OUR EARLY YEARS CHILDCARE TRAINING OPTIONS

A course that gives learners a clear, concise and current understanding of the often complex childcare legal framework.

The course gives learners an introduction to the vital knowledge around children’s development and impaired development.

The course teaches the vital basic skills around communication both with regards to written records as well as spoken and non-verbal interaction.

A look at the fundamental issues of discrimination and anti-oppressive practice when working with disadvantaged young people and their families.

A concise course to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to work safely around medication.

A good knowledge of health and safety is essential to all employees in any organisation in order to ensure the maximum level of safety, security and welfare provision of all persons. This training course provides learners with knowledge covering a broad range of health and safety related issues in the workplace and identifies the responsibilities of the employer and employee in ensuring everybody’s safety.

The course outlines current legal and practice requirements around all aspects of health and safety in the workplace.

This apprenticeship is designed for managers including operational managers. For experienced managers, completion time would be 12 months.  For new managers, the timescale for completion would be 18-24 months. The apprenticeship is suitable for anyone who is responsible for managing people, in any sector.

This qualification will provide an understanding of the relationship between diet, health and disease, and the principles and importance of a well-balanced diet. The award is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) as a nationally recognised qualification which provides authenticity and status to any organisation and its qualified staff team.

An opportunity for learners to understand how to undertake a child-focused risk assessment and take the required action.

The course introduces learners to child abuse and gives an understanding of the subject and a clear guide about how to respond.

Safeguarding children and young people is a complex task and involves many facets. Whistleblowing and the handling of allegations are two very important areas that the organisation in question needs to be very clear about.

An in-depth look at the vital subject of attachment and also a look at understanding the theory around loss and separation.

A more in-depth look at the issues and practice around bereavement and major losses.

This course is designed to provide learners with tools to help children and young people at risk or who have experienced domestic abuse.

Extremism and radicalisation are not new topics. The ideas have been around throughout history. However, at the moment, they are in the news and young people throughout the country are being targeted and are becoming involved in illegal activities.

This fun course allows learners to think about the concept of play and the role it performs in child development.

Domestic violence is widespread and is clearly recognised as having profound effects on children and young people who experience it. In many ways witnessing domestic violence can be as traumatic and damaging as direct physical or sexual abuse. Children and young people who live or who have lived in a situation where there is domestic violence will have a whole range of issues that need to be dealt with. Dealing with the fear and uncertainty that will have built up over time is vital for the future well-being of all the children and young people concerned.

Safety online is a relatively new worry for adults who care for children. This course aims to give good, clear information about what the online world is, how it functions and where it might be going. The course aims to help carers understand the risks and provides advice and guidance about how to reduce these risks and dangers.

Children and young people develop their sexuality as they grow. They will experiment sexually and will be influenced by their family, their peers and by their experiences. Children who have had difficult experiences in their lives may well develop difficult, distorted or dangerous views and practices around sex and sexuality. The course aims to explore this subject and provide discussion.

Sexual abuse of children is a major topic as it affects so many looked-after children. The emotional damage and the distorted sexualisation can cause children and young people many difficulties that frequently stay with them throughout their lives. Sexual issues run deep in our psyche and issues of trust and self-esteem are directly affected in powerful ways.

The course gives learners an introduction into a number of direct work techniques aimed at helping traumatised young people.

Managers have the vital task of ensuring practice is not discriminatory and that the course challenges learners to take a fresh look at the subject.

A course that gives managers and senior workers an introduction into the important role of leadership.

The course provides managers and senior workers with a theoretical look at some basic and vital management skills.

A course to cover the issues around recruiting staff for children's services.

A course designed for managers and senior workers to look at child protection from a management point of view.

This qualification (64 credits) is aimed at learners who wish to work in the Early Years sector in England. It provides the knowledge and skills required for Early Years Educators. This qualification meets the full and relevant criteria set by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. Usual timeframe for completion is 12-18 months.

This is a recognised qualification for those wishing to manage a service in the Children and Young People’s Workforce in England (similar qualifications for all the other home countries within the UK are also available) and is the mandatory qualification for workers in many childcare professions.

This is a recognised qualification for those wishing to become assessors. The awards are generic in that holders of the award can assess any subject in which they are deemed to be occupationally competent and qualified. A minimum of 12 credits must be achieved to qualify for the award. This is typically done within 12 months.  

Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF) develops skills, knowledge and understanding to enable learners to lead a team of internal quality assurers. 

This is a recognised qualification for those wishing to become teachers or trainers in adult education and replaces the older CTLLS (Certificate to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) teaching course. The course is generic in that holders of the qualification can teach or train any subject in which they are deemed to be occupationally competent. 

This award is designed for key workers delivering intense support to families with multiple and complex needs using the family intervention model.

The Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools combines knowledge and practice for those specialist support staff roles that directly support teaching and learning. The Level 3 Diploma recognises competence in both generic and specialist aspects of supporting teaching and learning in schools. Typical completion time for this qualification is 12-18 months and it carries 44 credits. 

The qualification Certificate in Advice and Guidance (21 credits) is for anyone involved in offering advice and guidance to others, in a range of services and organisations. It is designed to be completed within 12 months

The qualification Diploma in Advice and Guidance (37 credits) is for anyone working in a setting where they are offering specialist advice and guidance to others, in a range of services and organisations. 

This Apprenticeship is designed for first line managers who will be responsible for managing a team in their delivery of a clearly defined outcome. This Apprenticeship can typically be completed within 12-18 months.

The Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (QCF) is designed to prepare learners to lead work with young people in a range of youth work settings. Youth work helps young people learn about themselves, others and society through informal educational activities which combine enjoyment, challenge, and learning. 

The qualification Diploma in Business Administration (58 credits) is aimed at office-based workers who may be - or aspire to be - personal assistants, office executives or office supervisors. The qualification is a “cross-sector” qualification and contains some mandatory units and some optional units. Typical completion time for this qualification is 12-18 months. 

The Level 3 Diploma in Management is for learners who work in, or who would like to work in a management role such as a Section Manager, First Line Manager, Assistant Manager, Trainee Manager, Senior Supervisor, and Junior Non-Commissioned Officer.

The Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership is designed for learners to develop core middle management skills and competencies. It also introduces learners to strategic management concepts, preparing those who aspire towards senior management roles. An alternative and generic management qualification.

This is a recognised qualification for those with substantial senior management responsibility, some of which is at a strategic level. It is a “cross-sector” qualification that can be used in any environment at this level.

This apprenticeship is designed for managers including operational managers. For experienced managers, completion time would be 12 months.  For new managers, the timescale for completion would be 18-24 months. The apprenticeship is suitable for anyone who is responsible for managing people, in any sector.