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EARLY YEARS CAREERS FAIR
Wednesday 29th March 2006
YORKSHIRE EARLY YEARS & PLAYWORK CoVE
Marie Blackburn – CoVE Manager
YORKSHIRE EARLY YEARS & PLAYWORK CoVE???
• What do we mean by CoVE?
• What do we mean by Early Years?
• What do we mean by Playwork?
We are a collaborative CoVE in our “interim year” which means we are in a development year
THE TEAM
• CoVE Manager Marie Blackburn
• Doncaster College– General CoVE Enquiries Una Daniel– NVQ Enquiries Yvonne Buckley
• Dewsbury College– General CoVE Enquiries Philippa Mitchell– NVQ Enquiries Julie Fearnley
• Harrogate College– General CoVE Enquiries Penny Garner– NVQ Enquiries Bronwen Fawthrop
CoVE STRATEGY
• Government initiative established in 2001• To develop skills for employment• Particular focus on level 3 learners• Meet the needs of employers locally• Develop new courses• Improve progression routes into HE• Establish 400 CoVE’s by 2006• Currently 25 involved in EY’s & Playwork
CoVE COURSES
All vocational, Level 3 courses:
• NVQ Children's Care, Learning & Development
• NVQ Early Years Care & Education
• NVQ Diploma in Playwork
• CACHE Diploma in Child Care & Education
• EDEXCEL National Diploma in Early Years
PROGRESSION ROUTES
• Level 1: Introduction to Child Care & Playwork
• Level 2: NVQ/Certificate in Child Care & Playwork
• Level3: NVQ/Diploma in Child Care & Playwork
• Level 4: Foundation Degree & beyond
ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE
• Developed links with local employers
• Increased learner numbers on courses
• Established new courses
• Delivering courses in the local community
• Improved accommodation, facilities, equipment and learning materials
Contact Details:
CoVE Manager – Marie Blackburn
Tel 01302 553553 Ext 4068
Mob 0794 761 5352
E-mail [email protected]