BAND TRAINING
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Live courses
BAND TRAINING: Live Courses
Managing Medicine |
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| Date: | 12th June 9.30am - 12.30pm at BAND |
| Venue: | Training Room, BAND Office, Sevier Street Bristol, BS2 9LB View a map |
| About: | In recent years’ the number of children with a variety of medication needs has increased. Acorn understands that medication training needs to take into consideration not only the needs of the child… |
Safer Recruitment |
| Date: | 28th April 9.30am - 4.30pm at BAND |
| Venue: | Training Room, BAND Office, Sevier Street Bristol, BS2 9LB View a map |
| About: | 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 |
| About: | 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… |
Introduction to Mental Health in the Workplace |
| Date: | 20th May, 9.30am-12.30pm |
| Venue: | BAND Office, Sevier Street Bristol, BS2 9LB View a map |
| About: | Raising awareness of poor Mental Health and breaking down stigma in the workplace Promoting good mental health inside and outside of the workplace is essential. It is particularly important as we understand… |
Child Protection |
| Date: | Course 1. 22nd May. Course 2. 4th July. 10am - 4pm at BAND |
| Venue: | BAND Office, Sevier Street Bristol, BS2 9LB View a map |
| About: | 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 1 & 2 |
| Date: | 12th & 19th May, 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 |
| About: | 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…. |
