Who is the course aimed at
The course is ideal if you're returning to work or looking to kickstart your career in a new industry. Once completing the course, it will provide people with the skills that employers recognise and are looking for when hiring.
The Skills Bootcamps are funded by the UK government, meaning they're available at no cost providing the eligibility criteria is met.
For employers, you will pay a small proportion of the costs, which is often 10% for small/medium-sized businesses (SMEs with fewer than 250 employees), or 30% for larger employers.
Entry requirements
You must be 19+, have the right to live in the UK, live or work in Staffordshire, not be enrolled on another government funded course at the same time, commit to the full course and have a good standard of English & Maths
Course content - what you will learn
Topics covered on course: Role of a Support Worker, professional conduct, decision making, ACES and trauma, child development, radicalisation, British Values, extremism, safeguarding, first aid, mental health awareness, behaviour that challenges, health & safety, risk management, equality & diversity and employability skills. All who progress into the sector will progress onto an apprenticeship
Learning materials
All learning materials will be provided.
Learning methods
Learning will take place in-person in our Stafford town centre venue with an experienced tutor who has worked in the sector. The course is delivered 2 days a week over a 6-week period. The skills gained will give you the knowledge to take the next step towards long-term employment within the childcare sector.
Learning support
You will have a dedicated tutor throughout the programme, who will adapt their delivery to suit your individual needs. There is also an engagement officer assigned to the course, who will support with pastoral needs. We complete a neurodiversity screener during the sign-up process, which helps us to understand how you prefer to learn, and the things you may find more difficult. We provide support with accessing technology where needed.
How you will be assessed
We will complete an advice & guidance session with you, where we get to know you and your starting points, what your goals are, and if there are any barriers for you completing course. We also complete a neurodiversity screener during the sign-up process, which helps us to understand how you prefer to learn, and the things you may find more difficult. During the course, your contribution to the training and activities will be formally assessed by the tutor.
What can learners do next/progress onto
Throughout the Bootcamp you will be provided with information and advice about employment opportunities available to you. A positive progression will include a new job, apprenticeship or if employed, a new role or additional responsibilities which could lead to an increase in salary. Everyone who completes the Bootcamp will be guaranteed an interview.
Course fees
The course is fully funded, so there are no course fees.
Course provider
Performance Through People.
How to find out more and enrol
Please contact Maureen Begum on 07734 814907/01922 651100 or maureen.begum@ptp-training.co.uk.
