Childcare Induction Workshops - Schools

For: Schools who are considering setting up a childcare provision in Leicestershire *not childminding**If you are considering setting up as a Childminder please book onto 'Pathways to Childminding Registration E-learning' instead.

Live Training Event - TBC

Please join the waiting list if you are interested in this course, as soon as sufficient people join the waiting list we will liaise with the training provider to make a date available, you will be notified of this date, you are under no obligation to accept the date.

Course Description:

This induction workshop will be held via Microsoft Teams and will help you to decide if you want to become a Leicestershire childcare provider. You will have the opportunity to meet and discuss your individual requirements with our Business Development Advisors.

Course Aims and Objectives:

Each workshop covers all the necessary information needed to become a childcare provider including:

Giving you a good understanding of how the childcare market operates in Leicestershire, how it is funded and how it is managed by the County Council

Telling you where to access information about your local area including numbers of children by age group and the whereabouts of other childcare providers, schools and children’s centres

Recognising the importance of planning for operating your business and for delivering childcare

Being aware of the regulations and Ofsted registration process for operating a childcare business in Leicestershire

Understanding the different functions and roles within the Early Learning and Childcare Service and how they can support you

Ensuring you have sufficient knowledge and confidence to take your childcare business forward.

Please note: a charge of up to £50 may be applicable for non-attendance without notification. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel your place.

Trainer:

Early Years Inclusion and Childcare Service

Important Event/Course Information:

This course will take place via MS Teams; a MS Teams User Guide Can Be Found Here.

The Virtual Course Attendance Policy applies to this course/event.

The direct link to join the live session will usually be included in the ORIGINAL confirmation email sent from Eventbrite when you complete the booking – this confirmation email is sent to the email address you enter for the ticket holder. Please check with the person who will be attending the session that they have received this email and can see the link to join at least 2 days prior to the session at this point please contact eytraining@leics.gov.uk if you cannot find/see the link to join. Subsequent emails sent from Eventbrite are reminders only (may not include the link to join).

The Booking and Cancellation Policy applies to this course/event.