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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 15 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, early years centres, children´s centres, out of school clubs and holiday play schemes.
When a child attends a PATA member setting their parent is automatically a PATA member.
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.
Special offer - £1 off PATA Registers
For a limited time, from 20 July until 30 September, for PATA members only, there is a special offer on the PATA register - ideal for playgroups, baby & toddler groups, out of school clubs, day nurseries and creches. Usually costing members £5 (+p&p), this special offer for members of £4 (+p&p) means that you can stock up now for a fresh start in the new academic year. Contact membership@pataglos.org.uk or 01452 541244. Price for non-members is £8.
Open Day Events for Learners & Employers
At the PATA Centre we have run a series of open sessions, the last for this term is on Tues 20 July 7:00 - 8:30pm
National qualifications are changing!
Overview of new QCF (Qualifications Credit Framework) including those relating to Children & Young People, Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, Playwork and opportunities to talk to tutors and assessors. More.
New! Autumn 2010 Training Programme
For full training programme click here
Take 5 for Play
short course for playworkers, also suitable for childminders
ADDITIONAL EXTRA COURSE! FREE
15 hour course on Sat 24 July & Sun 25 July 9:00am - 4:30pm. FREE, fully funded from SureStart through GCC Workforce Development. Ideal for those new to or interested in playwork, meets playwork induction standards, is endorsed by SkillsActive and provides underpinning knowledge for national qualifications in playwork. See Autumn training programme for course content. See booking form.
PATA gains Matrix standard
PATA gains matrix standard! details here
AGM 2010
Monday 12 July, 7:30pm at the PATA Centre
GUEST CHAIR & SPEAKER was Vicky Fowkes, "Listening to Young Children's Voices"