BAND TRAINING

BAND Childcare & Playwork Training: Comprehensive Courses for Bristol Providers

Training for Childcare & Playwork in Bristol. BAND provides training on subjects relevant to play and childcare workers, managers and management committee members.

For over forty years we’ve worked with BAND member groups and childcare experts to create our highly successful training programme. Our courses cover topics in: Safeguarding & Welfare, Child Development, Equalities, Management & Finance, Arts & Crafts and Play, Playwork & EYFS. Each course is led by qualified and experienced facilitators.

Cost: Courses are free for Bristol-based Ofsted registered childcare workers and Bristol BAND members. 10% discount available to non-Bristol BAND member groups. All others please see individual courses for cost of each course.



Safer Recruitment

Date: 19th November 9.30am - 4.30pm at BAND
Venue: Training Room, BAND Office, Sevier Street Bristol, BS2 9LB View a map
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This is a national course developed by the Safer Recruitment Consortium to provide participants with a range of skills and knowledge to effectively recruit paid and unpaid staff in play/childcare settings, in…

BAND Play & Playwork Level 2

Date: To be arranged.
Venue: BAND Office, Sevier Street Bristol, BS2 9LB View a map
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An introduction to the key aspects of supporting play opportunities for children and young people aged 4 to 16 in a variety of play settings. It will: Provide an understanding of the…

Child Protection

Date: Course 1. 4th November. Course 2. 6th December 10am - 4pm all at BAND
Venue: BAND Office, Sevier Street Bristol, BS2 9LB View a map
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  This is a Level 2 equivalent course and is aimed at anyone working with children aged 0 – 15 years. Course Content: Increasing awareness of possible abuse. Dealing with disclosure. Record-keeping….

Makaton Level 3 & 4

Date: 18th & 25th November, 9.30am - 4.30pm This is a two part course - both sessions need to be attended
Venue: BAND Office, Sevier Street Bristol, BS2 9LB View a map
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Being able to communicate is one of the most important skills we need in life. Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate….