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Code: SGC/24/0583 Art of Brilliance

Life is a complicated, relentless and full-contact sport.
We all?have a story. We all?have relationships. We all?have challenges.
We all?have things we can do to make life easier, better – more brilliant.
For us and other people in our lives.

Come and join us as we ask:
What does “your best life” mean? Or look like?
What is going on in my head?
What can I do to experience more happiness and fulfilment?

Paul Field, an Art of Brilliance trainer, will explain (in plain English!) some of the science of happiness and share some simple, everyday tips and tricks to help anyone raise their game and live with greater purpose, satisfaction and impact.

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1 04 February 2025 12:00 - 14:00 BMR Ground floor 0012 Map

Code: SGC/24/0619 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 £103.50 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions

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1 04 February 2025 09:30 - 16:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/24/0627 PDPR Skills (SGC Only)

Managers are responsible for the management of individual and team performance. This blended course will explain the Council's Personal Development and Performance Review (PDPR)) process. The workshop focuses on understanding what is required of managers in this process, practising the skills to carry out effective and positive meetings, understanding objective setting and making the PDPR process meaningful and engaging for all staff. There is an online course which gives you more information about the expectations of you as a manager in this process.

This course is particularly useful for council managers who are new to carrying out PDPRs as it provides you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss good practice with other council colleagues.

Please take some time to review the PDPR skills for manager’s online course and read the quality standard and guidance notes ahead of the training day.

Please log onto the Enable website and visit Learning > Available Learning. The PDPR skills for managers e-learning is within the Management & Leadership section.

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1 04 February 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/25/0089 The Management Programme (Feb - July 2025)

This course is for first line and middle managers only.

If you are unable to attend Team’s meetings due to a disability we will provide you with a face-to-face induction. If you need this please email HRlearningandDevelopment@southglos.gov.uk.

It sets out the foundations of knowledge and skills needed for development within a management role, and enables managers to identify further training and development needs. The programme consists of 5.5 days over a six month period with ten hours of self-directed learning. It will be delivered through a blended solution including face to face and online training, psychometric assessment, 360 review, action learning sets, individual coaching, individual reflection, skills practice and e-learning. The topics included are personal development as a manager, leadership and communication, developing individuals and teams, managing employee performance, decision making and managing change, resources and stakeholder relationships. This six month First Line Management Programme provides participants the opportunity to go through the following topics with a cohort of council peers, rather than as standalone training days. The benefit of this can be enhanced networks and greater learning as reflection and improvement is an integrated part of the programme. Participants also benefit from a 360-degree feedback to inform their development and a MBTI psychometric profile.

Please note there is a charge to attend this course for external delegates of £725. South Gloucestershire Council employees individuals teams will be recharged £190 to cover costs.

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 04 February 2025 09:30 - 11:30 Microsoft TEAMS Map
2 18 March 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map
3 25 April 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map
4 22 May 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map
5 25 June 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map
6 17 July 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/25/0009 The Write Way (Cancelled)

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR JOINING INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY TRAINING MATERIALS ARE ATTACHED TO THIS EVENT. 

How will this course help me? Our course will take you through the practical steps of writing clear and concise records and writing sequential, powerful and rewarding reports ° whether they are briefing notes, chronologies, summaries, assessments, care plans, safeguarding investigation reports or court reports. We will show you how to tackle your writing with clarity and confidence. You will understand the importance of: ° defining your purpose; ° organising your evidence; ° thinking and structure; ° writing analytically; and ° presentation. We will also highlight the seven deadly sins of social care writing and recording and show you how to avoid them. The standard charge for this course is £103.50. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions.

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1 04 February 2025 09:30 - 15:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/24/0597 ASYE Academy - Fundamental Wellbeing Supporter

On this 1 day workshop-style course, individuals will gain an insightful understanding of mental health and wellbeing. Packed with practical advice, you will be able to spot signs of declining mental health, and by using our practical action plan A.C.T.© – be able to appropriately offer someone help both in an emergency and as a longer-term solution.

We look at common mental health illnesses such as depression and anxiety, challenge stigma and learn about stress, alarm bells, coping methods, recovery, self-care and so much more!

This course qualifies you as a ‘Mental Wellbeing Supporter’. Delegates will receive a handy resource pack including a workbook and e-certificate.

This course will also include local and national signposting.

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1 05 February 2025 09:30 - 16:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/24/0643 Care Act Outline & Refresher (ASC staff only)

The course gives an understanding of the Care Act 2014, its principles and duties.

Content includes:
• an overview of the Care Act and its implications
• an outline of the wellbeing principle and duty
• general and specific duties under the Care Act
• how to prevent, delay or reduce care needs with information and advice
• a look at independent advocacy
• safeguarding adults
• assessments of needs, carers assessments and eligibility determination
• an individual’s journey through the reform system.

Please note: By booking onto this course, you are consenting to your contact details being passed onto the trainer. This is so they can send you any resources.

Please join the meeting prior to the 9.30 start, so you have time to check that the technology is working.

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1 05 February 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Webinar: Microsoft Teams Map

Code: SGC/25/0048 Race Awareness for Managers, Senior Practitioners and Senior Social workers only

This course is for Managers, Senior Practitioners and Senior Social workers only

Those attending must have already completed the Race Awareness course beforehand.

  • Safe Space – to Share Current challenges
  • How to handle reports of Racism from employees?
  • Empathetic Listening skills
  • Radical Listening Skills
  • How to avoid Gas lighting
  • Pathways to support Internally
  • Empowering line managers to take action using their autonomy
  • Increased knowledge around internal Policies
  • Increased Knowledge of External Support
  • Understand what Self-Care is and its importance
  • Managing allegations
  • Allyship and Role Model Behaviour
  • How to identify and manage racism within the team and in social care workers practice
  • Encouraging managers to integrate race equality into their agenda at their team meetings


All staff will be offered support where needed by the trainer and the organisation

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1 05 February 2025 10:00 - 13:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/25/0081 Train the Trainer Workshop - Safeguarding Adults

This course is only available to book via invitation only

Prior to attending Train the Trainer Workshop there is an expectation that new network members will have attended the Multi Agency Raising Safeguarding Concerns course and ideally also attended the Effective Multi Agency Working in Adult Safeguarding.

Attendees must be able to attend both sessions of workshop.

The workshop is aimed at those who are new to delivering safeguarding adult training sessions to groups or any trainer looking for fresh ideas and a structured approach to their training. It will be a practical workshop to equip new trainers to deliver raising safeguarding concerns within their own organisations.

Following attendance of the Safeguarding Adult Train the Trainer Workshop you will be observed delivering your safeguarding adult training, it is expected that the observation will be carried out within an agreed timescale of attendance of the train the trainer workshop. Verbal feedback will be given after the session has been observed and followed up with written feedback, any recommendations that are suggested will be followed up prior to sign off.
 
Following successful completion of observation you will be invited to join the Trained Trainer Network. This network meets every 4-6 months to share experiences and learning, to swap ideas on best practice and new materials, and to support each other in the key tasks of building and maintaining safeguarding adults good practice.

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1 05 February 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map
2 12 February 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/25/0114 Aspiring managers’ programme (SGC Staff only)

Are you wondering whether moving into management is the right career move for you?

This programme aims to give you an insight into what’s involved in management and the steps you can take to prepare yourself to apply for future management roles. It includes e-modules, self-study time and a face-to-face session where you will have an opportunity to learn about management skills through practical activities, discussion and self-reflection.

The topics we will cover include
• What’s expected of managers?
• What skills and experience do managers need?
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Mentoring and coaching.
• Listening, communication and presentation skills.
• Diversity of the council and role profiles.
• Personal development, action planning and career development as an aspiring manager.

The programme will help you to build the foundation knowledge to support your next career steps.

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1 06 February 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map