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In a change to normal booking procedures we no longer require cheque payment to secure your place, however... ...you should be aware that responsibility for the management of non attendance has been transferred to the City and County of Swansea Accounts Receivable Section (AR). ■ Who will issue an invoice of £50.00 per person per course for any non attendance. ■ If within 35 days an invoice remains unpaid, the Accounts Receivable section will issue a reminder. ■ If after a further 14 days payment is still outstanding a court warning notice will be issued. ■ If the invoice remains unpaid following the issue of a court warning this will be considered a legal debt and will be subject to court action. ■ The Accounts Receivable section will issue all correspondence to the childcare / early years setting who will be ultimately responsible for making the payment. ■ Any outstanding payments will mean that the setting will no longer be accepted on future training courses. Please note that ■ Upon successful completion of the Food Hygiene course that the awarding body can take a minimum of 3 months to issue certificates. The Awarding Body for this qualification requires all candidates to provide proof of identification. Candidates should bring One of the following with them when they attend the training. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
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Valid passport Signed UK Photocard Driving Licence Valid Warrant Card issued by HM Forces, Police Other photographic ID card e.g employee ID, student ID Card, Travelcard Swansea Family Information Service
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■ 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. ■ Provided sufficient notification is given of non attendance (i.e 10 working days) no charge will be made. ■ Food and refreshments will not be provided at training courses therefore delegates are advised to bring these along as necessary. To book your place please contact: Sian Fennell on 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. Your training experiences comments and future training wishes are warmly welcomed – please visit www.swansea.gov.uk/fis
Training Programme: April – September 2012
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Contents First Aid for Childcarers................................................................5 - 7 Emergency First Aid at Work .............................................................8 Level 2 Award In Food Safety ....................................................9 - 11 Child Protection .......................................................................12 – 14 Attachment Training .........................................................................15 Manual Handling ..............................................................................16 Disability Awareness ........................................................................17 Raising Awareness of ADHD, Autism & Aspergers..........................17 Story Sacks......................................................................................18 Food Fun and Active Play for Tiny Tots ...........................................19 Speech and Language what is it and how to maximise it ...............20 Implementing the foundation phase planning triangle ....................21 Training Contacts .............................................................................22 Training Terms and Conditions ...................................................23-24
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First Aid for Childcarers 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 3 years.
Course 1: April 2012 Date:
Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th April 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:
Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ
Bookings: Will be taken from March 2012
Course 2: April 2012 Date:
Saturdays 21st & 28th April 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:
Committee Room 3, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Bookings: Will be taken from March 2012
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First Aid for Childcarers (Continued)
Course 3: May 2012 Date:
Wednesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd May 2012
Time:
6.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue:
Committee Room 3, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Bookings: Will be taken from March 2012
Course 4: June 2012 Date:
Wednesday 13th & Thursday 14th June 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:
Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ
Bookings: Will be taken from April 2012
Course 5: July 2012 Date:
Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd, Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th July 2012
Time:
6.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue:
Meeting Room 2, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Bookings: Will be taken from May 2012
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First Aid for Childcarers (Continued)
Course 6: September 2012 Date:
Saturdays 8th & 15th September 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:
Committee Room 1, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Bookings: Will be taken from July 2012
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Emergency First Aid at Work Facilitated by RT Training Services This course is recommended for nominated emergency first aiders, in workplaces with lower health and safety risks. It is also ideal for anyone requiring a thorough one-day First Aid course Topics covered include: ■ Health and Safety (first aid) regulations ■ Managing an incident ■ The priorities of first aid ■ Treatment of an unconscious casualty ■ ■ ■ ■
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Shock Bleeding Common workplace injuries
Course: September 2012 Date:
Monday 10th September 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:
Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ
Bookings: Will be taken from July 2012
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Level 2 Award in Food Safety Facilitated by RT Training Services Who should attend this course? This course is suitable for anyone who handles food, including the general public, and is particularly suitable for those working in kitchens or undertaking frontline duties in preparing, processing or retailing food. The trainer will tailor the course to meet the needs of those working in the childcare sector, paying particular attention to the varied premises where food preparation is carried out. Candidates must provide photographic ID to undertake the examination Topics covered include: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
High risk foods Causes and prevention of food poisoning Food safety legislation Hygiene Control Temperature Control HACCP - overview
Course delivery The course is delivered in a classroom environment with group work and practical exercises. Workbooks are provided and candidates are encouraged to make additional notes. Completion of the course is subject to a formal examination 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. Course details overleaf.
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Level 2 Award in Food Safety (Continued)
Course 1: April 2012 Date:
Tuesday 24th April 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.00pm
Venue:
Swansea Children Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ
Bookings: Will be taken from March 2012
Course 2: May 2012 Date:
Saturday 19th May 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.00pm
Venue:
Committee Room 3, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Bookings: Will be taken from March 2012
Course 3: May 2012 Date:
Monday 28th May 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.00pm
Venue:
Gorseinon Development Trust, Millers Drive, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4QN
Bookings: Will be taken from March 2012
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Level 2 Award in Food Safety (Continued)
Course 4: June 2012 Date:
Friday 29th June 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.00pm
Venue:
Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ
Bookings: Will be taken from April 2012
Course 5: July 2012 Date:
Saturday 7th July 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.00pm
Venue:
Committee Room 3, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Bookings: Will be taken from May 2012
Course 6: September 2012 Date:
Tuesday 18th September 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.00pm
Venue:
Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ
Bookings: Will be taken from July 2012
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Level 2 Child Protection The aim of the day is to provide participants with a basic understanding of the principles underpinning safeguarding children, the legislative framework and their agency policy. To enable participants to examine their own values and attitudes with regard to safeguarding children. To provide participants with the opportunity to explore when and how these issues may impact on them and to practice the process of decision making.
Course 1: April 2012Swansea Family Information Service Facilitated by Beverley Edwards, Service & Staff Development Officer – Social Services Date:
Friday 27th April 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:
Llwyncelyn Training Unit, Cockett Road, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0FJ
Bookings: Will be taken from March 2012
Course 2: May 2012 Facilitated by Catherine Williams, Figure 8 Management Date:
Saturday 5th May 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:
Committee Room 3, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Bookings: Will be taken from March 2012
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Level 2 Child Protection
(Continued)
Course 3: May 2012 Facilitated by Catherine Williams, Figure 8 Management Date:
Monday 14th May 2012
Time:
6.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue:
Meeting Room 2, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Bookings: Will be taken from March 2012
Course 4: June 2012 Facilitated by Beverley Edwards, Service & Staff Development Officer – Social Services Date:
Thursday 21st June 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:
Llwyncelyn Training Unit, Cockett Road, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0FJ
Bookings: Will be taken from April 2012
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Level 2 Child Protection (Continued)
Course 5: July 2012 Facilitated by Beverley Edwards, Service & Staff Development Officer – Social Services Date:
Wednesday 18th July 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:
Llwyncelyn Training Unit, Cockett Road, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0FJ
Bookings: Will be taken from May 2012
Course 6: September 2012 Facilitated by Catherine Williams, Figure 8 Management Date:
Saturday 22nd September 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:
Committee Room 3, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN
Bookings: Will be taken from July 2012
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Attachment Training Facilitated by Julia Forde, Service & Staff Development Officer – Social Services This course will help to develop an understanding of attachment, and to consider the impact childhood trauma has on children and to consider approaches that can help children who are experiencing the effects of trauma to begin to develop resilience.
Course: May 2012 Date:
Friday 11th May 2012
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:
Llwyncelyn Training Unit, Cockett Road, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0FJ
Bookings: Will be taken from March 2012
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Manual Handling for Childcare Practitioners Facilitated by RT Training Services This course has been developed for those involved in manual handling as part of their day-to-day role within the childcare sector. Topics covered include: ■ The importance of Back Care ■ The Spine ■ The Causes of Back Pain ■ Efficient Moving Principles ■ Lifting and Moving Children ■ Lifting and Moving Equipment ■ What the Law says about Moving and Handling
Course: June 2012 Date:
Tuesday 26th June 2012
Time:
9.30am – 1.00pm
Venue:
Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ
Bookings: Will be taken from April 2012
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Disability Awareness Training Facilitated by John Thomas - Interplay An interesting and interactive course combining theory and delegate participation which will introduce inclusive play ideas and activities that can be adapted for use at your setting.
Course: June 2012 Date: Time: Venue:
Saturday 16th June 2012 9.30am – 12.30pm Committee Room 3, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN Bookings: Will be taken from April 2012
Raising Awareness of ADHD, Autism and Aspergers Facilitated by Alison Griffiths – Educational Psychologist This one day course will provide an overview of ADHD, Autism and Aspergers Syndrome. We will consider diagnosis, presentation and management with a focus on Early Years where possible. There will also be lots of opportunity for discussion and we will also draw on the experiences of the group.
Course: September 2012 Date: Time: Venue:
Thursday 20th September 2012 9.30am – 2.45pm Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ Bookings: Will be taken from July 2012
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Story Sacks Training Facilitated by Swansea Mobile Toy Library ■ To promote the use of Storysacks as a valuable tool in enhancing story-telling by bringing stories to life, thereby increasing children’s interest in books and encouraging conversation and speech and language skills. ■ To provide the opportunity to be creative, to plan and design a storysack based on the picture story book you have chosen, appropriate to the age and stage of development of the children worked with. ■ To hopefully give you the confidence to promote the value of book-sharing with the families you work with. ■ To have an enjoyable and fun day in an informal atmosphere.
Course: July 2012 Date:
Friday 6th July 2012
Time:
9.30am – 3.30pm
Venue:
Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ
Bookings: Will be taken from May 2012
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Food Fun and Active Play for Tiny Tots Facilitated by Tracie Jennett – Language And Play Co-ordinator ‘Food, fun and active play for Tiny Tots is an exciting new resource for Early Years practitioners and families. It is funded by The Welsh Assembly Government, and is designed to: encourage young children to be active, to develop through activity and play, to enjoy their food, explore food through food related activities, and to eat well. The resource pack (available to attendees) compliments other early years health supporting initiatives and programmes in Wales.
Course: June 2012 Date:
Monday 18th June 2012
Time:
1.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue:
Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ
Bookings: Will be taken from April 2012
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Speech and Language what is it and how to maximise it Facilitated by Hannah Murtagh, Flying Start / Sure Start Speech and Language Therapist The course content will include: What is communication? ■ 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: July 2012 Date:
Wednesday 11th July 2012
Time:
10.00am – 1.00pm
Venue:
Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ
Bookings: Will be taken from May 2012
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Implementing the Foundation Phase Planning Triangle Facilitated by Emma Amirat – Flying Start Link Teacher ■ An introduction to the principles of the Foundation Phase and the ‘Planning Triangle’ ■ A look at the first steps to creating your learning environment ■ How to create written plans that show how your setting is meeting the Foundation Phase guidelines.
Course : September 2012 Date:
Thursday 13th September 2012
Time:
10.00am – 3.00pm
Venue:
Swansea Children’s Centre, Eppynt Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7AZ
Bookings: Will be taken from July 2012
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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 over subscribed 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 01792 462502 Wales Pre School Providers Association (WPPA) 01792 781108 Mudiad Meithrin 01970 639639 National Childminding Association (NCMA) 0844 8801820 Children’s Play Team 01792 635154 Swansea Council for Voluntary Services (SCVS) 01792 544000 Play Right 01792 794884 Should you have any enquiries regarding this training booklet please contact: Swansea Family Information Service Floor 5, Oldway Centre 36 Orchard Street, Swansea SA1 5LD 01792 635400 / 01792 517222 Welsh copies of this booklet are available on request 22
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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. 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. ■ 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 occurance. 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. ■ Make cheques payable to the City & County of Swansea. ■ Send no more than 2 delegates from the same childcare setting per course. ■ Make cancellations 10 working days before the course start date. ■ Agree to relinquish the full booking fee for failure to attend and late cancellation of place/s. A cancellation is exactly that, regardless of the severity of the issue.
TRAINING TERMS AND CONDITIONS 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 (please tick).
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CHILDCARE SETTING: E-MAIL ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: TRAINING PROGRAMME DATE: SIGNED: PLEASE ALSO 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 & 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:
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