Nursery World - SINA to offer SVQ level 4 training (1)

The Scottish Independent Nurseries Association (SINA) has received approval to provide training for the new Level 4 Scottish Vocational Qualification in early years and education. The qualification is jointly awarded by the SQA and the Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education (CACHE). Alice Sharp, early years executive for SINA, said that 25 students have enrolled on the SVQ so far and that a further 25 are lined up to start the course.

Alice Sharp, early years executive for SINA, said that 25 students have enrolled on the SVQ so far and that a further 25 are lined up to start the course.

Ms Sharp said, 'The nice thing is that they come from all over Scotland from the private and voluntary sectors, including family-care centres and community-funded projects.'

The students include early years practitioners from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Ayrshire.

The course lasts two years and candidates are expected to attend SINA's training centre in Glasgow for one day a month.

SINA has seconded Moyra Borland from the education department of Glasgow University for a year to act as group tutor and assessor. Other tutors include early years expert Jennie Lindon and June O'Sullivan, operations and training manager for Westminster Children's Society.

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