to your mind.

What helps you unwind when learning gets stressful? Pop it in the comments and let's help each other!

Have you ever wondered what nursery or school life looks like in Asia?​

Our final Turing Scheme trip may give you some answers! Like last year, our last Turing Scheme trip of the year is to the magnificent Malaysia. This will be your last chance in 2026 to live and learn abroad with Orange Moon Training.

Worried about the cost? Government funding covers most of the cost and the Orange Moon team is there to support and guide you every step of the way. ​​

Don’t miss this opportunity of a lifetime! Get in touch to discuss next steps https://www.orangemoontraining.co.uk/omt-learner-turing-scheme-2026-programme/
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We are offering a 2‑week overseas placements for anyone doing a course with Orange Moon Training working in Early Years, Leadership and Residential Childcare.​

Accommodation and cost of travel is heavily subsidised with government funding, allowing participants to focus fully on professional growth, reflection and cultural learning.​

Placement options:​
• Malaysia: 20 June–5 July​
• Sri Lanka: 25 July–8 August​
• India: 25 July–8 August​
• Thailand: 29 July–13 August​

These placements support wellbeing, confidence, and the development of transferable skills that strengthen practice back in the UK. To find out more visit
https://www.orangemoontraining.co.uk/omt-learner-turing-scheme-2026-programme/

Celebrating Our Tutors!​

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At Orange Moon Training, we believe that amazing learners start with amazing tutors and we’re committed to supporting our team to be the very best they can be.​

We’re so proud of Laura, who has just completed her CAVA qualification! Her dedication to developing her skills shines through in everything she does.​

Huge congratulations, Laura and thank you for helping us create learning that truly makes a difference. ​

Apprenticeships are not only for new starters.​

Many early years settings use them to develop experienced staff, build individual confidence in practice, and create consistency across the team, without taking people off the nursery floor.​

They offer a practical way to grow skills while staff continue doing the job they care about.​

In the blog, we explain why more settings are using apprenticeships as a long-term development tool, not a quick fix.​
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Read the blog: https://www.orangemoontraining.co.uk/upskilling-your-staff-in-early-years/

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What would change in your setting if your staff felt more confident?​

More initiative in rooms, because staff trust their own judgement.​

Fewer mixed messages, because behaviour, routines, and expectations are handled in the same way.​

More consistency for children and families, because practice does not depend on who is on shift.​

Upskilling is not about fixing people. It’s about backing them.​

Here’s why strong early years settings invest in development for the long-term.​
https://www.orangemoontraining.co.uk/upskilling-your-staff-in-early-years/