Newsletter SPRING 2012
Hello We had an exceptionally busy run up to the Christmas and New Year holidays which included our Quality Assurance and Risk Assessment Inspection from our awarding body Cache. I am pleased to report Riverside was awarded a ‘Full Adherence’ for the fifth year. This is an excellent grade and is a lovely 3b and 3c Red Lion Street Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1SX 01775 710945 / 01775 710125
way to start the New Year. We secured funding for 30 students for our Cache level 5 qualifications Leadership and Management and we are the first training company to secure funding from the Lincolnshire Birth to Five Workforce. Both courses have now commenced and we have been informed by Cache that we are able to hold a graduation ceremony at the end of the course so we are all looking forward to planning this celebration of success event. As you will see from the achievements of our students we have had a brilliant start to the year with 36 students achieving their qualification from Cache. Well done to all of you and we wish you well in your future career.
We would be really grateful if our employers could continue to support young people and work with us to offer them a route into our childcare sector by offering them employment as an apprentice .We have recently been informed of grants that will be available for employers employing an apprentice for the first time. If you wish to apply for this grant and are able to take an apprentice, please contact our admissions team on 01775 710945. As always I thank you for your continued support
Sue Bulbeck
Term Dates Please note there is no training on Thursday 5th and 12th April. Our administration staff will respond to any enquiries on the main office telephone 01775 710945
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Riverside Training Newsletter
Celebrating Success Here at Riverside we have a bumper achievement of success and we congratulate the following: Level 2 Apprenticeship Children and Young Peoples Workforce : Gamma Nugent, Harriet Robson, Levi Taylor, Roxanne Wilson, Saskia Bailey
Congratulations to our level 3 students who have achieved their Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce: Anne Wickstead, Amanda Betteridge, Aaron Grayson, Joanne Baragwanath , Karen Ford, Kirsty Turner, Mayelin Stock, Mel Riley, Rebecca Cruckhorn, Samantha Orner, Sonya Grey
And finally congratulations on the following students who have achieved their Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Children and Young Peoples Workforce Amy Bellairs, Cally Pyecroft, Chelsea Howard, Chelsea Richardson Chloe Ingham, Daniella Maslin, Donna Smith, Hannah Bradley, Helen Linford, Jannine Sandell, Jessica French, Judi Main, Kimberley Batiuk, Kirsty Buckland, Natasha Padian, Nicola Benton, Sarah Noll, Sharon Waudby, Sherie Coe
Communications We always welcome suggestions from all readers as to the content of our Newsletter and our website, www. riversidetrainingspalding. co.uk We therefore would be grateful if you could have a look and give us feedback. Facebook is now up and running where we will keep you up to date with ongoing news and events. We can advertise your vacancies for new staff so please contact us with your requirements ASAP.
First Aid at Work We have places available on our Emergency First Aid at Work Course. The course date is 15th May, commencing at 9:00 at our training centre in Red Lion Street Spalding. Please telephone for further details on 01775 710945.
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Grants available now A new grant for employers has been announced to make it easier for employers to take on young apprentices aged 16-24. A grant of £1,500 will enable employers to offer 5,000 new Apprenticeship places. The grant is in addition to the costs of training which are already met by the
Funding We are able to offer part funding subject to status for Children and Young Peoples Workforce and Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications for all age groups. Funding is limited so please telephone if you wish to take advantage of this funding to commence your qualification. New courses in both qualifications will commence after Easter.
National Apprenticeship Service. The ‘AGE 16 and 24’ Grant is available immediately until the end of March 2013. The funding is on a first come first served basis. This is not eligible for learners who are already on an apprenticeship programme.
Employers will receive £1,500 to support them in taking on apprentices. The grant will be payable in 2 instalments. If you are interested in taking on an apprentice or would like more information please call the Admissions team on: 01775 710945
Childcare Training Officer (Part Time) £17-20k pro rata per annum
Car owner/driver essential
Riverside Training provides quality training to the child care sector across Lincolnshire. We are seeking a qualified assessor to join our friendly team.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced CRB check
Duties to include: Tutoring Childcare Apprentices Assessing candidates in a variety of childcare settings Promoting safeguarding Skills/Knowledge Required: • Enthusiastic and motivated team worker • Good communication skills • Previous experience in the child care sector • A1 qualified • PTLLS/Cert Ed qualifications preferred
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Please apply by sending a current curriculum vitae and a covering letter to: Riverside Training 3c Red Lion Street Spalding PE11 1SX Closing date for applications is 1st April 2012 Riverside Training is an equal opportunities employer
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Training Needs Analysis A training/learning needs analysis (TNA) is a review of learning and development needs for staff, volunteers or trustees within your setting .It examines the skills, knowledge and cultural behaviours that your people need, and advises on how to develop them effectively. Organisational TNA should ideally be undertaken at 3 different levels within your setting: • Organisational level • Room/departmental level • Individual level It is important to examine the setting as an organisation; however this needs to be balanced with the needs of teams dealing with specific age groups, and individuals. At Riverside we will help you examine you existing strategies and plan to identify the skills you need to ensure the smooth running of your setting. We will supply accurate and current information enabling you not only to ensure that your setting is compliant OFSTED regulations, but also to plan for the progression of your staff and organisation. For further details, contact Sue on 01775 710945
Help us respect our planet by recycling! Our Sustainability Officer Jan Dent, has been busy over the past few weeks setting up recycling bins for each room. Please help us to become more aware of our responsibilities to the planet by using the bins provided to recycle paper and tins. We have also placed a box in reception
to recycle your old CDs—The Teenage Cancer Trust will receive 40p for every old CD we can send and we are aiming at raising money £1000 for this charity which Please also pay attention to the notices by the light switches and photocopier, asking you to switch off when not in use.
Help us respect our planet by recycling! Parents in England are calling for more males to work in early years settings. According to research conducted by the Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC), 55 per cent of parents say they want a male childcare worker for their nursery-aged children, with two thirds of lone parent mothers saying they would like a man involved in the care and development of their young children. Early years settings can
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provide children with access to a male role model. Currently 17 per cent of children from lone parent female families have fewer than two hours a week contact time with a man. Male early years workers can perform a vital role in ensuring many of these young children have quality contact time with men. Offering someone for the boys to look up to was seen as important for 37 per cent of parents, who say that it sets boys a good example,