News and Developments in Playwork Training
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CACHE Publish new L2 Training:
The CACHE Level 2 NVQ in Playwork was launched on 1st April 2008, and is a brand new qualification which reflects the latest National Occupational Standards, and gives the learner access to a broader selection of career options by helping them to develop skills across a variety of playwork related subjects. Full details here.
In Our Hands: The Learning and Skills Council have said that almost half the people in England were unaware of the return on investment that training can bring individuals, so it has launched a website to give advice on training and professional development.
September 2007
Trainers Membership: The benefits of membership with SkillsActive is now not just available to employers: you can gain tangible, relevant benefits by joining us as an Affiliate. We have developed a great package inspired by the industries we work with, offering research, news and fantastic discounts. We also have committed representatives across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that can assist you and your organisation with their knowledge and contacts in their area.
September 2007
14-19 Diploma: The Diploma is an exciting qualification that will bring an innovative approach to learning. It will enable students to gain knowledge, understanding and hands-on experience of sectors that they are interested in, while putting new skills into practice. The Society, Health and Development (SHD) diploma places the intrinsic value of all human beings at the heart; it is fundamentally about the development and care of children and young people.
September 2007
Diploma Guides: QCA provides two guidance resource for those involved in delivery: Design for Success: Shaping your curriculum to incorporate the Diploma and Diploma Curriculum Guidance underpinning the qualification specifications.
September 2007
National Skills Academy: a network of employer-led, world-class centres of excellence delivering the skills required by employers in the sector, on a local level. SkillsActive aims to establish the National Skills Academy for sport and active leisure as a network of centres of excellence for work-based learning.
September 2007
Further Education: Raising Skills, Improving Life Chances: The White Paper sets out the Government's commitment to have a well qualified and professional workforce across colleges and LSC-funded providers.
September 2007
New Trainers Webpage: go to our new page to find out information about our Code of Practice/Register of Trainers playwork trainers in the south east - where they are, what they offer, and how to contact them. If you are a trainer and your details are missing, get in touch.
June 2007
Bridging the Level 3 Playscheme Gap: new L3 induction standard developed by SkillsActive for temporary holiday playscheme supervisors.
June 2007
April 2007 NOS Review Newsletter 3:
Catch up with the latest in the review of the Playwork National Occupational Standards.
April 2007
February 2007 NOS Review Newsletter 2:
Catch up with the latest in the review of the Playwork National Occupational Standards.
February 2007
November 2006 NOS Review Newsletter 1:
Catch up with the latest in the review of the Playwork National Occupational Standards.
November 2006
Review of NOS:
SkillsActive is set to launch a consultation to review the playwork national occupational standards (NOS).
December 2006
Revised Making Choices Launched
December 2006
QUANTA:
The Quanta project is now underway. A number of visits to training providers holding the Code of Practice will take place between now and April of next year. The role of the Quanta Visitor is to support training providers to ensure their training meets quality standards. It is planned that all training providers who hold the Code of Practice will receive a quanta visit within the next three years.
December 2006
Review of Playwork Level 2 Standards:
SkillsActive is set to launch a consultation to review the playwork national occupational standards (NOS).
December 2006
The Integrated Qualifications Framework
The development of IQF for the children's workforce was a key commitment in the government publication Building a World Class Workforce for Children, Young People and their Families, published in February 2006.
December 2006
DC sets target of 70% of Early Years workforce qualified to Level 3 by 2010
November 2006
CACHE Level 3
The new CACHE L3 DPW syllabus is now live!
October 2006
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