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Code: SGC/19/1030 Administration of Medication (EVENT FULL)

This half day course follows CQC requirements on the administration of medication. It includes trainer presentation, discussion, and a short multiple-choice assessment at the end to check the information has been retained by participants. Relevant handouts/paperwork will be provided. This course is aimed at any adult social care staff in South Gloucestershire, working in domiciliary, residential and day care services (statutory sector AND IVP sector agencies).

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1 05 February 2020 09:30 - 13:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/20/245 AIS Advanced

This half day advanced session is designed to take you through each section of the Care Management Process step by step to give you valuable hands on experience with what you will be doing within AIS.

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1 05 February 2020 13:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/20/318 AIS Intermediate

This half day session is designed for all users of AIS that are required to input/add/amend data.  It is a pre-requisite that the e-learning module is passed prior to booking onto this session

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1 05 February 2020 09:30 - 12:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/19/1342 Best Interest Assessors: Annual Refresher Training (2020) (EVENT FULL)

Annual refresher workshop for all BIAs

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1 05 February 2020 09:30 - 16:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/20/267 Childminder Network (cf)

This network is for Ofsted registered childminders in South Gloucestershire, both new to the role and experienced, who would like to join with other childminders to explore focused topics to gain further understanding of this in practice.

This is an opportunity for Ofsted registered childminders in South Gloucestershire to join together in professional conversation about practice and new initiatives to gain deeper understanding of what is needed to enhance your provision and meet requirements. Across the year a variety of topics will be explored which will enable you to dispel any myths or misunderstandings.

Come and join this supportive group in discussion and meet new colleagues.

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1 05 February 2020 19:00 - 21:00 Bradley Stoke Community School (Primary Phase) Map

Code: SGC/20/283 Early Intervention Network (cf)

This network is for SENCOs and Childminders.


These network sessions will provide childminders and setting SENCOs with:

· Up to date information about national and local initiatives regarding SEND.
· Opportunities to share professional discussions and dialogue on an identified topic or theme for the evening.
· Opportunities for practitioners to update their knowledge and share practice on SEND.

Each series of meeting will have a spotlight on a particular aspect of SEND. This may include a speaker and will provide practitioners with opportunities for professional discussion and dialogue. The focus of the meeting will be posted on the VLE one month prior to the meeting taking place.

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1 05 February 2020 18:00 - 20:00 Cadbury Heath Children's Centre Map

Code: SGC/19/1367 Financial Budget-Holder Training: Module 1 Budget Cycle Overview, Roles & Responsibilities

This is a mandatory training session for all Council Budget Holders.

Following a recent CIPFA review, a recommendation was made that all budget holders attend Finance training to recap the Council financial budget processes. Training has been split into a number of 3-hour modules:

Module 1 - Process Overviews, Roles & Responsibilities
Module 2 - System and Template Training
Module 3 - Departmental specific training including Capital Processes (Dates TBC)


Module 1 will cover the following:

Introduction to Council Finances
Local Government Funding
Budget Cycle process, including Budget Setting, Budget Monitoring and Year End
Roles & Responsibilities of Budget Holders and Finance Teams including Budget Cycle, spend approval and purchase cards and contract standing orders

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1 05 February 2020 09:30 - 12:30 Badminton Road G15 Map

Code: SGC/20/204 Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery: 90 minute awareness session

This training aims to provide attendees with a greater knowledge of human trafficking and slavery and explore the issues facing individuals who have been trafficked, how to correctly identify and spot the signs of potential exploitation and how to report suspected incidents. This course is suitable for staff who have regular contact with suppliers; contractors; the public and families (including adults and children and young people; AND/OR regular involvement in safeguarding issues; and managers who manage these services). The training will cover: • What trafficking and slavery are • Nature and scale of the issue – nationally, regionally, locally • Types of trafficking and slavery • How to recognise the signs • National and local examples of the issue • The National Referral Mechanism – what it is • South Gloucestershire Council employee responsibilities This is a 90 minute awareness session available at both KCC and BMR. This is a condensed version of the 3-hour Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery training which is available at KCC only, on a quarterly basis.

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1 05 February 2020 10:00 - 11:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/20/206 Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery: 90 minute awareness session (pm)

This training aims to provide attendees with a greater knowledge of human trafficking and slavery and explore the issues facing individuals who have been trafficked, how to correctly identify and spot the signs of potential exploitation and how to report suspected incidents. This course is suitable for staff who have regular contact with suppliers; contractors; the public and families (including adults and children and young people; AND/OR regular involvement in safeguarding issues; and managers who manage these services). The training will cover: • What trafficking and slavery are • Nature and scale of the issue – nationally, regionally, locally • Types of trafficking and slavery • How to recognise the signs • National and local examples of the issue • The National Referral Mechanism – what it is • South Gloucestershire Council employee responsibilities This is a 90 minute awareness session available at both KCC and BMR. This is a condensed version of the 3-hour Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery training which is available at KCC only, on a quarterly basis.

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1 05 February 2020 14:00 - 15:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/20/090 Managing Behaviour Positively and Appropriate Physical Interventions for Children in Crisis

This course is for carers and staff who may have to deal with challenging behaviour from children and young people. The approach encourages communication and de-escalation in crisis situations. The trainer will demonstrate keeping safe skills dealing with: * Safe touch, holding and restraint in standing and sitting positions *Looking after violent arms, legs and head *Intervening and dealing with fights *Rights of self-defence and safe breakaway skills There will be plenty of opportunity to practise the skills, please wear comfortable clothing.

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1 05 February 2020 09:30 - 14:30 The Batch Community Centre Map
2 06 February 2020 09:30 - 14:30 The Batch Community Centre Map