Question:
Where can I find out about Early Years Training?
Response:
There appears to be a high frequency of courses available so I suppose it depends crucially on location. The information below links to Yorkshire-based courses.
"At Early Excellence we are well known for the quality of our training and professional development. Our centre is a stimulating environment in which to work and our training room is an ideal space for courses."
http://www.earlyexcellence.com/index.html
- From Kirklees Council website:
The Kirklees Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership consists of services and organisations that work to support the early education and childcare needs of children aged 0-14 years and their families across Kirklees. The Partnership works together to raise the status of young children as important people and to enable the development of high quality services for children and families which helps young children get off to a good start in life. You can find out more about the Kirklees Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership and how it works in your area by contacting Karen Smith, the Partnership Development Manager on 01484 223039.
- Huddersfield Technical College course
http://www.huddcoll.ac.uk/courses/crs_caring2.asp
- The Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC)
The CWDC aims to improve the lives of children and young people. It does this by ensuring that the people working with children have the best possible training, qualifications, support and advice. It helps children and young people's organisations and services to work together, so that the child is at the centre of all our services.
http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/index.asp
- Government information site on the range of qualifications available
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/childrenswfqualifications/
- York-based training courses
http://www.yorktrainingcentre.co.uk/detail.php?id=39