The Training Opportunities booklet is a termly publication which contains all the training courses available through the Early Learning and Childcare  Service.

NEW Training Opportunities Booklet January - March 2012 (pdf, 546kb) NEW
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NEW Out-of-School Training Opportunities Booklet January - March 2012 (pdf, 422kb) NEW
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NEW Training courses for schools (pdf, 119kb) NEW
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Training course booking form (pdf, 49 kb)

Paediatric First Aid Courses (pdf, 45kb) )
Due to the changes in funding for Paediatric First Aid Courses above is a list (with contact details) of training organised by trainers on our preferred trainers’ list.  Please note that you will need to book and pay for this training directly with the training providers listed. We cannot contribute financially to these courses.

Prior to payment, please check course availability by telephoning 0116 305 6392. To confirm prices, please take a look at the Training Opportunities booklet above.  Please do not hesitate to contact us on 0116 305 6392 should you wish to confirm or discuss any of your bookings as this system confirms payment and not booking.

Please click on the link below to pay for training courses online:

The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) is a key part of the Every Child Matters agenda. Its aim is to ensure that every child receives the services to which they are entitled and those which they need. The CAF avoids duplication, aids sharing of information and delivers consistent services for children and families. If you would like to enquire about CAF training, please call the CAF team on  0116 305 8727.or email: caf@leics.gov.uk.  Finding the right help for a child, young person or family

You can find out about the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) on the website www.leics.gov.uk/commonassessmentframework or if you have any queries about the Common Assessment Framework or wish to begin a CAF please call the CAF team on 0116 305 8727.  

The Leicestershire County Council's Common Assessment Framework (CAF) Basic Awareness e-learning package is now available online for Leicestershire County Council staff and Multi Agency Partners.  Please click on the link below to access the nominations or request form for the CAF e-learning:  

www.leics.gov.uk/caf_training

Straight after the training, there is an opportunity to feedback.  Please do take a few moments to complete the on-line evaluation form.  Please be aware, the training will be reviewed in the autumn as there is an awareness that this is an interim solution to meet the needs of requests whilst face-to-face training is unavailable.

The completion of the elearning, together with support from the CAF team and colleagues who have experience of CAF, should equip you to feel confident to use the CAF process.

If you have any queries please contact the CAF Team on 0116 305 8727

FREE Recruiting Safely course (with certificate) developed by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC):

Business Link - Training Opportunities from Business Link (pdf, 377 kb).  For more information, please visit their website www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands/thinkbusiness which provides information, advice and support to start, maintain and grow your business.

List of preferred trainers - Preferred training provider list (pdf, 30kb) - Please find details of some of the trainers on our preferred list in order that you may contact them to arrange your own group training (unfortunately, we cannot contribute financially).

Please make sure that any training you commission meets your requirements.  To help you choose the best trainer, please take a look at A guide to selecting training providers (pdf, 410kb)