In May 2023, Welsh Government introduced revised National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare (NMS) for children up to the age of 12 years. This included clearer guidance on safeguarding training requirements in Wales. 

The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) Cymru and Children in Wales (CIW) have worked together to develop a pilot training package in line with these revised standards.  

This bilingual training will be delivered through a blended approach of self-directed online learning and tutor-led learning.  Learners will need to complete the e-learning before they attend the tutor-led training. A certificate will then be issued upon completion of both parts. 

 The training is affordable and aimed at the childcare workforce, meaning it can be accessible at times most suitable for their working patterns. The courses will enable practitioners to meet the November deadline to be compliant with the safeguarding element of the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare. 

When reflecting on the Children in Wales Group C Advanced Safeguarding Children for Childcare Practitioners course, a previous attendee said: 

 “The training was the best Safeguarding training I've done (in 30 years of doing it). It was succinct but done in a really interesting way." 

This exciting pilot will be delivered in a bold new partnership between PACEY and CIW, combining our areas of expertise. But why choose us?  

Our training: 

  • Meets the revised requirements of the NMS 

  • Is high-quality and developed in partnership to meet the specific needs of the childcare and play workforce in Wales 

  • Has a blended delivery approach with a balance of self-directed e-learning and tutor-led delivery providing you with the flexibility to undertake the training around your busy working lives 

  • Is led by trainers who are approved and have relevant knowledge and expertise to support your learning journey 

Available at the following fees for a limited time only: 

  • Intermediate Group B Safeguarding Children - £39 

  • Advanced Group C Safeguarding Children - £69 

To book and complete the training, you can find the booking process here: Safeguarding training / Hyfforddiant diogelu | PACEY 

For more information about the safeguarding training requirements and who can attend the courses provided, please click the link here: Safeguarding training / Hyfforddiant diogelu | PACEY 

If you have any further enquiries, please contact PACEY at paceycymru@pacey.org.uk or telephone 02920 351407. You can also e-mail Children in Wales at training@childreninwales.org.uk

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