Offering a NEW ‘Gold Standard’ in Baby Massage and Baby Yoga Training
Hands on Babies have been training people to be Baby Massage and Baby Yoga instructors for the last 12 years, working with a wide range of individuals, local authorities, NHS trusts and national charities. We understand that it is difficult to choose your training provider.
Who to Trust for your training is a Major Decision, it will form the Foundation for all of your future Baby Massage and Baby Yoga Classes
Hands on Babies are very aware that as this sector is effectively non-regulated it is very easy for anyone to set themselves up as a training provider without having to reach any particular professional standards, minimum depth of curriculum or consistency of training.
Over the years we have trained many people who have trained with other providers and their training experience has been so lacking that they have ultimately come to us. These are the very real problems that we face in a non-regulated sector.
So to give our students confidence and faith in what Hands on Babies offers we strive to achieve the highest possible independent third party approval for our courses, both in terms of the health sector, the complimentary therapy sector and now for the first time the Level 2 OfQual Regulated (RQF) courses that are Government Approved.
The Royal College of Midwives
In 2012 Hands on Babies was one of the first organisations to receive accreditation for both our Baby Massage and Baby Yoga courses from the world renowned Royal College of Midwives. We have maintained our relationship with the RCM since that time. Our curriculum goes through a tri-annual cycle of Accreditation with the RCM, with the next review due in May 2021.
The Complementary Therapists Association (CThA)
The Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) is the leading professional organisation representing over 9000 complementary therapists in the UK and Ireland. An additional advantage is that the CThA assessors have rated the Hands on Babies instructor training course as worth 25 post-graduate qualification credits for all students continuing their professional development.
Independent Professional Therapists International
Independent Professional Therapists International (IPTI) is a genuinely independent association formed to serve the needs of alternative and complementary therapists, health and fitness therapists and aestheticians throughout Great Britain. The I.P.T.I provides a meeting ground for all therapists who, each in their several ways, have as a common aim, the well being of others. It seeks to overcome the barriers which have arisen on our diverse profession and to bring together therapists working throughout the world
CPD UK
Hands on Babies is an Approved Training Provider through CPD UK. By taking part in our training not only will you receive your Hands on Babies Accreditation but you can also be certified by The CPD Certification Service, which is a great addition to your CV. Established in 1996 as the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. It enables learning to become conscious and proactive, rather than passive and reactive.
Hands on Babies have now gone a step further, working with SkillsFirst (a regulated awarding body - similar to City and Guilds) Hands on Babies can now offer Level 2 OfQual Regulated Courses (RQF) in our specialist disciplines
OfQual
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OfQual) is the Government Department that regulates qualifications & which regulates and accredits British examination boards offering GCSE’s and A Levels exams in England. Often referred to as the “exam watchdog” one of OfQual’s main roles is to maintain standards and confidence in qualifications. Hands on Babies can now offer Level 2 OfQual Regulated (RQF) qualifications.
SkillsFirst
Working with SkillsFirst (a regulated awarding body - similar to City and Guilds) to develop OfQual approved courses in our specialist disciplines Hands on Babies can now offer this unrivalled “Gold Standard' Qualification.
For our overseas students we also have a number of International Recognised Accreditations.
International Institute for Complimentary Therapists
Hands on Babies is an approved training provider of the International Institute for Complimentary Therapists. Our acceptance as a IICT approved training is a seal which adds credibility to our courses and provides affiliation with this international professional body. IICT can also offer comprehensive insurance for our overseas students.
The Excellence in Pediatrics Institute (EIPI)
Hands on Babies is a member of the The Excellence in Pediatrics Institute (EIPI). This global not-for-profit association provides continuing medical education to a global network of over 45,000 child health care professionals. EIPI's purpose is to act as a hub for sharing the latest developments and advice with all stakeholders involved in the care of children and adolescents. By leveraging the collective expertise and research of leading global pediatric healthcare professionals, EIPI aims to facilitate an open exchange of scientific knowledge and clinical best practices. EIPI strives to build a global community of child healthcare professionals that nurtures and supports their continuing education requirements and ever-changing needs.
