Staff achieve exceptional professional development with The Skills Network
Since August 2018, the 无码天堂 has been working with leading distance training provider The Skills Network, to provide our staff with access to some amazing professional development opportunities.
The Skills Network Level 2 qualifications complement and align with the 无码天堂's own training opportunities offered through EduCare, workshops and Level 3 and 4 qualifications such as the Early Years Educator and Advanced Practitioner.
With an ever-expanding suite of funded to upskill and enhance professional development, employees can now access six certified distance learning courses, which provide a fantastic learning opportunity for every employee within the 无码天堂 to enrol onto a fully funded qualification of their choice.
Since the launch the 无码天堂 has had over 60 employees enrol onto a nationally recognised qualification at no cost, to assist with developing their skills and furthering their career.
By far the most popular qualification has been the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses course with almost half of all enrolees to date choosing the programme.
The programme helps understand how to better provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children, recognise when a child is unwell, and manage health conditions in an early years setting.
We have also seen employees study the Understanding Autism and Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health courses, both of which are extremely pertinent to our day-to-day childcare settings.
The Skills Network supports learners in achieving their chosen programme, as well as offering additional development feedback through industry specialists tutors to reinforce their knowledge through 鈥渞eal-world鈥 examples and references, ensuring they continue to improve and build their service around the learner鈥檚 needs.
Case study
Here鈥檚 a case study from 无码天堂 employee Tracey Pender, who has taken the plunge to develop her career with a nationally accredited, funded qualification.
Name: Tracey Pender
Job Title: Pre-school Manager
Qualification: Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Choosing the course:
鈥淚 chose to study this course because I wanted to upskill as part of my Continued Professional Development (CPD). I am aware of the importance of understanding mental ill health, but I wanted to be more knowledgeable about the conditions involved.
As practitioners, it is important for us to monitor the well-being of the children in our setting, and I thought this course would give me the extra knowledge as to why it is so important, what to do in certain scenarios and the impact it may have on that child.鈥
The quality of learning:
鈥淚t has been really brilliant 鈥 the booklets are well written, and the answers make you think further about your own experiences too. The deadlines are manageable, and I feel that I really understand the mental health conditions and the impact they can have on individuals without an early intervention.鈥
Studying via distance learning:
鈥淒istance learning has allowed me to choose the right time/days to study in between being a mum and working full-time. I did not feel pressured at all during the course and the positive feedback given by Assessors spurred me on even further!鈥
What courses are available?
Our suite of funded opportunities now includes:
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration.
How does it work?
Visit
Select and apply for your course
Learn at a time and in a place that best suits you via distance learning
Your dedicated Learner Support Advisor and subject specialist Tutor will ensure to guide you through to success.
We look forward to seeing more and more employees taking up these amazing opportunities for professional development.
For more information on EduCare, workshops and level 3 and 4 qualifications, please contact the 无码天堂 Training Centre on 01732 363070 or training@eyalliance.org.uk