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EYFS 2012
Calling all early years providers…
Make sure you’re up-to-date with the new Statutory Framework for the EYFS 2012 with our early years training.
All Early Years Consultancy courses from the Traded Learning Service are designed to follow the new EYFS for all early years providers. Have a look at all our courses or find out more about the EYFS.
2012/13 brochure out now
Our new Traded Learning Services brochure for 2012/13 is now available!
The new brochure gives you an overview of all our services, including prices for 2012-13, plus case studies and testimonials from our work in schools over the last 12 months.
All schools will be receiving a printed copy very soon, or you can view a pdf version here.
Growing together in 2012 conference
Book now to attend this year’s Interfaith Kirklees (Schools) conference in conjunction with Oakwell Hall. The conference aims to address the new Ofsted inspection framework inclusions of more social, moral, spiritual and cultural development of pupils (paragraph 5).
There will be a choice of workshops including using your garden, how the Oakwell Hall faith garden and trail works, how to create a reflective space at your school, using craft to inspire, and more.
Kirklees Supply Service information sessions
KSS are holding a set of information sessions for both headteachers/bursars and supply staff so you can find out more about KSS and working with them.
Invitation for headteachers/bursars
Come and meet the team and find out more about us including what KSS can offer you. It’s also an opportunity for us to answer your questions regarding the new agency workers regulations that come into force on 1 October or any other questions you may have: 26 September 2011 at 4.30-6pm – Deighton Centre, Huddersfield
Invitation for supply staff
Come and meet the team at one of our drop in events. They will be happy to answer any questions, offer advice and clear up any misconceptions you may have. You will also be able to speak to representatives from Personnel and Payroll, NQT, Traded Learning – CPD amongst others. You can also pick-up your revised personal copy of the KSS Handbook, packed full of useful information: 3 October, Huddersfield Town Hall – 4.30-6.30pm or 10 October, Dewsbury Town Hall – 4.30-6.30pm
Paediatric first aid refresher courses
Paediatric First Aid certification is every three years, however Kirklees are recommending that childcare practitioners go on a Paediatric First Aid refresher during the three year period following Ofsted advice.
Following a recent inquest into the death of a child in a nursery, Ofsted were asked by the coroner involved to make inspectors and providers aware of two issues. The issues stem from the risk to young children of choking on very small food particles, for example food items such as a piece of sausage.
Sadly, some time ago a young child choked on a small piece of sausage and despite the best efforts of the staff who tried to dislodge it and subsequently of medical staff, the child died. At the inquest, it was identified that the first aid training for nursery staff may not sufficiently equip them to be able to dislodge small items of food from the throats of young children, particularly when firm tummy thrusts are required.
The death of this child was the result of a small piece of sausage creating a `perfect plug’ in the child’s throat. Although the risk of this occurring is slight, it can be further reduced by ensuring that food such as sausage is cut lengthways rather than in a manner which creates a small, round item of food.
Paediatric Firdt Aid refresher courses will concentrate on emergency procedures and will only be available to those with a current Paediatric First Aid certificate. As with all Paediatric First Aid courses, childcare providers in Kirklees should ensure that they only take courses provided by Kirklees approved training providers. A full list of approved paediatric first aid training providers and the courses they offer can be found under ‘Courses’.
