Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, is calling for a “skills revolution” across Lothian. He wants to make it clear that a vocational education is every bit as valuable as an academic one. Continue reading Miles Briggs calls for a “skills revolution”
Tag: Training
Rise of the ‘Mannies’ – but stigma around men in childcare is holding fathers back
84% of UK parents believe that society still sees childcare as a “woman’s job” – a factor that many believe is a key contributor to the gender pay gap.
Ahead of Father’s Day this weekend, research carried out by bubble babysitting app, found that 67% of parents also believed Men and Fathers are potentially being held back from taking on more childcare responsibilities, because of the stigma that still surrounds it.
Continue reading Rise of the ‘Mannies’ – but stigma around men in childcare is holding fathers back
More than 28,000 people started apprenticeships last year
The number of apprentices benefitting from work-based learning has risen for the eighth consecutive year, according to the latest set of statistics. Continue reading More than 28,000 people started apprenticeships last year
Providing quality childcare: new resource launched
A new induction pack has been launched for people working in early learning and childcare (ELC). Continue reading Providing quality childcare: new resource launched
Childcare Academy information session – Thursday 30th May
Interested in a job in Childcare? The Childcare Academy could be for you: 
THE CHILDCARE ACADEMY IS AN EMPLOYABILITY FUND STAGE 3 PROGRAMME WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
· Undertake free training requiring attendance of up to 30 hours weekly within a safe, friendly environment
· Gain significant experience of working with children by undertaking a quality supported work experience placement within an early years care and education setting or an out of school care setting
· Gain 2 Accredited SQA Units from the Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ Level 2 Award
· Gain employment in the childcare sector
· Access a Young Persons Allowance of £55 per week for eligible 16 to 18 year olds (for a max of 26 weeks)
· Access various Progression Routes upon successful completion
Our next Childcare Academy starts on MONDAY 2nd September 2019
Why not come along to our Childcare Academy information session? This will last approx. 1 hour and will give you the opportunity to find out what is involved in our Academy programme, ask any questions and take away an application pack.
Thursday 30th May 2019 @ 1pm
If you would like to find out more, please contact:
Audrey O’Neill (Communications & Compliance Officer) on 0131 311 6931
email audrey.oneill@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk
or: Liam Moffat, Training Administrator on 0131 311 6929
email Liam.moffat@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk
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Like our Training Services on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Edinburgh-Childcare-Training-Services/664092880377307
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Fort Kinnaird helps Edinburgh residents launch a new career with free training programme
A group of Edinburgh and the Lothian residents were congratulated by city council leader Cllr Adam McVey last month after they completed a new six-week training course to help them back into employment. Continue reading Fort Kinnaird helps Edinburgh residents launch a new career with free training programme
SHE Scotland recruiting volunteers
@she_scotland are recruiting for new ambassadors. Our new training begins on Wednesday 24th 9.30-11.30am in partnership with @edinburghcoll and @PiltonComHealth. If you would like more info contact shescotland@outlook.com
Edinburgh students get Career Ready
The ground-breaking Career Ready programme has marked a major milestone with a record number of students graduating since its inception in Scotland in 2011. Continue reading Edinburgh students get Career Ready
Change of start date for Childcare Academy
Interested in a job in Childcare? The Childcare Academy could be for you: Continue reading Change of start date for Childcare Academy
Edinburgh Napier has 185 new Graduate Apprenticeship opportunities
University doubles its GA work-based learning offering
EDINBURGH Napier University has doubled the number of places available for apprenticeship jobs which give people the chance to study for an honours degree while in full-time employment. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier has 185 new Graduate Apprenticeship opportunities