Events
Social Inclusion Events and Training
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Inclusion into Practice
Thursday 18th September 2008
This National conference is an opportunity for professionals to further develop their own practice towards inclusive play, childcare, youth and leisure services, and is aimed at service and senior managers, strategic planners and decision makers . The conference will focus on strategic management and development, to enable planners, commissioners and providers to attain, maintain and develop quality inclusion in practice within the statutory and voluntary play, childcare, youth and leisure sectors.
To find out more please contact: info@yp-in.biz The cost is: Voluntary £100 per delegate / Statutory £175 per delegate.
Mindful Employer Conference
Thursday 25th September 2008
Ann opportunity to explore, learn about and discuss issues affecting the mental we-lbeing of all employees - For business directors and owners, HR & Occupational Health professionals, CEOs and line managers . The cost of this conference is £90/£105. To find out more please contact: MINDFUL EMPLOYER Conference, WorkWAYS, King Street Business Centre, 7-9 King Street, Exeter EX1 1BQ. Tel: 01392 208833 e-mail: info@mindfulemployer.net | Venue: | Exeter | | Email: | Mindful Employer Conference |
Devon Local Involvement Network Launches
Tuesday 30th September 2008
To hear what community groups have to say about health and social services, or to add your own views, join in the September launch of the Devon Local Involvement Network at venues throughout Devon. Backed by legislation, the NHS and Local Authority have a duty to respond to any recommendations made by the network.
Registration at 12.45 pm followed by a presentation about the Devon LINk, then an
opportunity to contribute to LINk workshop issues accompanied by a Devon
Cream Tea. The event will close at 4 pm and there will be assistance with
car mileage costs plus carer's costs will be covered (if arranged in advance
with EDVSA). Please note that places at events are limited to 4
representatives per organisation in order to allow as many groups to attend
as possible. To register for a place and further information please contact
Leisa Lavender using the contact details below. Event details are listed
below:
1. 16 September - Tavistock United Reformed Church, Tavistock
2. 17 September - Totnes Civic Hall, Totnes
3. 23 September - The Barnstaple Hotel, Barnstaple
4. 25 September - The Riverside Christian Centre, Exeter
5. 30 September - The Mackarness Hall, Honiton
To register your interest for the Devon LINk or a launch event:
Write to Devon LINk Team, EDVSA, Ridgeway House, Ridgeway, Ottery St Mary,
Devon, EX11 1DT
Email devonlink@edvsa.org.uk
Or telephone 01404 549045 | Venue: | Various - see above | | Organiser: | East Devon Volunteer Support Agency | | Telephone: | 01404 549045 | | Email: | devonlink@edvsa.org.uk |
Introduction to Islam
Monday 27th October 2008
This introductory course aims to offer a better understanding to the background of Muslims in Britain, an insight into basic beliefs & practices along with Public Sector Development issues for Muslim communities.
The course costs £135 and is in Yeovil. For further information please see: www.educationislam.org | Venue: | Yeovil | | Email: | www.educationislam.org |
Disability Awareness training
Wednesday 26th November 2008
Disability Awareness training is available from Living Options Devon on the following dates between January and November 2008:
Wed 25th June
Thurs 25th Sep
Tues 28th Oct
Wed 26th Nov
Costs:
Voluntary sector - £40
Public sector - £50
Private sector - £65
| Time: | 10 am - 1pm | | Venue: | The training takes place at Isca House, Haven Road, Exeter. | | Organiser: | Living Options Devon | | Telephone: | 01392 459222 | | Email: | info@livingoptions.org |
Communicating for inclusion - various events
Wednesday 26th November 2008
Cascade Training offer a number of different courses that can help with better communication and aid inclusion. Their autumn programme includes:
Managing difficult Relationships at Work - Taunton, 7th October
Confidence and Competence for working women - Taunton, 10th October
Improving Customer Service - Taunton, 17th October
High Impact Communication skills - Exeter, 26th November
Equality and diversity awareness
Wednesday 31st December 2008
Devon Racial Equality Council has a training programme running throughout the year and is open to all who are interested to attend.
To find out more about the sessions on offer, including:
►Bullying & Harrassment
►Advanced Course for Leaders and Equality Champions
►Local Government Equality Standard and
►Ethnicity Monitoring;
click here to download the programme and booking form, which also includes details of the trainers and session costs.
| Time: | 10am - 4pm | | Venue: | Devon Racial Equality Council, 15 York Road, Exeter. | | Organiser: | Devon Racial Equality Council | | Telephone: | 01392 422566 | | Email: | devonrec@devonrec.org | | Address: | Devon Racial Equality Council, 15 York Road, Exeter. |
Health and Wellbeing Workshops
Sunday 1st February 2009
Understand the process of staying well and how it could help vulnerable clients, and learn how to use a Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
To find out more, and for details on how a course can be run for groups of 14 - 20 colleagues anywhere in Devon, contact Juniper Connal at the Devon Primary Care Trust, Public Health Team. 07891 999263 juniper.connal@exeter-pact.nhs.uk Courses are free to voluntary sector groups.
Understanding the needs of prisioners' families
Wednesday 30th September 2009
The String of Pearls have produced a one day training package to make people more aware of the experiences of those with a loved one in prison. They have trained a wide range of people including probation, social workers , magistrates, police, job centres, teachers etc. The String of Pearls is a community interest company that supports prisoners families and endeavours to give them a voice. As part of this they deliver training to professionals, or any other interested parties, in order for those taking part to be better informed as to the experiences of prisoners families. Training is delivered on request. For more details see www.stringofpearlsproject.com
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| Venue: | Various locations or in-house | | Organiser: | String of Pearls |
Lets Go Training: Disability Equality and Care
Sunday 28th February 2010
Lets Go Training: Disability Equality and Care Training - All year
Training courses in:
- Disability, Equality and Training
- Basic Signing
- Deaf Awareness
- Risk Assessment
Click here for course details and for training fees.
Equality South West Events
Friday 31st December 2010
Equality South West are dedicated to promoting equality and diversity throughout the region. They are working with partners to tackle discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, faith, gender, race and sexual orientation.
Their event pages list many training, seminar and learning opportunties from other agencies looking at how to progress these issues within the region.
Please see http://www.equalitysouthwest.org.uk/events.html for further details of the events.
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