Training Programme 2009-2010
BAND provides training on a variety of Play related subjects to play/childcare workers and management committee members. Our very successful programme, developed over 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 Play.
The Level 2 BAND Playwork Foundation Course has full National endorsement; this endorsement offers additional quality assurance and means that participants and employers can be sure of the value of courses.
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 and is currently fully signed up.
Childcare/Travel: Childcare costs can be claimed at £4 per hour by Bristol-based groups/individuals attending BAND courses. Reasonable travel expenses also available to Bristol-based participants only.
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 bristol based providers.
Bookings are only accepted once actual dates have been published and bookings can only be made by completion of a Booking Form (click here to download a printable form) and a £10 deposit (refundable at course attendance) or the appropriate fee to secure a place. Please note, we require separate cheques for each named individual and all fields on the form must be completed. Many courses are either free of charge or require payment of a small fee, depending on the type of BAND membership and course funding. Cheques should be made payable to "Band Ltd". For further information or if you would like to be sent a Booking Form in the post (normally available 4-6 weeks before each course), please contact the BAND Training Department on 0117 954 2165 or the BAND general office on 0117 954 2128 or email us at training@bandltd.org.uk.
| Course Name | Course Status |
|---|---|
| BAND Playwork Foundation Course (Level 2) | Monday evenings 22nd March - 19th July 2010 (this will include 6 Wednesday evenings) - Places available, book now. |
| 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid | April 2010 - Course full from existing waiting list. Other options available with PEYTU, please scroll down for details. |
| Assertiveness Stage 1 | No course scheduled. |
| Child Protection | March 2010 - Course full from existing waiting list. Other options available with PEYTU, please scroll down for details. |
| Circle Time | No course scheduled. |
| BAND Senior Playworker Course (Level 3) | No course scheduled. |
| DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) | No course scheduled. |
| Dealing with Challenging Behaviour | No course scheduled. |
| Dealing with Racist Behaviour in Play Settings | No course scheduled. |
| Disability Equality in Play | March 2010 - Course Full. |
| Finance Training | March 2010 - Course Full. |
| Fire Safety | No course scheduled. |
| Food Hygiene | 6th May 2010 - Book now - only 7 places available. |
| Makaton Foundation | No course scheduled. |
| Makaton Enhancement | No course scheduled. |
| Out to Play | No course scheduled. |
| Promoting Self-Esteem in Children | No course scheduled. |
| Recruitment and Selection of Staff | No course scheduled. |
Play and Early Years Training Unit (PEYTU) Courses
Working Together for You - the BAND & 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 partnership will continue to deliver short courses between September 2009 and March 2010 covering a wide range of subjects. It has also allowed the development of new training whilst increasing the number of the more popular short courses such as Paediatric 1st Aid and Child Protection.
Highlighted PEYTU Courses
If you are interested in any of the courses below please contact PEYTU not BAND.
Paediatric First Aid for Working Outdoors - Places cost £60 / £70 per person.
Course date and times: Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th March from 9:30am to 4:30pm on .
Paediatric First Aid - Places cost £75 / £85 per person.
Course dates and times:
Course 1 - Saturday 6th & 13th March from 9:15am to 4:45pm.
Course 2 - Saturdays 20th & 27th March from 9:15am to 4:45pm.
Child Protection - Places cost £40 / £60 per person.
Course date and times: Wednesday 24th March from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Food Safety Awareness - Places cost £30 / £50 per person
Course date and times: Friday 26th March 2010 from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Everyone Can Play - Places cost £60 / £90 per person.
Course dates and times: Saturdays 6th & 13th March from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Managing Staff Development - Places cost £50 / £75 per person.
Course dates and times: Wednesday 10th & 17th March from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
For full details of all PEYTU courses click here.
Aiming High for Disabled Children and KIDs
FREE training
Five Ways to Better Communication - participants will look at how to better communicate with disabled
children and young people and will develop their own communication book 'All about Me'.
Course date and times: Friday 12th March from 9.30am to 4.00pm.
This course is suitable for providers of short break services for disabled children and young people and parents/carers or Personal Assistants. For further infomation and a booking form please contact Ria Patel on 0207 359 3073 or at ria.patel@kids.org.uk.
Bristol City Council Common Assessment Framework and Integrated Working Training
Module 1: This free training provides an introduction to Integrated Working, the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), and the role of the Lead Professional. It is aimed at managers and practitioners working in the voluntary, community and independent sector, child minders, play and child care workers.
Tuesday March 23rd 2010, 6.30pm - 8.45pm. The Vassell Centre, David Hiatt Conference Hall, The Vassell Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2QQ. Or:
Tuesday June 8th 2010, 6.30pm - 8.45pm. South Bristol Sports Centre, West Town Lane, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9EA.
There will be a further session in the autumn. To book a place contact ben.lawson@bristol.gov.uk.
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/courses.htm
Bristol City Council's Children and Young People Services (CYPS) - www.bristol-cyps.org.uk/training
Bristol City Council's Continuing Professional Development - www.bristolcpd.co.uk
Voscur Training - www.voscur.org/training
City of Bristol College - www.cityofbristol.ac.uk
TLC (Barnardos Training Learning Consultancy) - www.barnardos.org.uk/tlc
CVS South Gloucestershire - Tel: 01454 868729, email: trainingdev@cvs-sg.org.uk