{"id":18749,"date":"2025-10-02T10:56:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T09:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/?p=18749"},"modified":"2025-10-07T13:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T12:59:18","slug":"fully-funded-online-training-for-wraparound-providers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/fully-funded-online-training-for-wraparound-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"Fully funded online training for wraparound out of school providers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for fully funded training in partnership with Devon County Council, Plymouth and Torbay. The sessions will be interactive and informative enabling you to implement changes to support your growth and development.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:i:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EZCH-cVwc0JOsX9rt3rse44B7oxt4k7vi6yG1McxkCjNbg?e=2GPKrx\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential 3 series poster<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Struggling to attract and keep the right staff?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you find it hard to attract the right candidates for your team?<\/li>\n<li>Are you frustrated by staff leaving sooner than you\u2019d like?<\/li>\n<li>Would you like to strengthen staff commitment and engagement, even when salary increases aren\u2019t possible?<\/li>\n<li>Do you want to feel more confident that your recruitment process reflects your organisation\u2019s values and vision?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you answered yes to any of these, this fully funded session is designed for you!<\/p>\n<h2>Recruitment and retention &#8211; attracting and keeping the right people &#8211; Tuesday 14th\u00a0October 10am<\/h2>\n<h3>About the session<\/h3>\n<p>This practical workshop will give you the tools and confidence to recruit the right people for your organisation and retain them by aligning your strategies with your vision, values and culture. You\u2019ll leave with a clearer approach to building a loyal, motivated team.<\/p>\n<h3>What you\u2019ll learn<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Harness the power of vision and values in recruitment<\/li>\n<li>Create an effective, values-led recruitment campaign<\/li>\n<li>Write job adverts that attract the right candidates<\/li>\n<li>Use low-cost, high-impact retention strategies when pay rises aren\u2019t an option<\/li>\n<li>Identify practical next steps to improve engagement and long-term commitment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Your trainer<\/h3>\n<p>Sam Thomson, former teacher and founder of a large, award-winning childcare company, led a team of 150+ staff across multiple sites for 19 years. With a deep understanding of the challenges providers face, Sam shares practical strategies that work in the real world. A qualified trainer, Mentor &amp; Coach, her sessions are interactive, informative, and packed with ideas you can implement straight away.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to attract the right people, keep them committed, and build a stronger team culture, this is the session for you.<\/p>\n<h3>To book<\/h3>\n<p>Visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/recruitment-and-retention-attracting-keeping-the-right-people-tickets-1419851537169?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"noopener\">Recruitment and Retention &#8211; Attracting &amp; Keeping the Right People Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Do you struggle to make sense of your finances?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you ever feel like you\u2019d rather do anything than look at your setting\u2019s finances?<\/li>\n<li>Do you sometimes struggle to know which numbers really matter?<\/li>\n<li>Are you unsure how to balance the needs of parents, staff and sustainability when setting fees?<\/li>\n<li>Would you like practical tips to make your provision more financially secure \u2014 without needing to be a finance expert?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you answered yes to any of these, then our fully funded session is designed for you!<\/p>\n<h2>Financial sustainability for people who would rather be playing &#8211; Monday 20th October 7.00pm &#8211; 8.30pm<\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>(this session has been rescheduled from 6th October)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>About the session<\/h3>\n<p>This session will give you confidence in understanding your numbers so that you can run your setting with clarity and make decisions that support both families and your business. Delivered in a fun and practical way, you\u2019ll leave with tools you can use straight away.<\/p>\n<h3>What you\u2019ll learn<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The key figures every provider should know \u2014 profit &amp; loss, cash flow and occupancy<\/li>\n<li>How different stakeholders\u2019 needs affect financial decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Why financial reserves matter and how to build them<\/li>\n<li>Approaches to setting fees<\/li>\n<li>Updates on government initiatives to support affordability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Your trainer<\/h3>\n<p>Tanya, recognised as one of the top 100 2024 f:entrepreneur inspiring females, is a qualified business mentor with a wealth of experience in financial planning and childcare business management. Her style is positive, collaborative and rooted in real-world experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to feel more confident about your business finances and ensure your provision is sustainable, we\u2019d love to see you at this session.<\/p>\n<h3>To book<\/h3>\n<p>Visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/financial-sustainability-for-people-who-would-rather-be-playing-tickets-1419911837529?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Sustainability for People Who Would Rather Be Playing Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for fully funded training in partnership with Devon County Council, Plymouth and Torbay. The sessions will be interactive and informative enabling you to implement changes to support your growth and development. Recruitment and retention session running on 14 October at 10am, and Financial sustainability session running on 20 October 7pm &#8211; 8.30pm. 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