Free Introduction to Childcare courses for adults and young people
The courses provide information on careers in childcare and a flavour of the sector from professionals working within early years and childcare.
We are keen to work with groups to inspire a passion for childcare and are hoping you may be interested in discussing how this offer could be made/tailored to some of the groups/individuals you are engaging with.
The Introduction to Childcare is an online, one day course which gives people who live in Wales the opportunity to gain an understanding of the information and skills needed to work in the childcare sector.
The course content will cover:
What is the early years and childcare sector?
Roles in the early years and childcare sector
Employee qualities and experiences
Children’s rights
Well-being
Child-centred practice
Play
Safeguarding
Infection prevention and control
The Welsh language
Professional practice
Policy and legislation
Childcare qualifications
Upon completion, a range of support is available to individuals, including follow up resources, digital training modules, work trials and Careers Wales employability support to help people start their career within the childcare sector.
Please get in touch if your group / organisation would be interested in a bespoke session, or if you would like to discuss the offer further.
If a bespoke session is not suitable for your group / organisation, we also run Introduction to Childcare courses twice a month. Anyone is welcome to sign up using the link below:
Introduction to childcare | WeCare Wales
