Making the All Wales induction framework (AWIF) for early years and childcare work for you and your team: session for managers

Please note that this is a session for managers.

Think the AWIF is just for induction? Think again!

Join us for an engaging and practical session to explore how the All Wales induction framework for early years and childcare (AWIF) can support workforce development at every career stage – from those new to the sector to experienced practitioners and leaders.

During this session, you'll discover how the AWIF can:

• identify strengths and areas for further learning and development
• support high-quality continuing professional development (CPD) through clear and accessible learning pathways
• save time through ready-made resources, practical tools and structured guidance
• strengthen induction and help new staff build confidence and competence in their roles
• encourage collaborative learning, reflective practice and professional conversations
• support career progression, leadership development and continuous improvement across your setting.

What to expect

We'll introduce the full range of AWIF resources and show practical ways to use them in everyday practice.

Whether you manage a team, aspire to develop your expertise, or work directly with children and families, discover how the AWIF can enhance professional confidence, broaden skills and strengthen outcomes for children, families and practitioners.

The session supports the National Occupational Standards for Health and Social Care and Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

Here are some examples of the standards:

• HSCCLD21- Support effective communication
• HSCCLD31 - Promote effective communication
• HSCCLD41 - Lead effective communication
• HSCCLD23 - Develop reflective practice
• HSCCLD33 - Promote and develop reflective practice
• HSCCLD43 - Lead and develop reflective practice
• HSCCLD28 - Support equality, diversity, inclusion and rights of individuals
• HSCCLD38 - Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and rights of individuals
• HSCCLD48 - Lead practice that ensures equality, diversity, inclusion and rights of individuals
• HSCCLD24 - Support the safeguarding of individuals and others
• HSCCLD34 - Promote the safeguarding of individuals and others
• HSCCLD44 - Lead the safeguarding of individuals and others

Some examples to show how this session underpins the All Wales induction framework for early years and childcare 

• 3.1        Roles and responsibilities of the early years and childcare worker
• 3.6        Continuing professional development