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.

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Let there be heat! Good news for Granton

Lottery Community Fund cash for local projects

Scots of all ages who may be feeling lonely, isolated or disconnected from their communities are set to benefit from a £1.5 million National Lottery cash boost announced today. Continue reading Let there be heat! Good news for Granton

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

Follow us on Twitter @NEChildcare

Like our Training Services on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Edinburgh-Childcare-Training-Services/664092880377307

Registered Scottish Charity No. SC023245

Childcare Academy information sessions

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 4th MARCH 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.

Friday 15th February @10am

Wednesday 20th February @10am

If you would like to find out more, please contact Audrey O’Neill (our Communications & Compliance Officer) on 0131 311 6931 or e-mail audrey.oneill@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

or: Liam Moffat, Training Administrator on 0131 311 6929 or e-mailLiam.moffat@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

Childcare Academy Information Sessions coming up this month

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 4th MARCH 2019

Why not come along to our Childcare Academy information session? This will last approximately one 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 7th February @1pm

·         Wednesday 20th February @10am

If you would like to find out more, please contact Audrey O’Neill (our 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

Liam Moffat

Training Administrator

North Edinburgh Childcare

18b Ferry Road Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 4BL

Tel:  0131 311 6929

Fax:  0131 315 4420 

Follow us on Twitter @NEChildcare

Like our Training Services on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Edinburgh-Childcare-Training-Services/664092880377307

Registered Scottish Charity No. SC023245

New Year, New Career?

Considering a career in Childcare?

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.

·         Wednesday 9th January @1pm

·         Wednesday 23rd January @10am

·         Thursday 7th February @1pm

·         Wednesday 20th February @10am.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Audrey O’Neill (our Communications & Compliance Officer) on 0131 311 693, email audrey.oneill@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

or:

Liam Moffat, Training Administrator on 0131 311 6929 email Liam.moffat@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk