Managed by the Big Fund, the scheme will offer grants of between £12,500 and £500,000 to help charities and other organisations cope with the spending review.
The government's £100m Transition Fund, which will offer grants to medium-sized charities to help them deal with cuts in public spending, is open for applications.
Provider Briefing
The next provider briefing event is being held on Monday 28th March (9.15am-12.30pm) at Moorfoot, Council Building, Conference Rooms 2 and 3.
OR
Tuesday 29th March (6.15pm-9.00pm) at Town Hall, Reception Room A
Safer Recuitment Training (with accreditation)
The Safer Recruitment course is designed to help nursery staff create a safer culture for their young people by helping them deter and identify unsuitable applicants, as well as looking at ways to create a culture in which safeguarding is embedded into the day-to-day life of your organisation.
Cost: £125 per delegate
Where: Bannerdale Centre, Carterknowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2EX
For more information contact: Scott Glover, 0114 2930924 or email
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Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Children Training - March 2011
The courses below are free to attend.
Course Title: Crossing Bridges Adult Mental Health & Safeguarding Children
2 Day Course
28th / 29th March (Brockwood Park)
Course Title: Safeguarding Children & Young People Affected by Abuse
2 Day Course
23rd / 24th March (Brockwood Park)
For more information and to book on these courses please click
hereFree Fire Training DVD
SCEDU has a DVD which covers all aspects of fire safety training. The DVD's are free to borrow for all Sheffield childcare providers.
The DVD is a quick and easy way to train all your staff and volunteers on fire safety - it includes:-
- Introduction to Fire Safety
- Fire Prevention
- Extinguishing Fires at Work
- Fire Evacuation
'A complete fire safety video training programme for staff'
If you would like to hire the DVD, to ensure all staff in your setting are aware of fire procedures and hazards, please contact Millie Grubb via email
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or call 0114 281 2222.
News
Looked After Children Handbook
Sheffield City Council has produced a Guide for Practitioners regarding care and education for Looked After Children. To download a free copy of this handbook click here.
Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2011
The Local Authority is currently re completing a sufficiency assessment of childcare places in Sheffield. This information will be published later in the year.
The results for the 2009 Sufficiency Assessment are below.
- For a document detailing the citywide Childcare Sufficiency Assessment for 0-5 year olds click here
- For a document detailing the citywide Childcare Sufficiency Assessment for 5-14 year olds click here
For more information on the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment click here.
FAQ's
Q. I'm a parent moving in to Sheffield, where do I find details of all childcare
providers?
A. Sheffield Family Information Service (previously Sheffield Information Link) provide the most up to date information on childcare providers across Sheffield http://www.sheffinfolink.org.uk or telephone 0114 275 6699.
Q. I'm thinking of becoming a childminder, where do I go for help?
A. Your Childminding Team will give you all the necessary information, contact them on 0114 250 6762.
Q. What do I do if I have concerns about a child I'm working with?
A. You can contact the Safeguarding Children Advisory Service on 0114 205 3535 or email
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Q. I'm an existing childminder, is there someone in my area who can support me from the Childminding Team?
A. Childminding Team Contact Details or 0114 250 6762
Q. I'd like to investigate expanding my nursery to provide care for children under 2, where do I go for help?
A. You would need to enquire with Shefield City Council to check the sufficiency in your area (childcare gaps). SCEDU can then offer you support in expansion ideas, including writing a business plan with full financial costs. For more information around the sufficiency click here.
Q. What training is offered for Childminders in Sheffield?
A. A full training plan is organised via Sheffield City Council, for more information contact the Childminding Team on 0114 250 6762.
Q. I own an out of school club in Sheffield, where do I go for help and advice?
A. The Sheffield Out of School Network offer support and help to all out of school providers in Sheffield. www.osn.org.uk or tel: 0114 249 4941.
Q. What qualifications and / or training do I need to have before I become a
childminder?
A. All Council's have specific requirements and Sheffield has a training programme for all new childminders. Contact the Childminding Team on 0114 250 6762
Q. I'm thinking of setting up a nursery in Sheffield, where can I get help?
A. You should contact Sheffield City Council who will be able to give you guidance on where the areas are in most in need of childcare across the City. SCEDU can also offer support and guidance in setting up childcare provision.
Alternatively you can purchase a Childcare Development Toolkit from our online shop which gives you practical hints and tips on setting up a childcare setting.
Q. I'd like more information on the Vetting & Barring Scheme, where do I find this?
A. The Independent Safeguarding Authority website has a wealth of information
regarding this scheme
0114 281 2222
0114 281 4173
sheets, registers and blank forms. At present free training and support is included for all Sheffield based childminders. A free copy of the Childminder Development Toolkit is included with the training. To book your place on one of these free sessions please contact your local Childminding Team on 0114 281 1881.