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For further information or to book a place please call Sheffield Out of School Network on 0114 249 4941 or e-mail info@osn.org.uk.

Basic introduction to safeguarding for playworkers
The sector now has access to the FREE training the Safeguarding Children's Service are delivering. The programe begins in September 2008 and many sessions are happening at OSN.
Places need to be booked directly through Ann Asher of the Safeguarding Children's Service (0114 273 6238) dates & times are below:-
Safeguarding Courses
2 sessions 09.15am -15.30pm
Introduction to Playwork
With Paula Bridge,
This is a introductionary training course designed for people working with children aged 4-16 years old
This course consists of 3 x 4.5 hour long taught sessions and 10 hours practical work in a play setting the dates are:
Course 1: Wednesdays 25th November & 2nd & 9th December 2009
Takes place at Highfield Adventure Playground
Mountpleasant Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S7 1DB
Course 2: Saturdays 27th February & 6th & 13th March 10
Take place at Sheffield Out of School Network
6-8 Meetinghouse Lane, Sheffield, S1 2DP
Prices £5 per person if you are in reciept of benefits & £20 per person for everyone else
All course times are 10.00-2.30
Everyone Can Play
with Mal Hillier, 5 sessions, 10.00 to 12.30
This course is suitable for any playworkers with an understanding of play, who are interested in exploring issues of disability discrimination and developing an inclusive play setting
The course consists of 5 x 2.5 Hour long sessions
(12.5 hours in total)
Prices £5 per person if you are in reciept of benefits & £20 per person for everyone else
Elemental Play
Come and explore the natural elements of earth, wind, water and fire play as we investigate how to make the most of your inside and outside play spaces.
Prices £5 per person if you are in reciept of benefits & £20 per person for everyone else
NVQ Level 2 & 3
National Vocational Qualifications for Playworkers - the course is an 18 week taught course, starting in September and February each year.
Transition Award - this is a brand new course which gives currently qualified Level 3 Childcare workers the opportunity to achieve a Level 3 Playwork qualification. This course takes a year compared to the expected 18 months to 2 years for a full NVQ 3 qualification.
Interviews are required, please call OSN to book a time slot.
Playwork and the EYFS - From September 2008 all out of school providers who work with children up to the age of 6 will be required to use the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
OSN are holding intereactive events to:
Dates for these courses are:
Completing your Self Evaluation Form (SEF Form)
Are you Ready for your Inspection
EYFS - Courses
1 Session 10.00 - 12.00
How to do observations
2 Sessions 10.00 - 12.00
First Aid (Covers all age ranges including Babies & Toddlers)
2 sessions, 09.00 to 15.30 - Saturdays
Advanced level safeguarding for co-ordinators.
The sector now has access to the FREE training the Safeguarding Children's Service are delivering. The programe begins in September 2008 and many sessions are happening at OSN.
Information about the training programme is available from OSN and Ann Asher, of the Safeguarding Children's Service (0114 273 6238). Places need to be booked directly through Ann Asher.
Food Hygiene
2 sessions, 09.30 to 13.00 - Fridays
Loose Parts and Healthy Lifestyle
1 day course 10.00 - 12.00. Please contact OSN for further information about this course.
Everyone Can Play
with Mal Hillier, 5 sessions, 10.00 to 12.30
Health & Safety
3 sessions 10.00-12.00-Mondays
Positive Behaviour
3 Sessions 10.00-12.00-Mondays
Teamwork
3 sessions 10.00-12.00-Mondays
The following courses are also planned - contact OSN for details:
A1 Assessor Training, Play Theory - Level 4, Change Management - Level 4, Medical Awareness and Lifting and Handling.