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

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/

Employability Open day Monday 12 September at Illingworth Children’s Centre

Would you like to gain a FREE Health & Care qualification, that is delivered in your local area?

We are offering an Employability Skills short course which gives you the opportunity to gain essential skills and qualifications that will make your CV shine!

Those that complete this course will then have the opportunity to go on and do Health & Care Level 1 & 2.

Do not miss out!

Book on to our open day for more information and to sign up!

More information at http://www.surestartchildrenscentresnhp.org.uk

Innovations and Kevin Pearce Children’s Centre embark on project with Octopus Energy Group

We were recently approached by Octopus Energy Group, who own wind turbine number three at Ovenden Moor.

On 20th July, the energy company visited Innovations Children’s Centre to complete a workshop with the children. Eleanor, Dean and Kathryn Beeby talked to the children about renewable energy and showed them pictures of wind turbines and explained what they are used for. We then created some drawings relating to wind turbines and renewable energy, which Octopus Energy will use as projections on the turbines!

We had a special visitor, Constantine the Octopus puppet, who spoke about how we can look after our planet, what energy is and how we need to try use less.

We were then provided with a kit to make our own wind turbine and we went outside to discuss the weather and see if the wind was blowing. Fact sheets were also given to parents with top tips on how to save energy which included weekly tasks they could complete to reduce energy in the home.

Below: Children drew their own wind turbines – and Constantine the Octopus!

Volunteering with North Halifax Partnership

Be at the heart of providing a better future for all generations!

Our opportunities include telephone befriending, office experience, becoming a
board member, parent forum members, early years experience and much more!

We will be holding a Drop – In on Wednesday 8th June between 4.15pm – 5pm
at Caygill Rooms, The Piece Hall (on the top level)

Come chat with us and find out more about the exciting opportunities to become involved with us and see how you can give back to your community!

For more information, call 01422 251090 or visit northhalifaxpartnership.org

Volunteers Week – find about volunteering opportunities near you

Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering.

 

Held each year in the first week of June (1st-7th) it is the opportunity to thank everyone who give their time for free to beneficiary causes, improving the lives of those around them, be it in their immediate community or even far and wide.

If you would like to volunteer, there are several opportunities. Take a look at some of these below.

Calderdale Making Space are on the look out for enthusiastic volunteers for several roles that will help them provide the services that they do in various locations across Calderdale.
View available positions

North Halifax Partnership is currently looking to recruit volunteers to join in many of its services. We are particularly interested in trustees from the North and East Halifax area.
Join our Trustee Board

Attend our Volunteering Drop-In event at the Piece Hall on Wednesday 8th of June from 4pm

Staying Well are looking for Volunteer Telephone Befrienders.
You will receive full training and can commit to as little as half an hour a week – which can make a huge difference in someone’s life!
Be a Staying Well Telephone Befriender