Family Information Service Training Programme

Training Programme April 2019 – September 2019

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Contents  Conditions

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 Family Information Service Contact Details

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 Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

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 Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

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 Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene (RQF)

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 Level 2 Award in Safeguarding

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 Level 3 Award in Safeguarding

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 Speech and Language Therapy

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 Mindfulness

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 Preparing for Inspection

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 Let’s Get Cooking

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 Play Training Day

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 Welsh – Music and Movement

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Other Information  Childminder Meetings

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 Day Nursery Meetings

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 Terms and Conditions

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 Other Training Contacts

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 Training Needs Analysis

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 Signed Terms and Conditions

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Conditions Please note the following:  For this year’s training booklet there will be a £20 charge per

place for all mandatory training. This is a necessary introduction to allow us to continue to offer training at what remains a heavily subsidised rate and will be payable by credit/debit card at the time of booking.  If you cancel up to 48 hours before the date of training, you

will be placed on the next available course.  All these courses will be offered on a first come first served

basis.  Places will be limited to TWO attendees per setting.  Confirmation letters will be e-mailed (where possible)

approximately two weeks before the course date.  No bookings will be accepted before the booking dates

outlined.  Food and refreshments will not be provided at training

courses therefore delegates are advised to bring these along.

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Contact Details

To book your place please ring: 01792 635400

All services within this booklet are externally commissioned and whilst every effort is made to ensure that the training programme operates efficiently the Family Information Service cannot be held responsible for any issues relating directly to course facilitators and venues.

Please contact the Family Information Service on 01792 517222 for further advice or guidance on other childcare related issues.

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Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) Facilitated by Ajuda Training Limited _____________________________________________________________ This regulated first aid qualification is specific to infants aged under 1, and children aged from 1-year-old to the onset of puberty. It fulfils the requirements of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as issued by the department for Education and Skills Foundation Stage relating to Early Years childcare.

Course objectives and learning outcomes                

Incident management and safety Basic life support baby and child Unconscious patient Control of bleeding and shock Burns and scalds Diabetes, Epilepsy, Asthma Choking Stings and bites Infantile convulsions Head Injuries Croup First Aid kits Eye injury Poisons Meningitis Record keeping

Please be advised that the course contains a multiple choice examination at the end and all learners will be required to bring photographic ID along with them such as driving licence, passport.

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Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) Facilitated by Ajuda Training Limited _____________________________________________________________

Course 1:

April 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Friday 5th & 12th April 9.30am – 4.00pm Civic Centre, Committee room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: February 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 2:

£20 pp booking fee

May 2019

Wednesday 15th & 22nd May 9.30am – 4.00pm The Phoenix Centre, Paradise Park, Powys Avenue, Townhill, Swansea. SA1 6PH Bookings will be taken from: March 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 3:

June 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Saturday 8th & 15th June 9.30am – 4.00pm Civic Centre, Committee room 2, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: April 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) Facilitated by Ajuda Training Services _____________________________________________________________

Course 4:

July 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Monday 1st & 8th July 9.30am – 4.00pm Civic Centre, Committee room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: May 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 5:

July 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Friday 12th & 19th July 9.30am – 4.00pm Civic Centre, Committee room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: May 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 6: Date: Time: Venue:

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£20 pp booking fee

Saturday 7 & 14 September 9.30am – 4.00pm Civic Centre, Committee room 2, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: July 2019

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Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) Facilitated by Ajuda Training Services _____________________________________________________________

Course 7:

September 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Thursday 26th September & 3rd October 9.30am – 4.00pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ Bookings will be taken from: July 19 Date: Time: Venue:

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Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) Facilitated by Ajuda Training Services _____________________________________________________________ This regulated qualification is ideal for anyone wishing to become an emergency first aider. This provides learners with skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in low risk workplace environments in line with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 Course objectives and learning outcomes On completion of this course delegates will be able to recognise and treat a casualty who has suffered from the following conditions: The candidate will also be fully aware of their roles and responsibilities as a First Aider. By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:  Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.  Be able to assess an incident.  Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally .  Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing  Normally.  Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking.  Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding.  Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock.  Be able to manage a casualty with a minor in jury.

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Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) Facilitated by Ajuda Training Services _____________________________________________________________

Course 1:

May 2019

£20pp Booking fee

Date: Time: Venue:

Thursday 9th May 9.30am – 4.00pm The Phoenix Centre, Paradise Park, Powys Avenue, Townhill, Swansea. SA1 6PH Bookings will be taken from: April 2019

Course 2:

July 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Saturday 6th July 9.30am – 4.00pm Civic Centre, Committee room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: May 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 3:

September 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Tuesday 10th September 9.30am – 4.00pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ Bookings will be taken from: July 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene (RQF) Facilitated by Ajuda Training Services ____________________________________________________________ This regulated qualification is designed to provide the essential underpinning knowledge and skills to work in the food industry.

It is fully compliant with industry and regulatory standards. Topics covered are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as important to maintaining good practice in the production and handling of food safely.

The course will suit a diverse range of learners including adults, schools, community groups and businesses etc. who work in or intend to work in the catering industry including those involved in the storage, preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Course objectives and learning outcomes By the end of the course delegates will have a clear understanding of the importance of ensuring appropriate food hygiene within the workplace.

At the end of the course students will be able to:  Understand how individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety within a catering environment.  Understand the importance of maintaining personal health and hygiene in a catering environment.  Know how the working areas are kept clean and hygienic within the catering environment.  Know how to keep food safe within a catering environment.

This course will be delivered in a classroom environment via power point presentations, discussion and lectures. There is a multi-choice question paper at the end of the course in which delegates will be required to pass in order to gain this qualification.

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Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene (RQF) Facilitated by Ajuda Training Service _____________________________________________________________

Course 1:

May 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday 1st May 9.30am – 4.00pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ Bookings will be taken from: March 2019

Course 2:

June 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Wednesday 19th June 9.30am – 4.00pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ Bookings will be taken from: April 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 3:

July 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Saturday 13th July 9.30am – 4.00pm Civic Centre, Committee room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: May 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene (RQF) Facilitated by Ajuda Training Service _____________________________________________________________

Course 4:

September 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Friday 20th September 9.30am – 4.00pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ Bookings will be taken from: July 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Awareness Facilitated by Pembrokeshire College _____________________________________________________________

This course is an accredited level 2 unit – Agored Cymru. Please bring a form of photographic I.D. as delegates will be required to register with Pembrokeshire College in order to gain accreditation. Delegates will also be required to complete a workbook throughout the day.

This course will provide the knowledge and understanding required for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

After the course delegates will be able to:  Identify the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, including guidelines on e-safety.  Understand how to safeguard children, young people and practitioners in a work setting.  Identify how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied.

Course 1: April 20e: Time: Venue:

Monday 16th April 9.30am - 1.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: February 2018

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Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Awareness Facilitated by Pembrokeshire College _____________________________________________________________

Course 1:

£20 pp booking fee

April 2019

Monday 8th April 9.30am – 1.30pm Early Intervention Service, Floor 3 Alexandra House, Alexandra Road, Swansea. SA1 5ED Bookings will be taken from: February 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 2:

May 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Monday 13th May 9.30am – 1.30pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ Bookings will be taken from: March 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 3:

June 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Saturday 22nd June 9.30am – 1.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: April 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Awareness Facilitated by Pembrokeshire College _____________________________________________________________

Course 4:

July 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Wednesday 10th July 9.30am – 1.30pm Civic Centre, Chamber Meeting Room, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: May 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 5:

September 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Thursday 12th September 9.30am – 1.30pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ Bookings will be taken from: July 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 6:

September 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Saturday 28th September 9.30am – 1.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 2, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: July 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Level 3 Award in Safeguarding Awareness Facilitated by Pembrokeshire College _____________________________________________________________

This course is an accredited level 3 unit – Agored Cymru. Please bring a form of photographic I.D. All delegates will be required to register with Pembrokeshire College in order to gain accreditation. Delegates will also be required to complete a workbook throughout the day.

This course will enable the practitioner to best protect a child from abuse through understanding multi-agency framework.

The learner will:  Understand the legal framework for multiagency working.  Understand the roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in safeguarding children.  Understand the requirements for information sharing in cases of child abuse.

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Level 3 Award in Safeguarding Awareness Facilitated by Pembrokeshire College _____________________________________________________________

Course 1:

£20 pp booking fee

May 2019

Thursday 2nd May 9.30am – 2.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: March 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 2:

July 2019

£20 pp booking fee

Tuesday 16th July 9.30am – 2.30pm £20 pp booking fee Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ Bookings will be taken from: May 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 3:

September 2019

£20pp booking fee

Saturday 21st September 9.30am – 2.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 2, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN Bookings will be taken from: July 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Speech and Language Therapy Facilitated by Hannah Murtagh, Flying Start Speech and Language Team _____________________________________________________________

What is Communication?

This course covers:  The development of speech and language from birth to 4 years.  How to develop a child’s speech and language skills.  Maximising a child’s communication potential.  Some common communication difficulties, signs, symptoms and what to do next.

Course 1:

June 2019

Tuesday 18th June 10am – 1.00pm Early Intervention Service, Meeting Room A, Floor 3, Alexandra Road, Swansea. SA1 5ED Bookings will be taken from: April 2019 Bookings will be taken from: April 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Mindfulness Facilitated by Mary Rose Jones and Tanya Isaac, Family Centre Officers _____________________________________________________________ This course is designed to provide some simple information and advice about how to implement Mindfulness with school aged children. It offers an explanation about the benefits of Mindfulness and some tools, techniques, strategies, games and meditations that can be used to support a child’s emotional and physical well-being.

Many children may experience negative feelings, stress, anxiety or anger and have difficulty coping with these emotions. Using Mindfulness with children can promote a sense of calm and allow children to develop an understanding of their own feelings and how best to manage them.

Course 1:

September 2019

Wednesday 25th September 9.30am – 12.00pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ Bookings 1: will beJune taken 2018 from: July 2019 Course Date: Time: Venue:

Date: Time: 12.30pm

Friday 29th June 9.30am –

Venue:

Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road,

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Preparing for Inspection Workshop Facilitated by Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years Cymru (Pacey Cymru) _____________________________________________________________

The aim of this workshop is to explore how registered childcare providers can prepare for their Inspection, including opportunities to promote and evidence the quality of their setting during this process. Learners will be able to: 

Understand Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) inspection process and what to expect

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Prepare for your CIW inspection

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Identify how to evidence and promote the quality of your service

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Reflect on your practice and keeping up to date

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Develop an action plan in line with preparing for inspection

Course 1:

June 2019

Tuesday 4th June 9.30am – 12.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 2, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 5ED Bookings will be taken from: April 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Let’s Get Cooking!

Facilitated by Richard Shaw, Cooking Together Wales _____________________________________________________________ __ Practical Cooking Ideas for Pre-schools / Childcare Providers The sessions are being run in collaboration with Swansea Healthy PreSchool and each attendee will receive a resource pack which they can take away with them.

The aims of the session is:  To support participants’ understanding of the importance of practical work with food as a key learning activity.  To discuss provision of appropriate equipment and resources to facilitate practical food work with pre-school age children.  To introduce or reinforce teaching methods related to practical food work within the framework of the Foundation Phase.  To illustrate how food related activities can develop and progress key skills including literacy and numeracy.

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Let’s Get Cooking!

Facilitated by Richard Shaw, Cooking Together Wales _____________________________________________________________ __

Course 1:

June 2019

Monday 17th June 6.00pm – 8.30pm St Teilo’s Cwtch, 62 Cheriton Crescent, Portmead, Swansea SA5 5LA Bookings will be taken from: April 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Course 2:

September 2019

Tuesday 17th September 1.00pm – 4.00pm St Teilo’s Cwtch, 62 Cheriton Crescent, Portmead, Swansea SA5 5LA Bookings will be taken from: July 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Play Training Day Facilitated by Steven Cable and Jacki Rees-Thomas, Children’s Play Team ____________________________________________________________

Join The Children’s Play Team for 2 days training learning about the importance of and barriers to play, play work principles, intervention, UNCRC, play cycle and more. All tied together with some fun ideas to use at your setting!

This is aimed at those working on play projects and those wanting a better understanding of play for their childcare settings.

Course 1:

July 2019

Thursday 11th & Friday 19th July 10.00am – 4.00pm Tŷ Blodau, Botanical Gardens, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 9DU Bookings will be taken from: May 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Welsh - Music and Movement Facilitated by Carys John, Ffalala __________________________________________________________________

The aim of the workshops is to improve children's oracy skills in Welsh, and to encourage physical activity as well.

Each workshop is a combination of music, drama and play performances that come together to promote learning. This is done using stories, songs, role-play, movement, musical instruments, props and puppets to enrich children's imagination.

Each workshop is related to the curriculum and includes the tailored core ffa-la-la elements to match and support pre-school plans and include themes such as:  My Own  The Weather and Seasons  Transport

 Animals Course 1:

June 2019

Thursday 13th June 10.00am – 3.00pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ Bookings will be taken from: April 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

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Date: Time: Venue:

Thursday, 13th September 1.00pm – 4.30pm Neath Port Talbot Resource Centre, Moor Road, Port Talbot. SA12 7BJ

Other Information

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__________________________________________ Childminder Meetings The meeting is an opportunity to discuss local issues regarding childcare and early years in Swansea. Plus, they give you the opportunity to network with other childcare managers, enabling the promotion and celebration of good practice within the Swansea area.

To confirm your attendance please contact the Family Information Service on 01792 635400. If you are unable to attend perhaps you could ask a member of your staff to attend.

Meeting 1: April 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Tuesday 9th April 7.00pm – 8.45pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ

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__________________________________________ Childminder Meetings Meeting 2: May 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday 15th May 7.00pm – 8.45pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ

Meeting 3: September 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday 18 September 7.00pm – 8.45pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ

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Day Nursery Meetings This meeting is an opportunity to discuss local issues regarding childcare and early years in Swansea. Plus, they give you the opportunity to network with other childcare managers, enabling the promotion and celebration of good practice within the Swansea area.

To confirm your attendance please contact the Family Information Service on 01792 635400. If you are unable to attend perhaps you could ask a member of your staff to attend.

Meeting 1: June 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Monday 10th June 1.00pm – 3.00pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan Swansea. SA5 7AZ

Meeting 2: October 2019 Date: Time: Venue:

Monday 7th October 1.00pm – 3.00pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ

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Training Terms and Conditions

Delegates attending all training courses will be expected to: 

Be polite, courteous, respectful and honest at all times.

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Turn up on time and stay for the duration of the course. It is not acceptable to request permission from the course facilitator to leave early on the day of training.

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Actively participate, contribute to and demonstrate interest in course content.

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Make all formal complaints in relation to the training programme in writing. Complaints should be factual, precise and constructive in nature and be forwarded to the Family Information Service within 10 days of occurrence.

Please be aware that the times stated on your confirmation are the minimum participation time required by the awarding bodies in order to award certificates and that trainers have the authority to refuse entry to delegates arriving more than 10 minutes late.

Similarly trainers have the authority to refuse certification for delegates leaving more than 15 minutes before the scheduled end time.

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Training Terms and Conditions Continued ……

Childcare Settings – Childminders, Day Nurseries, Playgroups, Out of School Childcare Clubs and groups of a similar nature will be expected to: 

Complete the Terms & Conditions Form within 2 weeks of the telephone booking being made.

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Complete the Training Needs and Analysis Form

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Send no more than 2 delegates from the same childcare setting per course.

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Make cancellations 48 hours before the course start date.

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In respect of mandatory courses, agree to relinquish the £20.00 fee for failure to notify of non-attendance and late cancellation of place/s. A cancellation is exactly that, regardless of the severity of the issue.

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Other Training Contacts Whilst we will always try to accommodate your training needs there may be times when our courses will be oversubscribed or that we will not be offering the exact course you require. Other organisations working in the childcare field will be happy to help.

For more details of other organisations in the Swansea area offering training please contact: Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids Clubs Wales 01269 831010 Wales Pre School Providers Association (WPPA) 01792 781108 Mudiad Meithrin 01970 639639 PACEY Cymru 0845 880 1299 Children’s Play Team 01792 635400 Swansea Council for Voluntary Services (SCVS) 01792 544000

Should you have any enquiries regarding this training booklet please contact: Swansea Family Information Service, c/o Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN 01792 635400 / 01792 517222

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Training Needs and Analysis As part of our ongoing development, we welcome and value your feedback. Please take this opportunity to inform us of your top five training course ideas that you would like to see offered as part of the September 2019 – March 2020.

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Signed Terms and Conditions Please inform us of any disability which may affect your ability to vacate the training venue in an emergency: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

I have discussed the above with all employees who will attend these courses. I, and all staff at the setting, agree to the terms and conditions outlined on page 29 - 30 (please tick). 

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DATE SLIP BEING RETURNED: ………………………………………………….

Please be aware that these terms and conditions are legally binding, failure to comply with any of the conditions outlined will result in your setting being removed from our systems and excluded from any future training opportunities offered by the Swansea Council.

Terms and Conditions will be reviewed annually.

A signed copy MUST be returned to the Family Information Service (FIS) prior to you/your staff attending any training.

Please return this slip to: Swansea Family Information Service, c/o Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN

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