ActiveConnections Spring 2012 Course Brochure by Activeconnections

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ACTIVECONNECTIONS COURSES BROCHURE SPRING 2012 www.activeconnections.org courses@activeconnections.org 0800 0234 963

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OCN Level 3 Physical Activity for the Early Years This four day course will enable learners to understand the physical development of young children and how this relates to other aspects of child development. It will identify the needs and requirements in promoting physical development for young children and illustrate the development of fine and gross motor skills. During the course learners will establish the skills and tools to develop and deliver a wide range of opportunities for children to access active play and physical activity. The course will identify ways that learners can increase levels of physical activity within different settings to meet the current current guidelines and recommendations. Aims of the Course Understand and know how to support the physical growth and development of young children and how this relates to other aspects of a child’s development Understand the difference between fine and gross motor skills and how these can be developed through a range of developmental activities and equipment Understand the importance of maintaining a safe environment whilst promoting the physical development of children whilst supporting challenges and risk awareness Understand ways in which the physical development for children from birth to three years impinges upon other areas of development, such as literacy and numeracy Age: 16+ (please note, there is no upper age limit for this qualification) Pre-Requisites: There are no formal pre-requisites

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Learning hours: 40 hours Qualifications/Units:

OCN Level 3 Physical Activity for the Early Years (4 Credits)

FEEDBACK PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER “Different approach to delivering physical activity which will suit our setting really well”

OCN Level 3 Supporting the Physical Development of Children from Birth to Three This one day course provides learners with the understanding of how physical activities can support the physical and overall development of young children from birth to three. During the course learners will develop ideas for different types of physical activities, which help support a child’s development, and illustrate how they can be delivered in a range of settings. Aims of the Course Understand the physical maturational stages for children from birth to three years Know the key motor skills and important conditions for promoting the physical development of children from birth to three years Understand ways in which the physical development for children from birth to three years impinges upon other areas of development, such as literacy and numeracy Be able to develop a suitable programme of activities for supporting children's physical development from birth to three years Age: 16+ (please note, there is no upper age limit for this qualification) Pre-Requisites: There are no formal pre-requisites. Learning hours: 10 hours (including 2 hours pre course reading)

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OCN Level 3 Supporting the Physical Development of Young Children from Birth to Three (1 Credit)

FEEDBACK KEY PERSON

“Great fun! Very refreshing and gave me lots of great ideas.”

Coaching Early Years Sports Fundamentals and Physical Activity This one day course will provide the learners with the coaching skills and tools to be able to develop and deliver engaging fundamental movement and skills activities. The learners will be able to help young children improve their sport fundamental motor skills, the foundation for sport specific skills, through a range of fun and engaging activities. This one day course can be supplemented with a range of specific workshops to provide the learners with additional ideas if required, please see page for Move and Explore workshops Aims of the Course Learners will; Identify the appropriate stages of fundamental motor skill development Describe the key developmental processes and factors a young child goes through in developing fundamental motor skills Be able to provide an engaging and appropriate active environment for young children Develop a range of appropriate physical activities Deliver range of activities through a mixture of adult led and child directed coaching Age: 16+ (please note, there is no upper age limit for this qualification) Pre-Requisites: There are no formal pre-requisites Guided Learning hours: 8 hours Qualifications:

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ActiveConnections Coaching Early Years Sports Fundamentals and Physical Activity Certificate This course is combined with Sports Leaders UK Day Certificate in Sports Coaching.

FEEDBACK EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER

â&#x20AC;&#x153; Lots of ideas and some good techniques I can use during outside play timeâ&#x20AC;?

Move and Explore: Active Play Workshop This 3 hour workshop provides learners with the knowledge and tools to provide high quality physical development opportunities through active play. The workshop identifies how learners can create active learning environments to encourage children to engage in active play and support their physical development. The workshop will also help learners understand how they can increase young children’s levels of daily physical activity through active play in line with the latest recommendations and guidelines. The workshop is delivered through an active approach as created by ActiveConnections, helping everyone to learn in an enjoyable and engaging environment. Aims of the course Describe the physical milestones and fundamental movement skills young children Understand how active learning can support all areas of the EYFS Identify how to extend a child's active play according to their learning disposition Create engaging active learning environments to support a child's physical development Create fun and engaging activities for active play Age: 16+ (please note, there is no upper age limit for this qualification) Pre-Requisites: There are no formal pre-requisites

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Learning hours: 3 hours

FEEDBACK NURSERY NURSE

“It has been a very useful & enjoyable course- fully supported by the tutor and assistant”

Move and Explore: Early Movements to Music Workshop A 3 hour workshop that provides early years practitioners with the ideas and tools to develop young children’s fundamental movement skills through creative dance and movement. The workshop also identifies how creative dance and movement can be used to increase the levels of daily physical activity in line with the latest recommendations and guidelines. Rhythm and timing is an important building block for children's movement. All our gross motor skills require timing and co-ordinated movement which is supported through musical activities. This short workshop will allow the learners to understand how they can help children develop this important set of skills. The workshop is delivered through an active approach as created by ActiveConnections, helping everyone to learn in an enjoyable and engaging environment. Aims of the course Describe the physical milestones and fundamental movement skills in young children. Understand the importance of rhythm, timing and co-ordinated movement for a child's physical development Develop fun musical activities for children in their care to support their physical development. Create movement patterns to help children develop competent physical literacy skills. Age: 16+ (please note, there is no upper age limit for this qualification) Pre-Requisites: There are no formal pre-requisites Learning hours: 3.5 hours

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FEEDBACK FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER “I really enjoyed being able to take part in the activities and having other children's centre staff there was really helpful”

OCN Level 1 or 2 Working with Young Children in an Active Environment This course is aimed at people interested in working with young children, volunteers or those who are already working with children and are looking to increase their skills. The course provides learners with the understanding and knowledge of how to work and engage with children in an active environment. The course provides learners with the tools and skills to use active learning to support a child’s development, and be able to create an engaging, appropriate and developmental learning environment. Aims of the Course Know how to use practical skills and techniques to engage young children in physical activity and active learning. Know how to plan and execute activities that help young children learn and be active. Understand the Health and Safety requirements to undertake activities with children Be aware of relevant Health and Safety requirements, procedures and equipment when working with young children Recognise and manage risk by following safe working practices Be able to evaluate the result of the activities they provide. Age: 16+ (please note, there is no upper age limit for this qualification) Pre-Requisites: There are no formal pre-requisites

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Guided Learning hours: 60 hours

Qualifications: OCN Level 1 or 2 Working with Children in an Active Environment (6 Credits, QCF) NOCN Level 1 or 2 Award in Developing Skills for Employment (QCF)

FEEDBACK VOLUNTEER “I was very impressed with the course, the content was pitched at a high enough level to be really interesting and worthwhile”.

OCN Level 2 Developing Customer Service Skills This course is aimed at volunteers and anyone interested in vocations where they will have to work with the general public. It will help the learner develop high quality customer care skills for working with the general public, enabling them to provide customers with positive experiences. Learners will learn to deal with challenging situations, resolve problems and ensure customer satisfaction. This course will use an active teaching style making it a practical and enjoyable course for all learners no matter there experience. Aims of the Course Understand the principles of customer service Understand the benefits of good customer service and understand the possible consequences of poor customer service Understand the value of first impressions Understand positive verbal and non-verbal interaction with customers Understand the importance of respect for the individual in relation to good customer service Age: 16+ (please note, there is no upper age limit for this qualification) Pre-Requisites: There are no formal pre-requisites Guided Learning hours: 30 hours

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Qualifications/Units: OCN Level 2 Developing Customer Service Skills Unit: Level 2 Customer Service Skills (3 Credits, QCF)

FEEDBACK VOLUNTEER â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enjoyable, relevant and informative course which fortunately did not ask for too much extra work at home!!â&#x20AC;?

OCN Level 1 Community Sports Development This course provides learners with an understanding of how sport can be used to support and develop communities. Learners will learn about the role sport can play in developing communities as well as the benefits it can have on wider issues such as social inclusion and breaking down community barriers. The workshop is delivered through an active approach as created by ActiveConnections, helping everyone to learn in an enjoyable and engaging environment. Aims of the course Understand the key purpose of community development work. Understand power and powerlessness and how it affects people Understand why people get involved and the barriers to their participation Understand the importance of communications within groups Understand inclusion and exclusion within communities Understand planning as a group Age: 16+ (please note, there is no upper age limit for this qualification) Pre-Requisites: There are no formal pre-requisites Learning hours: 60 hours (Guided hours 42) Qualifications:

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OCN Level 1 Community Sports Development (6 credits QCF) This course leads onto the NOCN Level 1 Award in Community Development (QCF)

FEEDBACK YOUTH WORKER “”Really useful and it will help me in my current role to be able to use sport to help our young people”