Below you can find details of the training courses provided by Wales Pre-school Providers Association. Each course varies in length and are adaptable as to how they can be run. These courses are arranged subject to funding and demand.
For further information please contact:
Head Office 029 20451242 or your local regional office
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| Doorsteps |
Physical Play |
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| Usually take place in Parent and Toddler and Playgroup/settings. Children and their Parents experience the value of play. 1 – 2 hours in length |
To experience the benefits of physical play and its learning outcomes. 1 – 2 hours in length |
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| Business and Management of a Group |
It’s More Fun When We all Behave |
Maths is Fun |
| Deals with registration and inspection requirements, legal status of private and community groups and employment legislation. 6 hours in total |
Helping adults to work efficiently with children and to manage their behaviour.
6 hours in total |
Explores the value of play in promoting mathematical experiences and understanding. 1 Full Day x 6 hours |
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| Playing Together |
Basic Welsh Course |
Managing Behaviour |
| Dealing with the integration of children with special/additional needs into an early years setting. 12 x 2.5 hour sessions |
Ideas for the introduction of the Welsh language to non-Welsh speaking children. 8 x 2 hour sessions |
To enable staff to effectively be able to encourage positive behaviour in an early years setting. 8 x 2 hour sessions |
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| Tutors’ Course |
What Children Learn Through Play |
Introduction to Children’s Play |
| An opportunity for experienced level 3 practitioners to receive training necessary to begin to tutor short courses. 8 x 2 1/2 hour sessions |
Identifying and improving ways of supporting children’s learning. 8 x 2 1/2 hour sessions |
A very useful basic course which helps students provide appropriate play based experiences for young children. 8 x 2 1/2 hour sessions |
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| CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Pre-school Practice |
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Playgroup Practice in Wales |
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To enable students to develop confidence and competence in working with young children and their families. This is a recognised qualification for those working in playgroup and other early years settings.
150 hours tutorial time and 180 hours placement within an early years setting |
To enable students to develop confidence and competence in working with young children and their families. This is a recognised qualification for those wishing to lead a playgroup or other early years setting. 180 hours tutorial time and 180 hours placement within an early years setting |
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