The Workforce Development and Accredited Centre team (WFDAC) are responsible for providing and managing high quality, evaluated training to support the Flying Start mission: “Working together to improve outcomes for young children”
The role of the workforce development and accredited centre team is to commission, deliver and manage effective training programmes aimed at supporting the continuous professional development of different groups of professionals who work with children, young people and families. Our workforce is our most important resource and the induction and training that is provided through WFDAC ensures that our practice is reflective, current and evidence-based.
Childcare
Workforce Development offers training, advice and guidance to the non-maintained childcare sector within the Cardiff local authority. Training is aimed at Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)-Registered childcare providers, as well as those looking to start their own registered childcare business. We offer training that covers both Legal & Regulatory requirements, as well as promoting the continuous professional development of the childcare workforce.
Staff Training
Workforce Development coordinate and commission training courses for Early Help and Children’s Services staff, as well as those employed through Families First funded services. Training courses offered include a foundation training which is mandatory for all Early Help teams, as well as service specific training either for whole teams or individuals, in order to enhance practice. Training is offered on a fully funded basis to staff and working partners.
Accredited Centre
The Accredited Centre provides opportunities for adult learners to gain knowledge and essential skills through parenting programmes from Entry Level 3 to Level 2. Parents engaging in our parenting programmes are offered the opportunity to gain accreditation while they complete the programme, through the completion and submission of a portfolio of work. Accredited courses include ‘Its Child’s Play’, ‘Parent Nurturing’ and ‘Get Cooking’. We also support staff development through the delivery and accreditation of the National Occupational Standards ‘Working with Parents and Carers’ level three qualification. This is open to any practitioner across Early Help working with families. We work with the Childcare Business Support team to deliver the pre-registration Childminder qualifications. The centre is registered with Agored and City & Guilds.
Contact:
Childcare and Staff Training: workforcedevelopment@cardiff.gov.uk
Accredited Centre: AccreditedCentre@cardiff.gov.uk