Wales StreetGames Festival
2015-08-13 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff CF11 8AZ, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff CF11 8AZ
StreetGames Coca-Cola Multi-Sport Festivals provide young people the opportunity to participate in over thirty five different taster sessions at a top-quality sports facility, providing them with a day to remember and thus sustaining participation.
All participants must be aged 12+
StreetGames is requesting all organisations who are registering their attendance for the festival to be realistic when submitting the number of young people attending the festival. Projects are able to submit a number of registrations in the run-up to the festival to reflect the increase in confirmed attendance from young people if necessary.
Find out more on the StreetGames website.

First Aid Training - Basic Life Support
2015-08-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Pedal Power, Pontcanna Caravan Park, Cardiff, Pedal Power, Pontcanna Caravan Park, Cardiff
There are places available at £15 per person.
If you are interested in attending – please contact Sybil Williams – 029 2039 0713 or email director@cardiffpedalpower.org

Heritage Lottery Fund - Funding Support Workshop
2015-09-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Swansea Museum, Victoria Road, The Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Swansea Museum, Victoria Road, The Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Are you looking at developing a heritage project? Not sure what makes a good application? Looking for inspiration and guidance?The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) knows that some community and voluntary groups are nervous about filling in grant application forms. That is why they are running a funding support workshop especially for diversity groups.
This workshop is for any group with a diversity focus which is not yet or newly constituted, those new to fundraising for heritage projects and anyone with an interest in knowing more about HLF funding.
During the morning, HLF will cover:– What is heritage?– Experiences of a grant holder– What is an outcome?– How to write an activity plan– What can be included on a budget?– Other things to consider
Have your say too!You don’t need a definite project idea to attend – just come along to find our more. There will be a brief opportunity after the workshop to discuss any initial ideas with the Development Officers.

Protection of Vulnerable Adults - Conducting Non-Criminal Investigations (POVA Level 4)
2015-09-08 - 2015-09-09
This training is designed for registered managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Protection Forum Policy. It is essential that all participants have attended (or completed previously) the POVA Decision Making and Information Sharing training (Level 3) prior to attending this course.
(Participants must complete both days to receive a certificate).
Aims:
To provide Designated Lead Managers and others (as noted above in target group) who may be tasked with managing the POVA process and practitioners who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Adult Protection Forum Policy with the skills required to gather and evaluate evidence, prepare reports and provide recommendations which inform the multi-agency POVA decision making processes.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of

Scope and purpose of an a POVA non-criminal Investigation
How to plan AND conduct a POVA non-Criminal Investigation
The importance of gathering, preserving and not contaminating evidence
Appropriate interview and recording skills
How to evaluate evidence and prepare report on findings

The purpose of a final Strategy Meeting / Case Conference and what needs to be achieved.
Course facilitator: Kevin Jones – Independent Adult Protection Consultant and Trainer
Please note: Training courses run by Cardiff Council are now only accessible via the ‘Cardiff Council Academy Online on Learning Pool’. Each course participant must have an account on the site in order to make a booking and as managerial authorisation is required for each course booking, a line manager or training co-ordinator within your organisation must also have an account. Each account requires a unique username and email address. If you don’t have the accounts you require or are unsure if you’re already signed-up then please contact scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk If you already have the necessary account/s on the system then feel free to login on http://cardiff.learningpool.com in order to request the spaces you’d like.
Registration from 9am. Course: 9.30am to 4.30pm.

National Techy Tea Party
2015-09-08 09:30 - 13:00 | Your local EE store, Your local EE store
WHAT’S GOING ON?
On 8th September this year EE will be holding its second National Techy Tea Party Day, a nationwide event with Techy Tea Parties held across all EE stores, offices and contact centres.
Techy Tea Parties show people how they can benefit from being connected, make the most of their devices and aims to inspire them to give the internet a go. EE want charities, businesses and communities to help them build the nation’s digital skills. Last year over 2,100 EE volunteers helped more than 6,000 people take their first steps online.
This year EE are aiming to encourage over 10,000 people to join their Techy Tea Parties working with key partners Royal Voluntary Service and Job Centre Plus.

MAKING TECHNOLOGY A PIECE OF CAKE
Come to an EE Techy Tea Party and they’ll give you the down-to-earth help you need to build your confidence with today’s technology.
We know a lot of people find today’s technology a bit of a struggle, so we’ve partnered with EE National Techy Tea Party Day. Come along to an EE store where friendly staff will be on hand to help you go through the basics over a cup of tea and a biscuit.
TECHNOLOGY EXPLAINED WITH NO JARGON AND A NICE CUP OF TEA. HOW REFRESHING.
On 8th September EE National Techy Tea Party Day will be held across all stores in partnership with Royal Voluntary Service to help the nation get connected. EE staff will be on hand between 9:30am and 11:00am to show you how technology can help you stay in touch with friends and family, make the most of hobbies and interests like travel and access important services without having to waste time on the phone.
Everyone who comes will get to spend time with a member of the EE team who’ll answer questions without using jargon and help to build your confidence with technology. You can also bring any of your own phones, laptops or equipment if you’d like to learn more about them. EE will bring the tea and biscuits!
SIGN UP ON-LINE TO ATTEND A TECHY TEA PARTY IN YOUR TOWN
If you would like to attend a Techy Tea Party at your local store please sign up at ee.co.uk/techyteaparty or contact Royal Voluntary Service and a friendly Service Manager or Volunteer will help sign you up. Please tick the box on the on-line form saying you heard about this event through Royal Voluntary Service!
You just need to sign up at your local EE store or online at www.ee.co.uk/techyteaparty

C3SC training: Volunteer Recruitment, Selection and Induction
2015-09-09 - 2015-09-10 | C3SC’s offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB, C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB
FULLY BOOKED

Be familiar with a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers
Recognise ‘selection’ as a two-way process and be familiar with a range of selection tools
Understand the use of vetting procedures including DBS checks, and recognise their limitations
Understand the purpose and nature of a) volunteer agreements, and b) volunteer induction
Recognise potential uses and abuses of volunteers’ personal information
Recognise ways in which volunteering can be made more accessible to all

Book online
Time both days: 10am to 4pm

Making Crowdfunding work
2015-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff
SOLD OUT
Many people have a good idea of what it is and many may have engaged with a crowdfunding campaign by making a donation or sharing via social media. But, developing and running a campaign is a different story, and you’ll need to be prepared and equipped to succeed in your goals.
These sessions will provide you with valuable insight into what’s required for your campaign to succeed covering topics such as, which type of crowdfunding is best suited for my organisation, what are the differences and which platform should I use? In addition, we will look closely at consumer behaviour and why people will pledge, donate to, and share your campaign. We will discuss creative audience engagement techniques including storytelling, media and press that can help your campaign stand out from the crowd.
The session will include a presentation covering the above and more followed by a Q&A and an informal creative discussion.
Book online
Registration from 9.30am

New financial powers for Wales - financial briefing for the third sector
2015-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Baltic House, Cardiff, Baltic House, Cardiff
Delivered by Georgina Haarhoff, Tax Policy and Legislation, Welsh GovernmentThe Wales Act 2014 devolves tax-raising powers to the National Assembly for Wales for the first time. The Act devolves Stamp Duty Land Tax and Landfill Tax to Wales, marking an important step in the devolution journey, as Wales gains greater financial autonomy.
Welsh Government is keen to consult with the third sector as plans develop, and there is an opportunity to help shape what should be transposed from UK law; and what should change to reflect distinctive Welsh circumstances.
This free seminar will provide:• An introduction to the new tax-raising and borrowing powers, and the new Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax• An opportunity to discuss whether a proportion of Landfill Disposals Tax revenue should be used to enhance community wellbeing, and if so, how this could work• An overview of how to engage with the developing legislation and implementation of these new powers

What next for community journalism?
2015-09-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Centre for Community Journalism, The Bute Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NB, Centre for Community Journalism, The Bute Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NB
Free event
We know more than ever about community and hyperlocal news. We have seen some impressive successes and innovation in the UK and internationally. But evidence shows sustainability is fragile. Cardiff University’s Centre for Community Journalism is delighted to be working with Nesta to host an ideas exchange to consider the future for hyperlocal journalism.
Keynote speaker: Dan Gillmor
Who this event is for: community journalists, academics, policy makers, media innovators
Attendees should make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation, however you can find information to help you do this at the Centre for Community Journalism website.
Book online
Registration: 9.30am

'Keeping Our Children Safe' Training for Designated Person for Child Protection
2015-09-10 - 2015-09-11 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A two-day Children in Wales course
All children have the right to live lives free from abuse and neglect but recent events highlight, yet again, how difficult it can be for so many adults to recognise, and act on concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child states that all organisations concerned with children should work towards what’s best for each child. The Designated Person for Child Protection has a vital role within organisations helping to ensure that adequate safeguards are in place and that necessary action is taken when concerns about a child are raised. This two-day training course will consider:

The role of the Designated Person and how this can be incorporated into your organisation
Legislation and guidance on safeguarding children and young people, particularly within the Welsh context
Essential safeguarding measures that need to be in place
The ‘abuse of trust’ and how to remain alert to potential sexual offences within the organisation
Assessing concerns about a child and making a referral to social services if necessary
The statutory child protection system and what may be expected of you
Confidentiality and good record keeping
Diversity and the additional vulnerabilities for some children

Find out more and book your place via the Children in Wales website.
Time each day: 9.45am to 4.15pm

Recording Skills Training
2015-09-10 09:30 - 16:30 | Cardiff Metropolitan University (formerly UWIC) campus, Cyncoed, Cardiff, Cardiff Metropolitan University (formerly UWIC) campus, Cyncoed, Cardiff
This course is for staff working in social care settings.
Learning Aim – to develop staff skills in the effective management, presentation and sharing of records and reports appropriate to the service intervention.
By the end of the programme participants will be able to:

Recognise the importance of recording for the agency and the service user.
Maintain accurate, complete, accessible and up to date records and reports.
Provide evidence for judgements and decisions.
Implement legal and policy frameworks for access to records and reports.
Share records appropriately with individuals, families and carers.
Identify the impact of selective perception on observation and recording.
Reflect the service user’s perspective and views in the case record.
Distinguish fact from opinion and provide an assessment and analysis of information.
Maintain a clear focus in the case record, identifying the need for service, service goals and plans, service activities and the impact of services.

A certificate of attendance will be issued to participants who attend the whole session.

How to book
Training courses run by Cardiff Council are now only accessible via the ‘Cardiff Council Academy Online on Learning Pool’. Each course participant must have an account on the site in order to make a booking and as managerial authorisation is required for each course booking, a line manager or training co-ordinator within your organisation must also have an account. Each account requires a unique username and email address.
– If you don’t have the accounts you require or are unsure if you’re already signed-up then please contact scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk
– If you already have the necessary account/s on the system then feel free to login on http://cardiff.learningpool.com in order to request the spaces you’d like.

Registration: 9am

Epilepsy Awareness
2015-09-10 13:30 - 16:30 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Cardiff Council course is for staff in social care roles who care for people with epilepsy.
Course content

Introduction and welcome

– Explanation of course
– Tutor introduction to delegates (background)
– Delegate introduction to each other
– Paperwork

What is epilepsy?

– The brain
– Seizures

How many people have epilepsy?
What causes epilepsy?

– Risk factors
– Triggers
– Seizure Threshold

Possible Causes

– Symptomatic epilepsy
– Idiopathic epilepsy
– Cryptogenic epilepsy

How is a diagnosis made?
Classification of seizures

– Partial seizures
– Complex seizures
– Generalised seizures Tonic clonic
– Atonic
– Myoclonic
– Nocturnal epilepsy
– Status epilepticus

Alternative Treatment
First Aid for Seizures
Post Seizures
Epilepsy & Learning Difficulties
Identifying Seizures
Seizure Control

– Blood tests
– Side effects

Epilepsy & Cognitive Functioning
How does epilepsy effect daily living activities
Medic-Alert Bracelet
Course evaluation

Certificates will only be issued to participants who attend the full session.
Please note: Training courses run by Cardiff Council are now only accessible via the ‘Cardiff Council Academy Online on Learning Pool’. Each course participant must have an account on the site in order to make a booking and, as managerial authorisation is required for each course booking, a line manager or training co-ordinator within your organisation must also have an account. Each account requires a unique username and email address.
– If you don’t have the accounts you require or are unsure if you’re already signed-up then please contact scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk
– If you already have the necessary account/s on the system then feel free to login on http://cardiff.learningpool.com in order to request the spaces you’d like.

Wheelchair Skills Training in Cardiff
2015-09-11 - 2015-09-12
Whizz-Kidz training
Do you want to develop your wheelchair skills? Would you like to meet new friends? Join in the fun at your local Wheelchair Skills Training!
We know how important it is to get the most from your wheelchair. Being able to use it safely and confidently at home, school, work and travelling can make all the difference.
Join us at the next FREE event, Wheelchair Skills Training, for ages 14-25 on the 11th and 12th of Sept 2015 10am-3pm @ Wheel chair Sports Spectacular, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff, CF236XD.
Places are in demand so book today!
Contact details:
Call Shelley Williams on 07760 368424 or email her at s.williams@whizz-kidz.org.uk to secure your place.

International Treatment Effectiveness Project Training
2015-09-15 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE
International Treatment Effectiveness Project (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.
This NewLink Wales training course focuses on the two approaches that are designed to be delivered by key workers as part of their client work sessions. This model of psychosocial interventions provides evidence based and easily evaluated tools for use by key workers across the drug treatment system and throughout the health and social care sector.
Price:
Voluntary Sector WORKERS- £125.00 Statutory Sector WORKERS – £135.00 This includes facilitation, handouts, refreshments and a buffet lunch.

By the end of the course participants will have:

Identify what International Treatment Effectiveness Project (ITEP) is and what it involves.
Explain the use of free mapping and structured mapping for personal use, service user work and supervision settings.
Examine the use of mind maps, ways of thinking and cycles in motivation, bringing about change and the development of care plans.
Select the appropriate maps to practice use to maximise confidence and adapt to current and future working roles.

Book here

Tackling poverty in Wales - early intervention, welfare reform and routes out of poverty
2015-09-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Park Inn Hotel, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff CF10 2JH, Park Inn Hotel, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff CF10 2JH
Timed to follow the recently published Welsh Government annual progress report on its Tackling Poverty Action Plan 2012-2016, and informed by the inquiry into Poverty in Wales being undertaken by the National Assembly’s Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee, this seminar will focus on next steps for policies to reduce and prevent poverty in Wales.
Planned sessions discuss progress and remaining challenges for the Welsh Government’s anti-poverty measures such as Communities First, early intervention programmes including Families First and Flying Start, and efforts to tackle poverty through skills and work-based training. Delegates are also expected to examine how Wales is affected by the UK Government’s welfare reforms including removal of spare room subsidy and localisation of Council Tax benefits, as well as preparations for the wider roll-out of Universal Credit across Wales.
Here’s a link to the agenda.
Book online
Registration from 8.30am

C3SC training: Emergency First Aid at Work
2015-09-15 09:15 - 16:00 | C3SC’s offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB, C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB
Fully booked
This accredited course is delivered by Ajuda.
Learning outcomes:

To understand the role and responsibility of a first aider
Assess an incident
Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
Manage a casualty with external bleeding
Manage a casualty in shock
Manage a casualty with a minor injury

What should I bring with me? Please ensure you have a pen and writing paper for any notes you may wish to take. However, a course manual will be provided.
What should I wear? We recommend that suitable comfortable clothing is worn as the course contains a practical element.
Please note photo ID is also required such as driving licence / passport. This is a requirement from the Awarding Body.
Price: £65 – includes certificate
Book online

Protection of Vulnerable Adults - Decision Making and Information Sharing (POVA Level 3)
2015-09-15 09:30 - 16:30 | Glamorgan Archives, (off Sloper Road in Leckwith), Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives, (off Sloper Road in Leckwith), Cardiff
Target group: 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 Council run, Recognition and Referral Training (Level 2 POVA) or have completed refresher using the E-learning package at this level.
Overview of Training:

Stages of Strategic Process
Roles and responsibilities within the strategic process
Gathering/sharing Information

Aims of the course:

To provide practitioners with an understanding of their role within the POVA strategic process.

Objectives of the course:
At the end of the course you will be able to:

Understand the scope and purpose of the POVA process.
Understand your role and responsibilities within the POVA process.

Course facilitator: Kevin Jones, Independent Adult Protection Consultant and Trainer

Please note: Training courses run by Cardiff Council are now only accessible via the ‘Cardiff Council Academy Online on Learning Pool’. Each course participant must have an account on the site in order to make a booking and as managerial authorisation is required for each course booking, a line manager or training co-ordinator within your organisation must also have an account. Each account requires a unique username and email address.
– If you don’t have the accounts you require or are unsure if you’re already signed-up then please contact scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk
– If you already have the necessary account/s on the system then feel free to login on http://cardiff.learningpool.com in order to request the spaces you’d like.

Registration from 9am

Introductory Certificate in Fundraising
2015-09-16 09:30 - 16:30 | Cardiff, Cardiff
SOLD OUT
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
Find out more about the Introductory Certificate in Fundraising. Fee (includes lunch and refreshments): £75 payable on booking.
Book online

Down’s Syndrome: Health and Ageing
2015-09-17 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Learning Disability Wales course is designed for health and social care professionals supporting older adults with Down’s syndrome in a variety of settings, but especially those working in a supported living environment. In addition, it would be relevant to social workers involved in assessing care needs and others working in a supportive role such as day service staff, support workers and personal assistants etc.
Click here to see more information and to make an online booking.

Care & Repair Cymru Annual Conference - Older People Deserve Better
2015-09-17 | The Copthorne Hotel, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff, The Copthorne Hotel, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff
Join Care & Repair Cymru at their annual conference when they will be exploring & debating why they feel older people deserve better.
There’s a great line up of speakers including:

Lesley Griffiths AM Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty
Ilona Haslewood, Policy & Research Programme Manager for JRF
Sarah Rochira, The Older People’s Commissioner
Andrea Nicholas-Jones, Welsh Government
Scott Sanders, CEO Derwan Cymru
Lorraine Morgan, Health/Aging Policy Adviser
Mark Gardner, CEO Melin Homes

Workshops will be informative & interactive covering topics including;

Understanding hoarding
Why become a dementia Friend
Protecting vulnerable adult
Resilience in times of change
Unlocking the potential of fundraising

For more information and to book you place visit http://bit.ly/1W1mpdm and book your space today.

Sexual Health Awareness and C-Card Training
2015-09-17 - 2015-09-18 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Cardiff YMCA’s two-day training will cover:• Sexual Health Awareness• The C-Card Scheme• The Sexual Health Outreach Team
If you wish to deliver the C-Card Scheme, which provides free, quick, easy and confidential access to condoms as well as advice and guidance on sexual health and relationships for young people aged 13-25 years old, please email SHOT@cardiffymca.co.uk for a booking form.This training also offer the option to accredit your learning via with a Level 2 Sexual Health Awareness OCN via Agored Cymru. For prices, please contact YMCA Cardiff.To access this training you should discuss the relevance with your manager and SHOT@cardiffymca.co.uk for a booking form. Please note that places are limited; confirmation of your place will be sent to you via email. For more info, call (029) 2046 5250.
Time both days: 10am to 4.30pm

Launch of Disability Wales’s Disabled People's Manifesto: Creating an Enabling Wales
2015-09-17 08:30 - 09:30 | The Senedd ‘Oriel’, National Assembly for Wales, The Senedd ‘Oriel’, National Assembly for Wales
Event sponsored by Jenny Rathbone AM
The Disabled People’s Manifesto calls upon the Welsh Government include:

Inclusion of an Independent Living (Wales) Bill in the Legislative Programme for the Fifth Assembly 2016-21

Welsh Government and the National Assembly for Wales to recognise and pay due regard to their responsibilities in fully implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People (UNCRPD) across government policy and legislation

A Commission of Inquiry involving disabled people and their organisations to consider options to strengthen the enforcement of disabled people’s rights, equality and independence in Wales, including devolving powers over equality legislation to Welsh Government

Eradication of disability poverty in Wales by 2030

A determination to tackle Disability Hate Crime must be shown by leaders.

On 5 May 2016, disabled people and their families and Carers across Wales will cast their votes in the National Assembly for Wales Elections.
Disabled people make up over 20% of the population in Wales, which has a higher proportion of disabled people than other nations and regions of the UK.
Disabled people across Wales tell us that lack of enforcement of rights together with the impact of UK Government welfare reforms and cuts in public services have led to a loss of independence, an increase in poverty and left many feeling isolated and fearful for the future.
The Manifesto calls to action developed by disabled people around Wales are aimed at tackling these challenges and creating an Enabling Wales where disabled people truly experience their rights and equality as citizens of a modern inclusive nation, contributing fully to its social and economic success.
Find out more on the Disability Wales website.
Please contact Kelly Stuart Kelly.stuart@disabilitywales.org or telephone: 029 2088 7325 to confirm your attendance and whether you have any access and/or dietary requirements.

C3SC training: Food Hygiene Level 2
2015-09-17 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC’s offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB, C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB
This accredited course is delivered by WEA.

Knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene
Associated food hazards
Good hygiene practice and controls based upon an awareness of food safety management systems
How to maintain good practice in the handling, processing and preparation of safe food

Price: £65 – includes certificate
Book online

Working Together to Safeguard Children
2015-09-21
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 have undertaken introductory level safeguarding children training prior to coming on this course. The LSCB does not provide introductory level training. This should be provided by your organisation/agency.
Dates:21st September 2015 – Cardiff
5 additional dates pending
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Course content:An update on relevant legislation, guidance, protocols and procedures; multi-agency working; appreciating own role and that of others; strategy meetings; child protection conferences and core groups; planning for children at risk of significant harm; the lessons from serious case reviews.
The course is not an introduction to safeguarding children and will not cover the legal framework for safeguarding children; the responsibilities of individuals and organisations; the signs of abuse; how to make a referral; or the response to referrals.
This training is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of trainers drawn from various agencies across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
To book:For the Vale course: Vale Training Centre Telephone: 01446 704713 Training Centre email: socialservicestraini@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
For Cardiff courses:Cardiff Training Centre Telephone: (029) 2078 8444 Training Centre email: csbooking@cardiff.gov.uk
1. Nominations will be allocated to course places on a first come first served basis against any agreed Agency allocations.
2. Confirmation/Joining Instructions should be received by email approx. 2 weeks prior to the course commencing (If you do not receive joining instructions or have any questions, please contact the administrator).
3. You will need your manager’s consent to book onto LSCB courses.
Delegates are reminded that they are expected to remain for the full course hours to receive a certificate of attendance.Please note that cancellation/non-attendance charges may apply to courses.

Making Information Easy to Read & Understand Level 2
2015-09-22 | Cardiff, Cardiff
You can make a real difference to people by giving them information in a form that they can understand and relate to.
This Learning Disability Wales course will include a recap on the principles of Making Information Easy to Read and Understand Level 1 and then look at how delegates can develop and improve their skills.
The course will help delegates work with longer and more complex documents and will focus on:

developing your use of easy to understand language
inclusion of relevant information
dividing information up into useful sections
putting your document in a meaningful order
glossaries and indexes.

Click here to see more information and to make an online booking.
Follow-up session
All delegates will be invited to a follow up session a few weeks after this course. You will be able to meet up with your fellow learners and the tutor for a trouble shooting, advice and feedback session.
Designed for
Anyone who has attended Making Information Easy to Read and Understand Level 1 or who has experience of writing information in Easy Read.

Working with Fathers
2015-09-22 09:45 - 16:15 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A one-day Children in Wales course
This course, aimed at both front line practitioners and their managers, will look at a number of self-assessment tools which can aid an organisation in identifying strengths and weaknesses in their current approach to working with males, and can therefore help to focus on possible areas for service re-design, based on the data analysis.
This course will also:

Use research evidence to highlight the benefits for children of services working to engage fathers and other significant males;
Will discuss and explore the barriers identified by both males and by services, and suggest approaches which may reduce or remove these barriers.

Find out more and book online via the Children in Wales website.

Free Mentoring Level 1 Training
2015-09-22 10:00 - 13:00 | The Mentor Ring office, 2nd Floor, Butetown Community Centre, Cardiff CF10 5JA, The Mentor Ring office, 2nd Floor, Butetown Community Centre, Cardiff CF10 5JA
The Mentor Ring is organising this free mentoring level 1 training accredited with Agored Cymru.
Spaces are limited and the registration will be first come, first served basis.
Please email info@MentorRing.org.uk to book your place.

'Pulling Our Weight Together' drop-in
2015-09-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Albany Road Baptist Church, Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff CF24 3NU, Albany Road Baptist Church, Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff CF24 3NU
An informal chat about health and well-being for anyone who fancies a free cup of tea or coffee!
Every day, we all make choices which affect our health and well-being. Many of us face challenges in trying to maintain a healthy weight, whether because we’re overweight, underweight or just trying to keep a healthy weight. In particular, being overweight or obese can impact hugely upon our health.
The good news is that there’s a lot we can all do to help each other; in our communities, organisations, schools, the NHS and councils, the voluntary sector, Welsh Government and the food and drinks industry.
We want to have a conversation with everyone about what we are all doing to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and how we can take action together. We’re keen to hear from individuals, groups, communities and organisations as to what we can all do and how we can each become involved. It could be activities in communities, schools or in the workplace; changes to services; different foods in our shops or in our schools; policy change by government or even reducing the speed limits on our roads to encourage walking and cycling.
Why don’t you drop in?

Wales Neurological Alliance - Cross Party Group meeting
2015-09-22 18:00 - 19:45 | Committee room 4, Ty Hywel, National Assembly for Wales,Cardiff Bay, Committee room 4, Ty Hywel, National Assembly for Wales,Cardiff Bay
Mark Isherwood AM would like to invite you to the next meeting of the Cross-Party Group for Neurological Conditions.
The importance of Neuropsychology and Neuropsychiatry services for those with functional and other Neurological Disorders.
If you are able to attend or to find out more, please could you email wnacoordinator@gmail.com

Welsh Tenants Annual Conference - Building Bridges
2015-09-23 - 2015-09-24 | Hotel Metropole, Llandrindod Wells, Hotel Metropole, Llandrindod Wells
The Welsh Government have embarked on a big programme of change to housing with two extremely ambitious and sector changing pieces of legislation, in the form of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 and Renting Homes (Wales) bill – soon to be enacted.
The Building Bridges conference is both a positive affirmation of the approach the government in Wales is taking on housing, and an exploration of what is still required to address the key concerns of people whom rent, with continued austerity, their perceptions of widening inequality and the future of housing supply and rents in Wales being key concerns of the tenants movement. The conference aims to debate these changes as well as the key challenges as we approach the Welsh Assembly elections in May 2016.
The conference also celebrates, supports and promotes the Chwarae Teg 50:50 campaign highlighting the key role women have played, and continue to play in Wales, with the event being the first all women speaker event in Wales.
Read more at www.welshtenants.org.uk/annual-conference/
