| Early Years & Playwork Courses |
Reference No. |
Duration |
Price Per Person |
| Take 5 For Play |
0013 |
15 hrs |
£70 |
| Induction Certificate for play work which, is recognised by OFSTED. Topics include play, playwork, teamwork, child protection, fair and safe play, daycare standards Act 2001 and further training and information. |
| Playworkers Against Racism |
0013 |
14 hrs |
£90 |
| Endorsed by Skills Active at Level 3. Learners are encourage to actively participate in various sessions. Sessions include: myths, stereotypes and the impact of racism, white privilege and the culture box. Anti-racist activities and skills practice included to give an understanding of good anti-racist practice. |
| Child Protection |
0015 |
½ Day |
£25 |
| Aims to give an understanding of the various types of child abuse and the possible signs of potential abuse. Other sections covered: The Children Act 1989, reporting procedures, keeping children and young people safe, safe practice and disclosure. |
| Play Opportunities |
0016 |
½ Day |
£25 |
| Looks at various play opportunities in various play settings. Aimed at people working with children from ages 3 to 16. Includes: planning, themes, environmental play, resources, inclusive play, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice. |
| Play Resources |
0017 |
½ Day |
£25 |
| Ideas and suggestions for various play opportunities. Working with children and young people, between the ages of 4 16 years, by using natural materials, Scrap Stores and recycled products. |
| Nursery Management |
0018 |
2 Days |
£100 |
| Course is designed to provide knowledge, understanding and skills in business and professional practice. To support Deputy Managers to enhance and develop their practice, whilst running and operating a nursery business. This course would also assist anyone who is presently operating or thinking of operating a nursery business. |
| Emotional Development in Children and Young |
0037 |
½ Day |
£40 |
| Course aims to give an understanding of a childs development. The session focuses on what children need to develop their emotional health. Also looking at self-esteem, everyday behaviour and how it develops negative patterns. |
| Behaviour Management |
0019 |
½ Day |
£30 |
| Introductory course to provide ideas, strategies and principles of dealing with diverse behaviour in children and young people. Learners will develop knowledge of positive behaviour management and help to understand various strategies on working to change behaviours. |
| Miscellaneous Courses |
Reference No. |
Duration |
Price Per Person |
| Team Leader |
0028 |
½ Day |
£40 |
| Induction to basic management skills, including management styles, delegation, communication, dealing with common staff issues and problem solving. |
| Basic Management Skills |
0029 |
1 Day |
£70 |
| Introductory course to basic management skills, to encourage good working practice. Topics include: working with others, problem solving, communication, report writing, time management, legislation, facilitate meetings, delegation, planning and monitoring, evaluation, staff appraisal and recruitment and selection. |
| Time Management |
0030 |
½ Day |
£40 |
| Introduction of how to mange your time more effectively. Topics include: self analysis, delegation, priortisation, communication, On going training, planning and monitoring. Learner will be encouraged to devise a strategy of change. |
| Team Buidling |
0031 |
½ Day |
£35 |
| Introductory course to help build good working relationships for team members including identifying team roles, effective team delegation, team building, motivation communication and problem solving. |
| Eqaul Opportunities |
0032 |
½ Day |
£40 |
| Induction to good working practice of equal opportunities in the workplace. Provides learners with an understanding of the importance of working with others, anti-bias approach, share good practice, resources and legislation. |
| Financial Planning and Budgeting |
0020 |
1 Day |
£100 |
| This course is designed to help improve the overall financial issues of the business. By revaluating the business plan and improving profits, calculation value with the empty spaces and how improvements can be made. This course is suitable for higher level supervisors, managers or anyone working in the financial side of the business. |
| Marketing your Business |
0021 |
1 Day |
£70 |
| The importance of ongoing marketing for the business, by preparing a marketing plan, which includes internal and external activities for all staff. Additional follow up is made to ensure that targets have been made, so that the plan is implemented. |
| Quality Standard Six - Management |
0023 |
1 Day |
£55 |
| Input of requirements for this standard. Looking and developing the legal status, governor, parents and management committee involvements. Development and Planning of policies and information strategies in the setting. |
| Quality Standard Seven - Business & Administration |
0024 |
1 Day |
£55 |
| Looking at the business plan and sustainability in the setting. Introduction to admin systems and record systems, selection and recruitment of staff and marketing. |
| Practical Business Management |
0022 |
2 ½ Days |
£275 |
| In depth analysis of the business, looking at sustainability, developing the business plan, financial planning, budgeting and marketing plans. Political, economic, social and technological analysis to project future occupancy and fill the empty spaces to up the profits. Learners need to be able to implement change: i.e. manager, supervisor, owner or financial director. Follow up of implementation is day three. |
| Racism Awareness |
0033 |
½ Day |
£40 |
| Course is designed to raise awareness of racism in the workplace. Topics include: How to adopt an anti-racist approach, implementing anti--racist approach in the workplace, promoting positive images and Ideas on how to tackle discriminatory practices. |
| Stress Management |
0034 |
½ Day |
£40 |
| To give an understanding of the positive and negative signs and symptoms of stress. Topics include: stress relieve, managing time, relaxation, self motivation, balancing time and how to minimise stress. |
| Dealing with Difficult Staff |
0035 |
½ Day |
£35 |
| Introductory to working with difficult staff at all levels. Topics include: what type of staff do we want in our team, common issues with staff, dealing with an incident, avoiding incidents before they occur, the role of a manager, motivating staff. |
| Dealing with Customers |
0036 |
½ Day |
£35 |
| Course is designed to give an understanding of working and dealing with internal and external customers. Topics include: communication, listening skills, problem solving, wrking with others, monitoring and evaluation, additional services and personal development. |
| Risk Assessment |
0026 |
½ Day |
£50 |
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| Manual Handling |
0027 |
½ Day |
£45 |
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