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UID:47150-1421107200-1421193599@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dignity at Work
DESCRIPTION:A half-day Diverse Cymru course\nAccording to the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development\, (2014) ‘Bullying is bad for employees and their organisations. Not only does it cost  the UK in the region of 80 million lost days\, it also accounts for at least half the occurrences of work-related stress. For the employee exposed to bullying\, the impact can be devastating and can cause significant mental health and social problems’.  \nWhy attend? \nBullying and Harassment is often named in training sessions as ‘Dignity at Work’\, but what does this mean for individuals and organisations? This short course will assist you to recognise: \n\nHow you can promote a culture of dignity and respect in the workplace.\nTo also minimise incidents of unacceptable behaviour becoming issues which cause stress to the individual and have an effect on the organisation.\nIt will help you to know what to do if bullying and harassment do occur.\n\nWho should attend? \nThis course is appropriate for anyone who has responsibility for ensuring the wellbeing of others at work\, for example\, line managers\, health and safety representatives\, and human resources. It would also be helpful for anyone who has experienced bullying or harassment at work. \nFind out more and book via the Diverse Cymru website.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/dignity-at-work-2/
LOCATION:Lysaght Institute\, Newport\, Lysaght Institute\, Newport
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150114
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141210T103551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141210T103551Z
UID:47248-1421107200-1421193599@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:Cardiff Council’s Social Care Workforce Development Partnership (SCWDP) is running this training. There are two sessions: 10am to 12 noon\, and 1-3pm. Staff need only to attend one session. \nA maximum of two spaces is available for each care home/agency on each session although extra staff can be added to a waiting list pending any cancellations. \nThis course is primarily aimed at non-medical staff to gain a greater awareness of Parkinson’s Disease.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/parkinsons-disease-awareness-training-2/
LOCATION:Glamorgan Archives\, Leckwith\, Cardiff\, Glamorgan Archives\, Leckwith\, Cardiff 
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150115
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141017T104846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141017T104846Z
UID:47138-1421193600-1421279999@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Action Learning Sets
DESCRIPTION:This course is spread over 4 half-days: 14 January\, 10 February\, 10 March\, and 21 April 2015. Would you like to enhance your learning by being able to reflect with colleagues on current work issues? Action Learning Sets offer this opportunity in a safe and positive environment. \nOver the four half-day sessions you will learn what Action Learning Sets are and how to set one up for your own situation. The group will come together as a real Action Learning Set and over the sessions you will support each other\, having a real opportunity to put the theory into practice. An invaluable tool for better collaborative working. \nFind out more and book your place on the Participation Cymru website.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/action-learning-sets-3/
LOCATION:Hafan Cymru\, Carmarthen (SA31 1JR)\, Hafan Cymru\, Carmarthen (SA31 1JR)
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150115
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141202T164134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141202T164134Z
UID:47229-1421193600-1421279999@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:International Treatment Effectiveness Project training (ITEP)
DESCRIPTION:NewLink Wales training \nLimited number of fully funded spaces available to practitioners working within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan \n  \nInternational Treatment Effectiveness Programme (ITEP) is a mechanism by which quality of drug treatment can be developed and measured in order to improve delivery of treatment services. It uses mind maps as a visual cognitive tool to help clients organise their thoughts and goals easily\, by focusing on images and association. ITEP offers clients a visual way to communicate their current behaviour patterns and help them express what they cannot do through words alone. It can be used in care planning and motivational work from the early stages of treatment until the exit stage \nBy the end of the course participants will be able to identify what International Treatment Effectiveness Project (ITEP) is and what it involves. It will explain the use of free mapping and structured mapping for personal use\, service user work and supervision settings and will examine the use of mind maps. In addition participants will learn how to select the appropriate maps to practice use to maximise confidence and adapt to current and future working roles. \n  \nVoluntary Sector £125.00\, Statutory Sector £135.00 \nTo book onto the course or for further information\, contact Telephone: 029 2052 9002 or email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or visit www.newlinkwales.org.uk
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/international-treatment-effectiveness-project-training-itep-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141210T152440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141210T152440Z
UID:47252-1421227800-1421251200@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Living with Asperger’s - I Will Experience
DESCRIPTION:This Cardiff Council course is for all staff working in social care with an interest in or need for a basic understanding of Asperger’s. \nCourse content/learner outcomes: \nTo be taken on an emotive journey through the world of hidden impairments. \nDesigned for people to gain a basic understanding of what learning difficulties and social communications disorders are and look like; and more importantly what they mean to the individual and society. \nBe able to recognise barriers which are created by society through the eyes of the service user\, motivating service providers to give more effective help and support to those with learning difficulties and social communications disorders. \nDiscover what’s possible with the right mind-set! \nA certificate of attendance will be issued to participants who attend the whole session. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. \nParticipants should aim to arrive between 09:00 and 09:30 for registration
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/living-with-aspergers-i-will-experience/
LOCATION:Sbectrwm Centre\, Fairwater\, Sbectrwm Centre\, Fairwater 
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150114T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20150112T164607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150112T164607Z
UID:47271-1421229600-1421245800@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shaping Our Future Well-being - Developing Cardiff & Vale UHB's clinical services strategy - High Level Service Model Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Clinicians will join from 11.30am for lunch. Third sector representatives and service users are welcome to stay for the whole session. \nHere’s the agenda: \n\n\n\n\n1. \n\n\n10:00 \n\n\nWelcome to service users/patients \n\n\nRachel Rayment\, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing Clinical Lead \n\n\n\n\n2. \n\n\n10:15 \n\n\nWhat does it feel like to be a user of the UHB’s services? \n\n\nPatient Experiences \n\n\n\n\n3. \n\n\n10:30 \n\n\nWhat do the Clinical Services Principles mean to you? \n\nEmpower the Person\nHome First\nOutcomes that matter to People\nAvoid harm\, waste and variation\nEquity between the people who use and provide services\n\n\n\nFacilitated group work \n\n\n\n\n4. \n\n\n11:30 \n\n\n                                           Lunch break \n\n\n\n\n5. \n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nClinicians join the workshop. \nIntroduction \nPatient Story \nPrinciples of strategy and feedback from morning. \n\n\nAbigail Harris\, Executive Director for Planning and \nRachel Rayment\, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing Clinical Lead \n\n\n\n\n6. \n\n\n12:40 \n\n\nWorking together\, what could our future services look like? \n\n\nFacilitated group work \n\n\n\n\n7. \n\n\n13:50 \n\n\nFeedback of future models/Discussion \n\n\nRachel Rayment\, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing Clinical Lead \n\n\n\n\n8. \n\n\n14:30 \n\n\nFinish \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/shaping-our-future-well-being-developing-cardiff-vale-uhbs-clinical-services-strategy-high-level-service-model-workshop/
LOCATION:Grape and Olive Restaurant\, Wedal Road\, Cardiff CF14 3QX\, Grape and Olive Restaurant\, Wedal Road\, Cardiff CF14 3QX
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141003T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141003T182358Z
UID:47091-1421229600-1421251200@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:C3SC Training: Introduction to Social Media
DESCRIPTION: Fully booked \nThis course provides an introductory guide to the creation of an effective social media strategy. Including Twitter\, Facebook\, Tumblr and emerging online services\, the course looks at how to define the message you want to project\, writing posts\, responding to readers and what not to do. An essential course; book your place soon. \nIdeal for: Anyone in an organisation who wishes to improve the way they communicate with others. \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/c3sc-training-introduction-to-social-media-2/
LOCATION:C3SC offices\, Brunel House\, 2 Fitzalan Road\, Cardiff CF24 0EB.\, C3SC offices\, Brunel House\, 2 Fitzalan Road\, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150116
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141017T105146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141017T105146Z
UID:47139-1421280000-1421366399@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stakeholder analysis seminar
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will share with participants the stakeholder analysis tool with particular reference to citizen and community engagement. This is a very practical session with opportunities for you to begin your own stakeholder map or to refresh and existing one.\n\n\n  Learning outcomes\nIt will provide an opportunity for participants to:  \n\nIdentify their stakeholders\nRecognise how important and influential they are\nUnderstand how best to engage with them\n\n\n\nWho this course is for\nManagers and front line staff with responsibility for consultation & engagement in their organisation.\n\nFind out more and book your place via the Participation Cymru website.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/stakeholder-analysis-seminar/
LOCATION:Merthyr Tydfil\, Merthyr Tydfil
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150117
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141202T165200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141202T165200Z
UID:47230-1421280000-1421452799@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Substance Misuse Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Limited number of fully-funded spaces available to practitioners working within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan \nAt a small additional charge\, this 2-day NewLink Wales course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales. \nThis course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of substance misuse. The course will describe the most commonly misused categories of substances and list the effects of alcohol and the risks associated with alcohol misuse. In addition will describe different patterns of substance misuse and discuss the range of service provision available. \n  \n15th & 16th January 2015 Voluntary Sector £140.00\, Statutory Sector £150.00 \n  \nTo book onto the course or for further information contact NewLink Wales on: Telephone: 02920 529002 or email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or visit www.newlinkwales.org.uk
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/substance-misuse-awareness-6/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141003T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141003T182358Z
UID:47092-1421316000-1421337600@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:C3SC Training: Business and Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:We regret that this course has been cancelled.  \nThis course will help organisations understand the importance and benefits of long-term planning and provide them with practical resources to plan more effectively within their own organisations. \nThis course will help you to: • Understand the difference between business and strategic planning • Appreciate the purpose of business and strategic plans • Recognise the benefits of planning • Be able to develop comprehensive business and strategic plans \nIdeal for: those new to business and strategic planning or those wishing to gain further insight into planning. \n  \n  \nPrice of training: \nIndividual member: FREE \nC3SC or CVC member with annual income below £25\,000: FREE \nC3SC or CVC member with annual income of £25\,000 or above: £40 \nNon-member voluntary organisation: £80 \nStatutory organisation: £120  \n  \n  \nRegistration from 9.45am
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/c3sc-training-business-and-strategic-planning-6/
LOCATION:C3SC offices\, Brunel House\, 2 Fitzalan Road\, Cardiff CF24 0EB.\, C3SC offices\, Brunel House\, 2 Fitzalan Road\, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150120
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141003T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141003T182358Z
UID:47093-1421625600-1421711999@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness
DESCRIPTION:  \nA Diverse Cymru half-day course\n  \nAims \n\nTo provide a basic introduction to mental health and distress\nTo improve understanding and knowledge of mental health and distress\nTo reduce stigma and discrimination Learning outcomes By the end the session participants will have increased understanding of:\nThe basics of mental distress\, common signs and symptoms and causes\nGood mental health and what supports mental health\nThe impact of stigma and diagnosis\nWhat helps people with recovery (including treatments)\n\nMore information and online booking \n  \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/mental-health-awareness-12/
LOCATION:Taste Of Enterprise\, Ebbw Vale\, Taste Of Enterprise\, Ebbw Vale
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150120
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141126T163011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141126T163011Z
UID:47222-1421625600-1421711999@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fully-funded Blood Borne Viruses and HIV Training
DESCRIPTION:This NewLink Wales course is aimed at those people supporting individuals with\, or at risk of contracting Hepatitis B\, Hepatitis C or HIV. \nBy the end of the course you should be able to:  \n\nExplain the differences between Hepatitis B\, Hepatitis C and HIV\nExamine the ways in which BBVs can be transmitted\nAnalyse the fears\, stigma and social issues around BBV\nDescribe the referral\, testing and treatment process\nExplore methods and actions that can reduce the risks of harm\n\nThere are a limited number of spaces for these training days so please let NewLink Wales know if you would like to attend by completing a booking form via this link www.newlinkwales.org.uk/docs/bbv/bbvbookingform.docx or contact Rachel Berg at NewLink Wales at info@newlinkwales.org.uk / 029 2052 9002. NewLink Wales will confirm your place on the chosen training date via email written confirmation\, which will need to be brought with you on the day. \nThe Cardiff course is also being run on Tuesday 20 January.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/fully-funded-blood-borne-viruses-and-hiv-training/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150121
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141003T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141003T182358Z
UID:47094-1421712000-1421798399@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Equality & Diversity
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis is a very interactive workshop which enables participants to discuss issues concerning Equality and Diversity\, and learn from each other as well as from the workshop facilitator. \nWhy attend? \nDespite many steps forward in the field of discrimination over the last 50 years\, we still have a long way to go to create a fair society. As far as organisations are concerned there is a lot that can be done to improve diversity practice. As individuals too\, however aware we are\, we sometimes make mistakes. \nWho should attend? \nAll those who wish to raise their awareness of equality and diversity issues in the workplace and consider how they can take action to improve diversity practice. \nFind out more on the Diverse Cymru website.  \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/an-introduction-to-equality-diversity-2/
LOCATION:Lysaght Institute\, Newport\, Lysaght Institute\, Newport
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150121
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141003T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141003T182358Z
UID:47095-1421712000-1421798399@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
DESCRIPTION:This one-day Learning Disability Wales course will provide you with essential knowledge about this new benefit\, enabling you to assist people in the application and assessment process. \nFind out more online.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/understanding-personal-independence-payment-pip/
LOCATION:Swansea\, Swansea
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150121
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141126T163235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141126T163235Z
UID:47223-1421712000-1421798399@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fully-funded Blood Borne Viruses and HIV Training
DESCRIPTION:This NewLink Wales course is aimed at those people supporting individuals with\, or at risk of contracting Hepatitis B\, Hepatitis C or HIV. \nBy the end of the course you should be able to:  \n\nExplain the differences between Hepatitis B\, Hepatitis C and HIV\nExamine the ways in which BBVs can be transmitted\nAnalyse the fears\, stigma and social issues around BBV\nDescribe the referral\, testing and treatment process\nExplore methods and actions that can reduce the risks of harm\n\nThere are a limited number of spaces for these training days so please let NewLink Wales know if you would like to attend by completing a booking form via this link www.newlinkwales.org.uk/docs/bbv/bbvbookingform.docx or contact Rachel Berg at NewLink Wales at info@newlinkwales.org.uk / 029 2052 9002. NewLink Wales will confirm your place on the chosen training date via email written confirmation\, which will need to be brought with you on the day. \nThe Cardiff course is also being run on Monday 19 January.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/fully-funded-blood-borne-viruses-and-hiv-training-2/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150120T063000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20150113T145953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150113T145953Z
UID:47276-1421735400-1421789400@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:The IWA Debate - Where next for Welsh public service reform?
DESCRIPTION:This is a free Institute of Welsh Affairs event generously sponsored by Aberystwyth University\, Eversheds LLP and Positif. A year on from the Williams Commission report\, the Welsh Government’s Minister for Public Services\, Leighton Andrews\, will give a speech on the future of public services in Wales. This will be followed by an audience discussion led by a panel with Veronica Hope Hailey\, Dean and Head of the School of Management at the University of Bath; Phil Bale\, Leader of Cardiff Council and Laura McAllister\, Professor of Governance at Liverpool University & Chair of Sports Wales. Registration opens at 6.30pm\, with the event starting promptly at 7pm. To book tickets for this free event\, please visit our Eventbrite page\, or contact the IWA office on 029 2048 4387.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/the-iwa-debate-where-next-for-welsh-public-service-reform/
LOCATION:Eversheds\, 1 Callaghan Square\, Cardiff CF10 5BT\, Eversheds\, 1 Callaghan Square\, Cardiff CF10 5BT 
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150120T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141118T113714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141118T113714Z
UID:47203-1421746200-1421769600@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Children in Wales's Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Children in Wales’s Annual Conference this year will focus on the importance of the Early Years and Childcare. International research tells us that the experiences and influences of the early years and the childcare chosen sets the template for the child’s future\, including educational achievement\, health and wellbeing and future job opportunities. \nWe are drawing together a range of internationally renowned speakers to examine the key issues for young children and their families living in Wales in 2015\, set against the backdrop of the Welsh Government’s Building a Brighter Future: Early Years and Childcare Plan. \nSian Wyn Siencyn\, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Communities \nThe University of Wales: Trinity Saint David will chair the conference and confirmed speakers include:  \n– Lesley Griffiths AM & Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty who will set the scene in terms of the aspirations for children in Wales \n– Prof Jane Barlow\, Professor of Public Health in the Early Years\, Warwick Medical School will focus on Early Years\, Wellbeing and Mental Health \n– Prof Karen Graham\, Professor of Early Childhood Studies\, Glyndwr University will highlight the importance of a skilled and competent early years and childcare workforce \n– Dr Gwenllian Lansdown Davies\, Chief Executive\, Mudiad Meithrin will consider childcare in Wales and the importance of the Welsh Language \n– Prof Mathias Urban\, Professor of Early Childhood\, Director\, Early Childhood Research Centre\, University of Roehampton will consider the messages from Early Childhood Education and Care and the European Quality Frameworks \n– Professor Iram Siraj\, Professor of Early Childhood Education\, Institute of Education\, University of London will present on her evaluation of the Foundation Phase across Wales\, and research evidence in relation to closing the attainment gap \n– Charlotte Drury\, Chair\, Attachment Network Wales will present on the importance of Attachment in the early years \n£80 for members of Children in Wales; £100 for non-members \nBook online via the Children in Wales website.  \nExhibition Opportunities \nExhibition opportunities will be available at the conference at a cost of £50 (in addition to the delegate fee). If you are interested in showcasing the work of your organisation\, then please send an email to membership@childreninwales.org.uk
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/children-in-waless-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Mercure Holland House Hotel\, Cardiff\, Mercure Holland House Hotel\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150122
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141003T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141003T182358Z
UID:47096-1421798400-1421884799@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding How to Safeguard the Welfare of Children and Young People
DESCRIPTION:A one-day Children in Wales course \nA one-day course aimed at anyone working directly or indirectly with children and young people in a wide range of workplace and community settings. The purpose of the training is to give participants confidence and essential knowledge on how to safeguard the children and young people in their environment.  \nThe training is accredited through Agored Cymru and participants will need to complete assessments to demonstrate learning. Upon successful completion of an assignment the participant will achieve 3 credits at Level 2. This unit forms part of the Welsh quality assurance framework for vocational training.   \nAs a result of the training participants will: \n\nLearn about the legislation\, guidelines\, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people\, including E-safety\nUnderstand the roles of different agencies involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and young people\nUnderstand how to safeguard children\, young people and practitioners in a work setting\nIdentify the characteristics of different types of child abuse\nKnow how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused\, harmed or bullied\nBe able to describe the principles and boundaries of confidentiality and when to share information\n\nCOST: \nMembers £130* \nNon members £155* \nBook online via the Children in Wales website.  \nPlease Note – * The advertised rates include a charge of £25 per person  for Accreditation\, External Verification and Agored Cymru Certification.  \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/understanding-how-to-safeguard-the-welfare-of-children-and-young-people-2/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150122
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141202T174957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141202T174957Z
UID:47236-1421798400-1421884799@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Demonstrating Impact
DESCRIPTION:Level: Introduction If you are starting to plan how to report on impact\, or want to be inspired by learning new techniques and methods\, this WCVA course will help you This course will build on participants’ understanding of impact and how to demonstrate it\, using exercises which show how you can capture ‘impact statements’ and the sort of evidence you need to be able to demonstrate your impact  This is a beginners’ course; it is for those who want to improve the way they describe the outcomes or changes that their work produces1/2 day (morning session) \nBook your place via the WCVA website.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/demonstrating-impact/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141003T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141003T182358Z
UID:47097-1421834400-1421856000@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:C3SC Training: Accountancy Basics
DESCRIPTION:Fully booked \nProviding you with all the knowledge and information you need to set up a simple financial system for your organisation.  This introductory course is interactive and gives you the opportunity to work through practical examples and ask questions relating to implementation within your organisation.  By the end of the course\, you will be able to:  \n\nUnderstand basic accounting terms and concepts\nSet up and maintain a simple bookkeeping system\nEstablish a petty cash system\nUse the system to produce basic financial reports\nUnderstand the legal requirements for reporting in relation to your organisation\n\n  \n  \nPrice of training: \nIndividual member: FREE \nC3SC or CVC member with annual income below £25\,000: FREE \nC3SC or CVC member with annual income of £25\,000 or above: £40 \nNon-member voluntary organisation: £80 \nStatutory organisation: £120  \n  \n  \nRegistration from 9.45am
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/c3sc-training-accountancy-basics/
LOCATION:C3SC offices\, Brunel House\, 2 Fitzalan Road\, Cardiff CF24 0EB.\, C3SC offices\, Brunel House\, 2 Fitzalan Road\, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150123
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141208T144822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141208T144822Z
UID:47239-1421884800-1421971199@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wales Fuel Poverty Conference
DESCRIPTION:‘Focusing Our Energy on Solutions’\n15% early bird discount available until 20th December. \nDo you want to help develop the solutions to end fuel poverty in Wales? Then join NEA Cymru at the only conference in Wales focusing on the 1 in 3 households in Wales who cannot afford a warm home. \nKeynote speakers \nCarl Sargeant AM\, Minister for Natural Resources\, Welsh Government \nRachel McEwan\, Director of Sustainable Development\, SSE \nJenny Saunders OBE\, Chief Executive\, NEA \nFind out more and book your place via the NEA Cymru website.  \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/wales-fuel-poverty-conference/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150123
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141211T090028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141211T090028Z
UID:47255-1421884800-1421971199@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Challenging Extremism Awareness
DESCRIPTION:This Diverse Cymru course will assist you to promote tolerance and respect for all and promote community cohesion within your organisation. \nThis course is particularly helpful for anyone working with people who might be vulnerable to developing extremist views and undertaking extremist acts. \nFind out more and book your place via the Diverse Cymru website.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/challenging-extremism-awareness-6/
LOCATION:Diverse Cymru\, 3rd Floor\, Alexandra House\, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East\, Canton\, Cardiff CF5 1JD\, Diverse Cymru\, 3rd Floor\, Alexandra House\, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East\, Canton\, Cardiff CF5 1JD 
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150122T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20150107T143630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150107T143630Z
UID:47264-1421919000-1421931600@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network event
DESCRIPTION:Fully booked \nYou’re invited to the first network event of 2015! There will be presentations and updates of interest to volunteer-involving organisations in the area. Topics include: how engaging with the arts can help sustain volunteering; the launch of the working group for the ‘Songs of Sanctuary’ project\, and the latest news on the situation with community asset transfers in Cardiff. The session will also include a presentation on the GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grants Scheme which aims to support the delivery of a wide range of new volunteering opportunities in Wales and overseas that aim to ‘support the step change in access to volunteering for young people aged 14-25 and especially for disadvantaged young people’. Tea and coffee will be available. There are 40 places available at this event which will be allocated on a ‘first come\, first served’ basis.   \nTo book\, please contact Jeremy at VCS at Jeremy.r@vcscardiff.org.uk or Tel: (029) 2022 7625. For more information contact with Jeremy or Katie Mallam at C3SC at Katie.m@c3sc.org.uk Tel (029) 2048 5722.  \nRegistration from 9.30am. Programme starts at 10.00am.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-volunteer-co-ordinators-network-event-6/
LOCATION:The Sony Room\, Level 2\, Wales Millennium Centre.\, The Sony Room\, Level 2\, Wales Millennium Centre.
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150122T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141111T163122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141111T163122Z
UID:47197-1421919000-1421944200@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Parenting in the digital age
DESCRIPTION:The Parent Zone’s innovative training programme ‘Parenting in the Digital Age’ is coming to Wales on Thursday\, 22 January. The programme has been designed to work alongside CEOP ambassador training with a specific focus on professionals working with parents such as social workers\, teachers and police officers. \nIt is the first and only evidence based parenting programme designed to give parents the confidence they need to take their offline parenting skills online and practitioners the tools they need to help reach and engage parents on this subject. \nYou can book a place online by visiting: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-parent-zone-3508922717 or you can contact yasmin@theparentzone.co.uk
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/parenting-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:Glamorgan Archives\, Cardiff CF11 8AW\, Glamorgan Archives\, Cardiff CF11 8AW
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141121T153504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T153504Z
UID:47216-1422093600-1422111600@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:New Year\, New You - Healthy Change 2015!
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Co-Creating Healthy Change project – focusing on improved Health and Well-being in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.\nCome along to a FREE community event in Cardiff city centre for a chance to get involved in making a Healthy Change! \n– FREE foodie fun for the children \n– FREE therapy treatments for the adults \n– Other fun activities around health and well-being topics for all the family to enjoy \nDon’t miss the opportunity to have your say on Health and Well-being services that are important to you. \nCo-Creating Healthy Change is a unique group of 10 projects which tackle and address issues around health\, social care and well-being in Cardiff and the Vale. The project aims to ensure that local communities feel they have a strong voice to influence health services for the better. \nCome and celebrate our projects’ success with us. \nFind out more about us and help us make a change in the future.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/new-year-new-you-healthy-change-2015/
LOCATION:The Cardiff Story Museum\, The Hayes\, Cardiff CF10 1BH\, The Cardiff Story Museum\, The Hayes\, Cardiff CF10 1BH
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150128
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141003T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141003T182358Z
UID:47098-1422230400-1422403199@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid (Wales)
DESCRIPTION:  \nTwo-day Diverse Cymru course\nMHFA (Wales) is a 12 hour course which is funded and supported by the Welsh Government and its partners include the Public Health Wales\, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. MHFA is in 21 countries in the world. The idea of MHFA is that people should be taught how to perform basic ‘first aid’ for those exhibiting signs of mental distress\, just as they are commonly taught first aid for physical problems. MHFA improves mental health literacy and helps people to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises\, engage with\, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help. \nFind out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/mental-health-first-aid/ \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/mental-health-first-aid-wales-16/
LOCATION:Lysaght Institute\, Newport\, Lysaght Institute\, Newport
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150128
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141205T154314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T154314Z
UID:47238-1422316800-1422403199@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Decision Making in Wales: an overview
DESCRIPTION:Course aims: To give learners a good understanding of how Government and politics works in Wales. The course will provide an overview of the roles of the National Assembly and Welsh Government\, and how decisions are made. \n Learning outcomes: By attending this course you will be able to understand to a high level: \n\nThe roles of Ministers and AMs\nHow the Assembly and the Cabinet work\nThe differences between the political parties\nThe development of devolution\nThe relationship between Wales\, Westminster and the EU\nHow public finance works in Wales\n\nWho is this course for? This course is for people who want a good overview of the structures of decision making in Wales\, and the forces that influence them. \n Additional Information: This event is CPD certified. \n Cost: Early Bird IWA Member: £145+ VAT Early Bird Non-Member: £200+ VAT IWA Member: £180+ VAT Non-Member: £250+ VAT Member Bundle (for both courses): £280+ VAT Non Member Bundle (for both courses): £400+ VAT \n Our Early Bird offer is only available for a limited period. Please book soon to avoid disappointment.  \n 
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/decision-making-in-wales-an-overview-2/
LOCATION:Wales Millennium Centre\, Cardiff Bay\, Wales Millennium Centre\, Cardiff Bay
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150127T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141014T153943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T153943Z
UID:47131-1422350100-1422374400@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Digital Teens - Safety\, Supervision and Sharing
DESCRIPTION:A one-day Children in Wales course \nA non-sensationalist approach that looks at the evidence and examines the risks and benefits of internet use\, as well as looking at the practical ways to help parents and workers to support young people to stay safe online. The course is divided into two parts. The first looks at the opportunities and threats around teenager’s use of the internet and examines the conflicting and sometimes contradictory evidence. The second looks at the practical ways in which adults can support and protect young people including; setting parental controls\, use of passwords\, how to record and report incidents and helping children and young people identify risks and to protect themselves. \n  \nTopics include: \n\nWhat are teens up to on the internet?\nUnderstanding Social Networking\, its risks and why it is so important to the lives of modern teenagers.\nDo violent games make children violent?\nSex\, abuse and the internet\nLife style blogs; pro-ana\, self-harming and suicide sites\nInternet addiction\, does it exist and how should it be treated?\nHow internet illiterate adults can help tech-savvy teens grow up safely in a digitally connected world\n\nSuitable for all those working with teenagers and their families in non-structured settings including; Communities First\, Families First\, youth workers\, afterschool clubs and play workers as well as foster carers and parents. \nFind out more and book your place via the Children in Wales website.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/understanding-digital-teens-safety-supervision-and-sharing/
LOCATION:Merthyr Tydfil\, Merthyr Tydfil
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150129
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141119T090249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141119T090249Z
UID:47206-1422403200-1422489599@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Income Maximisation Training from Turn2us
DESCRIPTION:Morning – 9.30am to 12.30pm or Afternoon – 1.00pm to 4.00pm\nTurn2us helps anyone in financial need to access the money available to them through welfare benefits\, charitable grants and other financial help\, using their website at www.turn2us.org.uk or their freephone telephone helpline.For anyone offering advice and support in an intermediary role\, Turn2us also has additional services and tools\, and provides free training on how to effectively use the one-stop website to help their clients maximise income and understand the impact of the welfare reform changes on incomes. \nOver 3 hours\, the training session on the live website will enable each Intermediary to:• Undertake welfare benefits entitlement checks\, including identifying the impacts of welfare reforms on individuals benefits• Identify appropriate charities to approach for grants for individuals and undertake online grant enquiries and applications• Register their own Turn2us account to save\, manage\, analyse\, and update benefit calculations and grant searches• Use the Turn2us information and resources features for knowledge and updates on income maximisationThis training will benefit any workers or volunteers involved in supporting individuals in financial need who may not have the resources to use Turn2us themselves and is provided with the support of Elizabeth Finn Care.Please note\, bookings are limited to 2 per organisation. In house training workshops can also be arranged for organisations requiring more than 12 places. \nFor more information or bookings\, please contact Pat Cripps\, National Officer Wales: email pat.cripps@elizabethfinn.org.uk or phone 01676 541654. \nThere are two sessions to choose from: Morning – 9.30am to 12.30pm or afternoon – 1-4pm.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/free-income-maximisation-training-from-turn2us-2/
LOCATION:Women’s Workshop Project\, Cardiff\, Women's Workshop Project\, Cardiff
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150129
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20141205T132630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T132630Z
UID:47237-1422403200-1422489599@c3sc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Effective partnership working (accredited by Agored Cymru)
DESCRIPTION:A three-day WCVA training course\nThis course aims to enable participants to gain a greater understanding of what partnership working is and what makes it effective. It aims to enable learners to develop skills and knowledge around effective partnership working and promoting collaboration. You will learn how to work in partnership with organisations\, groups and individuals and apply this knowledge through practical assessments. \n\nLearning outcomes\nBy attending this course you will be able to …  \n\nUnderstand forms of partnership and their functions\nBe able to plan for partnership working\nUnderstand and review the roles of the organisation and the individual within partnership working\nUnderstand and develop relationships within partnerships\nBe able to review the purpose and processes of partnerships\nBe able to reflect on practice in partnership working\n\n\nWho this course is for\nThis course is aimed at staff who are involved in partnerships and want to make the relationships more effective.\n\nHere are the dates of the course:\nDay 1: 28 January Day 2: 29 January Day 3: 5 March\n\nBook your place via the WCVA website.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/effective-partnership-working-accredited-by-agored-cymru-3/
LOCATION:Merthyr Tydfil\, Merthyr Tydfil
CATEGORIES:Training
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