TRAINING CALENDAR
Due to lack of Government funding, many Local Authorities no longer provide training for
Child Care Professionals and Settings.
This is where UR Childcare Association can help you we arrange workshops, training and peer to peer support opportunities.
We offer free and very competitively priced training.
MEMBERSHIP IS £10 PER CHILDMINDER
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL ON ALL COURSES
Places are allocated on a First Come First Served Basis
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
EMMA BREWER OR DIANNE STEAD
Email - enquiries@urcca.org.uk
Website – www.urcca.org.uk
Contact Number - 07932081808
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID TRAINING
12 HOURS
Please book your Paediatric First Aid Training Early to Avoid Disappointment
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID DUE EVERY 3 YEARS – OFSTED REQUIREMENT
UR Childcare Association Paediatric First Aid Training meets
The EYFS Statutory Requirements and Stockport Local Authorities Guidelines for those working with children.
Date
Saturday 28th November & 5th December 2015
Time
9am till 3.30pm
Venue
The Finger Post Function Room, 434 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK14QA
Date
Saturday 23rd & 30th January 2016
Time
9am till 3.30pm
Venue
The Finger Post Function Room, 434 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK14QA
Date
Saturday 23rd & 30th January 2016
Time
9am till 3.30pm
Venue
Edgeley Children’s Playcentre, Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley, Stockport, SK39RQ
FULLY BOOKED
FULLY BOOKED
Cost £50 (URCCA Member)
Date
Thursday 28th January, 4th, 11th & 25th February 2016
Venue
The Finger Post Function Room, 434 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK14QA
Time
6.30pm till 9.30pm
Cost £60 (URCCA Member)
ALL 4 DATES NEEDED TO BE ATTENDED
QFQUAL ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE & LEVEL 3
Date
Saturday 12th & 19th March 2016
Time
9am till 3.30pm
Venue
The Finger Post Function Room, 434 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK14QA
Cost £50 (URCCA Member)
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
Safeguarding Training is an EYFS Statutory Requirement
It is Good Practise to update Safeguarding Training Every 2-3 Years
Date
Thursday 21st Janaury 2016
FULLY BOOKED
Time
6.30pm till 9.30pm
Venue
The Finger Post Function Room, 434 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK14QA
Date
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Time
6.30pm till 9.30pm
Venue
The Finger Post Function Room, 434 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK14QA
Cost £27.50
Cost £27.50
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
Date
Thursday 28th January 2016
Time
6.30pm till 9.30pm
Venue
Snuggle Buns Day Nursery
All delegates must have a Current Safeguarding Training Certificate
Cost £27.50
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Common Assessment Framework, British Values & Quality Teaching
Date
Thursday 26th November 2015
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
Whitehill Fire Station, Whitehill Street West, Heaton Norris, Stockport
FULLY BOOKED
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
Preparing for your new OFSTED Inspection - Childminders
Date
Thursday 3rd December 2015
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
Offerton Fire Station
Aims & Objectives
Making the most of the notice period
Showing compliance with all requirements
Aiming for Outstanding
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
ADDITONAL DATE DUE TO DEMAND
Common Assessment Framework, British Values & Quality Teaching
Date
Thursday 10th December 2015
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
Whitehill Fire Station , Heaton Norris, Stockport
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
Aims & Objectives
An Overview of the NEW Common Inspection Framework
What does “early education” mean to childminders?
How can we “actively promote” British Values?
Self-evaluation & action planning for Childminders
Date
Thursday 21st January 2016
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
TBC
Aims & Objectives
What is effective self-evaluation?
How to complete the Ofsted SEF
Writing an Action Plan
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
Supporting 2 Year Olds & Vulnerable Families
Date
Monday 25th January 2016
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
The Finger Post Meeting Room, Offerton, Stockport
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
Aims: To support childcare practitioners to identify and consider the developmental expectations of children aged 2 years old and consider the implications when working with those most
disadvantaged.
To provide delegates with greater understanding of need and develop strategies for childcare practitioners to engage with and support vulnerable parents.
Objectives:
Examine the nature of vulnerability and the needs of vulnerable children and their families.
Explore the role of the ‘key person’ in relation to the family whilst the main focus remains on the child.
Support practitioners to recognise and assess vulnerability.
Highlight the importance of integrated working practice in order to support vulnerable children and their families.
Observation, Assessment & Planning
Date
Wednesday 10th February 2016
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
TBC
Aims & Objectives
Writing meaningful Learning Journey files
Compliance with the statutory requirements
Evidencing children’s progress
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
Working With Babies
Date
Monday 22nd February 2016
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
The Finger Post Meeting Room, Offerton, Stockport
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
Aims: To supporting practitioners to address the care of babies as referenced in the Early Years Foundation Stage, Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements.
To help practitioners to understand the importance of working with babies and young children to support their learning and development.
Objectives:
To have an understanding of development and learning of babies and young children.
To be able to promote the learning of babies in accordance with the EYFS characteristics of effective learning.
To assess indoor and outdoor environments and activities.
Understand the attachment needs of babies – key worker system and possible effects and poor attachment theories.
To be able to engage with babies and to be sensitive to their needs.
Characteristics of effective learning
Date
Thursday 3rd March 2016
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
TBC
Aims & Objectives
To learn more about our own learning styles
To learn about children’s learning characteristics
Using children’s learning characteristics in effective teaching
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
Supervision of Staff
Date
Wednesday 9th March 2016
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
The Finger Post Meeting Room, Offerton, Stockport
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
Aims: To provide managers and leaders with the knowledge and understanding of how to conduct regular supervision of staff.
To ensure that effective supervision of staff provides support, coaching and training for the practitioner and promotes the interests of children.
Objectives:
To meet the EYFS Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements.
Definition of supervision, appraisal and links to staff CPD - functions of supervision.
The role of safeguarding children within supervision.
Conducting effective supervision
Support for career progression.
Encourage aspirations in order for staff to perform well and succeed.
Implementing supervision systems and processes.
Equipping managers to be competent supervisors.
Creating a policy to support supervision.
Behaviour Management
Date
Thursday 17th March 2016
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
TBC
Aims & Objectives
Complying with the requirements
Policies and procedures
Effective positive behaviour management in a childminding provision
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
Effective use of the Early Years Pupil Premium
Date
Monday 21st March 2016
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
The Finger Post Meeting Room, Offerton, Stockport
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
Aims: To gain an understanding of the use of and purpose of the Early Years Pupil Premium and how this can be used effectively in early years settings.
To consider how to demonstrate effective use of the early years pupil premium, and measure its impact on narrowing gaps in children’s outcomes.
Objectives:
What is the Early Years Pupil Premium and what is its purpose?
How to support children and parents in receipt of the funding.
How to demonstrate impact and effective use of the Early Years Pupil Premium Funding.
Consider current good practice and use of the funding in other settings.
Evidence for Ofsted inspections in effective use of the funding.
Helping Parents to understand their Children’s Learning and Development
Date
Thursday 21st April 2016
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
The Finger Post Meeting Room, Offerton, Stockport
Cost £10 (URCCA Member)
Aims: To support practitioners to understand the importance of working in partnership with parents when providing rich learning experiences for their children.
To enable practitioners to communicate important messages about the shared responsibilities of supporting young children’s learning and development.
Objectives:
What defines good partnership with parents?
Opportunities and strategies that support strong links with settings and home learning environments.
Working with vulnerable parents or those reluctant to engage in their child’s learning or support towards achieving their developmental milestones.
Helping parents to understand the Early Years Foundation Stage and their child’s progress towards meetings the early years outcomes.
FOOD HYGIENE TRAINING
It is Good Practise to update Food Hygiene Training Every 2/3 Years
Food Hygiene Training
Date
Thursday 19th May 2016
Time
9.15am till 3.15pm
Venue
The Finger Post Meeting Room, 434 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK14QA
To provide an understanding of the principles of food safety
To know how to apply the knowledge gained to prevent food poisoning and food complaints
Learning outcomes:
Delegates will have an understanding of the following areas:
Microbiological hazards & controls
Preventing food poisoning
Physical hazards & controls
Personal health & hygiene
Cleaning & disinfection
The safe handling & storage of food
Pest awareness
Cost £30 (URCCA Member)
Food Hygiene Level 2 – Qualsafe Accredited
Date
Saturday 25th June 2016
Time
9.15am till 3.15pm
Venue
The Finger Post Meeting Room, 434 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK14QA
Successful completion of an assessment will be required for the certificate to be awarded.
Cost includes Course book and Qualsafe Awards certificate.
Learning outcomes:
Understand how individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety
Understand the importance of keeping him/herself clean and hygienic
Understand the importance of keeping the work areas clean and hygienic
Understand the importance of keeping food safe
Cost £50 (URCCA Member)
MEMBERS FREE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
PEER SUPPORT MEETING
Date
Wednesday 20th January 2016
Time
7pm till 9pm
Venue
The Finger Post Meeting Room, 434 Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK14QA
CHILDMINDER SUPPORT GROUP
TERM TIME ONLY
9.15AM TILL 11.15AM
PLEASE CONTACT US TO BOOK A PLACE
COME ALONG AND MEET OTHER CHILDMINDERS AND LET YOUR CHILDREN HAVE FUN
Tuesday
Reddish Vale Children’s Centre, Reddish
Please note only children in the EYFS Age Group Can Attend