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Bedford Training and Assessment Centre

Email – [email protected] www.bedford.gov.uk/careersinchildcare / www.bedford.gov.uk/btac

Bedford Training and Assessment Centre (BTAC)

Early Years, Childcare, Playwork, School and Children Centre Practitioners

Training Directory 2019 - 2020

Welcome to our annual training programme for the academic year September 2019 to July 2020.

To book a place on a course, please visit www.bedford.gov.uk/trainingdirectory and use the online application form.

New Courses We have added in some new courses this year which we hope you will find useful. As always, we value your feedback greatly, so if you have any suggestions for other training, please contact us on 01234 228847.

Our Commitment to You

We will endeavour to meet agreed dates and times for all courses, however, we reserve the right to cancel or amend a course, date or start time.

Please note – we need a minimum of 10 delegates for a course to run.

Notification of a course cancellation will be sent via email. In circumstances beyond our control, a course may have to be cancelled at short notice. In all cases we will do our utmost to arrange suitable alternatives.

Cancellations Should you need to cancel your place, please call our 24 hour phone line 01234 228847 and leave your name and number.

Cancellation Policy

Once we receive a completed booking form, a confirmation and invoice will be raised. If you cancel your place at least four weeks prior to the course start date there will be no cancellation charge. We will raise a credit note for the cost of the course.

If you are unable to give four weeks’ notice of a cancellation, then the following charges will apply:

Less than one week’s notice - cancellation fee will be 100% of course fee.

Less than two weeks’ notice - cancellation fee will be 50% of course fee.

Less than four weeks’ notice - cancellation fee will be 25% of course fee.

http://www.bedford.gov.uk/trainingdirectory

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http://www.bedford.gov.uk/careersinchildcare

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Key - Venue Codes BH – Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP CDC – Child Development Centre, Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7EB Kempston – Project 229, High Street, Kempston MK42 8DA QPNC – Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre, Marlborough Road, Bedford, MK40 4LE RC – Raleigh Centre (Southway Nursery site), Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HE

Autumn Term 2019

Course Title Date / Time Cost Venue

QCF Level 1 An Intro to Early Years Settings

23 Sept 2019 09:15 – 15:00

On application

Kempston

QCF Levels 2 & 3 Early Years, Teaching Assistant, Playwork or Adult Care

26 Sept 2019 12/18 months

On application

QPNC

SEND Training 17/25 Sept 2019 canc 09:15 – 15:15

£20 Non

refundable

CDC

Paediatric First Aid 30 Sept/1 Oct 2019 09:30 – 16:30

£95 RC

Putting the fun back into Fundamentals 30 Sept 2019 13:00 – 15:30

£45 QPCN

Managing Staff Performance Through Appraisal and Supervision

4 October 2019 09:30 – 15:30

£55 QPNC

Paediatric First Aid 10/11 Oct 2019 canc 09:30 – 16:30

£95 RC

The Effects of Poverty and Disadvantage on Children and Young People

10 Oct 2019 9.30 – 15:30

£55 QPNC

An Introduction to Safeguarding Children

16 Oct 2019 Evening 18:00 – 21:00

£40 BH

Safer Recruitment Training 18 Oct 2019 09.30 – 16:00

£55 QPNC

Paediatric First Aid 28/29 Oct 2019 9:30 0 16:30

£95 RC

Supporting Children & Young People's Mental Health

29 Oct 2019 09:30 – 12:30

£45 Now at QPNC

Positive Behaviour Management 31 Oct 2019 13:00 – 15:30

£45 QPNC

Paediatric First Aid 31 Oct/1 Nov 2019 canc 09:30 – 16:30

£95 RC

Paediatric First Aid – Saturday & Sunday 2/3 Nov 2019 09:30 – 16:30

£95 BH

Early Years Foundation Stage training 14 Nov 2019 09:30 – 15:30

£55 QPNC

Paediatric First Aid 20/21 Nov 2019 09:30 – 16:30

£95 RC

Safeguarding Intermediate and the Impact of Domestic Abuse

21 Nov 2019 09:30 – 15:30

£55 QPNC

Care, Learning and Development for Two Year Olds

5 Dec 2019 09:30 – 12.:30

£40 QPNC

Paediatric First Aid 9/10 Dec 2019 09:30 – 16:30

£95 RC








Spring Term 2020



7 Jan 2020 12/18 months

On application

QPNC

An Introduction to Early Years Settings Level 1

Enrolment 21 January 2020 13:00 – 15:00 Course dates 22 January 2020 09:15 – 15:00 9 weeks’ duration

On application

QPNC

Paediatric First Aid 7 & 8 January 2020 09:30 – 16:30

£95 RC


£95 RC

Promoting Positive Behaviour in the Early Years 16 Jan 2020 13:00 – 15:30

£45 QPNC

Putting the fun back into Fundamentals 27 Jan 2020 13:00 – 15:30

£45 QPNC


£95 RC

An Introduction to Safeguarding Children 3 March 2020 09:30 – 12:30

£40 QPNC

Paediatric First Aid 4 & 5 March 2020 09:30 – 16:30

£95 RC

Paediatric First Aid 9 & 10 March 2020 09:30 – 16:30

£95 RC

Managing Medicines training 10 March 2020 09:30 – 12:30

£45 QPNC

Safer Recruitment 20 March 2020 9:30 – 15:30

£55 QPNC

More to follow …










Summer Term 2020


An Introduction to Early Years Settings Level 1

Enrolment 21 April 2020 09:15 – 12:15 Course dates 22 April 2020 09:15 – 15:00 9 weeks’ duration

On application

QPNC


23 April 2020 12/18 months

On application

QPNC

More to follow …










Course Details

An Introduction to Safeguarding Children Course Tutor: Helen Field This course is a half-day session which is suitable as a refresher or for a new member of staff, who has no Safeguarding experience. Safeguarding training needs to be updated every 2 years

Aims: By the end of the session learners will be able to:

• Define the term safeguarding • Explain the legislative framework and current guidance • State the categories of abuse • Identify indicators for each category of child abuse • Differentiate between accidental and non-accidental injuries • Explain typical factors relating to child abuse • Respond appropriately to a disclosure of abuse from a child • Identify key principals and standards that professionals should adhere to

when working with children and young people Suitable for all practitioners, including volunteers including those in contact or working with children and families.

Date Venue Time Cost

16 October 2019 3 March 2020

Borough Hall Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre

18:30 – 21:00 09:30 – 12:30

£40 £40

Care, Learning and Development for Two Year Olds

Course Tutors: Helen Field This course is designed for practitioners who work with children of 0-2 years. It will give you an understanding of how 0-2 year olds develop and how to cater for their needs within your setting. Aims:

• To gain and understanding of the normal stages of development for children 24-36 months

• Identify the play needs of these children, reflect on effective practice and the role of the adult

• Identify age appropriate activities to support development and learning

• Explain the importance of a key person for the child and the family

• Gain an understanding of the two year old check and how to effectively work with parents as partners








Suitable for practitioners working with 0-2 year olds in early years settings and in children’s centres


5 December 2019 Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre

09:30 – 12:30 £40

Early Years Foundation Stage Training

Course Tutor: Helen Field Course Details: This one day course is an introduction for practitioners new to delivering the EYFS. The course will cover the revised EYFS which became mandatory in September 2014. The training will explore the four distinct but complimentary themes of “A Unique Child”, “Positive Relationships”, “Enabling Environments” and “ Learning and Development” Participants should bring with them to the training the following three publications:

1. Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2. Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage 3. A Know How Guide – The EYFS progress check at two

Aims:

To establish an understanding of what the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage look like in effective practice

To support practitioners knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework, the Areas of Learning and Development, The Two Year Old Progress Check and End of Foundation Stage Profile

This course is particularly suitable for newly qualified practitioners and those new to the Early Years Foundation Stage working in maintained schools, non-maintained schools, independent schools and childcare settings registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register.


14 November 2019

Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre

09:30 – 15:30 £55

Food Hygiene and Safety Basic Awareness Course Tutor: Caroline Gill Course Details:








The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage states: 3.46 Providers must be confident that those responsible for preparing and handling food are competent to do so. In group provision, all staff involved in preparing and handling food must receive training in food hygiene. We recommend this training is updated every 3 years. Aims:

Understand the importance of food safety measures when providing food and drink for individuals.

Know how to maintain hygiene when handling food and drink.

Know how to meet safety requirements when preparing and serving food and drink for individuals.

Know the safety requirements when clearing away food and drink.

Know how to store food and drink safely.

Know how to access additional advice or support about food safety. Suitable for practitioners who are involved in preparing and handling food but who do not require a formal training certificate.


To be advised

Managing Medicines Awareness Course Tutor: Heather Sawyer Course Details: This course gives an overview and an awareness of how medications are administered, but does not substitute training in how to give them according to the child’s individual health care plan. Aims:

Awareness of Bedford Borough Council Document "Guidance on managing medicines in schools and early year’s settings") (adapted from the DfES guidance Management Medicines in Schools and Early Years Settings 2005).

The need to establish the following procedures: administering, self-management, refusal, storage and disposal. Record keeping and Insurance. Emergency medicines.

Raise awareness of common medical conditions and the implications to children e.g. asthma and diabetes, which will include what they are, how to recognise symptoms and awareness appropriate emergency procedures.

Increase and clarify knowledge about these conditions.

Provide the confidence to manage these conditions safely. Suitable for any member of staff responsible for the administration of medicines in schools and early years settings.









10 March 2020 Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre

09:30 – 12:30 £40

Managing Staff Performance through Appraisal and Supervision

Course Tutor: Helen Field Course Details: This one day course is designed to support managers and practitioners who lead and support staff members, students or volunteers. Regular supervision of staff is a vital element in the safeguarding of children and creating a safe working culture. The updated Safeguarding and welfare requirements in the EYFS state that effective ongoing supervision of staff should be implemented providing support coaching and training for practitioners. By examining leadership styles this will give managers a chance to reflect on whether staff performance issues are due to being a ‘can’t do’ person or a ‘won’t do’ person and the type of strategies to follow. Aims:

Understanding different leadership styles and approaches

Clarification of supervision experiences, practice and needs

Develop supervision policies and procedures to meet your setting’s needs

List strategies and skills required for supervision and appraisal

Examine the benefits of 360 degree feedback and peer observation

Analyse the integration of performance management, appraisal and supervision processes

Explore constructive ways of giving staff feedback

Recognise the need to develop of staff within an organisation Suitable for Managers and Practitioners who lead and support staff.


4 October 2019 Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre

09:30 - 15:30 £55

Paediatric First Aid for Childcare Practitioners Training Providers: Diamond Resuscitation Services UK Ltd Course Details: Paediatric First Aid is specifically designed to cover issues for children less than 12 years of age and meets the EYFS criteria for effective PFA training Paediatric first aid includes resuscitation, choking suffocation, strangulation, breath holding, inhalation of fumes, asthma, croup, anaphylaxis, accident books, wounds, bleeding, shock, recognition and treatment of fractures, dislocation, strains and








sprains, first aid kits, burns and scalds, electric shock, seizures, fainting, poisoning, head injuries, meningitis, diabetes, foreign, extremes of heat and cold, sickle cell - amongst other things. This is a two-day, 12 hour infant and childcare resuscitation training course, attendance is required for both days. Please ensure you wear suitable clothing, loose fitting trousers and trainers are advised. Aims: To examine emergency situations that may be faced by professionals looking after babies and children and to apply first aid in these situations. Suitable for all staff working with children and young people, including staff employed in schools working with children less than 12 years of age.


Saturday & Sunday 2 & 3 November 2019

Borough Hall

09:30 – 16:30

£95

30 Sept/1 Oct 2019 28/29 Oct 2019 20/21 Nov 2019 9/10 Dec 2019 7/8 January 2020 13/14 January 2020 29/30 January 2020 4/5 March 2020 9/10 March 2020

The Raleigh Centre

09:30 – 16:30

£95

PANCO Training Physical Activity and Nutrition Co-ordinator Course Tutor: Helen Field Course Details: This half day course will focus on the following: Aims:

• Consider the role and benefits of a Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator (PANCo)

• Recognise the importance of adopting a whole setting approach to support obesity prevention in early years settings

• Identify key nutrition and physical activity recommendations for children under five, and name reliable and evidence based resources and information for children, families and staff

• To develop and implement comprehensive nutrition and physical activity policies in the setting, taking into consideration statutory framework requirements and national initiatives

Suitable for an advanced Early Years practitioner – at least a Level 3 who can take a lead on embedding this into their setting









30 January 2020 Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre

09:30 – 12:30 £40 Cancelled

Promoting Positive Behaviour in the Early Years Course Tutor: Susan Thomas Course Details: This interactive session will focus upon practical approaches to dealing with children’s behaviour, within the early years, related to their ages and stages of development. It will support practitioners approach to working with both children and parents in a positive and sensitive way. This course has been designed in response to the wide range of behaviours that Early Years practitioners are encountering on a daily basis when working with young children. It supports the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage which states that “Providers are responsible for managing children’s behaviour in an appropriate way” (3.52) This half day session will focus on a general approach to behaviours seen in early years settings and not behaviours related to specific additional needs. During this session, delegates will have the opportunity to;

Unpick the reasons for children’s behaviour

Identify expected behaviour patterns

Reflect on what approaches to positive behaviour reinforcement actually work and why

Consider how to work with mums, dads and carers to support positive behaviour choices

Discuss approaches to dealing with everyday issues such as biting

Identify sources of further help, support and information Please be prepared to share your experiences and practical ideas for working with young children Suitable for all early years practitioners


31 Oct 2019 20 Jan 2020


13:00 – 15:30 £45








Putting the fun back into Fundamentals Course Tutor: Susan Thomas Course Details:

This half day session will focus on the fundamental elements of good early years practice, including storytelling, action rhymes, singing and games. Participants will consider how to bring stories to life and will examine ways in which music, provocations and story may be used to extend children’s creative potential. Consideration will also be given to planning for play and how to develop children’s confidence, social, communication, risk-taking and decision-making skills, through games. Suitable for all early years practitioners

Date Venue Time Cost 30 Sept 2019 27 Jan 2020


13:00 – 15:30 £45

SEND training Course Tutor: Specialist Advisory Teachers from the Early Years Support Team Course Details: This two day training course will provide practitioners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, awareness and understanding of the requirements of the 2014 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice: 0 to 25. During the training practitioners will explore practical ways of implementing the Code within their setting to meet the needs of children with SEND. Aims: To further practitioners’ knowledge, awareness and expertise in:

the 2014 SEND Code of Practice and the setting’s responsibility to implement it

the ”Graduated Approach” (the assess, plan do and review cycle)

the Local Authority’s “Guidance on Meeting Special Educational Needs in the Early Years Foundation Stage” to identify and support children with SEND

strategies to meet the needs of children with SEND

appropriate differentiation of the curriculum through structured activities

developing Support Plans to meet the needs of children with SEND

the role of key adults in the setting in meeting the needs of children with SEND








maintaining effective collaborative working with parents and professionals with regard to supporting children with SEND

Suitable for all practitioners in Early Years settings, including the Key Person, SENDCo, Leader/ Manager and 1:1 Support Assistant


To be advised Child Development Centre, Kempston

09:15 – 15:15 £20 Non refundable

Safeguarding Intermediate and the Impact of Domestic Abuse Course Tutors: Helen Field Course Details: This one day course is designed to promote improved understanding of the roles and responsibilities of others and the ability to work together with regard to Safeguarding Children. Attendees need to have:

• An understanding of the nature of worries around children’s welfare and systems in place to safeguard from harm and promote welfare.

Delegates need to attend the half-day Safeguarding Children workshop before this course, as it will explore some of the concepts in further detail. E-learning basic awareness is an alternative prior to the workshop. It can also be used as a refresher for those who have done previous training. Aims: To develop awareness of and ability to act on concerns around the safety and welfare of children and young people. By the end practitioners will be able to:

Give an overview of legislation, documentation and roles within safeguarding

Understand a range of factors that cause a child to be vulnerable

Develop a wider understanding around domestic abuse and the impact on parenting and children

Provide an opportunity to explore a range of professional issues

Develop knowledge, skills and confidence in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Suitable for practitioners who have attended “Safeguarding Children”. All practitioners - those in contact or working with children and families but who do not necessarily have a lead responsibility or statutory authority to intervene in the lives of children and their families. It is suitable for those who are in a level 3 and above position.









21 Nov 2019 Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre

09:30 – 15:30 £55

Safer Recruitment Course Tutor: Helen Field Course Details: This one day course is based on an understanding of offender behaviour to: identify key features of staff recruitment that help deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people. Consider policies and practices that minimise opportunities for abuse or ensure its prompt reporting. This course will help participants to begin to review their own organisations policies and procedures in recruitment with a view to making them safer. Safer Recruitment training should be updated at least every 5 years. It is mandatory for someone sitting on the recruitment panel within schools to have done safer recruitment training. It is also useful for governors and early years settings. This training will be delivered by a Lucy Faithfull accredited trainer. Health Warning: Please be aware that there may be some material which may be upsetting as the course will refer to profiles of sex offenders Aims:

See how safer recruitment fits within the wider context of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Agenda.

By the end of the session learners will be able to:

To gain a good understanding of the need to use safer employment recruitment practices to deter or prevent the employment of unsuitable individuals to work with children

To understand what is meant by ‘suitable person’

To gain an awareness of sex offending behaviour

To learn what safer recruitment practices are and how to use them

To acquire skills appropriate to a manager who recruits staff to work with children and young people.

To help you recruit the safest workforce

To provide an understanding of how to plan the recruitment and selection process

To consider how best to interview candidates

Importance of Making the Right Decision and the costs of getting it wrong

The interview and the selection process /pre-appointment checks

Review and next steps Features of a safer culture

Creating an open culture

Setting acceptable standards of behaviour

An ongoing culture of vigilance Suitable for Managers and Safeguarding Officers, Governors or people responsible for recruiting staff









18 Oct 2019 Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre

09:30 – 15:30 £55

Supporting Children & Young People’s Mental Health Course Tutor: Wendy Usher Course Details: How do you know how a child is feeling like inside? Mental Health is often hidden, not just because you cannot 'see' it, but because children themselves hide their feelings and emotions. It is much more prevalent than you may think. The National Office of Statistics states that 1 in 10 children may suffer from a mental health issue. The sad thing is that over 70% of these children are not picked up and referred onto further services. This is an essential course for anyone working with children & young people. Learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms, understand the difference between worry/anxiety and a diagnosable mental health disorder. Know what to do and how to respond to individuals. Learn how to help individuals cope with stress and anxiety and learn how to encourage children to try self-help techniques. Know when the child needs to be passed on to external experts. Mental Health is hidden but is the most prevalent disorder in the UK with more children being affected daily! Learning Outcomes:

Understand the term ‘mental health disorders’

Understand the prevalence of mental health issues for pupils aged 5-16 years

Understand the risk factors involved for children and young people who may have mental health issues

Know how to recognise the signs of mental health disorders

Recognise the difference between general anxiety and mental health disorders

Know how to ‘hear’ the child or young person through conversation and observation

Understand how to involve other people as necessary

Understand the principles of good practice when supporting mental heal

Suitable for all practitioners working with children and young people


29 October 2019

The Raleigh Centre

09:30 – 12:30

£45

The Effects of Poverty and Disadvantage on Children and Young People








Course Tutor: Teresa West Course Details: This course will raise practitioners’ awareness of the impact of poverty and disadvantage on a child’s development, and how this is linked into the local area of Bedford Borough. Aims: By the end of the session learners will be able:

To understand the factors that may impact on the outcomes and life chances of children and young people

To identify how poverty and disadvantage affect children and young people’s development

To reflect on the importance of early intervention for children and young people who are experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability

To recognise the importance of support and partnership in improving the outcomes for children and young people who are experiencing poverty and disadvantage

To reflect on national and local policy to improve the outcomes for children and young people who are experiencing poverty and disadvantage

Suitable for: All practitioners working with children and young people. Timetable:


10 October 2019 Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre

09:30 – 15:30 £55








Index

Course Title Date

An Introduction To Safeguarding Children 16 Oct 19

An Introduction To Safeguarding Children 3 March 20

Care, Learning And Development For Two Year Olds 5 Dec 19

Early Years Foundation Stage Training 5 Dec 19

Food Hygiene And Safety Basic Awareness Training tba

Managing Medicines 10 Mar 20

Managing Staff Performance through Appraisal and Supervision 4 Oct 19

Paediatric First Aid For Childcare Practitioners – Saturday & Sunday 2/3 Nov 19

Paediatric First Aid For Childcare Practitioners 30 Sept/1Oct 19

Paediatric First Aid For Childcare Practitioners 28/29 Oct 19

Paediatric First Aid For Childcare Practitioners 20/21 Nov 19

Paediatric First Aid For Childcare Practitioners 9/10 Dec 19

PANCo 30 Jan 20

Positive Behaviour Management 31 Oct 19

Positive Behaviour Management 20 Jan 20

Putting the fun back in Fundamentals 30 Sept 19

Putting the fun back in Fundamentals 27 Jan 20

S.E.N.D Training tba

Safeguarding Intermediate And The Impact Of Domestic Abuse 21 Nov 19

Safer Recruitment 18 Oct 19

Supporting Children & Young People's Mental Health 29 Oct 19

The Effects of Poverty and Disadvantage on Children and Young People 10 Oct 19








Qualifications available from BTAC – www.bedford.gov.uk/btac

Course Title Time Venue

Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings Course Cost £300 - co-funded £155 or fully funded

Enrolment and assessment in literacy and numeracy date: Monday 23 September 2019 Workshop dates: Mondays 23 September to 2 December 2019

09:15 – 11.00 09.15 – 15.00

Kempston Kempston

Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning Diploma in Playwork Course Cost £1,250 - co funded £750 or funded

Enrolment and assessment in literacy and numeracy date: 19 September 2019 7 January 2020 23 April 2020

09:30 – 12:30 09:30 – 12:30 09:30 – 12:30

QPNC QPNC QPNC

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Diploma in Support for Teaching and Learning Diploma in Playwork Level 3 Course Cost £1,800

Enrolment and assessment in literacy and numeracy date: 19 September 2019 7 January 2020 23 April 2020

9.30 – 12:30 9.30 – 12.30 9.30 – 12.30

QPNC QPNC QPNC

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Social Care or Learning, Development and Support Services Pathways

Please register interest, by calling 01234 228847

Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner

Please register interest by calling 01234 228847

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services– Advanced Practice Pathway, Management Pathway and Residential Management Pathway


Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Care (Adults)


At your workplace








Children and Families Workforce Early Help and Support Endorsed Pathway (ELP)

Please register interest by calling 01234 228847 See Early Help Training Directory for workshops

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Health and Social Care and Early Years

Please register interest by calling 01234 228847 Food Hygiene and Safety – Basic Awareness training dates To be advised

PANCo Unit (Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator) Please register interest by calling 01234 228847 PANCo training dates 30 January 2020

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement


Level 3 Award in Supporting Children & Young People’s Speech, Language & Communication

Please contact 01234 228847 for more information Talk for All workshop date to be advised

Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings

Please contact 01234 228847 for more information SEND training date to be advised

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare


Children and Families Workforce Early Help and Support Endorsed Pathway (ELP)









Functional Skills E-Learning

Level 1 and 2 English, maths and ICT E-learning £200 per subject, per level, includes registration with NCFE CACHE, E-learning with BKSB www.bksb.co.uk, exam and one re-sit. For more information contact 01234 228847

Funding

We are working in partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council Level 1 and 2 qualification funding The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and European Social Fund (ESF) will fund learners who are unemployed and receiving Universal Credit – Work Groups (conditions apply), Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) work related, Income Support or housing benefit, council tax relief or earn less than £338 a month or £15,736.50 per annum – three recent payslips will be needed as evidence. Evidence of benefits dated one month before the course start date will be needed. Co-funding is also available. Funding is not available to employees who volunteer at their place of work. All funding is subject to eligiblity and availability. Learners must be 19 years and above on 31 August 2019





http://www.bksb.co.uk/




Apprenticeships

Do you want to upskill your workforce?

Train them in your workplace?

Have you thought of an apprenticeship?

Your current and new staff can take the apprenticeship route to improve their performance and achieve a new qualification. Bedford Training and Assessment Centre (BTAC) part of Bedford Borough Council is working with schools and nurseries to deliver apprenticeships in their workplace. Any setting that is an apprenticeship levy payer or linked to Bedford Borough Council’s payroll can apply.

NCFE CACHE

Early Years Education

Teaching Assistant Playwork

Adult Care Intermediate and Advanced Levels

These apprenticeships are achieved by completing workshops, projects, assignments, homework, independent research and assessor observations in your workplace. Apprentices will have the use of our online E-Portfolio programme to support their course work. The apprenticeships will include:

20% off job training Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT Level 2 Award in Employment Rights and Responsibilities Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

Apprentices need to work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Part time working will extend the duration of the apprenticeship. For more information, contact Helen Field on 07769 642183 or Jill Wright on 01234 288447








Whole Setting or School Bespoke Training

We are able to deliver a range of bespoke training to your whole setting:

Safeguarding Children Training

Food Hygiene and Safety Training

Care, Learning and Development for 2 Year Olds

Date: Training day of your choice Time: 3-hour session of your choice (Time is flexible) Venue: On site Cost: Price upon application

If you would like to arrange some bespoke training, or for further information, please contact Helen Field on 07769 642183 or email [email protected].

Safeguarding Training for Designated Lead Officers – if you are in this job role, you

can now access the LSCB ‘Working Together’ training workshop for free, via this link: http://www.centralbedscpd.co.uk/safeguarding/cpd/default.asp?sid or contact 0300 300 6676






http://www.centralbedscpd.co.uk/safeguarding/cpd/default.asp?sid

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