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Welcome to PATA
PATA´s reputation as an excellent source of support and information for childcare from birth to teens, is built on more than 20 years' experience and expertise.
Our work throughout Gloucestershire plays a major part in sustaining local communities, contributing to the welfare of children and their families.
PATA membership benefits are available to all members in the voluntary, private and maintained sectors, including toddler groups, playgroups, day nurseries, crèches, children´s centres, out of school clubs and holiday play schemes.
PATA´s dedicated and professional range of support services are also available nationally, through membership and under contracts, for the benefit of childcare settings throughout the country.
Summer 2013 Training Programme
Summer 2013 programme now published here.
RTI - are you ready for reporting PAYE information in real time?
The biggest change to PAYE in 60 years! Under real time reporting (RTI), all employers will need to send information about PAYE tax, National Insurance Contributions, student loans and other deductions every time they pay their employees, direct to HMRC. If your setting feels this new system will make your payroll overwhelming why not consider PATA's cost effective payroll service. More details here or contact PATA Payroll on 01452 541244, email payroll@pataglos.org.uk
Special payroll offer - April & May why not take advantage of our discounted start-up rate of £15.
Artemis, Children's Workforce Induction Programme
This programme has been developed by, and for, members of the children's workforce. It is a high quality e-learning package based on the seven induction standards developed by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC). More details here. PATA is the endorsed provider for Gloucestershire.
Apprenticeships & National Qualifications (QCF) are available with PATA as well as
Level 2, 3 & 5 for the Children & Young People's Workforce (CYP), details L2 & L3
Level 2 & 3 Playwork,
Level 2 & 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (STL) (TA), details L2 & L3
Assessor & Verifier qualifications
Eligibility criteria:
- applicants must be suitably employed or have an established volunteer role
- work setting must be Ofsted registered
- applicants will require CRB clearance to work with children & young people
- minimum ages will apply for L3 qualifications - no maximum age
New funding opportunities now available - don't miss out! Contact atc@pataglos.org.uk for details.
Applications now: Hurry for PLAYWORK!
- Level 2 & level 3 qualifications - for details click Playwork, start date 26 April
- Level 2 & level 3 qualifications - for details click STL, start date 14 May
Enquiries and applications of interest form here and email to atc@pataglos.org.uk
- Applications invited for L2, L3 & L5 CYP
Enquiries form here and email to atc@pataglos.org.uk
APPRENTICESHIPS - see here - employing an apprentice and employer grant
£1,500 - AGE GRANT EXTENDED to March 2014 when employing 16-24 year olds, subject to eligibility - details here. NEW information here and parent's guide to apprenticeships here
Professional development opportunities - part qualifications (single units from the full QCF qualifications) are available to individuals and groups of learners - particularly suitable for staff teams, email atc@pataglos.org.uk