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LSC Third Sector Transition Support
Posted July 29th, 2010 by EstherThird Sector National Learning Alliance has launched a telephone support service for third sector organisations to help with the transition from the LSC to the successor agencies (Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and Young People's Learning Agency (YPLA).
Are you a third sector organisation currently receiving LSC funding directly or via another LSC provider and:
Support for Training Providers having difficulty accessing funding.
Posted July 29th, 2010 by EstherNCVYS report that training providers in the sector are finding it difficult accessing these potential funding streams to support learning provision (the background to the funding streams and new set up is available at http://www.ncvys.org.uk/Supporting_Training_Providers.html).
New FAQ - Qualifications in Working with Vulnerable Young people
Posted July 29th, 2010 by EstherNCVYS, in conjunction with ABC Awards and the Open University, have produced a FAQ for training providers outlining the QCF qualifications at levels 3 & 4 connected to working with vulnerable young people. It can be downloaded from thier web site at: http://www.ncvys.org.uk/Supporting_Training_Providers.html
Social Inclusion Policy Forum - Nottingham - 17.08.10
Posted July 29th, 2010 by Esther17/08/2010 - 10:30
17/08/2010 - 13:30
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Venue:
TBC
Cost:
Free
Course outline:
Last September, the Social Inclusion Policy Forum held an event in Leicester called "Preparing for 2010", where we discussed ideas for how to mark the European Year against Poverty in our region. Out of this event came the
All in One Project - raising awareness of poverty in the East Midlands
People from across the region are now taking part in the All in One project, sharing their first hand knowledge and experience of living on low incomes and fighting social exclusion, to:
Raise awareness of poverty issues in the East Midlands,
- challenge myths and stereotypes,
- discuss services & support - what's working, what isn't, what needs changing
- highlight positive successful activity in communities
- and inform policy and decision makers at local, national and European level
In the Social Inclusion Policy Forum Meeting on August 17th you can:
- find out what's been happening on the project,
- how you can get involved (if you're not already!) and
- take part in planning the big event - the first ever East Midlands Poverty Convention to be held on October 18th at the Workhouse, Southwell, Notts.
Book a place at the Social Inclusion Policy Forum meeting, Aug 17th in Nottingham by contacting
Andrea Pritchard policyresearch@one-em.org.uk 0115 934 8471
Please tell Andrea if you have any particular access or dietary requirements.
East Midlands Social Inclusion Policy Forum is an initiative of OEM to provide a forum where policy and decision makers, Social Inclusion project practitioners and people experiencing exclusion can share information and experience, debate issues, draw lessons and develop new and more effective and practical responses to Social Exclusion in the region. http://www.oneeastmidlands.org.uk/policy_list.php?cat_id=14
For more information about the All in One project, contact Clare Caves at CEFET, clare@cefet.org.uk, 0115 911 0419, www.allinone-em.org.uk
Emergency Budget Briefing
Posted July 29th, 2010 by EstherThe recent changes in government and proposed spending cuts have huge implications for the Voluntary and Community Sector.
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire have produced a briefing that gives an overview of planned and possible changes, together with thoughts on how this may impact on the sector and individual organisations. This includes a section on changes facing the Children and Young People's Sector. Click here to download
Emergency Budget Action Meeting - Oadby - 8th September 2010
Posted July 29th, 2010 by Esther08/09/2010 - 10:00
08/09/2010 - 15:30
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Venue:
Parklands Leisure Centre Wigston Road Oadby Leicester LE2 5QG
Cost:
Free
Course outline:
On 8 September, we will discuss what changes resulting from the new budget and the new government concern groups, and what we (the voluntary adn community sector) can do to respond to these changes.
Download the booking form below, please remember we need your booking form to be returned by the 20 August 2010.
Please email: ivan.l@valonline.org.uk or post to:
Ivan Liburd
Voluntary Action Leicestershire
9 Newarke Street
Leicester LE1 5SN
We would also like to find out your thoughts on the Emergency Budget and how it affects you and your group. You can do this by filling in our online survey by clicking this link.
Downloads:
Free Online Safeguarding Training
Posted July 29th, 2010 by Esther in
The Safenetwork and EduCare have paired up to offer free, online safeguarding courses to Third Sector organisations.
Subject to availability, any not-for-profit Third Sector organsiation can access the training, choosing from any of the following courses:
Child Protection Awareness
Keeping Children Safe
Preventing Bullying Behaviour
Child Protection – Staying Aware
Spending Challenge: your views wanted
Posted July 27th, 2010 by EstherThe ‘Spending Challenge' webpages have been created to gather ideas from individuals and organisations on how the Government can achieve 'more for less' in public spending.
They are asking for ideas on Education and Training and Private and Third Sector organisations working with the Public Sector, amongst others areas of Government.
The ‘best' ideas are to be considered as part of the Spending Review 2010 that will conclude in October.
CYP Now campaign to champion youth services
Posted July 27th, 2010 by EstherChildren & Young People Now
27 July 2010
CYP Now is today launching a campaign to highlight the importance of providing services for young people.
The For Youth's Sake campaign will champion the role young people's services play and encourage decision-makers and communities to support youth projects. To read more click here.
Safer interviewing skills - Leicester - 10.11.10
Posted July 27th, 2010 by Esther in
10/11/2010 - 00:00
10/11/2010 - 23:59
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Venue:
NSPCC National Training Centre, 3 Gilmour Close, Beaumont Leys, Leicester LE4 1EZ
Cost:
£160
Course outline:
A one-day training course for managers and HR professionals responsible for recruiting staff and/or volunteers to work with children
Topics covered include: professional boundaries, emotional resilience and motivation, building relationships with children and preparedness to take action to protect a child. The techniques utilised in the course are based on the NSPCC Value based interviewing model.
For more information and booking click here.
