Training and Professional Development

332 topics in this forum

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   Any Last Words?

   March 18, 2009 by Guest

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   i have my first ever interview in 3 hours and 45 mins... any last words of advice????

   

   Last reply by Guest, March 18, 2009
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   Nursery Nurse

   March 16, 2009 by Guest

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   Hi all. I am trying to persuade my fab Nursery Nurse to train and become a qualified teacher/practitioner. Currently, she has a B Tech National Diploma in Childhood studies. Can anyone let me know what would be her most direct route to becoming fully qualified? Thanks, Anje

   

   Last reply by Guest, March 17, 2009
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   Training

   March 15, 2009 by Guest

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   Hi all I was hoping for advice!! I am a manager of a day nursery, and really want to do a course, but something that will help me further with working to better future (more money!! ) I want a qualification that will give me greatly chances of jobs. Although i do not want to change job at moment and am happy with wage etc. i want to do a course now. I have Diploma in childcare and NVQ level 3 in management, so whats next which level 4 or EYP. I think my choices are level 4 in childcare level 4 in management or something like EYP Am i right or completely off track, anyone done these, any advice would be great! how long do they take, what is env…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_19620, March 15, 2009
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   Im So Happy!

   March 6, 2009 by Guest

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   Hi everyone, I've just found out I have my very first interview next Wednesday, for a teaching pool in my area. At first I was very excited and proud, but now the nerves are kicking in. Can anyone give me some of their top tips for a successful interview? We have been given some at uni but I'd like some more! Thank you!! Lisa x

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1027, March 7, 2009
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   Pla Publications..help

   March 6, 2009 by Guest

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   Hi all Trying to get hold of cheap copies of some PLA publications to help me ith my core unit 3 and optional unit 3 of my Diploma in Preschool Practice. Have managed to source 2 on ebay but nothing on amazon anyone know of anywhere else i could get them from (libraries are a no no too!) Looking for: The complete guide to policies etc Accident prevention/first aid Finance in early years settings Preschool Comm and constituitions Complete guide to Incorporation for pre-schools Preschools as employers Risk Management Parental stake Working towards better practice Embracing equality. If anyone has any old copies to sell I may also be interested...getting despera…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_13453, March 7, 2009
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   Hello From A Newbie

   February 26, 2009 by Guest

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   Hi all, My name is Tracy. Can I just say what a great web site this is. I'm not sure whether I am posting in the right place but here goes. I am currently working as a kitchen assistant/midday supervisor in a secondary school. I am interesting in working with children that have learning difficulties. I have spoken to the Government careers line and got bombarded with lots of information but nothing I could really get my teeth into. I was wondering if any one out there could give me an idea where I need to start, what courses I would need to complete. I have had no experience in this field. I am wanting to re-educate myself over the course of the next few years. …

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 27, 2009
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   Level 3 Training /ba Childhood Studies

   February 14, 2009 by Guest

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   i have a girl volunteering who has BA but cant get employed as no experience- i have read some new guidelines that state if you have a BA direct with no prior study , ie nvq, foundation degree, top uu degree they must under the eyfs have an assessed qual such as nvq! has anyone else read this? i can see the reasoning as this girl has no practical skills at all and doesnt really seem to beable to get on the childrens wavelength or have much interaction, i like to give people a chance and have offered her a part time position if she will do a level 3 which she is quite happy to do- any thoughts out there??!!

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_8466, February 26, 2009
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   Involving Children In Planning Training Day

   October 27, 2008 by AnonyMouse_2157

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   Hi all thought you maybe interested in this course that our EAZ is running. It is being presented by Mindstretchers and will focus on how to include children in the planning process. I ahve attached a flyer for the course here and also a link for more info on Mindstretchers Hope some of you maybe able to make it! http://www.mindstretchers.co.uk/ Consulting_Children_Training_Day.doc

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_14915, February 18, 2009
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   Partnership With Parents And Outdoor Play Training

   January 6, 2009 by Guest

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   hi all, we have booked some partnership with parents and outdoor play training with a training provider called childcare consultancy. the training is on 21st March 09 (its a saturday) from 9 - 4. we have thirteen of our staff doing it, so have seven other spaces (as we can have up to twenty people). since we are paying one set fee anyhow regardless of how many attend i am asking here if anyone wants to join us. (if you feel like making a donation to our toy fund that would be great, but no obligation ) now i can not guarantee comfy chairs (im afraid it's children chairs all the way LOL) but i do promise tea / coffee and maybe some bisuits. our setting …

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_8466, February 15, 2009
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    Science Misconceptions

    December 10, 2008 by AnonyMouse_5503

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    I was wondering if anyone had any information on supporting misconceptions in science for primary school children? One of my friends is doing an assignment at the moment and i said i would ask for her Thanks Deb

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 5, 2009