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 take place 9.00am – 4.00pm in the The Conference Centre, Monmouth Suite.

There is no cost for this course.

• Saturday 26th October 2024
• Saturday 23rd November 2024
• Saturday 18th January 2025
• Saturday 22nd March 2025

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.

Saturday Courses take place 9.00am – 4.00pm in the The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite.

There is no cost for this course.

• Saturday 5th October 2024
• Saturday 9th November 2024
• Saturday 7th December 2024
• Saturday 11th January 2025
• Saturday 1st February 2025
• Saturday 1st March 2025

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.

Saturday Courses take place 9.00am – 4.00pm in the The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite.

There is no cost for this course.

• Saturday 5th October 2024
• Saturday 16th November 2024
• Saturday 25th January 2025
• Saturday 1st March 2025

Synopsis

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

Saturday Courses take place 9.00am – 4.00pm in the The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite.

There is no cost for this course.

• Saturday 26th October 2024
• Saturday 7th December 2024
• Saturday 8th March 2025

Synopsis

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

Saturday Courses take place 9.00am – 4.00pm in the The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite.

There is no cost for this course.

• Saturday 12th October 2024
• Saturday 30th November 2024
• Saturday 8th February 2025

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

Online Training

There is no cost for this course.

• Tuesday 17th & Tuesday 24th September 2024              6.00pm – 9.00pm
• Tuesday 19th & Tuesday 26th November 2024               6.00pm – 9.00pm
• Wednesday 4th & Wednesday 11th December 2024      6.00pm – 9.00pm
• Wednesday 12th & Wednesday 19th March 2025           6.00pm – 9.00pm

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

There is no cost for this course.

Saturday Courses take place 9.30am – 4.30pm in New Pathways.

• Saturday 7th September & Saturday 14th September 2024
• Saturday 12th October & Saturday 26th October 2024
• Saturday 9th November & Saturday 16th November 2024
• Saturday 18th January & Saturday 25th January 2025
• Saturday 1st February & Saturday 8th February 2025

Monday Courses take place 9.30am – 4.30pm in the The Conference Centre, Monmouth Suite.

• Monday 18th November & Monday 25th November 2024

Synopsis

This workshop is designed to upskill practitioners with the importance of using visual strategies. The workshop will explore the various visual strategy techniques, the benefits of using visual strategies and the impact it will have on all children.

There is no cost for this course.

Course takes place 9.30am – 11.00am in the The Conference Centre, Brecon Suite.

Saturday 21st September 2024

Synopsis

This workshop is designed to upskill practitioners in understanding the importance of play development in Early Years Children. The participant will acquire knowledge and understanding of:

• ‘What is play?’ and ‘why play is important?’.
• The typical stages of play development.
• The typical developmental stages of attention levels.
• A range of activities and visual strategies to support Early Years children to play.

Online Training

There is no cost for this course.

9.30am-12.00pm

Saturday 28th September 2024

Synopsis

This workshop is designed to upskill practitioners in understanding the different skills that are involved for young children to develop their Social Communication skills. It will also share some of the difficulties children with social communication difficulties may have and explores a range of activities and strategies to support children with Social Communication difficulties in the setting.

Online Training

There is no cost for this course.

9.30am-12.00pm

Saturday 19th October 2024

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.

Ely and Caerau Children’s Centre

There is no cost for this course.

Saturday 9th November 2024 – 9.30am-12.00pm

Saturday 8th February 2025 – 9.30am-12.00pm

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.

Ely and Caerau Children’s Centre

There is no cost for this course.

Saturday 9th November 2024  – 9.30am-12.00pm

Saturday 18th January 2025 – 9.00am-12.00pm

Synopsis

Biting is a very common behaviour and is a normal process of child development as children learn to communicate, explore their world around them and discover how their actions affect others. Most children under the age of five may go through a biting phase which they eventually outgrow. Practitioners who work or support children in this age group should be prepared for children to present with biting behaviours. Even though it is very upsetting for parents, practitioners, the child who bit, and the child who was bitten, it is important to understand why it may have happened in order for practitioners to develop an effective response.

Online Training

There is no cost for this course.

9.30am-11.00am

Saturday 30th November 2024

Synopsis

This is a practical session where practitioners will be able to explore different ideas to write and present sensory stories to children in their settings. The participant will acquire knowledge and understanding:
• What is a sensory story?
• Who they are for?
• How to prepare and write a sensory story.
• Engage in practical activities.
• Practical tips and advice on presenting a sensory story in your setting

Saturday 22nd March 2025 – 9.30am-12.00pm

The Conference Centre Brecon Suite

There is no cost for this course.

Synopsis

This workshop is designed to upskill practitioners in understanding the developmental stages of fine and gross
motor skills and exploring how they can be developed in an Early Years setting.
The participant will acquire knowledge and understanding:
• Discover- ‘What are fine and gross motor skills?’ and ‘why are they important?’
• Gain an understanding of the development of fine and gross motor skills
• Discuss how we identify children with fine and gross motor delay
• Take inclusive/practical ideas away
• Share good practice

Saturday 22nd March 2025 – 9.15am-12.00pm

Online Training

There is no cost for this course.

There is help available for childcare settings to improve Welsh language skills of their workforce through the Welsh Government funded programme ‘Cymraeg Gwaith/Work Welsh’. The programme includes five strands, one of which relates specifically to the Early Years sector: ‘Cymraeg Cynnar/Early Welsh’.

For further information, contact 0300 323 4324 or office@learnwelsh.cymru or go to http://learnwelsh.cymru/cymraeg-gwaith-work-welsh

Synopsis

This will demonstrate how to register your interest onto the portal, inform you of the free Cwlwm resources to support your learning and help you embed the Welsh language into everyday practice. The course aims to provide:
• Approximately 20 hours of independent learning;
• Support to learn Welsh to use with children in settings;
• Units to teach pronouncing the alphabet, colours, days of the week and numbering;
• Learn commands and introduce prepositions.

Thursday 6th February 2025 – 6.30pm-7.30pm

Online Training

There is no cost for this course.

Synopsis

This training is aimed at beginners who are eager to start using a basic level of the Welsh language during daily activities without feeling under pressure!
By the end of this practical and engaging session you will have the opportunity to:

• Explore the potential benefits of supporting bilingualism
• Develop an understanding of how to include elements of bilingualism in your planning by exploring loose parts and real resources
• Enjoy opportunities to practice saying simple Welsh words and how to use these throughout daily activities
• Enjoy practical opportunities to become familiar with a selection of Welsh songs, rhymes and stories
• Develop an awareness that a language is ‘caught not taught’ and consider how this affects quality practice
• Discuss how to promote and celebrate the Welsh language within your setting with children, staff, parents, visitors etc
• Receive links to resources that will support Welsh development within your setting
• Enjoy reflection time and receive support with the way forward

Saturday 19th October 2024 – 9.30am-3.00pm

The Conference Centre Brecon Suite

There is no cost for this course.

Synopsis

This one-off, 2 hour workshop is highly recommended for anyone who completed the Agored Cymru accredited food and nutrition course 18 months ago or more. It is an invaluable opportunity to refresh your knowledge and skills in nutrition for the early years and to receive updates on recent food and nutrition resources and initiatives.

Wednesday 20th November 2024 – 6.30pm-8.30pm

Online Training

There is no cost for this course.

Synopsis

This accredited course aims to provide up to date and accurate information on food and nutrition for the EY delivered by a qualified dietician. This course links with the Gold Standard Healthy Snack Award and would make settings eligible for the PLUS level of the snack award.

Courses take place 6.00pm – 8.00pm in the St. David’s Children’s Centre.

• Wednesday 30^th September 2024
• Wednesday 7^th October 2024
• Wednesday 14^th October 2024
• Wednesday 21^st October 2024
• Wednesday 4^th November 2024
• Wednesday 11^th November 2024
• Wednesday 15^th January 2025
• Wednesday 22^nd January 2025
• Wednesday 29^th January 2025
• Wednesday 5^th February 2025
• Wednesday 12^th February 2025
• Wednesday 19^th February 2025

There is no cost for this course.

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.

Saturday 28th September 2024 – 9.15am-1.15pm at The Conference Centre Brecon Suite

Online Training
Saturday 15th February 2025 – 9.15am-1.15pm

There is no cost for these courses.

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

Wednesday 6th 2024 – 6.00pm-9.00pm

Wednesday 13th November 2024 – 6.00pm-9.00pm

Online Training

There is no cost for this course.

Synopsis

WRAP are Workshops to Raise Awareness of ‘Prevent’. Prevent is part of the UK Governments counter terrorism strategy, preventing people from becoming involved in terrorism.

Monday 18th November 2024 – 6.30pm-8.00pm

Online Training

There is no cost for this course.

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

Wednesday 15th January 2025 – 6.00pm – 8.30pm

Online Training

There is no cost for this course.

 

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

Thursday 16th January 2025 – 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Thursday 23rd January 2025 – 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Online Training

There is no cost for this course.

Synopsis

This course, aimed at managers, deputy managers and wellbeing leads in childcare settings, looks at how you can ensure the wellbeing of your staff and further support them in building their resilience.

*It is best if you and your staff have attended the full day Building Well-being & Resilience at work session prior.

Saturday 11th January 2025 – 9.30am-1.00pm at New Pathways

There is no cost for this course.

Synopsis

ACES are Adverse Childhood Experiences which may refer to traumatic events or adverse conditions that children may experience during their upbringing. This session will look at what a trauma informed approach in childcare means and how you can implement it in your individual setting in practical ways.

Saturday 14th December 2024 – 9.30am-4.30pm at The Conference Centre Brecon Suite

There is no cost for this course.

For information on the 30 Hour Childcare Offer please go to: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Schools-and-learning/Early-years-and-child-care/Government-funded-Childcare/Pages/default.aspx