Nursery World - Two free NVQ courses

Two free NVQ courses are offering residents of a housing association in London the chance to brush up on their parenting and childcare skills. Residents of Octavia Housing and Care, which manages about 4,000 homes in Hammersmith, Fulham, Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea, can enrol on the NVQ Level 2 Early Years Care and Education, a one-year full-time and two-year part-time course. Reda Khelladi, Octavia's community development officer, said, 'Our scheme fits in with the national agenda - the need for childcare professionals and places. And we are helping residents overcome barriers of accessing education and the workplace.' Octavia is also offering an eight-week parenting skills course. Both courses start in September and places can be booked by contacting Octavia's community development team on 020 7460 4300.

Residents of Octavia Housing and Care, which manages about 4,000 homes in Hammersmith, Fulham, Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea, can enrol on the NVQ Level 2 Early Years Care and Education, a one-year full-time and two-year part-time course. Reda Khelladi, Octavia's community development officer, said, 'Our scheme fits in with the national agenda - the need for childcare professionals and places. And we are helping residents overcome barriers of accessing education and the workplace.' Octavia is also offering an eight-week parenting skills course. Both courses start in September and places can be booked by contacting Octavia's community development team on 020 7460 4300.

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