Workforce Development Unit
All development opportunities working with and for children and adults are managed, commissioned and facilitated through the Workforce Development Unit. The unit acts as a hub for all professional development information for those working for the children's and adults workforce.
The Workforce Development Unit will ensure the delivery of high quality professional development at all levels.
Please note that the Workforce Development Unit operates a course attendance and cancellation policy. This is with effect from 1st November 2011.
View courses to book
View all courses through the Workforce Development Unit and book online! Please be aware the course information section of the site works best in Internet Explorer
View courses you can do online
There are a wide range of courses that you can complete online anytime you like.
Register here
Registering with the Workforce Development Unit enables you to take advantage of the benefits that this useful tool has to offer. You must register before booking onto courses.
Log in
Log in here to book onto courses, keep a track of your training history and view your personal training profile.
Training Coordinator Access: If you wish to book more than one person from your place of work onto courses, contact Katie Kenneally at the WDU about Training Coordinator Access to the Website.
Meet The Team!
Children's Social Care
People working in Social Care in York are passionate about making a difference. There are many types of learning and development opportunities available to you whether you are directly working with or caring for children and young people, or in a supporting role.
Early Years
The motivation and self-esteem of all staff working with and for children in York is a high priority and to this end we are committed to developing a well-qualified, talented and creative workforce, and to supporting continuing professional development throughout their career.
Support staff
Support staff in York work in many important and often multiple roles in a school. They are highly motivated and commited members of the Childrens Workforce. Here you can find out more information about training and development opportunities available.
Your training needs
Are you looking to receive training in a certain area? Not sure where to go or who to contact? Contact us and we will advise you what options are available to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make your life easier we have put together a list of frequently asked questions. If you are unable to find the answer here, please use the Your Training Needs form.
Training Venue Directions
Find a map, address and contact number for all our frequently used venues in and around York here!
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Workforce Development Unit
The HLTA Programme
Information and Guidance on the HLTA Programme
Links to other
training providers in York and useful websites
MA in Practitioner Research:
Improving Professional Practice A Masters for the Education and the Children's Workforce
Study on this course allows you the opportunity to research aspects of your professional practice and to gain accreditation at Masters Level. Through close scrutiny of your work, practitioner research is a powerful form of continuing professional development which develops knowledge about and insights into practice.
Voluntary Sector Training
To look for training in the voluntary sector please visit the York Council for Voluntary Services website.
Chamber of Commerce Training Courses
Download details of a range of training courses available in the next few months in the areas of: Social Media; Leadership, Personal Development and Sales and Marketing. These are being organised by the Chamber of Commerce and are available to City of York Council at the discounted rate.
