Training Courses
The Family Information, Childcare and Play Team plan and co‐ordinate mandatory training courses required by the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) which are open to all childcare and play providers within Carmarthenshire.
These courses are heavily subsidised by the Local Authority and are restricted to two members of staff from each setting attending each course.
Online Training
A quiet, private space is highly recommended to maintain confidentiality, and the use of headphones is advised.
Course Bookings
To book on to these mandatory courses please contact the Family Information, Childcare and Play Team on 01267 246555
(Monday – Friday between 9am-5pm) or e-mail childreninfo@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Course Cancellations
We would like to remind you of our attendance policy for training sessions. Due to our limited funding and limited spaces available, it is crucial that you attend any training sessions you have booked. If you fail to attend without notifying us in advance, you will still be required to pay £50 for the course. This policy is in place because your absence takes up a space that could have been offered to another participant.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, so we kindly ask you to inform us (Family Information Service) via telephone (01267 246555) or email (childreninfo@carmarthenshire.gov.uk) , as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a training session you have booked. This will allow us to offer your place to someone else and make the best use of our resources.
Failure to inform the Family information Service will result in an invoice being issued.
*Please note that due to rising costs for training we no longer provide buffet facilities, could you please ensure you bring your own food and drink; sorry if this causes any inconvenience.
TSW Training
TSW Training is a very well-established vocational training provider across South Wales, with over 60 years of developing people and organisations to deliver high performance.
Childcare training and qualifications in CCPLD and Play Work, are fully funded and available for existing and new staff.
Playwork
· Level 2 Foundation in Play Work
· Level 3 in Advanced Play Work
· Level 5 Diploma in Play Work
CCPLD
· Level 2 in Children’s Care, Play, and Learning Development
· Level 3 in Children’s Care, Play, and Learning Development
· Level 4 in Children’s Care, Play, and Learning Development
· Level 5 in Leadership and Management of Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development Practice
Social Care Wales’ WeCare team, would like to let you know about our Introduction to Childcare course. The Introduction to Childcare course is a free, two-day course, and its purpose and intention is to provide basic information to people who are interested in starting work in the early years and childcare sector, to increase the number of workers childcare in Wales. The course was developed in response to a call from the Welsh Government to increase these numbers. The course has welcomed speakers from the offices of PACEY, the Children’s Commissioner and Careers Wales so far. The course is conducted online.
Here is an overview of the course content:
• what is early years and childcare?
• roles in the early years and childcare sector
• employee qualities and expectations
• children’s rights
• welfare
• child-centred practice
• play
• safeguarding
• infection prevention and control
• the Welsh Language
• professional practice
• policy and legislation
• childcare qualifications
The course has been running since September 2022, with around 115 people having completed the course up to now – it has been very successful!
After completing the Introduction to Childcare course, we can refer people to CareersWales. CareersWales can provide employability support to help people start their careers within the childcare sector. They can refer people to a variety of resources, help them with interview and work skills, help them to write a CV, and can also refer people to new jobs and volunteering opportunities.
Here is a link to the Eventbrite page where people can register to complete the course: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyflwyniad-i-ofal-plant-introduction-to-childcare-tickets-414534051507?fbclid=IwAR3A7AJy0z8I86-MhA8SAsF8m_P2-jWIWoYEyx7hqdmlxlVa_QoNywpQNKw
Autism Wales
The resources within this section were developed in partnership with autistic people, parents and carers and professionals. The resources are aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of autism for those working in an early years setting.
I work in an early years setting – Awtistiaeth Cymru | Autism Wales | National Autism Team
CAMAU – Learn Welsh Scheme for Early Years Education and Childcare
Information
“Since increasing Welsh-medium early years childcare provision is essential to our aim of achieving a million speakers, we need to ensure a coordinated plan to develop this important workforce.”
Cymraeg 2050: A million Welsh speakers
Food Allergy and Intolerance Training
This interactive training has been developed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for Local Authorities who would like to learn more about food allergies and how to handle allergens safely.
Link below to complete Food Allergy and Intolerance Training
Home | FSA Food Allergy Training
Thee training covers the following modules:-
Module 1: Effects that allergies have in the body
Module 2: The rules for allergen information
Module 3: Managing allergens in the factory
Module 4: Providing accurate allergen information for prepacked and non-prepacked food
Module 5: Managing allergens in a catering environment
Module 6: The use of voluntary labelling
