Help shape Family Hubs at the Orangebox March 8th

Do you care for children or young adults 0-25?

We’re looking for parents, grandparents and carers to help shape the brand and design of new family support centres in Calderdale.

Children’s services are being brought together in a one-stop hub of support for families in Calderdale. We’re calling them Family Hubs.

Family Hubs are for you, your children, young adults and families with children with SEND, so it’s only right we co-design them with you.

Refreshments will be provided along with a £10 voucher to thank you for your time.

Wednesday 8 March 2023 – 13:00 – 15:00

Orange Box – Young People’s Centre
1 Blackledge Halifax HX1 1A

Spaces are limited.
Register today by using the QR code in the poster.

You can also email family.hubs@calderdale.gov.uk with your contact details for more information.

Free Diploma in Childcare or Health & Social Care in your Local Community!

The 16 week Intro to Childcare Course is back, if you are interested or would like to explore the opportunities offered then why not come and join us!

Following completion of this there will be opportunity to then complete Level 1 Diploma in Childcare.

Please see the flyers below for booking URL and QR code.

You can find the booking form at the Sure Start Children’s Centres website

Classes run 9:30 am to 2:30 pm – during school hours!

Course starts: Thursday 23rd February

Creations Community Children’s Centre

Albert Road, Halifax HX2 0QD

If you live in the Lower  Valley area, there is a similar course at Elland Children’s centre : Free Diploma course – Elland

For more information and to apply:

Contact Creations Children’s Centre on 01422 434006 or 01422 251090

Free Diploma in Childcare or Health & Social Care in your Local Community!

Gain a degree in your local community without having to travel to College!

Course runs one day a week, within 16 sessions.

All coursework is completed in class.

Classes run 9:30 am to 2:30 pm – during school hours!

Course starts: Thursday 26th January – ends 15th June.

Creations Community Children’s Centre

Albert Road

Halifax HX2 0QD

If you live in the Lower  Valley area, there is a similar course at Elland Children’s centre : Free Diploma course – Elland

For more information and to apply:

Contact Creations Children’s Centre on 01422 434006 or 01422 251090

Free 12 Week Course Diploma in Childcare Level 1 Course

Starting Tuesday 14th November at Illingworth Children’s Centre

12 Week Course Diploma in Childcare or Health & Social Services

Sessions between 9.30am – 2.30pm

Gain a diploma in Childcare or Health and Social care Free course

 

A fantastic opportunity to gain a Free Diploma either in Childcare or in Health and Social Care in your local community in your nearest Sure Start Children’s centre.

The course runs one day a week over 16 sessions between 9.30am – 2.45pm, which is useful if you have school age children.

All course work is completed in class.

To find out more, just turn up to one of our coffee morning enrolments. No need to book.

If you would like to discuss any aspects of the courses, contact Katie Jones on 01422 251090.

Next sessions:

5th October 10.30am – 12.30pm
Innovations Children’s Centre, Cousin Lane, Ovenden, HX2 8DQ
Tel: 01422 248222

6th October 10.30am – 12.30pm
Creations Children’s Centre, Albert Road, Pellon, Halifax, HX2 0QD
Tel: 01422 434006

6th October 10.30am – 12.30pm
Illingworth Children’s Centre, Occupation Lane, Illingworth, HX2 9RL
01422 243633

Have you thought about a career in Early Years?

Every day is different, and you will be in the privileged position of helping young children develop and learn through play and care.

        

 

Key skills must include…

🥰 A warm smiley face that makes children feel safe and secure.

 

🎤 The ability to sing (in tune is not a necessity) but in front of a crowd is essential!

📖 You must be patient and kind with the ability to accept a couple of interruptions during story time.

🦖 The preferred candidate must have a good sense of humour and a good imagination, if a child requests that you are a dinosaur, you will be the best roar-some dinosaur you can be!

🦸‍♀️ Knowledge of aliens, superheroes and children’s characters would be advantageous.

👀 You must feel comfortable telling everybody in the same room as you that you are going to the bathroom. You must also be prepared to leave the building feeling comfortable with unknown substances on your clothing.

😘 And finally you must be prepared to distribute hugs when needed, ensuring children feel special and loved.

There is simply no other job quite like it ❤️

If this sounds like you, head over to our website to see our range of job vacancies 👇

https://surestartchildrenscentresnhp.org.uk/jobs/

September Update from Jill Webb Training

The period from Easter to Summer has been extremely busy.  I have delivered a variety of courses… from Safeguarding to First Aid to Working with Childcare courses, targeted at those people interested in working with children, a bespoke course developed for safeguarding leaders in charities and other courses.  The variety of my course offerings is one of the things I really enjoy about my role.

Read full updates here