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Welcome to the E-Training Bulletin - a listing of training opportunities and consultation events of interest to voluntary organisations and community groups in the Bedfordshire and Luton area. If your organisation provides training opportunities for voluntary sector staff, trustees or volunteers and you would like a listing in this bulletin, please click here.
November 2007
13/11/07 - Introduction to Sustainable Communities
The day will provide you with a holistic understanding of sustainable communities: governance; transport and connectivity, services, the environment, equity, the economy, housing and the built environment and social and cultural aspects. You will learn about the range of people that need to be involved in delivering sustainable communities and how to use existing standards to measure performance.
Delivered by: Inspire East
Date/Time/Venue: Tuesday 13 November Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
More Info: Tel: 01223 484644, email, website.
14/11/07 - Equality Impact Assessment Training
Provides delegates with an overview of relevant equalities legislation enabling them to conduct and Equalities Impact Assessment on policies and procedures.
Delivered by Bedford Race Equality Council
Date/Time/Venue: Wednesday 14 November (9.30am - 4.30pm), Bedford Swan Hotel
More Info: Tel 01234 350489, email.
15/11/07 or 04/12/07 - Social Enterprise Awareness Event
If you are involved with a voluntary organisation, community group or a charity considering social enterprise activities, this event endeavours to clear confusions around the term and get you thinking about how your voluntary organisation, community group or charity activities fit with the social enterprise agenda.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 15 November 2007 or Tuesday 4 December 2007 (9.30am - 12.30pm), Bossard House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DA
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email, website.
20/11/07 or 27/11/07 or 28/11/07 or 29/11/07 Voluntary and Community Sector ContactPoint Workshops
The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) and National Council for Child Care Organisations (NCVCCO) are holding a series of 9 regional workshops about ContactPoint with representatives from the voluntary and community sector during November. ContactPoint will be the quick way to find out who else is working with the same child or young person, making it easier to deliver more coordinated support. This basic online directory will be available to authorised staff who need it to do their jobs. It is a key part of the Every Child Matters programme to improve outcomes for children.
The objectives of these workshops are:
- To promote and encourage the engagement of the voluntary and community sector with ContactPoint
- To raise awareness of the benefits and purpose of ContactPoint among voluntary and community sector organisations
- To provide a forum for the voluntary and community sector to raise issues, questions and concerns around engaging with ContactPoint
- To feed back issues, questions and concerns raised by the voluntary and community sector to the National Team and Local Authority partners via the regional user groups.
20th November: London: Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre, 33 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 2WG:
27th November: West Midlands: Birmingham: Second City Suite, 100 Sherlock Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5
28th November: East of England: Easter Leadership Centre, Peterhouse Technology Park, 96 Fulbourn Road, Cambridge, CB1 9AH
29th November: London: Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre: 33 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 2WG
The events are free and suitable for voluntary and community organisations who may not know about ContactPoint already, and would wish to either engage with ContactPoint, or find out more about this initiative. Those interested in attending should email for further information.
21/11/07 - Becoming Outcomes Focussed
This introductory level course is for anyone who would like to find out more about how using an outcomes focus can help you plan your work and record your achievements.
Delivered by: Community and Voluntary Service Mid BedsDate/Time/Venue: Wednesday 21 November (9.45am to 4.00pm) 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier Tel 01234 354366, email.
22/11/07 - Bedfordshire Countywide Assembly
The third meeting of Countywide Assembly, which is dedicated to supporting the development of the delivery plan for Bedfordshire’s Sustainable Community Strategy is as an important occasion to influence future priorities of local statutory agencies, and therefore funding, for a range of work that could include local voluntary and community sector organisations. It is important that the sector has a large scale presence at the Assembly so that it can influence local delivery of public policy and public services.
The Programme is designed to deliver the following objectives:
- identify the focus for the next three years that will enable the Countywide Partnership to meet its long term vision and ambitions for Bedfordshire
- understand how we can all work together to deliver better outcomes for local people
- use the experience of partners, stakeholders and service users to inform the design and delivery of services.
These objectives will be achieved through: the Bedfordshire Marketplace; listening to those who use our services; and roundtable discussions covering each of the key priorities in the Sustainable Community Strategy.
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 22 November 2007, The Cloisters, Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable LU6 2LF
More info: David Brewer, Tel 01234 228078, email.
27/11/07 - Being Effective – Developing Skills to Boost Your Confidence
Suitable for anyone who wants to be more effective in what they do and give your confidence a boost, develop your assertiveness skills and help you to get your point across.
Delivered by: TPAS Tenant & Community Training Programme
Date/Time/Venue: Tuesday 27 November, London (venue TBA)
More Info: Tel: 0161 868 3520 (Training Department)
28/11/07 - Empowering the Voluntary Sector to Influence Public Bodies
Did you know? If a public body tells you that it is going to act in a certain way, the courts interpret this as a promise, and may regard it as an abuse of power (and therefore unlawful) for the body to subsequently change its mind or break its promise to you. This is one of the basic principles of public law, the rules that govern how public bodies should behave. Funded by the Big Lottery Fund, this workshop brings together Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire, NAVCA and the Public Law Project (PLP) in an innovative venture to support the voluntary and community sector in understanding the principles and framework of public law.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Wednesday 28 November(10.00am - 4.00pm), Bossard House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DA
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email. website.
29/11/07 & 04/12/07 & 11/12/07 - Presentation Skills
This interactive course has been specifically designed to equip participants with a range of skills and provide practical solutions to common problems. If you need to sell a specific idea to a group e.g. committee members or have never given a presentation before then this course is for you. The 3 sessions cover topics including: what makes a good presentation? Planning a presentation; giving a presentation; and nerves and how to handle them. The course is fully funded for participants in Bedfordshire and includes using various visual presentation methods such as handouts, OHP’s etc.
Delivered by: The Guild
Time/Date/Venue: Dunstable 29/11/07 and 04/12/07 and 11/12/07
More Info: contact Keith by email or ring 01603 615200
29/11/07 - Developing Productive Working Relationships with Colleagues
This workshop is about developing working relationships with colleagues, within your organisation and other organisations, that are productive in terms of supporting and delivering your work and that of overall organisation.
Delivered by: Voluntary Action Luton - Mike Dalligan
Date/Time/Venue: 29 November ( 10:00 am - 3:30 pm), 15 New Bedford Rd Luton LU1 1SA
More info: Jennifer Saunders Tel: 01582 733418, email.
04/12/07 - Procurement and Negotiation Seminars
The seminars will be held by experts in their field and will give you the knowledge and skills to diversify your organisation’s income revenue. The seminars will also give you the opportunity to explore the sector’s need for support and information in the four areas; best practice in negotiation, best practice in tendering/bidding, best practice in impact reporting, VAT issues in establishing delivery partnerships and consortia.
Delivered by: Acevo and Development Trust Association
Date/Time/Venue: Tuesday 4 December (10.00am – 17.00pm), Cambridge
More info: Orli Gorenski, Tel 0845 1301627, or book online.
04/12/07 - Child Poverty in Bedfordshire - A seminar on the scale & impact of child poverty in the county
This ½ day seminar aims to raise awareness of the poverty issues relating to children, young people and their families in Bedfordshire; raise awareness of, and identify gaps in the support services available for children, young people and families experiencing financial exclusion; and facilitate networking, information exchange and partnership working between agencies involved in tackling child poverty.
Delivered by: Tackling Poverty Together Group
Date/Time/Venue: 4th December (10.00am - 1.00pm), County Hall, Bedford
More Info: Len Simkins, email, website.
06/12/07 - Volunteer Co-ordinators Networking Event
A further opportunity for volunteer managers and co-ordinators to share ideas and good practice. The theme for this networking event will be focussed on the recruitment of volunteers and the need to encourage diversity.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 6 December (12.00pm - 3.00pm), Delta House, Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EZ
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email, website.
06/12/07 - Introduction to Islam & the Muslim Culture Course
The course is specifically designed for non-Muslim public sector professionals who work with Muslims from diverse communities. It incorporates a visit to a local mosque and aims to provide participants with: a better understanding of basic beliefs & practices; information regarding the background to Muslims in Britain & public sector development issues for Muslim communities.
Delivered by: AKSAA Ltd - Education Islam Project
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 6th December 2007 9:30am to 4:00pm, Luton Central Mosque
More Info: Sue Magrath, Course Coordinator, Tel: 01924 466117, Fax: 01924 451543, website.
06/12/07 - Fundraisers Networking Event
Funders often want groups to provide them with evidence that they have spent the money appropriately and that the project has been successful. This event is for fundraisers, treasurers and others responsible for funding to meet, share ideas and experiences and to explore ways to ‘outcomes’ monitoring. Check out the latest funding resources and toolkits designed to help you raise funds successfully.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Wednesday 12 December (6.30pm - 9.00pm), Bossard House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DA
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email, website.
10/12/07 - Regeneration and Housing Conference 2007
Those involved in, or with interests relating to regeneration, planning, development, community cohesion, neighbourhood renewal and the provision of affordable housing. Senior executives, developers, businesses and staff from RSL’s, senior officers from local authorities and consultants will all benefit from the networking opportunities at this conference. The conference will also be of value to those involved in the third sector such as SME’s, charities, community and voluntary organisations.
Delivered by: E-Quality Works
Date/Time/Venue: Monday 10 December (9.30am to 4.45pm) Putteridge Bury, Conference Centre, University of Bedfordshire, LU2 8LE
More Info: Tel: 01582 415835
14/12/07 - Introduction to Sustainable Communities
The day will provide you with a holistic understanding of sustainable communities: governance; transport and connectivity, services, the environment, equity, the economy, housing and the built environment and social and cultural aspects.
Delivered by: Inspire East
Date/Time/Venue: Friday 14 December 2007 (starts at 10.00am) Marston Vale Forest Centre
More Info: Tel: 01223 484644, Fax: 01223 484640, website.
10/01/08 ASDAN Certificate in Community Volunteering - 12 week course
ASDAN is a qualification for volunteers that recognises the general skills that volunteers need and use when carrying out voluntary activities. It can provide a stepping stone to vocational qualifications and employment. It appears as a Level 2 Qualification in the National Standards Framework.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: 10th January, (9.30am to 12.30pm), Kingsland Campus, Houghton Regis
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email, website.
15/01/08 - SOUL Record
The SOUL (Soft Outcomes Universal Learning) Record is an effective method of measuring soft outcomes / informal learning in a way which benefits the client. It is useful for the client to help them to see the progress they are making, the worker as an ice breaker and a diagnostic tool; identifying where a client or learner may need some extra help or support, and for an organisation in providing evidence of the fantastic work being undertaken with their clients.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: 15 January, (10am to 4pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email, website.
15/01/08 - Promoting Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Anybody who works or volunteers in the voluntary and community sector, who wants to know more about the practical aspects of equal opportunities in organisations.
Delivered by: Community and Voluntary Service Mid Beds
Date/Time/Venue: Tuesday 15th January, (9.45am to 4.30pm), 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier Tel 01234 354366, email.
16/01/08 or 17/01/08 - Managing Emotional Clients
This course designed to help you do just that, it is particularly suitable for line managers, personnel managers, police, doctors, social workers, medical staff, and care staff and for those who, in their personal and working lives, may find themselves having to cope with the emotions of others. Free to staff and volunteers of charitable/voluntary agencies.
Delivered by: Relate
Date/Time/Venue: Wednesday 16 February, in Bedford or Thursday 17 January in Luton 9.30am to 4.30pm.
More Info: Tel: 01234 342503, email.
17/01/08 and 31/01/08 - Two Day Computer Training: Excel
The workshops are aimed at those who are beginners or need a refresher course and who want to progress through to being confident and competent users Although you need have no previous experience of the programme, you must have computer, mouse and keyboard skills and you must commit to the complete two-day programme.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 17 January and Thursday 31 January, (9.45am to 4.00pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email, website.
22/01/08 and 29/01/08 – Child Protection Awareness
Due to requests we have organised this course to run over two evenings on consecutive weeks.
These workshops would be an ideal opportunity for volunteers, trustees and staff who work with children, take part in any activities involving children, organise playgroups, after school clubs, run a crèche or Sunday School or are responsible for setting up a child protection policy. Content Includes: why you need a child protection policy; forms of abuse; what should you do if you suspect abuse is happening; abuse and children with additional needs; public liability insurance, your responsibilities; what should a good child protection policy contain; and model policies and agreements.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Tuesday 22 January and Tuesday 29 January (7pm to 9pm), Bossard House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DA
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email, website.
23/01/08 - Effective Management Committees
The course is aimed at Trustees (who may be called Managers, committee members, Directors, Executives) - new or established and those who work directly with and support Boards (usually CEO/Senior Management)
Delivered by: Community and Voluntary Service Mid Beds
Date/Time/Venue: Wednesday 23rd January, (9.45am to 4.30pm), 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier Tel 01234 354366, email.
24/01/08 and 07/02/08 - Two Day Computer Training: Publisher
The workshop is aimed at those who are beginners or need a refresher course and who want to progress through to being confident and competent users. Although you need have no previous experience of the programme, you must have computer, mouse and keyboard skills and you must commit to the complete two-day programme.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 24 January and Thursday 7 February, (9.45am to 4.00pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email, website.
31/01/08 - Secrets of Successful Tendering
Effective tendering requires an understanding of the legislative and practical background within which procurement is currently taking place, and the processes which drive the tendering procedure.
Delivered by: Community and Voluntary Service Mid Beds
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 31st January, (9.45am to 4.00pm), 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier Tel 01234 354366, email.
05/02/08 - Protecting Vulnerable Adults
This is for you if you work with groups of adults who: are older; have a disability or life limiting illness; experience mental health issues; suffer domestic violence; vulnerable in any other way; and you want to develop a policy and guidelines for their protection and safety
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: 5 February, (10am to 4pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email.
06/02/08 - Breaking Bad News
This course designed to help you do just that, It is particularly suitable for line managers, personnel managers, police, doctors, social workers, medical staff, care staff and for those who, in their personal and working lives, may find themselves having to inform others of distressing news and provide them with support.
Free to staff and volunteers of charitable/voluntary agencies
Delivered by: Relate
Date/Time/Venue: Wednesday 6 February, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Luton
More Info: Tel: 01234 342503, email.
12/02/08 - Empowering the Voluntary Sector
The aim of the workshops is to equip voluntary and community sector organisations with the skills to negotiate effectively with public bodies on issues such as funding cuts, policy change consultation and local authority decisions concerning the provision of services.
Delivered by: Community and Voluntary Service Mid Beds
Date/Time/Venue: 12 February, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier Tel 01234 354366, email.
26/02/08 - Health and Safety At Work
This workshop is about managing the overall health and safety process in your area of responsibility. It is intended to go beyond meeting health and safety legislation and move towards a situation where health and safety considerations are firmly embedded in the planning and decision making processes and the culture of your area of responsibility.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: 26 February, (10am to 4pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email, website.
04/03/08 - Manual Handling
If, during your daily work tasks, you lift, carry or move objects you should know how to do this correctly to help prevent avoidable back injuries, sprains and strains. This workshop will cover this and also include employer/employees responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: 4 March, (10am to 1pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email, website.
04/03/08 - Risk Assessment
This is for you if you want or need to know how to carry out a health and safety risk assessment in your workplace.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: 4 March, (2pm to 4pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email.
12/03/08 - Basic First Aid (Certified)
This workshop will provide you with a British Red Cross certificate in Basic First Aid, valid for three years, as a nominated person to take charge in an emergency. It is suitable for small organisations that require a member of staff or volunteer to have basic lifesaving skills.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: 12 March, (10am to 4pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: Chris Daniels, Tel 01525 850559, email, website.
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