Backed by the Mayor and the European Social Fund, the Pan London Early Years Sector Skills (PLEYSS) training programme is being delivered by Professional Training Solutions – a provider of employability, apprenticeship courses and training across London, Surrey and the South-East.
Open to young people and adults aged 16 and upwards who are unemployed and living in London, the training programme offers two different routes, one for those wishing to become childminders or nannies, and the other for those looking to work in nurseries.
Upon completion of the course, learners will have a recognised qualification and be guaranteed an interview at the end of their training and six months mentoring.
The aim of the PLEYSS programme is to provide more employment opportunities in the Capital and diversify the early years workforce.
Joanne McCartney, deputy mayor for education and childcare, said, ‘High-quality early years provision is crucial to providing children with the best start in life.
‘However, we know the sector is suffering from a significant skills shortage and that many vacancies in settings are going unfilled. That’s why I’m pleased that City Hall has partnered with the European Social Fund to invest in the Pan London Early Years Sector Skills training programme. This important initiative will help attract new practitioners and provide them with the key skills and qualifications needed for a rewarding career working with young children.’
Jackie Denyer, Founder and Managing Director of Professional Training Solutions, added, ‘The Early Years sector plays an important role in helping children reach their full potential, and is an incredibly rewarding sector to work in. Training programmes are not limited to just those leaving school, and the early years sector isn’t just for females. PLEYSS is an opportunity for individuals to re-skill and pursue a career that they are passionate about.’
- For more information about the PLEYSS training programme and the boroughs it is available in click here.
