Training Programme 2013-2014
BAND provides training on a variety of Play related subjects to play/childcare workers and management committee members. Our very successful programme, developed over more than thirty years, is led by qualified facilitators and sessions are held in easily accessible venues. We endeavour to meet participants' access needs and specific requirements.
In line with national developments SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for playwork, has a peer-led endorsement system through its Playwork Unit, in order to approve training courses and qualifications which adhere to the Playwork Principles and map to the National Occupational Standards for Playwork.
SkillsActive also has a Code of Practice for training providers to ensure that they adhere to agreed quality standards for training delivery. BAND meets the nationally agreed criteria.
BAND Courses
The majority of BAND's training courses are currently funded by Bristol City Council's Early Years and Childcare Service. This funding, together with other funds raised by BAND from charities and trusts, allows us to offer most courses free to most Bristol based play and childcare workers.
Booking BAND courses
Bookings are only accepted once actual course dates have been published. Bookings can only be made by filling out a Booking Form (click here to download a printable form) and sending with a £50 refundable deposit per person, or the appropriate fee. Please note we require separate payments for each named individual and all parts of the booking form must be completed. BAC's payments can be accepted for courses fees but unfortunately can't be accepted for deposits as it is too time consuming to refund.
Courses are either free of charge or require payment of a small fee; this depends on course funding. Places are generally free to Bristol-based childcare workers in out of school settings and reception/nursery classes. Cheques should be made payable to Band Ltd. For further information or if you would like to be sent a Booking Form by post please contact the BAND Training Department on 0117 9542165 or the BAND general office on 0117 9542128, email: training@bandltd.org.uk
Cancellation policy
- BAND requires 48 hours notice of cancellation in order to refund the course deposit.
- For cancellations of less than 48 hours where we are able to fill the place BAND will return the deposit.
- For late cancellations owing to extenuating circumstances (eg. sudden family crisis, sick child) BAND will return the deposit at our discretion.
- Deposits are not refunded if participants don't contact us and don't turn up to the course.
| Course Name | Course Status |
| CACHE Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Playwork | No course scheduled. |
| 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid | July - course full from waiting list. This course can also be done with PEYTU, please scroll page for details. |
| Child Protection | June - both courses full. This course can be done with PEYTU, please scroll down page for details. |
| Food Hygiene | May - course full. This course can also be done with PEYTU, please scroll down page for details. |
| Developing Assertiveness Skills | No course scheduled. |
| Craft Skills | No course scheduled. |
| Challenging Disablism - a can do approach | Tuesday 9th July - places available, book now.< |
| Promoting Positive Behaviour (in Pre-school Age Children) | June - course full. |
| Dealing with Racist Behaviour in Play Settings | No course scheduled. |
| Eat Better, Start Better | Tuesday 4th and 11th June - places available, book now. |
| Finance Training | No course scheduled. |
| Fire Safety | June - course full. |
| Inclusion Workshop | Postponed until July. |
| Makaton Foundation | No course scheduled. |
| Makaton Enhancement | No course scheduled |
| Marketing and Publicity for Childcare and Play Settings | Tuesdays 18th and 25th June - places available, book now. |
| Out to Play - Challenging Homophobia | No course scheduled. |
| Promoting Self-Esteem in Children | No course scheduled. |
Play and Early Years Training Unit (PEYTU) Courses
Working Together for You - the BAND and PEYTU Partnership.
BAND and PEYTU have been commissioned to deliver Play, Early Years and Childcare training on behalf of Bristol City Council's Childcare Services since April 2008. This has allowed the development of new training whilst increasing the number of the more popular short courses such as Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection. We are continuing this partnership working for the year 2013-14.
If you are interested in any of the courses below please contact PEYTU not BAND on 0117 9080601, email: training@peytu.co.uk or via their website by clicking here.
Child Protection
Course dates and times: Friday 14th June, 9.00am to 3.00pm.
Cost: Cost: £50 per person for Bristol based childcare staff, £60 to all others.
Basic Food Hygiene
Course dates and times: Wednesday 19th June, 9:30am - 4:30pm.
Cost: Cost: £50 per person for Bristol based childcare staff, £60 to all others.
Makaton for Beginners
Course dates and times: Saturdays 8th and 22nd June (must attend both days), 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Cost: £70 per person.
Supporting the Child Whose Family is Changing
Course dates and times: Thursday 26th May, 9.30am - 4.00pm.
Cost: £60 per person.
Hidden Sentence: Understanding the Support Needs of Prisoners’ Families
Course dates and times: Thursday 6th June, 9.30am - 4.00pm.
Cost: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Book before 30th May and pay only £75 per person, £85 thereafter.
Attachment: Theory in Practice
Course dates and times: Monday 17th June, 9.30am - 12.30pm.
Cost: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Book before 3rd June and pay £55 per person, £60 thereafter.
Managing Children's Difficult Feelings
Course dates and times: Monday 24th June, 9.30am - 3.30pm.
Cost: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Book before 10th June and pay only £75 per person, £85 thereafter.
Your Staff Team, Your Best Asset: How to Support Them to Be Outstanding
Course dates and times: Friday 28th June, 9.00am - 3.00pm.
Cost: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Book before 14th June and pay £75 (per person) £85 thereafter.
Working with Separated Parents
Course dates and times: Thursday 26th September, 9.30am - 1.30pm.
Cost: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Book before 12th September and pay £55 (per person) £60 thereafter.
Links to Other Training Providers
If any of the BAND courses you would like to attend are fully booked, please visit or contact the organisations listed below for details of similar or alternative courses.
Play and Early Years Training Unit (PEYTU) - www.peytu.co.uk
Barton Hill Workshop - www.bartonhillsettlement.org.uk/services/adult-learning.html
Bristol City Council's Children and Young People Services (CYPS) - www.bristol-cyps.org.uk/early/qualifications
Bristol City Council's Continuing Professional Development for Schools www.bristolcpd.co.uk
City of Bristol College - www.cityofbristol.ac.uk
SPAN Family and Study Centre - Tel: 0117 9522712, mob: 0779 6132085, email: studycentre@spanuk.org.uk
Voscur Training - www.voscur.org/training
TLC (Barnardos Training Learning Consultancy) - www.barnardos.org.uk/tlc
CVS South Gloucestershire - Tel: 01454 868729, email: trainingdev@cvs-sg.org.uk
