Training Programme 2011-2012
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 and is currently fully signed up.
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.
Fire Safety Course
Bookings are only accepted once actual dates have been published and bookings can only be made by filling out 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.
BAND Training Course Deposit Increase
Please note that from 1st April 2012 all course deposits will increase to £50 per person . This increase represents the first rise since 1995 when this booking system was put in place. As part of a review of our training provision and in line with our successful bid to Bristol City Council, BAND remains committed to providing FREE training to Bristol based child-care workers; along with a contribution towards expenses, to enable participation for all. For further clarification please contact us.
| Course Name | Course Status |
| CACHE Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Playwork | No course scheduled |
| 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid | February - course full from waiting list. |
| Challenging Disablism - a can do approach | No course scheduled. | Developing Assertiveness Skills | No course scheduled. |
| Child Protection | March - course full from waiting list. |
| Craft Skills | 24th February 2012 - places available, book now. |
| Developing Assertiveness Skills | No course scheduled. |
| Promoting Positive Behaviour | No course scheduled. |
| Dealing with Racist Behaviour in Play Settings | No course scheduled. |
| Finance Training | 6th March 2012 - places available, book now. |
| Fire Safety | No course scheduled. |
| Food Hygiene | February - course full with waiting list. This course can also be done online - please go to course page for details. |
| Makaton Foundation | March - course full. |
| Makaton Enhancement | No course scheduled. |
| Out to Play - Challenging Homophobia | 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 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 2011-12.
If you are interested in any of the courses below please contact PEYTU not BAND on 0117 908 0601, email: training@peytu.co.uk or via their website by clicking here.
Safeguarding/Child Protection
This FREE training is aimed at those working for registered and unregistered groups providing social care and health support for children and young people. Course participants will: develop an understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse; gain a basic grounding in policies and procedures surrounding child protection, consider the kind of responses you might have to a disclosure of abuse and explore how equalities issues can affect the process. Places limited to two participants per organisation.
Engagement payments of £50 per person can be claimed as a contribution towards the cost of travel
and childcare costs etc. Additional places may be offered on the courses if space permits, however these
participants will not be able to claim engagement payments.
Dates and times: Thursdays 23rd February and 1st March 2012, 7.00pm to 9.45pm
Venue: The BAND Office, St. Werburgh's, Bristol, BS2 9LB
Building Positive Relationships with Parents
Course dates and times: Thursday 9th February 2012, 9.30am to 3.00pm.
Cost: £65 per person.
Celebrating Difference - Including Everyone: Equality and Diversity in Working with Children
This course will explore why inclusive practice lies at the heart of Playwork and the EYFS. It will examine ways
to celebrate difference in order to create an enabling environment that meets the individual needs of all children.
Course dates and times:
Course 1: Wednesday 22nd February, 9.30am to 3.00pm.
Course 2: Wednesday 14th and 21st March, 6.45pm to 9.15pm.
Cost: £50 per person for Bristol based childcare staff, £60 all others.
Child Protection
Course dates and times: Thursday 23rd February, 9.00am to 3.00pm.
Cost: £50 per person for Bristol based childcare staff, £60 all others.
Paediatric First Aid
Course dates and times:
Course 1: Saturdays 25th February and 3rd March, 9.15am to 4.45pm.
Course 2: Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th March, 9.15am to 4.45pm
Cost: £85 per person for Bristol based childcare staff, £95 all others.
Food Safety Awareness
Course dates and times: Monday 19th March, 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Cost: £35 per person for Bristol based childcare staff, £45 all others.
Makaton for Beginners
Course dates and times: Saturdays 17th & 31st March, 10.00am to 4.30pm.
Cost: ££70 per person for Bristol based childcare staff, £80 all others.
Working with Babies: Supporting Development Through Movement
Course dates and times: Tuesday 7th February, 10.30am to 4.00pm.
Cost: £85 per person.
Working with Groups of Parents
Course dates and times: Thursday 1st March, 9.30am to 3.00pm.
Cost: £50 per person for Bristol based childcare staff, £60 all others.
Conflict Resolution - Master Class
Course dates and times: Thursday 15th March, 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Cost: £50 per person.
New Ideas for Singing Time
Course dates and times: Thursday 15th March 2012, 6.45pm to 8.15pm.
Cost: £35 per person.
Listening to Children
Course dates and times: Wednesday 21st March, 9.30am to 2.30pm.
Cost: £50 per person for Bristol based childcare staff, £60 all others.
Child Protection - Policy Development
Course dates and times: Tuesday 27th March, 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Cost: £65 per person.
A Passion to be Outstanding
For leaders and managers delivering the EYFS, the opportunity to reflect on their
current practice and consider what it really means to offer outstanding provision.
Course dates and times: Wednesday 28th March, 9.30am to 3.00pm.
Cost: £125 per person.
Basic Counselling Skills
Course dates and times: Wednesdays 13th 20th 27th June and 4th and 11th July, 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Cost: £150 per person.
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 - 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