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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.

 

Entry Level courses

 

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

• Wednesday 25th November & 2nd December 2009
• Tuesday 12th & 19th January 2010
• Wednesday 3rd, 10th & 17th March 2010
• Thursday 25th March & 1st April 2010

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)

• Friday 26th February & 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March 2010
• Tuesday 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th June & 6th July 2010

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.

• Course 1:Fridays 20th, 27th November & 4th, 11th December 09
• Course 2:Tuesday 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd March 2010
• Course 3:Wednesday 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th June 10

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.

 

Professional Development Suite

 

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:

• Explain the changes to the Ofsted registers and regulations.
• Look at how the EYFS framework will affect out of school settings.
• Explore how using the EYFS can build on existing good practice.

Dates for these courses are:

Completing your Self Evaluation Form (SEF Form)       

• Friday 20th November 2009                   

Are you Ready for your Inspection 

• To be arranged

EYFS - Courses

1 Session 10.00 - 12.00

• Unique Child - Wednesday 11th November 2009
• Positive Relationships - Wednesday 18th November 2009 
• Enabling Environments - Friday 27th November 2009
• Learning & Development - Friday 4th December 2009

How to do observations

2 Sessions 10.00 - 12.00

• 20th November & 11th December 2009
• 3rd & 10th February 2010
• 24th & 31st March 2010
• 21st & 28th April 2010 

First Aid (Covers all age ranges including Babies & Toddlers)

2 sessions, 09.00 to 15.30 - Saturdays

• Saturday 21st & 28th November 2009
• Saturday30th January & 6th February 2010
• Saturday 20th & 27th March 2010
• Saturday 22nd & 29th May 2010
• Saturday 24th & 31st July 2010

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

• Friday 5th & 12th February 2010
• Friday 7th & 14th May 2010

 

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

• Friday 26th February & 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March 2010
• Tuesday 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th June & 6th July 2010

Health & Safety

3 sessions 10.00-12.00-Mondays

• Dates to be confirmed in early 2010

Positive Behaviour

3 Sessions 10.00-12.00-Mondays

• 2nd, 9th & 16th November 2009

Teamwork

3 sessions 10.00-12.00-Mondays

• 4th, 11th & 18th January 2010

 

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.

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