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Progress for Success (PfS) Strand 2
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The Welsh Government is seeking potential suppliers to register their interest in undertaking the requirement delineated below. This opportunity will be subject to a future formal tender procedure:A European Structural Funds (ESF) operation, Progress for Success, has been developed alongside the Welsh Government’s wider approach of developing a 10-year workforce plan for the Early Years, Childcare and Play workforce.Progress for Success (PfS) will support the delivery of particular recommendations under Theme 3: Raising the skills and standards across the existing workforce, of the workforce plan.The main purpose of PfS is to increase the quality of childcare and early education; by increasing the levels of recognised childcare and play qualifications held by the existing early years, childcare and play workforce.Progress for Success has two separate strands:•Strand 1 is the main focus of PfS and proposes to fund existing practitioners, who currently hold no or low level recognised childcare and play qualifications, up to Level 3; and•Strand 2 of PfS proposes to fund existing practitioners through new qualifications at Levels 4 to 6. Care Council for Wales and Qualifications Wales are supporting HEIs in taking forward the development of the new qualifications and these are to be in place from September 2016. Initially Strand 2 will provide around 370 qualifications up to Autumn 2018. It is expected, however, that a second tranche of around a further 340 qualifications will be agreed for delivery between 2018 and 2021.Welsh Government wishes to test the market for the delivery of Strand 2, as outlined above.Requirement:The requirement will be for delivery of prescribed qualifications at Levels 4, 5 and 6 across the whole of Wales; West Wales and the Valleys (WWV) and East Wales (EW). However, potential tenderers should note that only WWV is eligible to draw on ESF funding. The delivery model will include both academic and work-based learning progression towards a Graduate Certificate (level 6) in Childhood Practice.The delivery model is envisaged to be a progression route which allows participants to enter at whatever level is appropriate to take advantage of (providing they have the required qualifications) and allows participants to exit at whatever level they choose. Entry requirements will be set in due course, however we anticipate that the successful deliverers will recognise learners’ previous educational and experiential learning; therefore any recognised Childcare and Play Level 3-5 qualifications achieved would be relevant alongside their experience in the workplace.Step 1: Level 4 HE Certificate in Childhood PracticeThis new qualification will extend, enhance and test the knowledge of learners and facilitate a consistency of outcome in relation to theory and links to practice. The Level 4 will also be an optional building block towards a degree in childhood practice or a HE Diploma in Childhood Practice or the Graduate Certificate. This first step should be offered as an HE Certificate or 120 credits at level 4.Step 2: Level 5 HE Diploma in Childhood PracticeA level 5 Dip HE that offers Level 5 learning: including 80 credits of Level 5 Advanced Practitioner or CCLD Management QCF Diplomas depending on participants’ experience, plus 40 or 60 credits of academic learning relating to practice in early years settings. (This would again be aligned to the full-time degree programme and have links to work based learning directly through the inclusion of the QCF Level 5 qualifications).Step 3: Graduate Certificate in Childhood Practice Management (level 6)This would require a minimum of 60 credits at level 6 against the Childhood Practice Standards.Further requirements:The initial number of qualifications to be delivered across the two separate regions within Wales are as follows:West Wales and the Valleys (WWV)115 Level 4 HE Certificates in Childhood Practice90 Level 5 HE Diploma in Childhood Practice50 Level 6 Graduate Certificate in Childhood Practice ManagementEast Wales (EW)55 Level 4 HE Certificates in Childhood Practice45 Level 5 HE Diploma in Childhood Practice21 Level 6 Graduate Certificate in Childhood Practice ManagementIt is essential that providers achieve an 85% completion on the targets stated above.It is essential that the proposed model responds to the needs of Welsh-medium participants, and that arrangements are in place to enable equal access to the qualifications through the medium of Welsh on participant choice where they are based within Welsh-medium settings. Bilingual provision must also be available for those Welsh speaking participants within English-medium / bilingual settings.It is essential that the qualifications are able to be delivered flexibly (e.g. by using electronic and blended means of learning and / or twilight college attendance and work based learning methodologies etc.) to limit the time participants spend out of their work setting.This Expression of Interest will require the bidding institution to have HE qualification awarding powers. These are contained within of section 214 of the Education Reform Act 1988, as the requirements include developing and awarding HE Certs, Dips and Graduate Certificates.Any Expression of Interest (EOI) from a Consortia would need to identify the lead bidder and respective partnerships.Please note that funding will only be available for participant training and not for development or set up of the course provision.As the requirement forms part of an ESF operation (PfS) it will be important for potential bidders to be aware that there are stringent WEFO reporting requirements placed on ESF operations. Therefore, tenderers will be required to collect and report such data to the Welsh Government.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=41150.
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80110000 - Pre-school education services
80200000 - Secondary education services
80310000 - Youth education services
80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
80530000 - Vocational training services
80510000 - Specialist training services
80100000 - Primary education services
85312110 - Child daycare services
75121000 - Administrative educational services
80340000 - Special education services
79632000 - Personnel-training services
80000000 - Education and training services
80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
80300000 - Higher education services
80500000 - Training services
80400000 - Adult and other education services
80570000 - Personal development training services
85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people
Keywords
education policy administration
school regulation
academic support services
education licensing
curriculum oversight
exam body coordination
education sector governance
institutional approval services
public learning administration
training program certification
staff training services
employee training provision
workforce skills development
corporate training programs
training delivery services
education services
training programs
professional development
academic instruction
vocational training
lifelong learning
skills workshops
educational courses
corporate training
learning solutions
primary schooling
elementary education
basic education
primary curriculum
school teaching
classroom instruction
foundational learning
young learners education
primary teacher services
pupil development
nursery education
kindergarten services
early childhood education
preschool programs
play‑based learning
early developmental curriculum
pre‑K teaching
childcare education
foundational stage services
childhood learning
secondary schooling
high school education
middle school teaching
adolescent education
secondary curriculum
exam preparation
teenage learning
school counselling
secondary instruction
grade 6‑12 teaching
vocational high school
technical education
trade skills training
career preparation
vocational curriculum
industrial training
applied learning
technical course delivery
job‑oriented schooling
skill certification
vocational schooling
trade education
skills-based secondary education
practical career training
craft education
career technical courses
job skills teaching
vocational certification
industry-aligned training
vocational school instruction
university education
academic degrees
undergraduate programs
postgraduate studies
college courses
tertiary education
research-based learning
academic faculties
institutional teaching
youth education
adolescent learning
teen training
youth development
educational outreach
after-school programs
student engagement
secondary youth programs
early career education
age-specific learning
special needs education
inclusive learning
disability support services
adapted teaching
individualized instruction
therapeutic education
SEN programs
learning difficulties education
support for impairments
alternative learning paths
adult education
continuing education
evening classes
mature learner programs
general education for adults
community learning
non-formal education
skill upgrades
personal development courses
adult higher education
part‑time university courses
mature student programs
continuing academic education
evening studies
lifelong learning university
post‑graduate adult instruction
adult degree programs
continuing education schemes
academic re‑training
professional training
employee development
capacity building programs
vocational instruction
workforce education
technical skill training
job competency development
learning course delivery
specialised instruction
expert training programs
niche skill development
industry‑specific training
accredited training services
advanced professional workshops
specialist certifications
sector‑focused education
technical mastery training
applied skills coaching
vocational education
career-oriented instruction
hands-on learning
practical skills development
occupation-specific training
employment readiness
craft training
industry-aligned education
leadership skills
emotional intelligence training
soft skills development
time management coaching
self-confidence building
communication improvement
personal effectiveness workshops
life coaching
goal setting courses
career growth training
child day care
nursery services
childcare centres
preschool care
daycare for children
child supervision
play-based learning
early years care
paediatric daycare
child day programmes
special needs daycare
disabled children support
inclusive daycare
therapeutic child care
disability-inclusive day programmes
youth respite care
accessible daycare
developmental day services
youth disability support
adaptive day learning
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