Cam wrth Gam

Y Ganolfan IntegredigFfôn/Tel: 01970 639601

Boulevard de Saint-BrieucFfacs/Fax: 01970 639638

Aberystwyth

Ceredigion

SY23

Dear Candidate

Thank you for your interest in becoming a candidate in Mudiad Meithrin's national training scheme. This course will be provided by Cam wrth Gam, a subsidiary of Mudiad Meithrin. This is an innovative scheme in the field of Welsh-medium early years Child Care, Learning and Development and a very exciting scheme. The main features of the scheme are as follows:

  1. 200 candidates across Wales will be trained on this course during 2015-2016
  1. The course will commence on the 1st April 2015 and finish 31st March 2016.
  1. You will be studying for a CACHE Level 3 Diploma qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development (QCF) in the setting.
  1. Cam wrth Gam will place every candidate in a cylch meithrin, a nursery or a primary school which will be convenient to Cam wrth Gam and the candidate.
  1. Each candidate will receive an annual training grant of £3,000. This is paid in monthly instalments of £250 per month. If the candidate is already employed at the cylch/ nursery / school, this grant will be paid directly to the employer.
  1. The candidate will be expected to have 16 contact hours a week with children in the placement. This is a condition made by the awarding body and the Care Council for Wales, and is a necessary part of the qualification structure.
  1. An Induction Meeting will be arranged in March 2015, where candidates accepted onto the course will receive their resources and will be introduced to the course. Attendance on this day will be mandatory.
  1. A series of seven regional workshops will be arranged across Wales. These sessions are an essential part of the course; therefore every candidate will be required to attend all workshops without exception. These workshops will commence at 9.30 and will finish at 3.00, and refreshments will be provided. This training will not only be an opportunity for you to receive specialized information from experienced tutors, but will also be an opportunity for you to meet fellow candidates and share experiences.
  1. As the purpose of this training campaign is to substantially increase the numbers able to work in the Welsh-medium early years sector, we will look more favourably on applications from candidates who are fluent Welsh speakers. We also accept applications from those learning the language.
  1. Your work will be assessed on a monthly basis by assessors who will visit you in your placement. You will be required to prioritise these visits by the assessors. These visits are essential to your successful completion of the course.
  1. Your acceptance onto this course will be dependent on us receiving two satisfactory references and an acceptable Disclosure and Barring Service(DBS) check.
  1. Successful candidates will be expected to possess the necessary skills to work electronically using techniques such as e-mails, text messages, using computers, researching information on the internet etc.
  1. During the period, Cam wrth Gam will provide support using progressive electronic methods such as e-learning and on-line learning, and will also produce special educational resources for you.
  1. Interviews will be held during the weeks 9 – 19February 2015 for those who have been accepted during the first stage. We will inform you by e-mail if you are invited to attend an interview; therefore it is very important that your e-mail address is correct and current in January 2015 in order to receive this information. Please ensure that you check you spam account during this time and is not blocked.
  1. Cam wrth Gam will not be held responsible for the failure of your system if you do not receive the interview invitation.

These are the interview dates and locations;

Aberystwyth – Monday & Tuesday 9 a 10 February – Plas Antaron Hotel, Aberystwyth

Caernarfon – Wednesday & Thursday 11 a 12 February – Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon

St Asaph– Friday 13 February – Bod Erw Hotel, St Asaph

Ammanford – Monday & Tuesday 16 a 17 February –Mountain Gate Hotel, Ammanford

Cardiff – Wednesday & Thursday 18 a 19 February – Future Inn Hotel, Cardiff Bay

If you have any further questions about this training scheme, contact us on 01970 639 601.

We would be grateful if you could return your application form as soon as possible.

Closing date – 23 January 2015.

Yours Sincerley

Harri Jones

Cam wrth Gam Director

01970639601