Skip to content

Search for Learning and Development Services and Pathways

Course Type
11 events found

Code: SGC/17/1184 Effective Letter/e-mail Writing

Where does clear communication fit into great service? Why is it important and what are the consequences of not delivering this? Plan your communication - what you need to say, how to say it and sense checking. How to use positive language and tone, avoid jargon, rules and good practice. This course covers all channels of written communication and is for South Gloucestershire Council employees only. Please note there is a charge of £35 to attend this course.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 20 June 2018 09:30 - 12:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/18/506 Epilepsy Awareness

This one day programme is intended for any individuals from the Council and staff from all Statutory, Voluntary and Independent sectors working with people with Epilepsy. Non-care staff need only attend the morning session of this course. The course is a combination of interactive discussion, demonstration and practice with equipment and group work. The standard charge for this course is £80 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 20 June 2018 09:30 - 16:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/18/399 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Awareness

Aim - To Equip practitioners with an understanding of their roles and responsibilities regarding issues relating to FGM and safeguarding.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 20 June 2018 13:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/18/138 Interpreting Children's Interests - Beyond Schemas (£) (Cancelled)

This course is aimed at early years practitioners and childminders who have some knowledge of schemas. Are you familiar with schematic behaviour and looking for ways to extend your knowledge in this area of your practice? This course will offer a deeper insight into some of the meanings behind common schematic behaviours. It will also explore how practitioners can become skilled in interpreting children’s interests beyond schemas to provide meaningful experiences and next steps which will enrich children’s learning.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 20 June 2018 09:15 - 12:15 Bradley Stoke Community School (Primary Phase) Map

Code: SGC/18/1019 Managing Beyond The Basics (ICS Senior Managers) (EVENT FULL)

This is a 1-day workshop for senior managers in the council's Children's Services division, to ensure they are aware of the programme being delivered to their own direct reports . The main focus of the Managing Beyond The Basics workshop is on exploring really practical tools and approaches for managing, supporting and challenging teams and individuals, including aspects such as coaching, communication and performance. The workshop will be led by Lenny Bedoyan.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 20 June 2018 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/17/1320 PDPR Skills

Managers are responsible for the management of individual and team performance. This one day training course will explain the Council's Personal Development and Performance Review process. The workshop focuses on practising the skills to carry out effective meetings, understanding objective setting and making the PDPR process meaningful for all staff. The standard charge for this course is £70 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 20 June 2018 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/18/086 Support Network for Committees (CF)

This network is aimed at new Officers of a Committee and also at more experienced Officers who would like to network with committee members from other settings to share experiences and best practice. As an Officer of the Committee, do you fully understand the roles and responsibilities of a voluntary organisation? Do you know about the VLE and the information available to you? Are you confident that you can recruit replacements when your time as a Committee Officer is up? This support network, facilitated by the Early Years Business Development team, is an informal opportunity for Officers of the Committee to get together and network with others in a similar role, to learn from each other’s experiences, to discuss common issues, and to start to plan for future succession.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 20 June 2018 19:00 - 20:30 Bradley Stoke Community School (Primary Phase) Map

Code: SGC/18/877 Taking Control of Your Career (1) (South Glos Staff Only)

These workshops are for South Glos employees only. An opportunity to attend a thought-provoking two-hour workshop aimed at helping you to gain an insight into your career development options. We hope these opportunities enable you to fulfil your potential, whether that’s in your current role - building skills and expertise to support your journey to become an outstanding performer, or by considering other career options such as lateral development or promotion.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 20 June 2018 10:00 - 12:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/18/878 Taking Control of Your Career (2) (South Glos Staff Only)

These workshops are for South Glos employees only. An opportunity to attend a thought-provoking two-hour workshop aimed at helping you to gain an insight into your career development options. We hope these opportunities enable you to fulfil your potential, whether that’s in your current role - building skills and expertise to support your journey to become an outstanding performer, or by considering other career options such as lateral development or promotion.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 20 June 2018 13:00 - 15:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/18/842 Writing Re-ablement Outcomes (AM)

FOR AREA NORTH & AREA SOUTH TEAMS ONLY. Half-day workshop delivered by Central Training & Operational Staff.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 20 June 2018 09:30 - 12:30 Bailey's Court Activity Centre Map