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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENT AND CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIP
TRAINING DIRECTORY
April 2015 – March 2016
MERTHYR TYDFIL EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENT AND
CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIP
Training Directory
April 2015 – March 2016
Welcome to Merthyr Tydfil’s Training Directory for April 2015 to March 2016. The training
opportunities support providers in meeting national minimum standards as well as offering a
holistic approach to continuous professional development. The courses are available to anyone working in the
early years and childcare sector or those wishing to access employment in the sector in Merthyr Tydfil.
A booking/enrolment form is enclosed and should be returned by the closing date given per course. Please
keep a copy of the form to remind you of the date of the training, if you change your place of employment or
address prior to the course taking place please advise us in order that we may ensure we have the correct
contact details for you.
Note for Childminders: if you wish to be considered for this course, please return your booking form to Stacey
Chamberlain at the Integrated Children's Centre, Duffryn Road, Pentrebach CF48 4BJ or email to
stacey.chamberlain@merthyr.gov.uk who will authorise the booking and send the booking form on your behalf.
We will email/contact the manager approximately 3 to 4 weeks prior to the event to confirm your place.
The majority of courses are offered free of charge but a cancellation fee of £20 may be charged if places are not
cancelled prior to the course. There is often a waiting list for courses and places can be filled if we receive
sufficient notice of cancellation.
Practitioners who wish to gain qualifications or top up their existing qualifications can receive support of up to
£150 if they wish to undertake a level 2 or level 3 course. Please contact Stacey to check eligibility.
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The Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership
The Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership (EYDCP) was established in 1998 to represent all
those with an interest in early years education, childcare and employment and training opportunities within the
sector. The EYDCP has representation from the private, voluntary and statutory sectors.
Early Years Development and Childcare Co-ordinator
The Early Years and Childcare Co-ordinator oversees the delivery of Early Years and Childcare services for
children 0-14 years in Merthyr Tydfil. . The Co-ordinator works very closely with the central Early Years and
Childcare team and key partners in the voluntary sector to ensure the delivery of new strategically planned
childcare provision whilst ensuring quality, sustainability, affordability and accessibility of existing provision.
Sarah Davies Tel: 01685 727396 or email sarah.davies2@merthyr.gov.uk
Early Years and Childcare Officer
The Early Years and Childcare Officer is responsible for promoting and maintaining the distribution of Childcare
Strategy Grants to early years and childcare practitioners. The Early Years and Childcare Officer is also
responsible for the researching of training needs of the sector’s workforce. Stacey Chamberlain Tel: 01685
727394 or email Stacey.chamberlain@merthyr.gov.uk
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Family Information Service Officer (FIS)
The Family Information Service Officer is responsible for maintaining a database of early years, childcare
provision, leisure activities and family support services throughout the Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. The FIS Officer
works in partnership with childcare providers to provide impartial advice and information on early years settings.
Also, if you would like to work in childcare, or are currently working in childcare or looking for a new role, register
with the FIS and receive information on free training and childcare job vacancies in Merthyr Tydfil. If you would
like any information on the above please contact:
Tina Powell on 01685 727400 or email FIS@merthyr.gov.uk
Language and Play Coordinator
The Language and Play Co-ordinator is responsible for rolling out a borough wide, six week programme for
parents/carers and professionals involved with children aged 0-3 years. The programme aims to enhance
communication skills between parent and child through talking, playing, singing and sharing of books. We also
offer Number and Play which is a five week programme to enhance children’s number skills.
Following the success of the Flying Start Home Visit Language and Play Programme we are now able to offer
this service borough wide.
If you are interested in finding out more about Language and Play please contact
Kath Bowen on 01685 727381 email kath.bowen@merthyr.gov.uk
Early Years Advisory Teacher
The Early Years Advisory Teacher is responsible for providing advice and support to settings on the Foundation
Phase and becoming approved Early Years Education Providers. If you would like to discuss any issues relating
to the above please contact:
Sharon Poloha on 01685 727394 or email Sharon.poloha@merthyr.gov.uk
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MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL CHILDREN and YOUNG PEOPLE’S
PARTNERSHIP
The fundamental purpose of the Children and Young People’s Partnership is to improve the provision of services
for children and young people in the county borough of Merthyr Tydfil. Membership is wide and includes Merthyr
Tydfil County Borough Council, Cwm Taf NHS Trust, Communities First, Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil (VAMT),
Social Services, School Governors and Barnardos. The Partnership continues to be accountable to the Welsh
Assembly Government. The Partnership recognise the importance of supporting providers in their role of
providing high quality childcare and early years education, while also promoting staff development and Quality
Assurance.
The Family Information Service (FIS)
The Family Information Service (FIS) is a FREE service offering impartial and confidential information on a range
of early years, childcare, family support services and leisure activities for children and young people from 0 -19
years. The Family Information Service covers the whole of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. It offers a one-stop
information service for parents, carers and professionals who need information about children and young
people’s services and activities.
The Service provides information on the following:
• Childminders
• Day Nurseries
• Playgroups / Cylch Meithrins
• Out of School Clubs
• Parent / Carer and Toddler Groups / Ti a Fi
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• Becoming a childcare provider
• Leisure activities and clubs
NATIONAL MINIMUM STANDARDS
All childcare providers operating over two hours and working with children under the age of 8 years are
inspected and registered by Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW). All providers need to have
a copy of the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare which is available from Care and Social
Services Inspectorate Wales.
The document is a helpful guide to the standards of care expected from childcare providers. In addition, it
provides guidance for those wishing to set up a new provision and is helpful to those responsible for staff
induction and training. Parents may also find the document useful as a guide to what they should expect from
childcare providers. The document can be accessed on the internet at www.csiw.wales.gov.uk under
Regulations and Standards.
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
0300 0628888
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Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership
Training Programme
Date
Thursday, 14
May 2015
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Jambori
Aims and Objectives :
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9.30 a.m. – 3.30
p.m.
To participate in a Jambori Music and Movement Session
To understand the philosophy of Jambori and its' benefit to
Early Years Learning.
Gain an understanding of the Learning Opportunities which
music and song can provide.
Develop ideas of how to present songs effectively to draw
as many learning experiences from them as possible.
Learn easy, spontaneous ways to assess children's
knowledge and understanding.
Create resources to use in your own settings to enable you
to present the Jambori songs effectively.
Learn how playtime resources e.g hoola hoops, balls can
be used to develop numeracy and literacy.
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 2 May 2015
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Date
Venue
Thursday, 4 June
2015
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Epilepsy Training
This course has been designed for staff within the Health & Social
Care Sector to gain an understanding of epilepsy, its causes and
treatment. It dully supports an understanding, of the effects of
epilepsy whilst providing under pinning knowledge to plan care,
assess risk and develop strategies to ensure a safe environment is
maintained.
5.30 p.m. – 8.30
p.m.
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 2 May 2015
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Date
Venue
Saturday, 6 June
2015
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Level 2 Food Hygiene
A level 2 Certificate in food hygiene, covering basic principles of
food hygiene, suitable for those working in kitchens or
undertaking front-line duties in preparing, processing or retailing
food.
Accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health
9.00 am –
3.30pm
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 2 May 2015
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Date
Friday, 26 June
2015
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Autism Awareness
Aim of the course is to see Autism through the eyes of the child
9.30 a.m. – 1.00
p.m.
Objectives
• Provide basic overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• See the world through the child’s eyes
• Putting the information into practice
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 22 May 2015
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Date
Saturday, 27
June 2015
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Foetal Alcohol Exposure: Working with children with organic
brain damage
9.30 am –
1.00pm
Description:
A half-day introduction to working with
children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Foetal exposure to alcohol
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Understand the lifelong impact of foetal exposure to
alcohol
Develop skills in working with children and young people
with FASD
Working with children with FASD: Practical issues and
strategies
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Develop strategies and skills for working with children with
FASD
Facilitator: Kate Cairns Associates
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 23 May 2015
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Date
Monday, 6 July
2015
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Circle Time
Delegates will leave the workshop
4.00 p.m. – 7.30
p.m.
Inspired to find new ways to make their own circle times
exciting and vibrant for young children
Determined to develop a personal energy care plan for
themselves
Understanding the spiritual dimension of their work and
how to ‘Be The Change You Want To See’. (Ghandi)
Knowledgeable about how recent research in emotional
intelligence and neuroscience can illuminate their
interactions with children
Excited about the power of fun and games to help children
(and adults) learn!!
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 1 June 2015
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Date
Saturday, 11 July
2015
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Makaton Signing for Babies and Early Years
Makaton Signing for Babies is recommended for professionals,
carers, parents and family members who would like to sign with
babies and children in their care and have no previous experience
of Makaton. It is a flexible, fun training sessions designed to
encourage the development of communication and language in
babies and toddlers. Signs and black and white symbols are
taught and learn how to use them in games, songs and activities.
9.30 am –
1.00pm
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 6 June 2015
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Date
Venue
Saturday, 12
September 2015
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Raising Awareness:
Child Abuse and Child Protection
Designed for all those working in childcare settings this course will
outline:• The meaning of Child Protection
• What is abuse and who abuses
• Recognising signs and symptoms
• Roles and responsibilities
• Legal framework and local policy
9.00 a.m. – 1.00
p.m.
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 8 August 2015
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Date
Saturday, 3
October 2015
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Advanced Child Protection
Policy and Practice
Participants on this course must have undertaken a Raising
Awareness course previously
9.15 a.m. – 4.30
p.m.
This course is particularly suitable for Managers, Leaders and
Childminders and has been requested by CSSIW
By the end of the day participants should:
• Be clear on their personal and professional responsibility to
protect children and themselves
• Have considered appropriate methods of risk assessment and
record keeping for their organisation, business or department.
• Understand the process and procedure of case conferences
and how to prepare for the meeting
• Have explored the role they can play in core assessments
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 29 August 2015
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Date
Saturday, 17
October 2015
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Positive approaches to Challenging Behaviours
Aims:
• To consider the causes, nature and functions of
challenging behaviour
• To explore a range of strategies and approaches for
responding positively to and improving behaviour within a
value base which support the rights, welfare and integrity
of children.
9.30 a.m. – 3.30
p.m.
Objectives:
• To link experiences of challenging behaviour with
theoretical knowledge
• To understand why children and young people present
behaviour that challenges
• To identify and apply positive responses to prevent and
improve difficult behaviours.
• To develop self care skills to use in challenging and crisis
situations
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 12 September 2015
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Date
Venue
Saturday, 24 &
31 October 2015
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
12 Hour Paediatric First Aid
This course has been designed for those working in childcare and
covers all aspects of diagnosis and treatment of common
childhood injuries and conditions, accident recording and
emergency procedures.
(Candidate must attend both days to achieve the certificate)
9.00 am –
3.30pm
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 19 September 2015
Date
Saturday, 21
November 2015
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Level 2 Food Hygiene
A level 2 Certificate in food hygiene, covering basic principles of
food hygiene, suitable for those working in kitchens or
undertaking front-line duties in preparing, processing or retailing
food.
Accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health
9.00 am –
3.30pm
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 17 October 2015
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Date
Saturday, 28
November 2015
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Health and Safety for Childcare Providers
This course is recommended for anyone working or volunteering within
the Childcare sector. Through a tailored programme of theory and
practical activities, the course will cover a range of topics including,
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9.00 am –
3.30pm
Health and Safety responsibilities
Manual Handling (including practical)
Risk Assessment (including practical)
Fire Safety
Workplace safety
Hazardous substances
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 24 October 2015
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Date
Saturday, 9
January 2016
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Raising Awareness:
Child Abuse and Child Protection
Designed for all those working in childcare settings this course will
outline:• The meaning of Child Protection
• What is abuse and who abuses
• Recognising signs and symptoms
• Roles and responsibilities
• Legal framework and local policy
9.00 a.m. – 1.00
p.m.
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 5 December 2015
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Date
Venue
Saturday, 16 &
23 January 2016
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
12 Hour Paediatric First Aid
This course has been designed for those working in childcare and
covers all aspects of diagnosis and treatment of common
childhood injuries and conditions, accident recording and
emergency procedures.
(Candidate must attend both days to achieve the certificate)
9.00 am –
3.30pm
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 19 September 2015
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Date
Saturday, 30
January 2016
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Equality and Diversity Training
This Equality & Diversity / Cultural Awareness training aims
to emphasise the importance of individuals being able to
recognise, value and manage individual difference, enabling
all employees to contribute and realise their full potential.
9.30 a.m. –
12.30 p.m.
As a result of attending this course attendees will be better
equipped to define cultural diversity and the ways in which it
manifests itself in all aspects of life and to explain how being
aware of equality and diversity issues benefits all. This course
also recognises scenarios where a change to approach to a
particular person (or group of people) may be required to ensure
a successful outcome.
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 19 December 2015
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Date
Venue
Course
Saturday, 6
February 2016
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Advanced Child Protection
Policy and Practice
Participants on this course must have undertaken a Raising
Awareness course previously
Times
9.15 a.m. – 4.30
p.m.
This course is particularly suitable for Managers, Leaders and
Childminders and has been requested by CSSIW
By the end of the day participants should:
• Be clear on their personal and professional responsibility to
protect children and themselves
• Have considered appropriate methods of risk assessment and
record keeping for their organisation, business or department.
• Understand the process and procedure of case conferences
and how to prepare for the meeting
• Have explored the role they can play in core assessments
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 2 January 2016
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Date
Saturday, 27
February 2016
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Positive Approach to Children’s Behaviour
Designed for all those working in childcare settings this
course will outline:• What makes children behave the way they do? A review of
child development.
• The importance of providing a pro-social environment. Layouts, routines, rules, relationships.
• Promoting self-discipline.
• Managing unwanted behaviour.
• Helping children to be good. Role models, language used,
positive reinforcement.
• The role of diet and lifestyle.
10.00 am – 4.00
pm
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 23 January 2016
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Date
Saturday, 26
March 2016
Venue
Cwm Golau
Integrated Children’s
Centre
Duffryn Road
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4BP
Course
Times
Working Positively with Autistic Children in the
Early Years
Aims:
• To present an overview of the nature and early features of
autism from a value base of respect and understanding of
diversity.
• To reflect on how aspects of autism may undermine
attachment formation.
• To explore ways of initiating and improving communication
with young Autistics.
• To examine a range of strategies for positively meeting some
of the challenges presented by autistic behaviour.
• To consider new avenues of supporting the development of
autistic children through play.
9.30 a.m. – 3.30
p.m.
Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
• Make sense of some of the ‘puzzles’ of Autism and gain
confidence in working with this group of children.
• Consider strategies to repair attachment ruptures within
families of autistic children
• Gain techniques to begin and maintain interactions with
autistic children.
• Develop strategies to respond to behavioural challenges.
• Take on new approaches to play with atypical players.
Closing date for booking form to be returned to Deana
Newport: 20 February 2016
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EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENT AND CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIP
Name of Course
Date:
Time:
All fields are mandatory – if information is not complete the training and development may not be able to
accept the booking form
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Organisational Managers MUST complete all the form (managers details, full address, email address
and nomination) and return the whole page of the booking form to reserve place(s) on the training
Employers Name:
Organisation:
Job Title:
Address
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Postcode:
Please provide an email address for above person as the Training and Development Unit will be providing
confirmation on whether nominations are successful/unsuccessful via email
Email:
Nomination
Please nominate candidates in priority order (use another sheet if necessary)
Name:
Designation:
Name:
Designation:
Please state any additional needs if required:
If your nominations are unsuccessful, please tick in the box provided if you would like your
nominations to be filed in the next available course.
I understand that by completing this form I am agreeing to attend the training specified, if I do not
attend without giving 5 days notice I may be charged £20 cancellation fee.
Name
Signature
Date:
Please return this course flyer to: – Social Care Workforce Development Partnership, Merthyr
Tydfil County Borough Council, Unit 5 – Triangle Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4TQ or
email training.development@merthyr.gov.uk OR deana.Newport@merthyr.gov.uk
Any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Deana Newport on 01685 727015, Sharon Davies
on 01685 724610, Jayne Williams on 01685 727311 or Lyndsey Foley on 01685 727017
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