Training for Childcare Providers

There are lots of training courses available for registered childcare providers in the Vale of Glamorgan. These courses are funded by the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership.

Available Courses

View a list of courses available for registered childcare providers in the Vale of Glamorgan:

• Paediatric First Aid

   

   

   

   

  Practical sessions for the Paediatric First Aid course

  Date	Time	Cost	Venue	Number of attendees
  Course 2   Saturday 19 November 2022   Saturday 26 November 2022	9.30am - 3.30pm	£25 per person	F.A.S.T Offices 305 Gladstone Road, Barry CF63 1NL	1 place per childcare setting initially.
  Course 3   Saturday 14 January 2023   Saturday 21 January 2023	9.30am - 3.30pm	£25 per person	F.A.S.T Offices 305 Gladstone Road, Barry CF63 1NL	1 place per childcare setting initially.
  Course 4   Saturday 18 February 2023   Saturday 4 March 2023	9.30am - 3.30pm	£25 per person	F.A.S.T Offices 305 Gladstone Road, Barry CF63 1NL	1 place per childcare setting initially.
  Course 5   Saturday 18 March 2023   Saturday 25 March 2023	9.30am - 3.30pm	£25 per person	F.A.S.T Offices 305 Gladstone Road, Barry CF63 1NL	1 place per childcare setting initially.

  You will be required to attend and complete both days and pass the course to gain your certificate.

   

  Half an hour for lunch. 

   

  Please email eydcp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk to request a place. 

• Food Safety

  We have sourced online training for Level 2 food hygiene from The Safer Food Group. We are pleased to be able to offer this free of charge.

   

  Email fstolzenburg@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk to request a code to access the online course. To avoid the codes being requested and not being used this training must be completed within 2 months or a charge will be imposed. 

   

   

   

   

   

• Health and Safety Level 2

  We have sourced online training for Level 2 via www.earlyyearscourses.co.uk. We are pleased to be able to offer this free of charge.

  Email fstolzenburg@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk to request a code to access the online course. To avoid the codes being requested and not being used this training must be completed within 2 months or a charge will be imposed.

   

  • Accidents including slips, trips and falls

  • Legal responsibilities

  • Risk assessment

  • Hazardous substances (COSHH)

  • Workplace health, safety and welfare

  • Work equipment

  • Fire

  • First aid

  • Manual handling

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• Emergency First Aid at Work

  If you are interested in registering for an Emergency First Aid at Work course, please email: 

  • eydcp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Manual Handling

  If you are interested in registering for a Manual Handling course, please email:

  • eydcp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Safeguarding and Child Protection Level 2

  This is a face-to-face course based in a classroom. The cost of the course is free to childcare providers.

   

  Practical sessions for the Safeguarding and Child Protection Level 2 course

  Date	Time	Cost	Venue
  Saturday 26 November 2022   Advanced safeguarding Course (Aimed at managers and supervisors)	9.30am - 3.00pm	Free	Gibbonsdown Children's Centre, Ramsey Road, Barry, CF62 9DA
  Saturday 21 January 2023	9.30am - 3.00pm	Free	Gibbonsdown Children's Centre, Ramsey Road, Barry, CF62 9DA
  Saturday 18 February 2023 Advanced safeguarding Course (Aimed at managers and supervisors)	9.30am - 3.00pm	Free	Gibbonsdown Children's Centre, Ramsey Road, Barry, CF62 9DA
  Saturday 11 March 2023	9.30am - 3.00pm	Free	Gibbonsdown Children's Centre, Ramsey Road, Barry, CF62 9DA

  Attending the practical session:

  • Bring your own refreshments

   

  Book a place on this training course

• Early Years Inclusion Training

  We are running four free online training modules via Microsoft Teams to upskill practitioners in early years settings. The training is delivered by Professionals from both Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Education Service. 

   

  Module 1: Person Centred Practice in the Early Years

  • Saturday 28 January 2023 9.30am - 12pm

   This module covers:

   

  • What is Person Centred Practice (PCP)?

  • Why is it useful?

  • How we do PCP?

  • What does PCP looks like in the Early Years setting?

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  Module 2: Inclusion for All in the Early Years

  • Saturday 11 February 2023 9.30am - 12pm

   This module covers:

   

  • To build on current practice in supporting an inclusive approach for all children in the Early Years

  • To ensure provision is matched to individual stages of development

  • To upskill practitioners in the process of early identification to meet the individual needs of children

  • To understand the inclusive model of provision and when to refer to external agencies

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  Module 3: Working Together in the Early Years

  • Saturday 4 March 2023 9.30 - 12pm

   This module covers:

   

  • Understand the importance of working together as partners to achieve the best outcomes for the child and family

  • How to have sensitive face to face conversations

  • When and why to seek advice from others

  • How to avoid conflict and resolve disagreements 

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  Module 4: The Early Years ALN Process Explained 

  • Saturday 18 March 2023 9.30am - 12pm

   

  This module covers:

  • The aims of the ALNET Act and Code and the implications for Early Years

  • How the ALN process will change for children not yet in statutory education

  • The inclusive model of provision in the Early Years

  • Identifying whether a child may have ALN and the evidence to support this

  • Roles and responsibilities in the new process

  • What a Person Centred Meeting looks like and the information gathered to write an Individual Development Plan

   

  To book a place for the Early Years Inclusion Training please email: 

  • kbarrett@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Free Playwork Training

  There are fully funded spaces available on the Cache Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork.

   

  If you have an existing Level 3 Childcare Qualification and need a Playwork Qualification then this is the course for you! You could have the qualification needed to be compliant with National Minimum Standards in as little as 12 weeks.

   

  If you would like to express an interest in this training, please complete an Expression of Interest:

   

  Expression of Interest 

• Training provided by PACEY 

  PACEY Cymru offer a range of webinars to support childcare professionals who want to develop their knowledge and practice.

   

  PACEY Webinars for childminders

• Training by NDNA

  NDNA offer a range of courses and webinars to support childcare professionals who want to develop their knowledge and practice. There are some courses for members but also limited ones for non-members.

   

  Training and Resources - NDNA

• Training provided by Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids Clubs

  Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids Clubs also offer a range of courses and webinars to support childcare professionals who want to develop their knowledge and practice. There are some courses for members and also limited ones for non-members.

   

  All Training and Events - Clybiau Plant Cymru

• Training provided by Early Years Wales 

  They offer a range of courses and webinars to support childcare professionals who want to develop their knowledge and practice. These are for members but there may be free joining options so do look at the website.

   

  Training Planner 2022 Autumn | Early Years Wales