Training

Advanced Childcare provides an extensive range of training within the for those working and fostering within the childcare sector. This ensures that our employees and foster carers are fully supported and prepared to deal with the diverse range of challenges they face when caring for our young people.

All our courses are also available to external delegates or can be delivered as tailored training courses for other organisations providing childcare services. For further information please contact our Training Department on 0161 430 0200 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Our courses include:

Anti-Bullying
Appropriate Adult
Care Planning
Child Sexual Exploitation
CWDC Induction Standards
Safeguarding Children
Dealing with Complaints
Disciplinary and Grievance
Drug Awareness
Equality and Diversity
First Aid
Fire Marshall
Fire Safety Awareness
Food Hygiene
Health and Nutrition
Eating Disorders

Health and Safety
Induction Programme (5 days)
Internet Safety
Introduction to the Children's Act
Managing Challenging Behaviour
Physical Intervention and Break Away Techniques
Preparing Schedule 6 Documentation
Preparation for Independence
Reporting and Recording
Safer Caring
Safe Handling of Medication
Self Harm
Skills to Foster
Stress Awareness
Supervision and Appraisal
Understanding Autism
Working with Adolescents

In addition, Advanced Childcare have a dedicated NVQ Centre accredited by Edexcel. Employees of Advanced Childcare and external delegates are able to access courses such as:

A1 Assessors Award
NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
NVQ Level 4 Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
Level 4 Leadership and Management in Care Services

For further information on any of the above courses please contact our Training Department or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it