The Introduction to childcare is an online one-day course which gives an overview of working in the early years and childcare sector. It introduces core areas of the sector and is aimed at people who don't have previous knowledge and experience of working in early years and childcare. The programme isn't accredited, but it covers some areas of the All-Wales induction framework for early years and childcare, providing the first step towards gaining knowledge and awareness of working in the early years and childcare sector.
The work trial scheme helps people who've completed the Introduction to childcare programme to gain a placement opportunity. They can get valuable experience and an insight into working in the sector or be offered an interview with an employer.
The placement aims to speed up the recruitment process, so that people can get into work quicker and could give them an advantage over other people applying for the same jobs. It will also help employers recruit the right people who are really interested in early years and childcare work.
Employers wishing to be part of the scheme will be placed onto an employers' list. The Introduction to childcare team will help sign-post people who have successfully completed the course towards the list.
You can express your interest and sign up to the scheme here.
Please contact Social Care Wales if you would like more information or to discuss the scheme further: