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Code: SGC/19/261 Domestic Violence & Abuse Training: Working with Perpetrators (Cancelled)

This 1-day course should only be attended once you have completed the Advanced-level Domestic Violence & Abuse training. It will build on the learning and skills gained through completing previous Domestic Abuse courses (e.g. at Intermediate and Advanced-levels).

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1 26 March 2019 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/19/328 Equality and Diversity

This one day course looks at how to make sure that equality and diversity is at the heart of everything we do. It covers how to deal with day-to-day issues as well as what you can do to promote equality of opportunity in a planned way. Standard charge for this course is £70. There is a £10 charge for council employees to attend this course.

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1 26 March 2019 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/19/1350 Firstline Manager Development Programme

Firstline is:


There are three residential sessions, all of 2 days duration:
1. 26-27 March 2019
2. 4-5 June 2019
3. 26-27 November 2019

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 26 March 2019 09:30 - 16:30 TBC Map
2 04 June 2019 09:30 - 16:30 TBC Map
3 26 November 2019 09:30 - 16:30 TBC Map

Code: SGC/19/156 Makaton Network (cf) (Cancelled)

This network provides an opportunity for practitioners who have already completed certificated Makaton training to refresh and recap signs from stages 1-4 and discuss practical ways to use signs and symbols in everyday situations.

You will be informed of Makaton developments and look at themes to support and develop your Makaton practice such as festivals, songs, animals, colours and those found on the Makaton website. It is an opportunity to network, share challenges and good practice.

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1 26 March 2019 18:00 - 20:00 Bradley Stoke Community School (Primary Phase) Map

Code: SGC/19/008 Managing Good Practice in Safeguarding Adults (EVENT FULL)

YOU WILL NEED TO ATTEND THE "RAISING SAFEGUARDING CONCERNS" (previously ALERTER) COURSE BEFORE YOU ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP.

Safeguarding Adults is a high priority aspect of the social/healthcare task. The role of a manager/practitioner in ensuring that staff respond appropriately to an ‘alert’ is vital. These staff also need to be confident about their own responsibilities in safeguarding adults, and responding appropriately to concerns about a person’s safety. This 1-day course will assist managers/supervisors, Social Workers/OTs and other practitioners including in healthcare be clear about their role: how Making Safegaurding Personal impacts on it, how to conduct an interview, and how to make decisions about what to do next.

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.

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 26 March 2019 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/18/1276 Quit Manager Training (Cancelled)

Suitable for Practitioners who have attended previous Quit Manager training and would like to refresh their skills and increase their confidence. This training is also suitable for Practitioners who have not yet received training on Quit Manager and need to use the database system as part of the service delivery.

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1 26 March 2019 10:00 - 12:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/19/073 Recruitment Skills Workshop (South Glos Staff Only)

A one day interactive workshop which builds on the mandatory Recruitment & Selection e-module (Search Events/Online learning), which must be completed before attending this course. The workshop is intended for South Gloucestershire Council employees who are currently recruiting and enables them to design and practice all stages of their recruitment process.

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 26 March 2019 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/19/195 Using Practical Strategies and Visual Aids to support Children's Communication (cf)

This course is aimed at practitioners and childminders who work with children of all ages within early years settings, who want to enhance children’s communication and language development by using practical strategies and visual aids.

This practical session is designed to share ideas, resources and visual aids to support children’s speech, language and communication development.

There will be opportunities to:

Discuss and evaluate current awareness and knowledge of different communication strategies
Review and refresh frequently used Makaton signs
Look at different visual aids strategies and how they can support children through the day and at home

There will also be time to consider children’s individual communication needs.

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 26 March 2019 13:00 - 16:00 Bradley Stoke Community School (Primary Phase) Map