• Cultural Awareness in Safeguarding Children

    Swansea Swansea

    One-day Children in Wales course Understanding cultural differences is an important component in effective working with families and children. Practitioners and managers can be reluctant to address child welfare concerns because they fear being accused of racism, intolerance or prejudice. Getting the balance right between cultural sensitivity and making Westernised judgements on child welfare is...

  • LIFES Inquiry: Report launch

    : Macmillan Room, Portcullis House, Parliament : Macmillan Room, Portcullis House, Parliament

    An inquiry chaired by Neil Bates, Principal and Chief Executive, PROCAT College The Skills Commission has led an inquiry into innovative practice in the Further Education and Skills sector, examining what more can be done to facilitate more innovative provision of skills, learning and training. You are invited to the launch of this timely and...

  • Welsh views on fundraising and charities – a unique seminar

    : Japan Room, Wales Millennium Centre : Japan Room, Wales Millennium Centre

    This Institute of Fundraising Cymru seminar will present results from the first dedicated survey of 1000 Welsh people’s understanding and attitudes to fundraising and charities. Carried out earlier in 2016 the presentation will look at Welsh’ trust in public bodies including charities, participation in different fundraising techniques, and a raft of other issues. It’s a...

  • Introduction to Soft Outcomes and Distance Travelled

    A one-day Children in Wales course The Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014 came into force on 6th April this year and places a new focus on services supporting the well-being outcomes of the people they are working with.  The term ‘wellbeing’ is used to refer to the quality of people’s lives, and covers...

  • Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) Level 3 training

    : Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cyncoed campus) : Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cyncoed campus)

    This Cardiff Council course is for Adult Services Team managers; Social Workers and anyone with Case Management / Care Co-ordinator responsibility; managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies. It is essential that all participants have attended (or completed previously) the Recognition and Referral Training (Level 2 POVA) or have completed refresher using the...

  • Employability and Skills in Wales – South Wales regional event

    : Llanhilleth Miners Institute, Meadow Street, Llanhilleth NP13 2JT : Llanhilleth Miners Institute, Meadow Street, Llanhilleth NP13 2JT

    WCVA’s Third Sector European Team (3-SET) is hosting an event in Llanhilleth to provide an update on the changing landscape around Employability and Skills in Wales and how European funds are currently contributing to addressing key issues. This event will bring together a range of stakeholders working within each region to raise awareness of current...

  • Meeting to discuss the development of Children’s Zones in Wales

    : Baltic House (WCVA), Harbour Room, Cardiff Bay : Baltic House (WCVA), Harbour Room, Cardiff Bay

    Following the Cabinet Secretary for Children and Communities notice seeking expressions of interest in developing Children’s Zones for Wales, C3SC invites you to a meeting to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and collaboration for development of Children’s Zones in Cardiff.    The meeting will provide an opening for third sector organisations to discuss the opportunities and...

  • Working Positively with Autistic Children in the Early Years

    A one-day Children in Wales course This course offers participants a broader understanding of how autism can impact on early development, play and social interaction. This deeper understanding can underpin positive and progressive relationships with autistic children. Strategies for promoting engagement, play and language development are explored, along with positive responses to behaviours found in...

  • Christmas concert for people aged 50+

    Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff

    Live Music Now Wales musicians Triptych (soprano, piano & cello) will perform songs inspired by Roald Dahl stories with pupils from Ysgol Abercynon in a relaxed and intimate environment with a chance to make new friends. Hot drinks and mince pie or cake will be available from the bar with a special voucher. For free...

  • Warm and Well

    : Church of the Resurrection, Glan Ely Hall : Church of the Resurrection, Glan Ely Hall

    A fun interactive ACE event on keeping your energy bills lower, with something for everyone.  Please call (029) 2000 3132 to reserve your place.

  • Epilepsy Awareness Training

    : Chapter Arts Centre, 40 Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE : Chapter Arts Centre, 40 Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE

    This Cardiff Council training course is for staff in social care roles who care for people with epilepsy. Content: Introduction and welcome What is Epilepsy How many people have epilepsy? What causes epilepsy? Possible causes How is a diagnosis made? Classification of seizures Alternative treatment First Aid for seizures Post seizures Epilepsy & Learning difficulties...

  • C3SC Training: Planning and Writing Successful Funding Bids

    : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH

    FULLY BOOKED The funding environment is becoming more and more competitive, with most funders receiving thousands of requests for support each year. It is therefore vital that your funding bids stand out from the crowd. This training course will help you learn how to improve your funding bids by adopting a structured ap-proach to the...