Synopsis

• All other staff (including regular volunteers or trainees) included in the adult: child staffing ratios must hold a current and valid 6hr Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate
• New starters should undertake an Emergency Paediatric First Aid 6 hours certificate within three months of starting work

Saturday Courses

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Paediatric First Aid	Saturday 4th May 2024	9.00am – 4.00pm	The  Conference Centre, Monmouth Suite	£0
Paediatric First Aid	Saturday 25th May 2024	9.00am – 4.00pm	The  Conference Centre, Monmouth Suite	£0

Synopsis

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 safe food.
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.
By the end of the course delegates will have a clear understanding of the importance of ensuring appropriate food hygiene within the workplace.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Food Safety	Saturday 25th May 2024	9.00am – 4.00pm	The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite	£0
Food Safety	Saturday 8th June 2024	9.00am – 4.00pm	The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite	£0
Food Safety	Saturday 13th July 2024	9.00am – 4.00pm	The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite	£0
Food Safety	Saturday 3rd  August 2024	9.00am – 4.00pm	The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite	£0

Synopsis

This accredited course is for nominated emergency first aiders, in workplaces with lower health and safety risks. The training covers a range of topics for dealing with first aid emergencies that affect adults in the workplace e.g. your work colleagues or parents on the premises.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Emergency First Aid At Work	Saturday 4th May 2024	9.00am – 4.00pm	The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite	£0
Emergency First Aid At Work	Saturday 6th July 2024	9.00am – 4.00pm	The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite	£0

Synopsis

This regulated L2 qualification has been developed to provide an introduction to the basics of Health and Safety in the workplace.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Health and Safety for Childcare Providers	Saturday 15th June 2024	9.00am-4.00pm	The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite	£0

Synopsis

This regulated L2 qualification has been developed to enable candidates to meet the regulations for fire marshals in a workplace.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Fire Warden	Saturday 1st June 2024	9.00am-4.00pm	The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite	£0
Fire Warden	Saturday 20th July 2024	9.00am-4.00pm	The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite	£0

Synopsis

Group A (Level 1) Safeguarding Awareness courses provides the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard children. It describes the common types of abuse, how to recognise them, and how to respond to concerns. It also explains how to correctly report concerns. This mandatory training should form part of an employees’ induction for all staff.
This training can be completed online at https://socialcare.wales/learning-modules/group-a-safeguarding

Synopsis

Note: All participants are expected to already know everything in Group A For Online courses;You will be expected to have your camera on at all times and be able to use your microphone – if this is not possible you will not be able to attend the course.
Aim: The aim of this 1-day, intermediate level course is to ensure participants know what to look for and have a clear knowledge of the reporting process and their own responsibilities. The course focuses on your role and responsibilities in safeguarding, recognising risk, working in a child-centred way, and practical guidance on completing a Safeguarding Children Report/Referral.
Key Learning Objectives:
• I am a key part of the safeguarding process
• I know when, how and who to report to
• I will make sure the child’s voice is heard.

For a full list of all learning outcomes for this course please go to: https://socialcare.wales/resources-guidance/safeguarding-list/national-safeguarding-training-learning-and-development-standards/safeguarding-standards-group-b

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Safeguarding Group B	Thursday 9th & Thursday 16th May 2024	6.00pm-9.00pm	Online Training	£0
Safeguarding Group B	Saturday 18th May 2024	9.30am-4.30pm	New Pathways	£0
Safeguarding Group B	Tuesday 4th & Tuesday 11th June 2024	6.00pm-9.00pm	Online Training	£0
Safeguarding Group B	Saturday 22nd June 2024	9.30am-4.30pm	New Pathways	£0
Safeguarding Group B	Tuesday 9th & Tuesday 16th July 2024	6.00pm-9.00pm	Online Training	£0

Synopsis

Note: All participants are expected to already know everything in Groups A and B.
Aim: This 2-day advanced level course aims to ensure participants are able to make decisions and advise others about keeping children safe, and to put protection processes in place, including participation in Strategy meetings, S47 Enquiries, and child Protection Conferences
Key Learning Objectives:
• I understand that giving people voice and control is an essential part of decision making – child -centred practice
• I understand everyone’s roles and responsibilities in the safeguarding process
• I have the ability to make clear and proportionate decisions.

For a full list of all learning outcomes for this course please go to: https://socialcare.wales/resources-guidance/safeguarding-list/national-safeguarding-training-learning-and-development-standards/safeguarding-standards-group-c

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Safeguarding  Group C	Wednesday 26th June & Wednesday 3rd July 2024	9.30am-4.30pm	The  Conference Centre, Monmouth Suite	£0
Safeguarding  Group C	Saturday 6th July  & Saturday 13th July 2024	9.30am-4.30pm	New Pathways	£0

Synopsis

This course covers the theory that all staff should know when moving and handling small children to keep themselves and the child safe. The course will also include practical strategies and activities. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and request advice for individual children. This course follows the All Wales Manual Handling Passport.
PLEASE NOTE: This is for children who CANNOT move themselves due to a physical disability. It is NOT positive handling where the child chooses not to move.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Small Child Handling	Saturday 13th April 2024	9.30am-12.00pm	ECCC	£0

Synopsis

The participant will acquire knowledge and understanding of how we can promote effective inclusion for Early Years children with complex physical, medical and learning needs. This will include The Acts which underpin inclusion, support available from the Disability Team, an introduction to ‘Routes for Learning’, curriculum ideas to meet all four areas of need and links to other training.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Supporting the Complex Child	Saturday 13th April 2024	9.30am-12.00pm	Online Training	£0

Synopsis

This course aims to take a closer look at the importance of effective and considered transition for our Early Years children. The participant will acquire knowledge and understanding of what transition is and the different types, the principles of effective transition, the role of EYIT in supporting transition for children with ALN and identifying how stakeholders can support effective transition.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Transition Planning for Early Years Children	Saturday 27th April 2024	9.30am-12.00pm	Online Training	£0

Synopsis

The participant will acquire an understanding of how Welsh Assembly Government’s developmental pathway’s consultation document will support EY children with ALN. You will acquire knowledge and understanding of the Impact of the New Curriculum on Early Years, Developmental Pathways – the period of learning leading to progression step 1, effective Child Centred Pedagogy, Enabling Environments, Enabling Adults and Enabling Learners and an overview of the ‘Routes for Learning’ materials.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
The New Curriculum in Early Years	Saturday 4th May 2024	9.30am-12.00pm	Online Training	£0

Synopsis

This will focus on the sensory needs of our children and how we as practitioners and EY settings can meet those needs. The participant will acquire knowledge and understanding of: Our senses, Sensory sensitivities and preferences, how to promote the sensory systems, messy and sensory play and the stages and benefits of messy and sensory play.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Meeting Children’s Sensory Needs in the Early Years	Saturday 11th May 2024	9.30am-12.00pm	The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite	£0

Synopsis

Makaton is a visual communication programme combining signs and symbols. Undertaking Makaton training will enable practitioners to support children’s language and communication in the Early Years setting through their ordinarily available provision.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Early Years Makaton Session	Saturday 11th May 2024	9.30am-12.00pm	ECCC	£0

Synopsis

The participant will acquire knowledge on the requirements on a setting to support children with healthcare needs. It will detail advice on what should be in place including healthcare plans and the safe administration of medication in an EY setting. The participant will acquire knowledge and understanding of: relevant legislation pertaining to administering medication and local authority procedures, what you can and can’t do in relation to medical procedures and systems that need to be in place in order to ensure that medications are handled safely in the setting environment.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Meeting Healthcare Needs in the Early Years Setting	Saturday 8th June 2024	9.30am-12.00pm	Online Training	£0

Synopsis

The participant will acquire knowledge and understanding of how to become more aware of the many different types of schemas of play, how to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the role of the enabling adult in recognising and supporting schematic play,how to be able to identify the type of schematic play children may use and activities to support and enhance their play.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Schematic Play in Early Year Settings	Saturday 29th June 2024	9.30am-12.00pm	Online Training	£0

Synopsis

The session will introduce delegates to ideas around using attachment and relational based approaches, alongside more traditional behaviour management strategies, as a way of promoting positive behaviours.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Connection before Correction	Saturday 11th May 2024	9.15am-1.15pm	Online Training	£0

Synopsis

Participants will learn:
• The differing skills of speech versus language
• Revision of norms of development from birth to 5
• Theory of language acquisition
• Foundation skills for speech & language development
• When to be concerned about a child’s development
• The practitioner’s role in developing children’s interaction & language skills, including specific strategies to implement and Action Plan
• How to engage hard to reach children
• The role of the EYP & the SLT and the importance of liaison for children with an identified need.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Learning to Talk, Talking to Learn	Saturday 18th May 2024	9.15am-4.00pm	The Conference Centre Brecon Suite	£0

Synopsis

Cardiff is the first city in Wales to participate in UNICEF UK’s national Child Friendly Cities and Communities initiative. We all want to ensure that Cardiff is a city where children and young people are at its heart, where the rights of children and young people are respected by all and is a great place to grow up.

To achieve this, it is vital to understand and be knowledgeable of Children’s Rights in any role where children are impacted upon directly and/or indirectly.
After completing this introduction to children’s rights training, participants will:

• Have good knowledge and understanding of children’s human rights globally and within a Welsh context
• Understand the meaning and principles of a child rights-based approach
• Have explored the practical application of a child rights-based approach to your work with/for children and young people

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Children’s Rights Training	Tuesday 2nd July 2024	6.00pm-8.30pm	Online Training	FREE

Synopsis

Active child is all about the development of movement, learning readiness and play – movement is an integral part of life from the moment of conception until death, and a child’s experience of movement will play a pivotal part in shaping their personality, feeling sand achievements. This three-hour course is aimed at children following on from the first3 years, supporting children and providing practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to support children to be ‘fully physical’(Greenland, 2009) in the curriculum for Wales.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Active Child	Saturday 8th June 2024	9.30am-1.00pm	Ely & Caearu Hub	£0

Synopsis

These two 90 minute training sessions aim to support leaders and managers to support staff teams’ in their anti racist journey in creating an anti racist approach to best practice in the Early Years .
On completion of the two webinars leaders/ managers will be provided with the tools and resources to:
• To Understand the positive impact for Anti Racist practice for all children in the Early Years
• To begin to understand why anti racist practice needs to be embedded in the early years
• To begin the journey towards becoming anti-racist settings and practitioners

Course	Date	Time	Location	Cost
Anti-racist practice	Thursday 13th & Thursday 20th June 2024	6.30pm-8.00pm	Online Training	£0