Welsh-medium introduction to childcare
Free Welsh-medium one-day training programme for people living in Wales covering the essentials you need to start working in childcare.
About the training
This is a free, Welsh-medium online session for adults who are interested in learning more about working in the early years and childcare sector.
The session provides an overview of working in the early years and childcare sector and offers an insight into the opportunities available. You’ll hear directly from people who work in the sector and you'll receive support to consider your next steps towards training or employment.
There's a growing demand for childcare workers who can use Welsh in their work. This session will help you explore the opportunities available and understand how your Welsh language skills can open the door to a rewarding career in the sector.
During the course, you'll:
- learn about the different roles and settings in the sector
- hear from experienced workers about their experiences of working in childcare
- find out more about training and development opportunities
- find out how your Welsh language skills can help you pursue a career in the sector
- find out about work experience, training and employment opportunities
- get help to consider your next steps towards employment or training.
Who is this session for?
This session is suitable for:
- people considering a career in the early years and childcare sector
- people considering a career change or return to work
- Welsh speakers who want to use their language skills in the workplace
- apprentices or new staff in childcare settings
- anyone who wants to learn more about the sector.
Right to work
Our Introduction to social care programme is only open to individuals lawfully resident in Wales at the time of registration for it. If you are not a British citizen, you can only register for the programme if you are both resident in Wales and in possession of a visa granting you the right to work in the UK. When registering for the programme, candidates are required to self-certify that, if they are not a British citizen, they have received and continue to hold a visa to work in the UK and that they are able to prove their lawful and valid immigration permission.
Please note, we cannot give immigration advice. Relevant advice and support may be available from:
Things to know
This is not an accredited qualification.
To work within childcare, you will need to have some checks to make sure you are suitable to work in the sector. We will help you with these. This will include something called a Disclosure and Barring System (DBS) check to make sure you can work in childcare.
For sponsorship and working rights please visit Welsh Government.
What happens next?
Once you’ve completed the session, we’ll help you explore your next steps towards training or employment. This includes work taster opportunities, which will allow you to experience working in a childcare setting and helping you decide whether a career in the sector is right for you.
If you have questions about the above programmes or interested in a bespoke or community group programme please contact us.