Your training at PATA could be free!
We are now an approved training provider for "Gloucester Works", a
partnership initiative led by Gloucestershire First to meet the developing
workforce needs in Gloucester.Gloucester Works funding may be able to support
your learning costs, contact Gloucester Works on 01452 450072 or
jason.dunsford@glosfirst.co.uk
for further information on your eligibility. Depending on your
training needs you could receive up to £300 or £500 towards your course
fees.
Full Programme
- Spring 2010 click
here
NEW from Autumn 2009 "Reflect and Connect"
a series
of workshops for those involved in running settings, including baby &
toddler groups, playgroups and out of school & holiday clubs. Topics in this
series will include good practice in running your committee, team working,
organising and planning for your setting/group.
For details see full programme Spring 2010 If you want to print the booking form click here
NEW from Autumn 2009
For
parents/carers or as professional development for experienced childcare
staff, these NEW workshops include
Childhood Medical Conditions, Drugs
Awareness, Creative Play the Easy Way, Introduction to Makaton, Music for
Everyone.
For details see full programme Spring 2010 If you want to print the booking form click here
PATA Introduction to Children’s Play
This 10 week course (2 hour sessions) is a "hands on" practical
course looking at play from the child's perspective. The course is for
parents and carers to develop play with their children and for those who are
considering working with children. For details see
full programme Spring 2010 If you want to print the
booking form click here
Working with Children
PATA is pleased to offer this exciting 6 week course (2 hour
sessions), following on from our well established and successful
Introduction to Children's Play. The course provides excellent
underpinning knowledge for those wanting to work with children and gives
options and opportunities for future training. For details
see full programme Spring 2010 If you want
to print the booking form click here
Playwork Opportunities
Take Five for Play, Everyone Can Play and Playworkers Against Racism.
For details see full programme Spring 2010
If you want
to print the booking form click here
Short courses
For
parents/carers or as professional development for experienced childcare
staff, these workshops include Christmas Crafts, Observation Skills,
Anaphalaxis/Epi pen Awareness, Science, Introduction to Autism, CAF
Training.
For details see full programme Spring 2010 If you want to print the booking form click here
First Aid - Health & Safety
- Food Safety
PATA hosts a range of courses from the Basic Paediatric First Aid session
for parents looking after their own families to the certificated Paediatric First Aid
14 hour course for those working with children; from Moving & Handling to
Health & Safety in the Workplace; from Healthier Foods & Special Diets
to Food Safety.
For details see full programme Spring 2010 If you want to print the booking form click here
National Vocational Qualifications
(NVQs) in
Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD), Supporting Teaching &
Learning in Schools (STL) and Playwork. These nationally
recognised qualifications at Levels 2 & 3 are
delivered by PATA's Assessment & Training Centre (A&TC). From fast
track (one off opportunities starting early October to complete by March
2010, supported with Train to Gain funding) to one year
programmes. These qualifications support the roles of staff working with children 0-16. PATA's Assessment & Training Centre has an excellent rating from City &
Guilds. For details see full programme Spring 2010, click NVQ button at the top of this page and see September
update If you want to print the NVQ training form
click here
Assessor and Verifier Awards (A1 & V1) are progression opportunities for
qualified (at least level 3) and experienced childcare professionals.
For details see full programme
Spring 2010. If
you want to print the NVQ training form
click here
Training is available to PATA members at preferential rates: parents,
carers, committee, staff and volunteer from
PATA
member settings are themselves PATA members.
We
continually review and develop the courses on offer and welcome suggestions.
Full Programme
- Spring 2010 click
here
PATA Training Statement of Service:
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Learner fees and Cancellation Policy:
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Our training programmes can be delivered outside Gloucestershire – please
contact us for details.
For the latest information about
PATA training please telephone 01452 541244 or email
training@pataglos.org.uk
For the latest information about
NVQs please telephone 01452 552286 or email
atc@pataglos.org.uk
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