EDI visit reveals excellence in delivery of qualifications and quality assurance

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

Childcare training providersParenta Training, were described as ”excellent” in delivery of qualifications and quality assurance in an EV (External Verification) visit from EDI this week.

As a leading childcare training provider, we have made admirable strides in the past year in successfully helping child care professionals efficiently gain childcare qualifications.

Barbara, the EDI verifier, commented that immense progression had been achieved within our procedures and practice and that Parenta Training continues to demonstrate excellent skills, currently being ahead of the programme within the QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework).

She left Parenta Training’s centre without giving any actions, and we’re now authorised to make direct claims for CCLD’s meaning our learners receive their completion certificates much quicker.

Debbie Sinclair, a Regional Training Manager at Parenta Training said of the achievement, “I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the whole team for their continued support. The outcome today is a huge testament to our hard work.”

Interested in developing your childcare career? We have childcare funding available nationwide to help you gain your next qualification. Apply for one of our childcare & learning courses today!

Opening a nursery. Would you do it again?

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Opening a nurseryCompetition for places, condemnation of the Government’s Code of Practice and restricted cash flows. Can the love of providing quality childcare really be enough for someone to start-up their own nursery today?

We are often asked for advice by those considering starting a nursery, on where to start, best practice or simply if the idea is right for them.

The shape of the industry today, suggests that nursery owners have never had it so tough, so  would new, and inexperienced owners be able to cope?

We thought who better to ask than our readers, experienced and professional childcare providers? We want to hear about your experiences and advice on running a nursery, so that we can provide the next generation of providers with a future reference point to help them make their  decision.

Are there any common mistakes that you’ve learnt from over the years, or is there a secret to maintaining a healthy relationship with parents?

Join the discussion today by leaving your comments below!

Concern over private nursery cash

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Free childcare is a financial constraint for many nurseriesMinisters have been asked to clarify government policy on part-time funded nursery places after claims councils may be “ignoring” official guidelines.

Scottish Conservative education spokeswoman Liz Smith is seeking assurances that funded places have not been withdrawn from private nurseries.

If this happens, parents need to find another partner nursery or risk losing a part-time funded place.

In some cases this can be worth up to £1,550 per year for each child.
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