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Code: SGC/24/0582 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 16 January 2025 10:30 - 11:30 Microsoft TEAMS Map

Code: SGC/25/0035 Fundamental Wellbeing First Aid

Please note participants will need to attends both days.

On this 2 day workshop-style course, packed with case studies based on real life and using practical A.C.T.I.O.N.S.© plan, individuals will learn skills to help others proactively (including mental health crises) as well as themselves.

We take an in-depth 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!

With a strong focus on how to get help beyond the medical model, Fundamental Wellbeing First Aid creates hope and positive action.

This course qualifies you as a ‘Mental Wellbeing First Aider’ . This is relevant to people who wish to support adults, children they work with and or colleagues. Delegates will receive a handy resource pack including a combined workbook & manual and e-certificate.

Please note there is a £25 per person cost for the manual to support this course. Publichealthtraining@southglos.gov.uk will be in touch to request payment.

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1 16 January 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Microsoft TEAMS Map
2 23 January 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Microsoft TEAMS Map

Code: SGC/24/0276 Legal Literacy & Defensible Decision-Making (EVENT FULL)

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

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

This workshop is for South Gloucestershire Council Adult Care practitioners ONLY.

The session will explore the importance of legally literacy and defensible decision-making in effective practice. Included will be a focus on:

• defining and developing an understanding of what is meant by both terms, from both a theoretical perspective and from your experience/practice
• ways to continue to develop your knowledge of the legal framework and how to ensure that it underpins your practice
• professional accountability and the importance of accurate analysis, free from bias, to inform your professional opinions and defensible decisions

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1 16 January 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Webinar: Microsoft Teams Map

Code: SGC/25/0067 Recruitment, onboarding and induction (SGC staff only)

The aim of this blended course is to enable all managers recruit and retain staff effectively. Even if you have recruited in other organisation, it is important for you to attend, to learn best practice for South Gloucestershire Council. All hiring managers are expected to attend this course.

If you have recruited in other organisations you may also find this useful as a refresher or to find out the council approach.

The course will familiarise you with the council’s recruitment guide and you will explore essential and additional criteria for posts, options regarding advert content and where adverts are placed, how to identify appropriate selection processes to use alongside the recruitment interview, shortlisting, preparing for interviews and other assessment tools, how to make fair and unbiased recruitment decisions, giving feedback and the steps you need to take to induct a new starter through to probation.

Please ensure that you have completed the Recruitment Onboarding and Induction e-module before attending this course.

Please log onto the Enable website and visit Learning > Available Learning. The Recruitment Onboarding and Induction e-learning is within the Management & Leadership section.


The day itself will consist of some group discussions and self reflection time to aid your learning. As this course covers South Gloucestershire processes it is for internal staff only.

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1 16 January 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Webinar: Microsoft Teams Map

Code: SGC/25/0084 Foster Carers Engagement Event

To be confirmed. 

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1 20 January 2025 10:00 - 12:00 The Vassalls Centre Map

Code: SGC/24/0345 Supporting Adult Relationships (South Glos foster carers only)

Supporting adult relationships.
Arguments in relationships are part of everyday life, evidence suggests that arguments between parents/carers is normal, but if exposure is frequent, intense, and poorly resolved, this can have a damaging impact on children, resulting in long-term mental health issues, emotional, behavioural, and academic problems as they grow up.

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1 20 January 2025 18:30 - 20:30 Microsoft TEAMS Map

Code: SGC/25/0051 Disability and Neurodiversity Awareness (SGC Staff only)

This Disability and Neurodiversity Awareness training will explore and demystify many of the topics and questions around this important subject.

We’ll look at topics including definitions, language, the Equality Act and reasonable adjustments, and have an in-depth look at ADHD and autism.

The training will be delivered in a conversational style, with questions and discussion encouraged, and we promise there will be no homework!

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1 21 January 2025 10:00 - 13:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/24/0639 Getting That Job

This training will help you to build the skills needed to perform well during the recruitment process.

We will cover limiting beliefs (negative thinking) – how to manage them so that you can achieve your goals, keeping a positive mindset, skills self-assessment to identify and apply your transferable skills and experiences, key points to help you create a great CV, application forms and expression of interest letters, and interview preparation.


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1 21 January 2025 14:00 - 17:00 Microsoft TEAMS Map

Code: SGC/25/0007 Raising Awareness of Child Exploitation - A Contextual Safeguarding Approach (EVENT FULL)

Please click here to view and download the course handouts


This is a one day course that raises practitioners awareness to what child sexual exploitation is, what child criminal exploitation is and county lines. It will give practitioners an understanding of what signs to look out for, what contextual safeguarding is and how we are trying to tackle exploitation.

Requirements for face-to-face training:

  • Participants must arrive on time and allow time for parking.
  • Participants should attend the full training day, participants should be rebook for a different date if they are unable to attend the full day.
  • Please note that there is not a requirement to print off the handouts.

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1 21 January 2025 09:30 - 16:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/25/0014 Advanced Child Protection Update (EVENT FULL)

Please click here to view and download the course handouts

The course resources are available for digital download and storage and for use and reference during or after the event, whichever you prefer.

Also, please be aware that some of the resources contain sensitive content, that you may find upsetting. This training aims to educate and raise awareness, but it can evoke emotional responses, particularly for individuals with personal connections to child or adult bereavements, or the incidents themselves.

If you find the content overwhelming, we encourage you to prioritise your well-being. Take breaks, reflect on your boundaries, and seek support from trusted individuals or professionals as needed. For assistance during or after the training, please reach out to the trainer or your line manager in the first instance, contact Interchange the staff counselling service, or you can also access Thrive.

We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and promoting empathy and respect for all.

This course is delivered on behalf of the South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children's Partnership.

Participants should be only those who have already completed the Introduction to Child Protection and Advanced-level of Child Protection training within statutory or setting-related timescales, and who now need to maintain this level of training.

Participants will be expected to have a good working knowledge of safeguarding with experience of statutory and local child protection responsibilities and procedures.

Effective child protection depends not only on reliable and accepted procedures for all staff involved with children, but also on their skills, knowledge and judgment and the ability to work together co-operatively.

Staff with lead roles in child protection require specialised training in order to carry out their work with abused children and families.

The learning outcomes for this training are designed to ensure that all participants receive updates in the latest child protection legislation, statutory guidance, local policies, procedures and professional requirements.

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Meeting ID: 883 7911 4126
Passcode: 405025

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1 22 January 2025 18:00 - 21:00 Webinar: Zoom Map