T3SC (Tameside 3rd Sector Coalition) is dedicated to providing support, advice and information
to our local voluntary and community groups (the VCS or third sector).
We are a registered charity (no:1094744) working through out Tameside.
T3SC E-newsletter -
February 2008
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Training
Basic Child Protection Awareness Training
Who the course is for: If
you work/ volunteer with children, young people and families, this basic
child protection awareness training is essential for you.
You can access the training at anytime that’s convenient for you.
The
Local Safeguarding Children’s Board has invested £5000 in an e-learning
package, which you can access at
www.tameside.gov.uk/childprotection/elearning. If you would like to
apply for the training just download and complete the application form
at the bottom of the webpage.
If
you prefer to learn with other people there will be a training session
here at T3SC especially for the voluntary, community faith sector on the
25 February 2008 between 10am. and 1pm. If you can’t make this session,
don’t worry - there is a running programme with Tameside Metropolitan
Borough Council which you can attend. For more information, or to book
on courses, please contact Veronica at T3SC on
Veronica.Hyde@t3sc.org.
Short Courses with Manchester Advice
Training Unit - Spring 2008
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Communities in Space
A special free event to launch Combine Greater Manchester Community
Building Information Network
Thursday 27 March 2008 10.30 – 3.00pm
Community Hubs @ Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation
(GMCVO)
An out-of-this-world opportunity for anyone involved in community hubs
to come together, share success, gain skills and access resources.
There will be:
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Practical workshops on key issues
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Expert speakers and case studies
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Networking opportunities, information sharing and
more
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Lunch and refreshments will be provided
Subjects covered will include
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Improving a facility? A guide to key factors aiding
success
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Health and Safety and Risk Assessment for community
buildings
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finding resources, skill sharing and getting stuff
for free
The day will see the official launch of Greater
Manchester COMBINE (Community Buildings Information Network) COMBINE
aims to bring community hubs together for support and strength. It
will offer regular meetings, events and training, an email newsletter
and other services which will develop flexibly according to the needs
of members.
More details, a flyer and booking form are downloadable from
Communities in Space
If you are interested please contact Morag Rose,
Community Hubs Development Officer on 0161 277 1039 or
morag.rose@gmcvo.org.uk
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Communicating with Disabled Children
5 March 2008, 9.15-3.00
Venue: Festival Hall, Denton on 9 May 2008
This is a one day course designed to explore the
issues around communicating with disabled children,
including children with learning difficulties and communication
difficulties. It is designed to promote practice that complies with
current legislative, regulatory and practice requirements.
These include Every Child Matters, Every Disabled Child Matters, UN
Convention on the Rights of the Child, Disability Equality Duty, 1989
Children Act, 2004 Children Act.It is also designed to link to specific
strands of workforce development. It is useful but not essential if
applicants have attended the one day 'Communicating with Children'
course.
Course Facilitators: Anne Reid and Angela Holland
Aims of the course:
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To increase awareness of the need
to actively communicate and consult with disabled children.
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To explore methods of
communication, and to consider/recognise/address the barriers and
difficulties.
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To consider the views of disabled
children, and how to promote inclusion and participation
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To recognise the importance of
communication in keeping children safe.
Who would benefit from this
course:
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All staff and carers who are in
direct contact with children in their work
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Foster carers, social workers,
community support workers, residential workers, family support
workers, staff from the wider workforce involved in working with
children.
Additional information:
The timing of the training has been designed to make it accessible for
carers and others who may have limited daytime availability
Links to Qualifications/Standards:
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Induction standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
4.1, 4.2, 5.6, 6.2
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Common Core Skills and Knowledge: 1
and 3
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NVQ Standards: Level 3, Health and
Social Care, Children and Young People: HSC31, HSC33, HSC38, HSC34,
HSC310, HSC311, HSC312, HSC315, HSC316
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Training, Development and Support
Standards for foster carers: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6, 7
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BA (Hons) Social Work Studies
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The course will provide some
underpinning knowledge for and links with National Occupational
Standards. It reflects areas of the GSCC code of practice for Social
Workers
Specifically elements of Key roles 1, 2, 3 and GSCC Code of Practice:
1
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This training reflects the areas
for consideration for Postqualifying training and may also link with
some evidence of consolidation for PQ Module 1.
For more information:
Workforce Training and Development Unit, People and
Performance,
Festival Hall Denton M34 3JY, Tel 0161 337 0246
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Anti Bullying &
Cyber Safety
6 Feb 08, 9.30-12.30pm Venue: Dukinfield Town Hall
An Overview of the issues and preventive work in schools and in
families and thinking about Cyber Safety: helping young people stay safe in
personal relationships and stranger danger on line.
Course Facilitator: Theresa Coughlan
Aims of the course:
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To increase the level of knowledge and awareness of
issues relating to bullying.
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To provide opportunity for interactive discussion
to help reflect on our roles to supporting children and young people.
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The course will provide strategies and supporting
information to help identify and manage situations or potential of
bullying
Who would benefit from this course:
Foster/Kinship carers, residential support staff and those care
workers whose work with children may bring them into contact with any
related bullying issues.
Additional information:
The course aims to be interactive and provide opportunity for signposting additional resources and contacts.
Links to Qualifications/Standards:
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Common Core of skills & Knowledge:1 to 6
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Induction Standards:1 to 7
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NVQ Standards: HSC
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BA Hon in social work studies
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Post Qualifying Awards
For more information: Workforce Training and
Development Unit, People and Performance,
Festival Hall Denton M34 3JY, Tel 0161 337 0246
RNID Start to Sign Course
19 February 2008 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the RNID
Manchester office.
A little sign language can go a very long way when it comes to basic
communication with deaf customers or employees. The RNID are holding
one of their highly popular 1 day courses in Start to Sign. The course
is taught by experienced trainers who are themselves deaf and it is
possible to learn enough on a short Start to Sign course to help with
basic level communication. Attendance will also help you to comply
with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
By the end of the course attendees will be able to:
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understand the structure of British Sign Language (BSL)
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hold a basic dialogue in BSL without relying on
writing or an interpreter
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be able to produce and understand the BSL alphabet
The courses are designed to give a high level of
interaction with the opportunity to benefit from practical sessions.
Numbers on the course are limited to 12. Lunch, refreshments and all
course materials are provided.
For further information please contact RNID Training Services
on 0161 276 2312, or
training.services@rnid.org.uk.
For more information about RNID training courses visit
www.rnid.org.uk/ddat
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