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Are you interested in Working within the childcare sector in Torfaen?
Are you currently working within Childcare in Torfaen?
Do you need advice on training and qualifications?
This leaflet provides information to guide you in the right direction.
For more information contact:
Jane Lolin
Workforce Development
Officer
Tel: 07958297467
Jane.lolin@torfaen.gov.uk

Are you considering a career in childcare or are you currently working in childcare?
Workforce Development can provide training and advice on the current qualifications required for the different types of childcare settings.

The first step -
Choices in Childcare Course
The first stage for anyone who is interested in working in childcare is to attend a Choices in Childcare course.
The course is aimed to provide appropriate knowledge and awareness of the options available within the many different types of childcare settings. The course is free it is delivered over 4 sessions.

Childcare courses/apprentice schemes
We can help by providing you with information on apprentice schemes and placements and higher level qualifications for existing practitioners. Qualifications are made up of Core and Practice. Optional units can be selected in-line with your personal interests/areas of work. You will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills for all of the courses that are available
Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development (CCPLD) Levels 2, 3 and 4.

Becoming a Childminder
CYPOP5 Introduction to Childcare Practice (home-based) Pacey Cymru (Professional association for childcare and early years) deliver this course. This is the course required to become a registered childminder.
Choices in Childcare, assisted childcare crèche funding is sometimes available (subject to funding and eligibility criteria).
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Help and Support
Workforce Development aims to make it possible for you to access appropriate training that can lead on to a recognised qualification by offering you :
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Placements and work experience
Funding (subject to eligibility criteria)
Childcare (subject to availability/eligibility criteria)
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Training for existing childcare practitioners working in Torfaen
Statutory Training
Workforce Development offers essential training for current childcare workers Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Children.
Continuous Professional Development
Workforce Development also provides non-statutory but high quality training in:
Welsh Language, Child Development, Equal Opportunities, Additional Learning Needs, and many more.