Training

BCC: Challenging Homophobia in Primary Schools

3.30-4.30pm at various locations across Birmingham:
North: Thurs 24th June @ Jaffray Centre, Fentham Road, Erdington, B23 6AE
South: Thurs 1st July @ Minerva, Thornthwaite Close, Frankley, B45 0DS
Central: Thurs 8th July @ Burlington Centre, Lennox Road, Newtown, B19 2PA

Free training sessions led by Andrew Moffat, author of Challenging Homophobia in Primary Schools.

Contact: nesrim.mesnani@birmingham.gov.uk

Working with Learning Disabled Parents Training

Training from Advocacy Matters
Various dates and locations: Download File

Would you know how to identify and support a parent with a learning disability?
Free training for any professional working with parents in Birmingham.

Contact: 0121 321 2377

 

Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board

Multi-Agency: Safeguarding Training Module 2

9.30am-4.30pm, 23rd April 2010, The Hub,Kings Heath
(Various other dates at different venues across the city)

This training is aimed at the Targeted Workforce - Some groups of children are more at risk than others

Multi-Agency: Safeguarding Training Module 3

9.30am-4.30pm, 22nd April 2010, The Hub,Kings Heath
(Various other dates at different venues across the city)

This training is aimed at the responsive and specialist workforce. We need to respond quickly and appropriately supporting children and dealing with those who harm them.

Module 4 Module-Agency Training for Professionals Working with Families whoMisuse Drugs and Alcohol (2 day course)

9.30am-4.30pm, 21st and 22nd June 2010, The Boardroom Equibusiness, Equipoint, Yardley

This course is aimed at the responsive and specialist workforce. We need to respond quickly and appropriately supporting children and dealing with those who harm them.

Contact: Lorraine Lockyear on01527 556610

bscb_bookings@outcomesuk.com

Free training for those who support adult learners at home or in the community

Places are available, free of charge, on the following modules at Edward Road Baptist Church Balsall Heath on Tuesdays 1:00pm- 3:00pm

20th April to 4th May "Knowing where to start"- ways of identifying learning needs, using assessment techniques and signposting.

11th May to 15th June "Supporting your Learners"- teaching and learning cycle, models of support and working as a team. Developing communication skills, health and safety, safeguarding vulnerable adults and working with disabilities.

22nd June to 20th July "Teaching literacy and English for Speakers of other Languages.Brush up on grammar, useful resources, amd key influences on language development and teaching methods.

For more information contact the BCTT office or lead tutor direct (Susan):07737604241

BCT Training Website

ASA Level 1 Swimming Teachers Course

In the current climate, it is good to have as much training under your belt to enhance your C.V. as possible. This training is open to anyone who would like to attend at the price of £370.00. For Birmingham City Council employees we have managed to receive some funding and you can access this training at the reduced price of £270.00.

The course is being held at The Munrow Centre, Birmingham University commencing on 23rd April and will be held on Friday evenings up until 25th June. All the details regarding this training are attached.

The closing date for this training has been extended slightly so if you are interested in attending or have any queries whatsoever please can you contact Sid Hardy as soon as possible, I have included his contact details below:-

Sid Hardy - Swimming Co-ordinator
Telephone: 0121 464 6037
Email: sid_hardy@birmingham.gov.uk

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Adults Other Than Teachers (AOTTS)

Free 6 day training course, Birmingham

On various dates between February - June 2010, starting on the 11th February.

Do you want to...
... develop your skills in working with young people?
... understand more about the processes of teaching and learning?
... learn more about how schools work?
... develop relationships and partnerships with school and clusters?
... develop your own practice?

Contact Sally Milicev, email:smilicev@ufa.org.uk

Download AOTTS course advertisment word document (48KB)
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How to Research and Evaluate the Quality of Children's Centre's Services and Activities
London, Euston.

Ongoing.

Shrinking budgets, but you still have to meet government targets as well as families' needs - how on earth do you do it?

For more information visit:http://rodlaird.hostinguk.org/?page=828

Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence Training
Birmingham

Ongoing.
This course is aimed at anybody who regularly works with children and adults and aims to develop an understanding of forced marriage and honour based violence.

Email:surwars@diversesolutions-uk.com
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Inclusion Services
Birmingham

Ongoing
To support children and young people of Birmingham and their families in maximising their lift opportunities.
Contact Chrissie Garrett
Email: chrissie.garrett@birmingham.gov.uk
Tel: 0121 303 3967

Basic Expedition Leader Award

October 2008 onwards

The Basic Expedition Leader Award is intended for anyone who has the responsibility of looking after others, particularly the young, out-of-doors, or who wish to train others to carry out day journeys and backpacking expeditions. It has nothing to do with mountains, climbing or ropes.

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