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Course Directory
Term 1 - Autumn Term September 2017 – December 2017
Training Programme
Childminder Early Years
WelcomeWelcome to County Durham’s Professional Development Programme for childminders. This term we have created an exciting training programme that includes both face to face training and e-learning from our partner agencies. These training courses are specially tailored to meet your professional development needs. Regular attendance at courses will support you in maintaining and developing a quality childminding service and will help to ensure you are meeting current Ofsted requirements.
Following the success of last year’s termly programme we have decided to keep the same format this year; continuing to better meet your needs throughout the year.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing commitment to professional development and self-improvement and look forward to working with you over the next year. We are always happy to receive feedback on the kind of courses that will work best for you.
Best WishesCounty Durham’s Early Years Team.
Bookings/contact detailsTo book a place/s please email the Early Years Workforce Development Team - [email protected] enquiries please telephone 03000 268 917 (Please note, no bookings will be taken over the telephone)
You can also view this Training Programme on the For providers section of the Families Information Service (FIS) website www.countydurhamfamilies.info
Cancellation policyIf you are unable to attend a course for which you have allocated a place, you must contact us as soon as possible. Any cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged at £50 per person. Cancellations of training under 24 hours’ notice due to sensitive personal reasons or an Ofsted visit will be considered on a case by case basis. Cancellations can be made over the phone but must be confirmed in writing by email to [email protected] or by post, address can be found within the directory.
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Physical development - putting the pieces together Code: CMD 316
Course Outline
This session explores and unpicks the child’s development of physical skills, how the brain is key to the development of fine and gross motor skills, movement and balance systems and how everyday opportunities support the foundations children need for future skills and school readiness.
Duration 14/09/2017,6.30pm - 8.00pm
Venue Durham Leadership Centre, Spennymoor, DL16 6YP
Celebrating wide open spaces outdoors Code: CMD 310
Course Outline
The value of wide open spaces in enabling children’s learning and development is often overlooked. This course will provide the time and opportunity to reflect and consider how nature and a wide open space can be used effectively and resourcefully to support learning and development for all.
Duration 30/09/2017, 9.30am - 1.30pm
Venue County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ
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Everywhere and everyday - learning in a childminder’s environment Code: CMD 315
Course Outline
This session will focus on how all areas of learning takes place within the daily routines of a childminder’s day. To understand how the various environments children have access to can support their learning and development.
Duration 10/10/2017,6.15pm - 8.00pm
Venue Durham Leadership Centre, Spennymoor, DL16 6YP
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Creating and thinking critically - learning through exploration and discovery Code: CMD 318
Course Outline
Would you like to encourage children to enjoy open ended play, think of ideas, solve problems and find new ways of doing things? Join us for new and exciting inspiration in using your collections of kitchen roll holders, egg cartons, plastic trays and other household materials.
Duration 01/11/2017, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Venue Durham Leadership Centre, Spennymoor, DL16 6YP
Let’s make food and eat together Code: CMD 311
Course Outline
A practical, hands-on workshop exploring how the everyday opportunities of snack/meal prep, cooking/baking based activities support learning and challenge across the EYFS and home learning. **This is not about cooking and its end result but the richness of the process for children **
Duration 04/11/2017, 9.30am - 1.30pm
Venue County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ
Level 2 Safeguarding Systems and Processes Code: CMD 306
Course Outline
This course is designed to develop a shared understanding of the processes, principles, roles and responsibilities outlined in national and local guidance for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Duration 14/10/2017, 9.30am - 3.00pm
Venue County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ
Safeguarding children in County Durham - Refresher Training Code: CMD 300
Course Outline
To update Childminders on the safeguarding processes currently in use and the current picture relating to safeguarding children in County Durham. This is a refresher course ONLY. Childminders attending this course must have completed a level 2 Safeguarding Systems and Processes course within the last three years.
Duration 04/11/2017, 9.30am - 3.00pm
Venue County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ
Safeguarding children in the digital world Code: CMD 309
Course Outline
This ½ day course will identify the principal dangers, and equip you with the understanding, skills and confidence to enable children to stay safe online. It will also offer ideas to share with parents to keep their child safer on-line.
Duration 25/11/2017, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Venue County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ
Neglect Code: CMD 304
Course Outline
This course will support you to understand neglect and the impact it has upon young children. During the session we will look at understanding the impact of neglect on attachment, child development and resilience and share how we as professionals need to work together.
Duration 02/12/2017, 9.30am - 3.00pm
Venue County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ
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A parent wants to take up the 30 hours free childcare scheme
Direct the parent to www.childcarechoices.gov.uk where they can apply for an eligibility code to access the free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds.
Once the parent has their code they should complete the parent declaration form and return to you for your records.
Using the information collected on the parent declaration form, verify the code on the provider portal.
Once you have verified the code, you can offer the funded place to the parent and claim the funding for all eligible children through the provider portal.
Keep the parental declaration form safe! It gives you permission to send us your parental information.
Details on how to verify eligibility codes on the provider portal can be found on the For providers section of the FIS website funding arrangements for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
If we need to contact you, we will use the contact details you have recorded with Ofsted. Please ensure that this is valid and up to date.
Always refer to the Department for Education’s 30 hours free childcare: LA and early years provider guide for information on how to deliver the funded childcare.
Forms can be found on theFor providers section on the FIS website – 30 hours free childcare entitlement – information to help you prepare, or call 03000 265 706.
To be eligible to provide funded childcare, you must hold an Ofsted Inspection outcome of ‘requires improvement’ or above, or ‘met’. For newly registered providers call 03000 265 706.
Don’t forget to update your record on the Families Information Service website to show parents you are offering the funded childcare.
You can find this guide online. Go to www.countydurhamfamilies.info
30 hours funded childcare for 3 and 4 year olds –funding process guide for childcare providers
No Yes
Complete the funded places provider form and return it to [email protected]
On receipt of the funded places provider form your eligibility to deliver funded childcare will be verified.
If eligible, your details will be given to the early years funding team. They will send you a provider portal user ID request form, a BACS form (so that funding can be paid into your nominated bank account) and a funding agreement for your completion and return. These forms can be found on the For providers section of the FIS website funding arrangements for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds
What is the provider portal?It is part of an online system called Synergy, used by us to electronically manage the early years funding framework.
Do you currently
offer funded places?
Complete the provider portal user ID request form and BACS form (if necessary) and return to [email protected]
On receipt of the provider portal user ID request form, you will be sent a user ID and instructions on how to access the provider portal.
Once set up, you can submit your funding estimate, headcount return and anyadjustments on the provider portal.
What does headcount mean? This is the term used to describe the number of children receiving funded childcare in your setting and the number of funded childcare hours delivered in any one term.
Important provider portal dates. It is important to submit your headcount regularly. Visit the For providers section on the FIS website funding arrangements for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds for deadline dates.
30 hours funded childcare from September 2017
The 30 hours free childcare for working parents will start from September 2017. It is important that you update your information on the Families Information Service (FIS) website to let us, and parents, know if you are planning on offering 30 hours free childcare. Please note: if you state that you will offer a funded place (including 30 hours free childcare) your details will automatically display on the FIS website.
Where do I find more information?We have created a webpage with lots of useful information to help you to prepare– please check the For providers page of FIS regularly. www.countydurhamfamilies.info
On the webpage you will also find some artwork that you can use if you would like to get your own banner printed, or to include an advert for the 30 hours in any of your literature.
Durham Local Safeguarding Children Board
New e-learning opportunities available via the LSCB websiteDurham Local Safeguarding Children Board have a range of e-learning courses available for you to access at a time to suit you.
To access the e-learning courses go to www.durham-lscb.org.uk/professionals/training-programme/lscb-e-learning-courses/ and register to use the site.
You will be able to view, select and complete a range of e-learning opportunities, such as:
• Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect – Core (Level 1)• Safeguarding Children Refresher Training• Safeguarding Children and Young People from Abuse by Sexual Exploitation
FREE childcare
of 3 and 4 year olds for up to 30 hours a weekworking parents
www.durham.gov.uk/earlyyearsFind out if you are eligible at
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County Durham childminders
Childminder quality improvement support meetingsA network meeting for childminders to access information and support and to offer support to other childminders in their area. Information updates include Ofsted guidance, funded childcare and policy and practice.
Childminders are encouraged to attend the meeting in their area but can attend any of the other meetings if they wish.
To book a place, contact your nearest One Point Hub. For contact details go to www.durham.gov.uk/article/3729/One-Point-Hubs
DateChildren’s
Centre area covered
Venue TimeEducation
development adviser
5 September 2017
Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe Children’s Centre, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7DD
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Catherine Lenahan
18 September2017
Horden Wheatley Hill Peterlee
Peterlee Hub,The Leisure Centre, St Cuthbert’s Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AF
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Kelly Maitland Karen Milner
19 September 2017
Bishop Auckland
Woodhouse Close Children’s Centre, Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 6QW
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Denise Charge
3 October 2017 Stanley Chester-le-Street
Stanley Children’s Centre, Clifford Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0AB
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Joanne Watson Kelly Maitland
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Dates for your diary
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DateChildren’s
Centre area covered
Venue TimeEducation
development adviser
12 October 2017
Consett Moorside Children’s Centre, Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, DH8 8EQ
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Joanne Watson
18 October 2017
Durham Brandon Laurel Avenue
Laurel Avenue Children’s Centre,The Woodlands,Gilesgate, County Durham,DH1 2EY
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Debby Shaw Kirsty Wilkinson
TBC Willington TBC 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Debbie Butt
TBC Barnard Castle TBC 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Debbie Butt
3 October 2017 Ferryhill Spennymoor
Ferryhill Hub Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Clare McAuley Denise Charge
9 October 2017 Murton Easington Seaham
Glebe Centre, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9BX
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Kathryn Weaver Karen Milner
A new, bi-annual information briefing including national updates and current topics for childminders. The next briefing will take place on Saturday 9 September 2017 at 9.30am at County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ. To book a place, please email [email protected]
Save the date! This year’s winter event for childminders will be held on Saturday 18 November 2017 at the Durham Leadership Centre, Spennymoor, DL16 6YP. Further details and booking arrangements to be confirmed shortly.
Childminder winter event 2017
County Durham childminder briefing autumn 2017
Useful linkswww.countydurhamfamilies.info
www.durham-lscb.org.ukwww.childcarechoices.gov.ukwww.foundationyears.org.uk
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofstedwww.pacey.org.uk
Don’t forget:
A DBS check is required for everyone aged 16 or over who lives in your home
To update your safeguarding training
at least every two years
To update your details on FIS to show you intend to offer 30 hours placements
To plan your paediatric first aid training before your certificate expires to ensure you are compliant with Ofsted’s requirements
To contact Karen Milner and Denise Charge (educational development advisers) for support with your next Ofsted inspection, telephone 03000 268 934
To ensure you have public liability insurance and business insurance for your vehicle if you transport childminded children
To check the contents of your first aid box are in date
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Childcare providers can advertise for FREE with Families Information Service (FIS)It’s easy to do - simply register at www.countydurhamfamilies.info
What are the benefits of advertising with FIS?• Free registration and website presence - market your service to the right people at the right time. • You’re in control - sign in to the website at any time to update your record.• Stand out from the rest - upload images and documents. • Promote that you offer funded places – including whether you offer the 30 hours free childcare, or 15 hours for two, three and four year olds.
What else can FIS offer?For providers - support for professionals working with children and young people.
Local Offer - everything you need to know for 0-25 year olds with special educational needs and disabilities.
What’s on - find activities in your local area.
If you would like further information please call 03000 26 99 95
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