Members Training

Cumbria Local Safeguarding Children Board
Free e-learning training package

Cumbria Local Safeguarding Children Board (Cumbria LSCB) have purchased an exciting, new e-learning training package looking at Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect.

To be able to participate in the training you need a computer, internet access and ability to use flash player on your computers.

For more information contact Livy on 01900 822110
or click HERE

Gender, Education and the Body

One-day seminar funded by the Society for Educational Studies,
with support from the Centre for Gender and Women's Studies and Educational Research at Lancaster University

Thursday 18th September 2008
Lancaster University

SPEAKERS

Bronwyn Davies (University of Western Sydney)
Kathy Davis (Utrecht University)
Carrie Paechter (Goldsmiths, University of London)
Emma Rich (Loughborough University)

Places are limited so early registration is recommended - registration opens 15th July 2008.

http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/centres/cgws/event/2394

CQM Learning

Fully funded second NVQ Level 2 for Volunteers (and paid staff)

From August 1st 2008 CQM Learning will have LIMITED availability to fully fund Level 2 qualifications to anyone who is currently over qualified for Train to Gain funding.

For example, if someone has a BTEC, a Degree, an NVQ Level 2 in another subject or over 5 GCSEs, as of August 1st we will be able to place them onto an NVQ Level 2 with full funding.
(They must be over 19 and have been an EU resident for 3 years).

Only a small percentage of funding will be allocated to this initiative, therefore the places are strictly first come first served.

We are now scheduling August assessor availability so please act quickly to avoid disappointment.

Do it now - don’t miss out!

You can also register your staff on other qualifications including.

• ITQ – Computer user qualification
• Customer Service
• Advice & Guidance
• Health & Social Care Level 2 or 3 (level 3 will have full funding)
• Youth Worker
• Support Services in Health & Social Care
• …and many more

For further information, call Tim now on 0114 281 5781 or email info@cqmlearning.co.uk

Blue Tree Coaching are offering an
Introductory Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring

accredited by the Chartered Management Institute. This is the first time we will be running this programme, one we expect to become very popular.
We will be running the programme at our Windermere base.

A number of people have expressed an interest but were unable to make the July date. We have therefore decided to run the programme Sept -Nov with dates to suit interested parties. It's a great programme, at a great venue with caring, knowledgable tutors who want you to understand the power of Coaching and Mentoring for releasing potential within your organisation. This programme will:-

• Help you understand how to introduce a developmental culture within your organisation
• Develop your Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Enhance your career prospects
• Free potential within your staff

For more details please click here for flyer or for programme

Bluetree - Experts in Personal Development - Evoking Excellence
t: +44 (0)15394 46469; m: 07968 095597;
w: www.bluetree-d.co.uk

Changes International
Multi-Agency Rickter Training
September 25th 2008
10.00 to 4.00pm at Aspatria Youth Club

Do you want a motivational assessment tool for your staff to use with their clients?

Do you want to measure the 'distance travelled' by the people you work with?

Do you want to help individuals and your organisation to measure outcomes, enhance resources and achieve potential?

If so, you may be interested to have your staff trained in the use of the Rickter Guidance model

For more information see HERE

Potential Works
Human potential realised

Do you want:

Improved outcomes for customers and service users?

Improved organisational culture?

Improved customer satisfaction?

Improved working relationships?

Potential Works offers a menu of training designed to develop insight, skills and knowledge in the staff, volunteers and management of Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations.
See links below
For
Programme and General Info click HERE
Anger Managment Coaching HERE
and
Presentation Skills Coaching click HERE

Contact Jane Hafren at Potential Works on 07799 465 962 or info.potentialworks@yahoo.co.uk

NCVYS Participation Works

How to Guides

As part of their Participation Works (PW) involvement, NCVYS produces 'How To Guides'.

They have already written 4 guides; Safeguarding, Infrastructure, Faith and Culturally Sensitive Youth Work and Celebrating Success and a number of NCVYS members have taken the opportunity to get involved in writing case studies or acting as peer reviewers.

Each guide serves as an introduction to the subject, is aimed primarily at participation workers and runs to around 3000 words.

Guides feature at least 3 case studies in addition, drafts of each guide are reviewed by 4 peer reviewers.

Case study providers and peer reviewers each receive a £50 payment to their organisation.

You can have a look at the guides here; http://www.participationworks.org.uk/ResourcesHub/ParticipationWorksHowtoGui
des/tabid/316/Default.aspx

They are currently writing a further two guides:

Engaging children & Young People from hard to reach groups

Producing a remuneration and rewards policy

If you are interested in contributing a case study to either guide, or registering your interest as a peer reviewer please get in touch with :

Steven Pryse, Youth Participation Development Officer

on 020 7278 1041 or via e-mail steven@ncvys.org.uk

You can download a project outline Here which gives further information about the How To Guides and case study guidelines. They are working towards a late July deadline for the first guide and an October deadline for the second.

Voluntary Skills

voluntaryskills.com is a website for Third Sector Skills and Training in the North East & Cumbria

It provides an easy-to-use, searchable Training Database featuring hundreds of courses that take place throughout the region, News & Events Case Studies, Job Profiles, Vacancies,
Resources, and this training bulletin

Cumbria CVS Training

There may be costs involved with CVS training please contact them direct to confirm

How to deal with Challenging People
Thursday 23rd October from 10.00am to 4.00pm

This Course is aimed at those who have to deal with challenging people, whether they be clients, staff, volunteers, partners or suppliers. It looks at why people become challenging and explores a range of calming techniques to use when people are agitated or angry. You will develop individual skills to help take control of challenging situations.

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One Step Ahead: Supportive Supervision
Tuesday 7th October 2008 from 9.30am to 4.30pm

This course will inform and enable new and experienced supervisors to integrate a well acclaimed and comprehensive theory of supervision into their existing practice. The course is on offer to those with a commitment to supervision and developing the reflective practice of their supervises.

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Organising Public and Community Events
Tuesday 8th July 2008 from 10.00am to 4.00pm

Why do we need to hold an event? What event is most suitable for our organisation's needs?
What do we need to consier before we undertake an event?
All these questions and more are covered on this course!

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Successful Funding: Developing a Fundraising Strategy

Tuesday 15th July 2008 Penrith 10.00am - 4.00pm

For more information click HERE

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For more information on any of the training being offered by Cumbria CVS please contact Nicola Howells on 01900 819191 or via e-mail : nicolaho@cumbriacvs.org.uk

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Cumbria CVS Funding Fairs 2008/09

Thursday 10 July at the Oval Centre, Workington
Thursday 16 October at Penrith Rugby Club
Thursday 20 November in South Lakeland
January 2009 in Carlisle (date and venue tbc)

For more information on these fairs, please contact Debbie Young, Events and Resources Manager on 01900 819191 or e-mail:

debbiey@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Some Information from Cumbria CVS

Please find below links and downloadable documents of an opportunity for funding to support tutor/trainer qualifications under the new framework.

This is particularly relevant to those of you who are registered charities offering training/learning with public funds (ie under contract to LSC etc).

Please see the downloadable documents for full guidance

Application for Support
Consortia Briefing
QTLS CAES June 2008

Any queries please contact Kitty Booth-Clibborn on
01228 512513

Skills Gap

Skills Gap is the bi-monthly skills and training resource created by JBE training and development.
It is written for all those committed to professional development

To download their most recent newsletter click HERE

JBE Training & Development
Telephone: 01539 567400
Web:www.jbetraining.co.uk

Get Qualified for Sport
University Of Cumbria

Are you over 16, working/volunteering in sport or outdoor pursuits in Cumbria (or Lancashire)?
....then you may qualify for up to £250.00 towards fees
for certain qualifications.

In return for this support you will be required to deliver a minimum of 15 hours volunteering.

Full details available from the University of Cumbria at www.cumbria.ac.uk/getqualified
or
Contact Rachel Walker on 015394 30275
or e-mail: rachel.walker@cumbria.ac.uk

In collaboration with the County Sport Partnerships of Lancashire and Cumbria and with continuing support from SkillsActive, the University of Cumbria has been awarded £250,000 by Sport England to support the growth of training and skills in the sports sector, including outdoor sports. Over the next two years, the ‘Get Qualified’ programme aims to assist in the development of a quality sport workforce across these two counties and ultimately help to increase participation in sport and active leisure in local communities.

Get Qualified is aimed at individuals over 16 years of age working or volunteering in sport at clubs or organisations striving towards professionalism, within Cumbria or Lancashire.

It enables individuals to apply to the University and, if eligible, receive support towards certain up-to-the minute skills and recognised qualifications.

There is an obligation for individuals to deliver a minimum of 15 hours volunteering in return for the support that they receive.

Please refer to

www.cumbria.ac.uk/getqualified for more information.

Young Cumbria
Youth Work Training Dates

Various Courses and Dates

For further information click HERE or contact
Young Cumbria Jacky Beaton on 017687 75085
e-mail jackybeaton@youngcumbria.org.uk