• Course overview



    Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Early Years Leaders, Managers and Pre-School Committee Members

    This in-person half day session will help you to understand full how to recruit and induct new staff.  We will fully explore and new changes to the EYFS around safer recruitment and the possible changes that you will need to make to your current processes.  There will be an opportunity to review current paperwork, application forms, job descriptions and person specifications, health declarations and reference request forms.  We will provide practical guidance and tips on writing appropriate interview questions and effective interviewing techniques.  This course will provide an opportunity for you to network with other settings and share ideas and good practice.

    When you sign up for this course, for the time being, payment of course fees will be made in the usual way, through the South Gloucestershire Council website.  Go to www.southglos.gov.uk and click on Pay, then Pay Online.  Scroll down to Other Payments.  You will then see an option to choose Early Years Training.  Select your course from the drop down list and follow the instructions to make payment.  You will receive an automated email confirming your payment.  If payment has not been made 7 days prior to the start date your place will be cancelled.

    Learning outcomes

    As a result of this course, you will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:

    • Preparing job descriptions and person specifications.
    • Knowing where best to advertise your vacancies and what to include in your advert.
    • Creating application forms that ensure you gather the required information to successfully shortlist.
    • Understanding of the shortlisting process.
    • Writing interview questions appropriate to the role.
    • Interview techniques and scoring.
    • Informing unsuccessful applicants.
    • Onboarding your new recruit.
    • Induction and probation.
    • Review

    Charges

    The cost of this course for South Gloucestershire Early Years Settings is £30.00 per place..

    You will need to sign up, book your date, then go to www.southglos.gov.uk to make payment of the course fees.

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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    Course activities to complete

    • Book and attend at least 1 event(s)
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