Family Information Service Training Programme

Training Programme April 2018 – September 2018

Swansea Family Information Service

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Conditions Family Information Service Contact Details Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Level 2 Award in Food Safety Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Speech and Language Therapy Language and Observation of Play Managing a Play Space Outdoor Play Health, Safety and Wellbeing Disability Confident Domestic Abuse and its Impact on Children Autism Awareness An Introduction to Welsh Mindfulness Vaccination and Immunisation

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Management Section    

Level 3 Award in Safeguarding General Data Protection Regulation Childminder Meetings Day Nursery Meetings

 Terms and Conditions  Other Training Contacts

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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.

 For any cancellations 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.  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 as necessary.

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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. Your training experiences, comments and future training wishes are warmly welcomed – please visit

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Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Facilitated by RT Training Services _______________________________________________________________  These 12 hour courses are aimed specifically at childcare providers.  The courses will cover all aspects of diagnosis and treatment of common childhood injuries and conditions, accident recording and emergency procedures.  The certificates issued upon completion of the First Aid courses outlined are valid for three years.

Course 1:

April 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Friday 20th April & Friday 27th April 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: February 2018

Course 2:

May 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Saturday 12th May & Saturday 19th May 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: March 2018

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Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Facilitated by RT Training Services _______________________________________________________________

Course 3:

June 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Monday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th June 6.00pm – 9.00pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: April 2018

Course 4:

June/July 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Thursday 28th June & Thursday 5th July 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

Bookings will be taken from: April 2018

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£20 pp booking fee

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Facilitated by RT Training Services _______________________________________________________________

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Course 5:

July 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Saturday 14th July & Saturday 21st July 9.30am – 4.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 2, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: May 2018

£20 pp booking fee

Course 6:

September 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Tuesday 25th September & Tuesday 2nd October 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

Bookings will be taken from: July 2018

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Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

Facilitated by RT Training Service _______________________________________________________________ This course will enable the learner to:  Understand the role and responsibilities of the 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.  Know how 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 injury.

All candidates must bring a form of identification with them.

Please bring one of the following:    

Valid passport Valid warrant card Valid signed UK photo card Driving Licence Other valid photo card, e.g. Student ID card

Course 1:

May 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Thursday 24th May 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: February 2018

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Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

Facilitated by RT Training Service _______________________________________________________________

Course 2:

July 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Tuesday, 17th July 2017 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: May 2018

Course 3:

September 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Saturday 22nd September 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

Bookings will be taken from: July 2018

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£20 pp booking fee

Level 2 Award in Food Safety

Facilitated by RT Training Service _______________________________________________________________ Who should attend this course?

This course is designed for all staff involved in the handling and preparation of food. The Level 2 Award in Food Safety is a mandatory requirement for all child care workers as stipulated by the CIW. Course Delivery This course will be delivered in a classroom environment. Successful completion of the course is subject to a formal examination, which will take place at the end of the day. Successful candidates will receive a certificate from the Highfield Awarding Body for compliance. The qualification is on the Qualifications and Credit Framework at level 2.

All candidates must provide proof of identification Please bring one of the following:    

Valid passport Valid warrant card Valid signed UK photo card Driving Licence Other valid photo card, e.g. Student ID card

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Level 2 Award in Food Safety

Facilitated by RT Training Service

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Course 1:

April 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday 18th April 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: February 2018

Course 2:

May 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Friday, 4th May 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: March 2018

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Level 2 Award in Food Safety

Facilitated by RT Training Service _______________________________________________________________

Course 3:

June 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Saturday, 9th June 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: April 2018

Course 4:

July 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Tuesday 10th July 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: May 2018

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Level 2 Award in Food Safety

Facilitated by RT Training Service _______________________________________________________________

Course 5:

September 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Monday 8th September 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: June 2018

Course 6:

September 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Thursday 27th September 9.30am – 4.30pm RT Training, Suite 6, Sears House, Unit 18 Alemain Road, Morfa Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA1 2HY

Bookings will be taken from: June 2018

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£20 pp booking fee

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: Date: Time: Venue:

April 2018 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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£20 pp booking fee

Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Awareness

Facilitated by Pembrokeshire College _______________________________________________________________

Course 2:

May 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Thursday 17th May 9.30am – 1.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: March 2018

Course 3:

June 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Saturday 16th June 9.30am – 1.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 2, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: April 2018

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Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Awareness

Facilitated by Pembrokeshire College _______________________________________________________________

Course 4:

June 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Tuesday, 19th June 9.30am – 1.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: April 2018

Course 5:

July 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday 18th July 9.30am – 1.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 2, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken: May 2018

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Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Awareness

Facilitated by Pembrokeshire College _______________________________________________________________

Course 6:

September 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Saturday, 29th September 9.30am – 1.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken: July 2018

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ÂŁ20 pp booking fee

Speech and Language Therapy

Facilitated by Helen Wilson, 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:

May 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday 23rd May 9.30am – 12.30pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ

Bookings will be taken from: March 2018

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Language and Observation of Play

Facilitated by Jacki Rees-Thomas, Play Development, The Children’s Play Team _______________________________________________________________ In this interactive session we will be covering: • Importance of and barriers to play • Aspects of play theory, • Give you an understanding of play cycle, exploring play cues, play returns, play frames, play flow and intervention, to inspire you and others in your setting and/or the children, young people and families you work with.

Play is an essential element in the prevention and early intervention jigsaw.

This is an underpinning knowledge session that can be explored further and built upon that is suitable for practitioners working with children of all ages not just the very young.

Course 1:

June 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Friday 22nd June 9.30am – 1.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: April 2018

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Managing a Play Space

Facilitated by Jacki Rees-Thomas, Play Development, The Children’s Play Team

______________________________________________________________ This is a non-accredited session delivered by The Children’s Play Team.

It will provide participants with good ideas and techniques of how to manage a play space. It will advise staff of their roles and responsibilities as individuals within a play setting as well as some supporting skills to use as a team.

Please note – This session does not cover Risk Assessment

Course 1:

June 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Friday 29th June 9.30am – 12.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: April 2018

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Outdoor Play

Facilitated by Stephen Cable and Jacki Rees- Thomas, The Children’s Play Team __________________________________________________________

We often hear about settings that want to develop their outdoor space for play and last year’s Childcare Sufficiency Assessment identified lack of outdoor play opportunities as a key issue. As such, we are providing Outdoor Play training as a way of supporting settings and projects to increase their play opportunities.

Course 1:

July 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Friday, 6th July 9.30am – 12.30pm Tŷ Blodau, Botanical Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Singleton Park, Swansea. SA2 9DU

Bookings will be taken from: May 2018

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Health, Safety and Wellbeing Training for Childcare Settings

Facilitated by Nikki Davies or Rhian Parry, Public Health Wales _______________________________________________________________ This training is aimed at a responsible person within the organisation who has some responsibility for daily activities such as the organisations health and safety. It is suitable for team leaders, supervisors and managers.

The aim of the training is to provide an overview of the basic health and safety requirements within your organisation and raise awareness of some lifestyles topics which are of interest.

Some topics to be covered are:  Policy  Risk assessment  RIDDOR  Training and engagement  Accident and near-miss prevention  COSHH  Small Workplace Health Awards Completing this training will provide the delegate with knowledge and understanding of basic health, safety and wellbeing within their organisation.

Course 1:

September 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday 5th September 10.00am – 12.45pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: July 2018

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Disability Confident

Facilitated by Sandra Spratt – Children and Young Peoples Disability and Family Development Officer, Swansea Council for Voluntary Service (SCVS) _______________________________________________________________ Disability Confident – How is Swansea meeting the needs of families who have a disabled child?

This 3 hour course will enable your setting to become an inclusive setting and meet the needs of disabled children and their families. Find out more about how you can be kept up to date on services and in turn how you can signpost parents to information to support them in the development of their child.     

Early years diagnosis and referrals pathways Support for families in Swansea Support for families nationally Health Passports for disabled children Personal profiles

Each participant will receive a pack to take back to their setting and benefit from regular updates

Course 1:

September 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday 12th September 2.00pm – 5.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: July 2018

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Domestic Abuse and its Impact on Children

Facilitated by Ali Morris, Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Coordinator, Swansea Council _______________________________________________________________ In this session you will gain an understanding of the following:       

Definition of domestic abuse What is domestic abuse?

Gender analysis of abuse Its effect on children – looking at different age groups What children tell us they need Local services and support National and local statistics

Course 1:

July 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday 4th July 9.30am – 1.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 1, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: May 2018

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Autism Awareness

Facilitated by Lindsay Haywood, Autism Planning Officer, Swansea Council

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An introduction to the Early Years Programme for staff working with autistic children.

This session will enable you to gain the following:  Be more aware of autism and how it may affect the behaviour, understanding and feelings of an individual child  Gain a better understanding of how we can adapt our practice of supporting autistic children in an early years setting  Gain an opportunity to learn about the impact of environment on an autistic child’s development and happiness  Gain information on how to become a lead autism aware setting and gain recognition of increased autism awareness  Gain information on how to support parents who have an autistic child  Gain an opportunity to explore further tools, resources and information This session will enable you to start working towards being recognised as an Autism Aware Early Years Setting (No financial cost).

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Autism Awareness

Facilitated by Lindsay Haywood, Autism Planning Officer, Swansea Council

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Course 1:

May 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Tuesday 15th May 1.30pm – 3.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: March 2018

Course 2:

May 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Tuesday 15th May 3.30pm – 5.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: March 2018

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Autism Awareness

Facilitated by Lindsay Haywood, Autism Planning Officer, Swansea Council _______________________________________________________________

Course 3:

July 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Monday 11th July 9.30am – 11.00am Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: May 2018

Course 4:

July 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Monday 11th July 11.30am – 1.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: May 2018

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Autism Awareness

Facilitated by Lindsay Haywood, Autism Planning Officer, Swansea Council _______________________________________________________________

Course 5:

September 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Thursday 20th September 5.30pm –7.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: July 2018

Course 6:

September 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Thursday 20th September 7.30pm –9.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: July 2018

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An Introduction to Welsh

Facilitated by Carys Jones, Children and Families Officer, Menter Iaith Abertawe ____________________________________________________________ An introduction to Language Awareness This training gives you an opportunity to learn and discuss: 

Attitudes towards the Welsh Language

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Using Welsh in a Setting

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Behaviors and needs of bilingual people

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Increasing the use and normalising the use of the language

During the session you will be given ideas on how to use welsh in your setting and understand the importance of bilingualism.

The session will give you an opportunity to discuss your views and ask any questions you may have regarding the Welsh language and its future.

Course suitable for anyone who works in a childcare setting or a school or would like to understand more about Language Awareness.

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An Introduction to Welsh

Facilitated by Carys Jones, Children and Families Officer, Menter Iaith Abertawe

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Course 1:

May 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday 2nd May 9.30am –12.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: March 2018

Course 2:

September 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Tuesday 11th September 9.30am –12.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: July 2018

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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 mediations 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 it.

Course 1:

June 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday 13th June 9.30am –12.00pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ

Bookings will be taken from: April 2018

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Understanding the Importance of Vaccination and Immunisation in Childcare Settings

Facilitated by Asha Boyce, Public Health Practitioner

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Aim The aim of this session is to raise awareness and understanding of the importance and benefits of vaccinations to children and childcare settings.

The sessions are interactive, informative and will include  An overview of vaccination and its importance in protecting public health  Information about the routine childhood vaccinations, in particular childhood influenza programme  Explore the factors influencing parental decision about vaccination

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Understanding the Importance of Vaccination and Immunisation in Childcare Settings

Facilitated by Asha Boyce, Public Health Practitioner

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Course 1:

May 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Wednesday, 16th May 9.00am – 12.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 2, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: March 2018

Course 2:

September 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

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

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Management Section

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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.

Course 1:

May 2018

Date: Time: Venue:

Tuesday, 8th May 9.30am – 2.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 3, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: March 2018

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Level 3 Award in Safeguarding Awareness

Facilitated by Pembrokeshire College _______________________________________________________________

Course 2: Date: Time: Venue:

July 2018 Saturday 7th July 9.30am – 2.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 1, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

£20 pp booking fee

Bookings will be taken from: May 2018

Course 3: Date: Time: Venue:

September 2018 th

Wednesday 19 September 9.30am – 2.30pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 2, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

Bookings will be taken from: July 2018

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£20 pp booking fee

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General Data Protection Regulation The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the European Union’s new legislation to protect data of EU citizens. This comes into effect on 25th May 2018, are you ready?

Business Wales are running a briefing session and if you are interested in attending you will need to register your business online with them following the link below.

Briefing: April 2018 Date: Time: Venue:

Monday 16th April 9.00am – 12.00pm Civic Centre, Committee Room 1, Oystermouth Road, Swansea. SA1 3SN

To register: https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/gdpr/

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___________________________________________ Childminder Meetings The two meetings are 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.

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Childminder Meetings __________________________________________ Meeting 1: June 2018 Date:

Wednesday 27th June

Time:

7.00pm – 8.45pm

Venue:

Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ

Meeting 2: September 2018 Date:

Wednesday 26th September

Time:

7.00pm – 8.45pm

Venue:

Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ

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Day Nursery Meetings The two meetings are 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.

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Day Nursery Meetings ___________________________________________ Meeting 1: June 2018 Date:

Monday 11th June

Time:

1.00pm – 3.00pm

Venue:

Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea. SA5 7AZ

Meeting 2: October 2018 Date:

Monday 8th October

Time:

1.00pm – 3.00pm

Venue:

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.  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.  Actively participate, contribute to and demonstrate interest in course content.  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.  Complete the Training Needs and Analysis Form  Send no more than 2 delegates from the same childcare setting per course.  Make cancellations 48 hours before the course start date.  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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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 October 2018 - March 2019 Programme.

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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 33 (please tick).  CHILDCARE SETTING: …………………………………………………………………..  E-MAIL ADDRESS: ……………………………………………………………………....  TELEPHONE NUMBER: ………………………………………………………...........  TRAINING PROGRAMME DATE: …………………………………………………..  SIGNED: ………………………………………………………………………………………  PLEASE PRINT NAME: ………………………………………………………………….  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 City & County of Swansea.

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, Orchard Street, Swansea SA1 3SN

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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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