PATA Training - responsive to ever changing needs

Latest Training Programme:Autumn 2010 here
Booking forms: short courses,  National Qualifications 

Adult and community education is at the heart of PATA training.
Our high-quality training programme supports:

• volunteers - managing voluntary community provision – supporting the work of committees

• staff - supporting and managing the day-to-day activities of childcare settings

• parents and carers - supporting the growing and changing needs of young families

Some training is available to PATA members at preferential rates: parents, carers, committee, staff and volunteers from PATA member settings are themselves PATA members.

Your training at PATA could be free!

We are an approved training provider for "Gloucester Works", a partnership initiative led by Gloucestershire First to meet the developing workforce needs in Gloucester.

Gloucester Works funding may be able to support your learning costs, contact Gloucester Works on 01452 450072 or jason.dunsford@glosfirst.co.uk for further information on your eligibility.

National qualifications are changing!

The qualifications available with PATA from September 2010 will meet the requirements of QCF (Qualifications Credit Framework) which replaces NQF and NVQ qualifications we have been working with for many years. The new qualifications will be known as Awards, Certificates and Diplomas and will offer a far wider range of training opportunities for employed and volunteer workers, and also for employers to plan and support continuing professional development for their staff. For further information on the changes and for a summary of the new qualifications see Autumn 2010.

These qualifications support the roles of staff working with children and young people.  PATA's Assessment & Training Centre is a City & Guilds registered provider and receives excellent ratings from learners and employers.  For details of courses see full programme and check website updates. If you want to print the online booking form click here.

We continually review and develop the courses on offer and welcome suggestions.

PATA Training Statement of Service: download
Learner fees and Cancellation Policy: download

Our training programmes can be delivered outside Gloucestershire – please contact us for details. For the latest information about PATA training please telephone 01452 541244 or email training@pataglos.org.uk

For the latest information about national qualifications please telephone 01452 552286 or email atc@pataglos.org.uk 

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