Training and Development

We have developed a comprehensive Staff Training Programme which all staff team members attend during their employment.

Year 1- 5 day Induction Programme prior to first shift
  • Day 1 Induction Standards and an Introduction to Childcare
  • Day 2 Behaviour Management Care & Control
  • Day 4 Office Induction
  • Day 5 In-house Induction and ‘shadow shift’
  • Fire Safety
  • First Aid
  • Food Hygiene
  • Safeguarding and the Protection of Children
  • Health & Safety
  • Drug & Alcohol Awareness
  • Policy Document 1 Exam
  • Policy Document 2 Exam
  • Policy Document 3 Exam
  • Policy Document 4 Exam
  • Care & Control Refresher

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 'Caring for Children and Young People' is available to all our staff team members. NVQ Level 4 in 'Care Management', leading to the Registered Manager's Award, is available to senior staff members.

Further Courses Offered
  • Medication Administration
  • Safeguarding and the Protection of Children
  • Stress Management
  • Self Harm
  • Equality & Diversity
  • Conflict Management
  • Bullying & Harassment
  • Disability Awareness
  • Risk Assessment
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Autism
  • Attachment Disorder
  • Basic Employment Law
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Early Years

Annual Care & Control Refresher courses are undertaken by the whole staff team. We continually strive to improve and expand our training programme to ensure that we respond to the changing needs of the children and young people in our care.

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