Helping parents to understand the part they play in building the baby brain A one-day Children in Wales course for anyone working with parents. Recent research in neuroscience has made it clear that baby brains are shaped and formed by what the adults around the baby are doing. Participants on this course will gain understanding of...
We regret that this course has been cancelled. This training course will clarify and unpack the process of commissioning. It will help you understand the implications of commissioning and tendering for your organisation. Attending this interactive training session will offer you: A comprehensive overview of the commissioning process for health and social care services An...
The Tree of Hope, located in Stafell Fyw Caerdydd – Living Room Cardiff, is launched at 6pm on Wednesday, 10 December 2014. The tree offers an opportunity to attach a star enclosing a message of hope as a way of celebrating freedom from addiction, honouring persons successfully achieving recovery, to dedicate rays of hope to...
The Introductory Certificate in Fundraising is the first stage in the Institute of Fundraising Professional Qualification Framework and will provide you with a basic knowledge and understanding of fundraising and the sector itself, the surrounding legal framework and introduce you to some fundamental fundraising tools and techniques. The course consists of four units:The Fundraising EnvironmentRole...
This Learning Disability Wales course is designed for those new to the field of autism. Participants will be introduced to basic concepts and theories relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders. The notion of autism as a spectrum disorder will be explored along with biological, psychological and behavioural aspects of the condition. Find out more online.
Through information sessions and group work, delegates will learn about different types of occupancy agreement and where they can be found - how tenancies vary between council, housing association and private sector - the rights occupiers have to keep their home, and their responsibilities to their landlord - right to repair in rented accommodation -...
Celebrating the opening of Asylum Justice Light refreshments will be served. A warm welcome is extended to all.
At a time when more than 3.5 million children in the UK face poverty and social exclusion, the UK Alliance for Investing In Children is pushing for full implementation of the European Commission Recommendation “Investing in Children – Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage” within the UK. This Children in Wales event will highlight areas of...
Joint Action towards the Implementation of the European Commission Recommendation on Child Poverty & Wellbeing Sharing Information Across the UK Keynote speaker: Baroness Gillian Shephard - Deputy Chair of the UK Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission Target Audience: Policy, planning and strategy leads in the Public Sector, Voluntary & Community organisations from Wales, Scotland,...
A Diverse Cymru half-day courseAimsTo provide a basic introduction to mental health and distressTo improve understanding and knowledge of mental health and distressTo reduce stigma and discrimination Learning outcomes By the end the session participants will have increased understanding of:The basics of mental distress, common signs and symptoms and causesGood mental health and what supports...
WCVA, in partnership with Race Council Cymru, Swansea YMCA and SOVA, will host three events for organisations working with BME communities, to raise awareness of the priorities for the European Social Fund (ESF) for 2014-2020 and potential opportunities for project delivery. 9:30-13:30 – 16 December 2014 at WCVA’s offices in Cardiff – read the...
Fully booked This course is for anyone in the voluntary sector who takes part in committee meetings. The course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be effective in chairing meetings. By the end of the session, you will be able to: · Identify the role of the chair and consider the knowledge...
