Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

Audience

This course is suitable for all practitioners working with children, particularly staff new to safeguarding training. The course content is developed specifically for staff working within an HAF setting.

Aims

This safeguarding course will introduce practitioners to the categories of abuse and neglect and their signs and indicators. Data will be shared relating to the prevalence of child maltreatment. Practitioners will be familiarised with Cambridgeshire’s safeguarding and child protection protocols.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Children Board have validated this training for its quality and relevance to national and local policy.

This course will enable compliance with section 3.24 of the statutory framework for the EYFS, 2024: "Training made available by the provider must enable staff to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and to respond in a timely and appropriate way."

A certificate will be issued for attendance which is valid for three years.

Additional information

If attending online, participants are expected to interact with the trainers and where possible have their cameras on. The participant will be expected to complete follow-up activities in the setting with the Designated Person for Child Protection.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Audience

This course is for practitioners refreshing and extending their basic child protection knowledge. The course content is developed specifically for staff working within a HAF setting.

For newly employed staff, 'Basic Child Protection' training will be appropriate.

Aims

This course will present the latest safeguarding updates both nationally and locally. Practitioners will revisit a range of signs and indictors of possible abuse and neglect using case studies to reflect upon. This course helps practitioners build on their knowledge and skills. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Children Board have validated this training for its quality and relevance to national and local policy.

This course will enable compliance with section 3.24 of the statutory framework for the EYFS, 2024: "Training made available by the provider must enable staff to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity and to respond in a timely and appropriate way".

A certificate will be issued on attendance which is valid for three years.

Additional information

If attending online, participants are expected to interact with the trainers and where possible have their cameras on. Participants will have already attended a 'Basic Child Protection' training and therefore have prior knowledge.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Audience

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in settings should be senior members of staff (ideally Level 3 with at least two years post-qualifying experience), who have attended the Basic Child Protection or Basic Child Protection Refresher course within the last three years.

Consideration must be given to part-time and shift hours to ensure a DSL is available in the setting during all opening times. Therefore, there will usually be a need for more than one trained DSL in a setting.

Schools: This course is designed for practitioners working in HAF provisions and is only suitable if you have on-site childcare provision.

Aims

To gain an in-depth understanding of the role and the responsibilities of the DSL in an early years and childcare setting. To feel confident in fulfilling the requirements of the role.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Children Board have validated this training for its quality and relevance to national and local policy.

This course will support compliance with section 3.24 of the statutory framework for the EYFS, 2024: "A practitioner must be designated to take lead responsibility for safeguarding children in every setting".

A certificate will be issued on completion of the full course.

Additional information

Participants must have attended the Basic Child Protection training or Basic Child Protection Refresher course within the last three years.

Participants should read the information emailed before the course (via the booking email).

This is a two-part course, part one in person and part two online. To receive a certificate, you must complete all sessions.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Audience

SEND managers and SENCOs in wraparound, and holiday provision.

Aims

This live online session supports managers and SENCOs to build and review an understanding of the key inclusion practices and the accompanying legal requirements. This will include information that should be gathered when children with SEND book into your provision, how to establish and prepare for their needs, and funding available to support 1:1 staff.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Audience

SEND staff and SENCOs in wraparound, and holiday provision.

Aims

This live online session supports staff and SENCOs to build their understanding of supporting children with additional needs and SEND. This includes specific needs such as sensory processing difficulties, challenging behaviour, ADHD and Autism.

The course aims to inform and upskill staff and SENCOS to increase confidence in their role.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Audience

Staff working within a wraparound, and holiday provision.

Aims

This live online session aims to help staff understand why children exhibit a range of different behaviours and how these can impact the group dynamics in your provision.

The session will explore how staff can successfully influence positive interactions support children’s self-regulation and consider a range of strategies that can be used to promote prosocial behaviour. 

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.

Audience

Anyone who works with or supports young people aged eight to 18.

Aims

If you are a key figure in a young person’s life – perhaps a parent or guardian, teacher, before/after school staff or youth worker – you probably know them well enough to spot when they are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing. But do you know how best to support them?

By booking onto the Youth MHFA, two-day course, by MHFAEngland you will gain:

• The knowledge, awareness, and skills to spot the signs of a young person experiencing emotional distress or poor mental health
• The confidence to start a conversation
• The tools to safeguard and signpost to appropriate support
• Plus access to the MHFAider Support App®, exclusive resources, and learning opportunities through the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® to keep your learning and confidence alive.

Additional information

The two full days must be attended.

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development.