New Training Initiative for Childcare Leaders by Benesse Style Care Group
The Benesse Style Care Group, headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has commenced the operational management of the '2024 Childcare Director and Senior Caregiver Training Program' sponsored by the Childcare and Family Agency. Following the success of the previous year, this initiative aims to enhance the quality of childcare services nationwide by equipping nursery directors and senior caregivers with the latest information and strategies in the field.
The government's recent shift in childcare policy emphasizes a transition from expanding the quantity of childcare services to improving their quality, tailored to local needs. This change represents a commitment to not only address the issue of waiting lists but also to ensure sustainable systems through securing skilled personnel and integrating ICT into operations. The program focuses on developing a robust local framework to cultivate childcare professionals while simultaneously enhancing care quality.
Participants in this program will engage in workshops that emphasize contemporary childcare developments and solutions to operational challenges faced by facilities. The knowledge gained will be shared publicly to support continuous improvement in childcare practices across Japan.
This training is designed for nursery directors and senior caregivers in certified childcare centers, including those slated to take up these roles. The program also caters to lead, instructional, and supervising caregivers, as well as those involved in facilitating practical training within nursery settings. Specific eligibility criteria for each training session can be found on our official website.
The training will be conducted through two primary formats:
1. Online Training (Free): Utilizing online meeting platforms like Zoom, participants will receive live lectures tailored to their schedules. Each session has limited capacity.
2. In-person Training (Free): These training sessions will occur at designated venues where participants will benefit from direct interaction with instructors and peer discussions. Attendees will be responsible for their travel and lodging costs, and any requested printed materials will incur a fee.
The training sessions will have limited spots, and the in-person sessions will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. If demand exceeds availability, online session registrations will be conducted through a lottery system. The dates for various training programs are:
Participants who successfully complete all required training modules and submit necessary assignments will receive a completion certificate, accessible via the e-learning system.
For inquiries regarding the Childcare Director and Senior Caregiver Training, please reach out to:
For over 30 years, the Benesse Style Care Group has been committed to fulfilling its philosophy of promoting well-being through diversified services in nursing and childcare. In response to Japan's rapidly aging population and a shortage of caregiving personnel, the Group actively pursues initiatives aimed at enhancing the sustainability of care and childcare services, committing to the well-being of individuals across generations.
Purpose of the Initiative
The government's recent shift in childcare policy emphasizes a transition from expanding the quantity of childcare services to improving their quality, tailored to local needs. This change represents a commitment to not only address the issue of waiting lists but also to ensure sustainable systems through securing skilled personnel and integrating ICT into operations. The program focuses on developing a robust local framework to cultivate childcare professionals while simultaneously enhancing care quality.
Participants in this program will engage in workshops that emphasize contemporary childcare developments and solutions to operational challenges faced by facilities. The knowledge gained will be shared publicly to support continuous improvement in childcare practices across Japan.
Target Audience
This training is designed for nursery directors and senior caregivers in certified childcare centers, including those slated to take up these roles. The program also caters to lead, instructional, and supervising caregivers, as well as those involved in facilitating practical training within nursery settings. Specific eligibility criteria for each training session can be found on our official website.
Implementation Format
The training will be conducted through two primary formats:
1. Online Training (Free): Utilizing online meeting platforms like Zoom, participants will receive live lectures tailored to their schedules. Each session has limited capacity.
2. In-person Training (Free): These training sessions will occur at designated venues where participants will benefit from direct interaction with instructors and peer discussions. Attendees will be responsible for their travel and lodging costs, and any requested printed materials will incur a fee.
Venues for In-person Training
- - Initial Director Training and Mid-Career Senior Caregiver Training: TKP Shinbashi Conference Center, 15th Floor, Yukichou Building, 1-3-1, Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo. Accessible via Toei Mita Line 'Uchisaiwaicho Station' (1-minute walk from Exit A5) or JR Shinbashi Station (7-minute walk).
- - Initial Senior Caregiver Training: TKP Shinbashi Shiodome Conference Center, 6th Floor, Shiodome FS Building, 1-1-16, Higashi Shimbashi, Minato, Tokyo. Close to Shinbashi Station (1-minute walk from Exit 1C) or South Exit (3-minute walk).
Training Schedule
The training sessions will have limited spots, and the in-person sessions will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. If demand exceeds availability, online session registrations will be conducted through a lottery system. The dates for various training programs are:
- - Mid-Career Director Training (Online): November 19, November 20, December 9
- - Initial Director Training (In-person): Completed
- - Subsequent Online Director Training: Dates vary from October 5 to January 26, with application deadlines specified on our site.
- - Initial Senior Caregiver Training (In-person): Dates in October.
- - Mid-Career Senior Caregiver Training (Online): November 26, December 4, December 17, with registration open until October 26.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete all required training modules and submit necessary assignments will receive a completion certificate, accessible via the e-learning system.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the Childcare Director and Senior Caregiver Training, please reach out to:
- - Phone: 03-6836-1062 (Weekdays, 10:00 to 17:00)
- - Email: Access inquiries through our site.
About Benesse Style Care Group
For over 30 years, the Benesse Style Care Group has been committed to fulfilling its philosophy of promoting well-being through diversified services in nursing and childcare. In response to Japan's rapidly aging population and a shortage of caregiving personnel, the Group actively pursues initiatives aimed at enhancing the sustainability of care and childcare services, committing to the well-being of individuals across generations.
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