A one-day Learning Disability Wales course designed to explore practical and creative ways to better engage and communicate with young disabled people. Course AimsThis course will give you tools, games and resources for use when planning services, consulting with or communicating with young disabled people. The course will cover:· Why it is important for young people to...
This is a 4-day course. The other days are 5 February, 26 February and 5 March 2013.Are you the parent or carer of a child with additional needs or disability?Would you like to meet other parents and discover what support is available for your family? Would you like to know who can help you and...
During this two-day Children in Wales course, delegates will explore the role of the group facilitator, and be able to use facilitation skills to engage constructively with group participants from a variety of groups running in different settings. The course will enable delegates to base their work on the principles of equal opportunities. The course will...
Message from the U.K. GovernmentAs you may be aware, following the publication of the most recent child poverty statistics in June, the U.K. Government committed to a consultation on better measures of child poverty. The consultation was launched by The Rt. Hon. Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, and the...
Organised by the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG), in partnership with the Community Land Advisory Service, this event is aimed at community groups interested in buying land, particularly for community gardens. Advisors and support organisations are also welcome. This is what the event will cover: - When is buying land appropriate and when...
A Diverse Cymru training course - an introduction to ensure understanding of the main obligations of employers and service providers.Price: £85Visit the Diverse Cymru website to find out more.
FREE training - limited spacesMental Health First Aid is the help given to someone experiencing a Mental Health problem before professional help is obtained.1 in 4 people will experience some form of mental ill health during their life time.Journeys is organising a FREE two-day Mental Health First Aid training in partnership with MEWN Cymru. The training...
This Tros Gynnal Plant training course ‘Children’s Rights for Professionals – The Welsh Perspective’ offers learners a unique opportunity to bring their knowledge of children’s rights completely up to date from the Welsh perspective and learn how this impacts on their specific sector and role.This is a must for anyone who works with children and...
Consultation event on the White Paper proposals for the Sustainable Development BillThe Sustainable Development Bill is intended to strengthen the existing governance framework for sustainable development across the public service in Wales to ensure better decision making. The Bill aims to embed sustainable development as the central organising principle of the Welsh Government and devolved...
The consequences of the new Welfare Reform Act will start to come into force from April 2013. This will be the biggest social security shake-up in forty years.This course aims to help you understand the changes in Welfare Reform, their likely impacts and to help you begin to prepare for them.The Learning Disability Wales course...
Research shows that mental health problems often have their roots in early childhood. The first years of a child's life have a significant influence on brain development and the development of social and mental well-being. An infant's early experiences are dependent on the interaction between them and their parents, or main care giver, and the environment...
This two-day course is suitable for those responsible for the management of volunteers and volunteer programmes. (Day 2 of the course is on Thursday 7 February.) During this course you will:• Understand what motivates and de-motivates volunteers• Understand good practice in relation support and supervision• Recognise and be able to manage a variety of difficult situations•...
