This very practical course is intended to help people who facilitate meetings, involvement events, discussion or focus groups, seminars or workshops to create the conditions that will enable people to contribute and find the whole experience rewarding. Why attend?Have you ever left a meeting or event wishing more people had spoken up about an issue or...
This one-day Learning Disability Wales workshop will help those that care for someone with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a learning disability to use touch to help communication, relaxation and the relief of stress and anxiety.The techniques you will learn during this workshop will help you and the person you care for engage and...
The time to be creative and innovative in delivering community and public services in Wales has never been greater in an increasingly challenging economic climate. But we should never lose sight of our values and the people our services support. We need to deliver more and better community and public services with less resources for...
During the meeting, we will be welcoming Councillor Sue Lent to discuss the priorities for her new portfolio at Cardiff County Council – Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children and Families.We will also be joined by Simon Morris, Achievement Leader (Youth Support Services), Cardiff Council Education Department. Nick Corrigan, Co-Chair of CCYPFN, will lead a...
Fully bookedThis course will help you:• Write effective, clear and concise minutes • Gain skills in note taking • Produce a clear and focussed agenda
A one-day Children in Wales course This course is aimed at all those interested in the emotional development of babies and children, and particularly those working with, or supporting children and families in stressful circumstances. Attachment disorder has come to be understood as a major contributor to behavioural and emotional problems in children, and in the...
Welcome to Welsh Tenants' 2014 conference that follows on from two previous successful national events. This year Welsh Tenants will explore what’s good about renting, with an exciting line up that is sure to inform and engage delegates. There are three plenary sessions that will cover: the challenges in today’s rental markets, a celebration about what’s good...
Whether you’re looking for an introduction on how to run your first AGM, or are wanting to ensure your next one runs smoothly, this course will equip you to understand: - The annual cycle of governance - The requirements for financial accounting and audit - How to organise and run an AGMIdeal for: trustees, board...
Welsh Centre for Language Planning - in partnership with the Institute of Welsh PoliticsEdwina Hart's response to the Report of the Welsh Language and Economic Development Task and Finish Group is due to be published shortly. A number of other key reports have also referred to the connection between the vitality of the Welsh language...
POVA Level 2 - A morning of innovative delivery of safeguarding trainingAFTA Thought Training - ‘Safeguarding Adults: It’s everybody’s business’The protection of vulnerable adults against psychological, sexual, emotional, physical and financial abuse is powerfully explored in this unique interactive workshop.Sessions are designed around carefully researched case studies exploring situations which have led to the abuse...
Not sure what makes a good application? Don’t understand what an outcome is? Confused about how to develop a budget?The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) recognises that some community and voluntary groups are nervous about filling in grant application forms. That is why they are running a funding support workshop in their office in Cardiff.This workshop...
This session aims to develop a broad understanding of the impact of VAT on a charity, and signposts areas where VAT reliefs could be secured. You’ll learn: - Basic VAT rules when income generating - Why are Contracts potentially different from Grants from the VAT perspective - Understanding the VAT rules on fundraising - Collaboration...
