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Nova Early YearsFour-part in-person programme · Dubai

Practical training for the nanny caring for your child.

A full month of specialist training across early years care, paediatric first aid, family cooking and poolside lifesaving—available as individual sessions or one complete programme.

  • Led by specialists
  • Hands-on learning
  • Certificates included
Explore the programme
Freya Horsley leading a Nova training session with a group of nannies.UK STA certified lifesaving
What the programme offers

Skills that translate directly into better care.

Each session focuses on an area nannies manage in real family life. The programme combines practical teaching, take-home resources and recognised certification where relevant.

  • Four specialist trainingsEarly years, first aid, cooking and lifesaving.
  • Learn by doingPractical sessions built around everyday situations.
  • Book flexiblyChoose one session or complete the full month.
November programme

Four Sundays. Four essential skill areas.

Select any session to request your place.

  1. The Nova Early Years Masterclass handbook and training materials.Sun08NovChoose morning 9am–12pm or afternoon 1pm–5pm

    Nova Early Years Training

    Choose newborn care or toddler care. The age-focused session is led by a Norland Nanny and adapted for UAE households. Every participant leaves with the Nova Early Years handbook.Newborn or toddlerNova handbook    AED 300per session
  2. Sun08NovCertified half-day add-on · same venue

    Paediatric First Aid

    Learn how to respond to choking, CPR, burns, allergic reactions and head injuries, with practice on infant and child mannequins.Practical assessmentCertificate included    AED 500half-day course
  3. A trainer demonstrates food preparation with nannies in a cooking workshop.Sun15NovFull day 9am–5pm · professional cooking school

    Cooking for Children

    Plan and cook a balanced week for babies, toddlers and adults—from first foods to family meals made from the same pan. Participants leave with a recipe book.Hands-on cookingIngredients includedRecipe book    AED 800full-day course
  4. A lifesaving trainer supports a child in the pool as nannies watch from the water.Sun29NovFull day 9am–5pm · poolside · UK STA certified

    Lifesaving with Eden Swim

    Recognise water risks before they happen, learn rescue skills and build confidence for safe, development-based pool play.Poolside trainingSTA certificate    AED 600full-day course
The complete November programme

Give your nanny a joined-up month of development.

Request one early years session plus paediatric first aid, cooking for children and lifesaving as a single programme.

  • Four practical in-person training sessions
  • Nova Early Years handbook and recipe book
  • Paediatric first aid and lifesaving certificates
  • AED 300 saving versus booking separately
Full November courseAll four trainingsSend a request through Yaya; Nova handles confirmation and payment.AED 1,900AED 2,200 when booked separately
Your November
  1. The Nova Early Years Masterclass handbook and training materials.8 NovNova Early Years Training
  2. 8 NovPaediatric First Aid
  3. A trainer demonstrates food preparation with nannies in a cooking workshop.15 NovCooking for Children
  4. A lifesaving trainer supports a child in the pool as nannies watch from the water.29 NovLifesaving with Eden Swim
Freya Horsley, founder of Nova Early Years.
Your training provider

Nova Early Years

Specialist nanny training in Dubai

Nova Early Years has developed the programme from its one-off nanny workshops into a full month of structured training. Sessions bring together early-years knowledge and specialist instructors for the practical skills families rely on.

Independent provider: Training is created and delivered by Nova Early Years and its specialist partners, with bookings made through Yaya Training.

The Nova Nannies cohort, Dubai.
The Nova Nannies cohort, Dubai · Photos: Nova Early Years
Good to know

Questions before you request a place.

Can I request just one session?

Yes. Each session can be requested separately, or you can select the complete November programme at AED 1,900.

Which early years session should I choose?

Choose either newborn care or toddler care according to the age and needs of the child your nanny supports. Tell Nova your preference on WhatsApp after sending your request.

Which sessions include certificates?

The paediatric first aid and lifesaving sessions include certificates. The lifesaving training is UK STA certified.

What is included in the full programme?

The full programme includes one early years session, paediatric first aid, cooking for children and lifesaving, plus the Nova handbook, recipe book and applicable certificates.

How is my place confirmed?

Send your request through Yaya. Nova Early Years will confirm availability and arrange payment directly. Yaya does not take payment for this programme.

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