Local training providers
Local training providers
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First aid
Before applying to Ofsted you'll need to have a valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate of at least 12 hours duration, that covers resuscitation of children and babies. You'll also need a First Aid box specifically for childminding use. Your First Aid Certificate will need renewing every 3 years, it will be your responsibility to ensure you continue to keep your first aid training up-to-date.
Your first aid course will be funded by you directly to the training provider. For details of Local Training First Aid Providers contact the Workforce Development Unit by telephone: 01904 553017 or email: [email protected].
The Introduction to Childcare Course
Childminders may choose to undertake various training courses, which help them to understand and implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework before Ofsted will register them. In York, we suggest the CACHE level 3 award 'Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare'. The training is accessed mainly online with various training organisations offering this award:
- Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY), the cost is payable directly to PACEY. Please note: this fee may change, check the PACEY website for up-to-date information
- Best Practice Network - check the Best Practice Network website for most up-to-date information
- Early Years Alliance (EYA), there are discounts for EYA members
Safeguarding
All newly proposed childminders in York are advised to complete the City of York Safeguarding Children Awareness e-learning course to fulfil the duty for practitioners to have basic awareness of different types of abuse, and the procedures to follow should they be worried a child is being abused or at risk of being abused. As a Registered Childcare Provider, you have a duty to protect children, yourself and your family and keep up-to-date with York’s Safeguarding Children’s Board guidance, regarding child protection policies. Child Protection training should be updated at least every 3 years.
There are several different training providers across the city and nationally, who offer childcare related qualifications. It's your responsibility to ensure that they are of high quality and delivered by a reputable company.
