E-Bulletin - August 2009

August 09 E-Bulletin contents page


Training

T3SC September's Free Training Programme

Planning a marketing campaign
9 September, 10am-12pm
By the end of this session you will be able to see the different ways your group can market itself and produce a marketing campaign outline to use.

Measuring quality—PQASSO
16 September, 12pm-2pm
How do you know that you are good at managing your organisation? Can you PROVE to funders that you are good at providing the service you said you would provide?

There is a way to do this using a tool called PQASSO. Don’t let the word PQASSO put you off coming to this two hour lunch and learn session. This is a good opportunity for you to find out about PQASSO and what
the benefits may be to your organisation. PQASSO -
Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations.

Top tips on funding applications
23 September, 12pm-2pm (Lunch and learn)
A really useful session on how to write fantastic funding bids covering the key ingredients all funders want to know!

Create a leaflet
24 September, 10am-12pm
Are your leaflets looking old and too busy, do you find it hard to know where to start? In this session you will identify what looks good and then create your own design for a leaflet for your group or event.

Where?
 The sessions above will take place at T3SC, St Michael’s Court, St Michael’s Square, Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6XN

To book contact Dawn or another member of Support and Development Team on 0161 339 4985 or email dawn.acton@t3sc.org

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Training for people working with children and young people
Hear by Right Workshop
Manchester, 8 September

Hear by Right Workshops are designed to provide information about using the Hear by Right standards framework to draw up a map of current participation with children and young people in your organisation and create an agreed strategic plan for improvement.

The workshops are for all staff interested in or delivering children and young people’s participation, including key participation leaders and senior management. Participants will hear about the Hear by Right standards framework and learn how to use the Participation Works Hear by Right Self-Assessment Tool.

Hear by Right, Your Questions Answered (Current Users)
Manchester, 9 September

This free session is aimed at anyone already using the Hear by Right standards and offers an opportunity to ask questions and seek advice about the use of Hear by Right in your particular setting. The session is a great opportunity to network and discover how to access other local Hear by Right and participation support.

Building a Culture of Participation
Manchester, 17 September

Building a Culture of Participation explores how an organisation’s culture can be established to support children and young people’s active and meaningful participation across the organisation. It is based on developing skills and knowledge in participation, involving self and organisational analysis as well as action planning. This course aims to equip individuals with basic theory and practical approaches to participation, to help them build a culture of participation.

To book a place, please visit www.participationworks.org.uk

For any enquiries, please call 0845 603 6725 or email enquiries@participationworks.org.uk  

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FREE Employment self advocacy workshops for working disabled people
Tuesdays 1 Sept and 8 Sept, 6pm -  9pm at Ashton Fire Station, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5WF

Are you a working disabled person?

If so, these sessions will:

Participants must attend both sessions.

To book please contact Elaine or Keith at Breakthrough UK Tel: 0161 273 5412 Minicom: 0161 273 5727
email: advocacy@breakthrough-uk.co.uk  
www.breakthrough-uk.com/selfadvocacy.shtml  

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