• An Overview of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014

    Newport Newport

    A one-day Children in Wales course This introductory course will provide a comprehensive background to the key principles and intentions of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, whilst also focusing on the main policy issues and the impact upon children, young people and their families. Find out more and book online via the...

  • Communicating through Touch

    Swansea Swansea

    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...

  • C3SC Training: Governing your Organisation

    C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB

    By attending this course you will be able to: Explore the concept and principles of governance Understand the purpose and uses of your 'governing instrument' (your constitution or rules) Understand the difference between governance and management Consider the trustees’ relationship with paid staff, including the Chief Officer Explore the importance of Nolan principles and Trustee...

  • Wales Neurological Alliance Cross Party Group

    Committee room 4, Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay Committee room 4, Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay

    The theme of the meeting is Access to Wheelchairs – what’s changed? Kindly hosted by Mark Isherwood AM. Help improve services for the 100,000 people affected by neurological conditions and their carers. There will be tea/coffee and an opportunity to network from 6pm.  

  • Doing it Well: Third sector and service user involvement in public service planning and review

    Vine Christian Centre, Bridgend CF31 1LY Vine Christian Centre, Bridgend CF31 1LY

    The Participation Cymru course covers the main stages of effective representation: Being prepared and planning well, making the most out of a meeting and what to do after a meeting. It offers practical skills and information on how best to fulfil your role in this area.By the end of the session participants will be able...

  • Asset transfer: everything you need to know – national event

    Memo Arts Centre, Barry Memo Arts Centre, Barry

    The issue of Community Asset Transfer is currently a hot topic for both the statutory and third sector. With this in mind WCVA, in partnership with BIG Lottery Fund Wales, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Communities First, Community Land Advisory Service, DTA Wales, Empower SVS, GAVO, Geldards, One Voice Wales, Unity Trust Bank, Wales Audit Office, Wales...

  • Introduction to Trainer Skills

    NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE

    City & Guilds is the UK’s leading provider of vocational qualifications, offering over 500 awards across a wide range of industries and progressing from entry level to the highest levels of professional achievement. Voluntary Sector WORKERS- £165.00 Statutory Sector WORKERS - £175.00 This NewLink Wales course is accredited by City & Guilds. The activities that...

  • Visual Support Strategies: Supporting Adults with autism to become more independent

    Cardiff Cardiff

    This Learning Disability Wales course provides practical ideas and techniques to develop visual support strategies. It adopts the key elements set out by the TEACCH Approach and is aimed towards the adult population who have autism spectrum conditions (ASC). It addresses issues of communication, self-management, and Active Support and will offer solutions to difficulties through...

  • C3SC Training: Introduction to Campaigning

    C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB

    By attending this course you will be able to: Understand the different stages of campaign planning Understand the effectiveness of different campaigning techniques Develop increased confidence in campaign planning Book online

  • Cardiff Children, Young People and Families Network meeting

    C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB. C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.

    We regret that this meeting has been postponed. A new date will be posted soon. The Cardiff Children, Young People and Families Network meeting gives you an opportunity to get together with other third sector organisations in the same field, and to share experiences, ideas and good practice. Speaker: Simon Morris, Cardiff Council Third Sector...

  • Working Together to Safeguard Children

    This is Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Local Safeguarding Children Board training aimed at those professionals who are likely to participate in Child Protection Conferences, Child Protection Core Groups or Strategy Meetings, or who support, advise or supervise staff who may become involved in the child protection process. It is an expectation that participants will...

  • The South Wales Police Compact with the Voluntary and Community Sector – ‘Work together to build and maintain healthy and safe communities’

    Bridgend (to be confirmed) Bridgend (to be confirmed)

    The Compact is a partnership agreement between the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, the Chief Constable for South Wales and the Third Sector as represented by the seven County Voluntary Councils in South Wales. Its shared objective is the building and maintaining healthy and safe communities across South Wales through strengthening joint and...