Training and Development for Practitioners
ListenBracknell Forest Early Years, Childcare and Play Service is committed to raising the levels of skills, knowledge and qualification for all sectors of the early years education, childcare and playwork workforce, to support the development of high quality services for children and their families.
The workforce development team provide information, advice and guidance to help practitioners understand the range of career, training and progression opportunities available to them. We support early years, childcare and play practitioners through a variety of professional development opportunities. These range from continuous professional development to accredited training (ie. training that leads to a nationally recognised qualification).
Workforce Development News
Information from the workforce development team – things we need you to know about! Sector information and updates.
Training Programme
Details of the range of training courses available for early years, childcare and play practitioners working in Ofsted registered settings in Bracknell Forest. Course information is updated regularly.
Paediatric First Aid Training Providers
Details of approvedpaediatric first aid trainers and courses.
Nationally Recognised Early Years, Childcare and Play Qualifications
Information about accredited qualifications for the workforce.
The CWDC Qualifications List and the CWDC Qualifications Audit Tool
Information about the CWDC Qualifications List for those delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage.
The free, easy to useEarly Years Workforce Qualifications Audit Tool allows early years registered settings and childminders to create an online record of qualifications, training and skills, and to plan future training.
Early Years Professional Status
Information about Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) and training pathways.
Funding for Nationally Recognised Qualifications
The workforce development team administers and allocates financial support for Bracknell Forest practitioners towards the costs of training for nationally recognised qualifications.
Information about bursaries for practitioners undertaking nationally recognised qualifications.
Information about The Graduate Leader Programme (GLP) - funding for leaders of EYFS practice in settings.
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