Free Safe Network courses

04/03/2014

The Safe Network courses that Safety Net will be offering during March and April are FREE to any CVS Groups in East Sussex.

Safety Net will be delivering:

  • Safer Recruitment Training 14/03
  • Online Safety Training 14/03
  • Safeguarding for Trustees Training 03/04

Full details of each course can be found below and online here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/safety-net-906180167 you can also book online too or by calling 01273 420973.

Our Decision (Safer Recruitment) training on Friday 14th March 2014

Location: Brighthelm Church and Community Centre

Aim of course: To support VCS organisations with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application process and effective decision-making related to the level of supervision and DBS checking required for different roles.

Objectives:

  • To raise awareness of the cultural change needed within the VCS following the launch of the DBS
  • To discuss the implications of this change for risk management
  • To work through case examples on supervision and consider the implications for your organisation and the wider sector
  • To explore the DBS application process and common errors
  • To identify resources and support to help your organisation meet this challenge
  • To identify next steps for your organisation
Online Safety training on Friday 14th March 2014

Location: Brighthelm Church and Community Centre

Aim of course: To increase organisational awareness of e-safety and access to resources

Objectives:

  • To identify the trends in use of online technologies by children and young people
  • To explore the impact of technology on the lives of children and young people
  • To provide strategies to support e-safety work within organisations
  • To understand the implications of e-safety for adults
  • To encourage self-review of e-safety and develop further professional development
  • To explore resources and further support for organisations
Safeguarding for Trustees training on Thursday 3rd April 2014.

Location: Safety Net please use the following link to watch a video on how to find our offices : http://www.safety-net.org.uk/contact-us/

Aim of this course: To enable trustees of registered charities and directors of unincorporated groups, mutuals and cooperatives to understand their safeguarding responsibilities towards children and young people

Objectives:

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an awareness of the safeguarding issues that could emerge in their organisation;
  • Describe key principles and best practice in terms of their responsibilities to safeguard children and young people involved with their organisation;
  • Understand the impact of individuals values on safeguarding within the organisation;
  • Identify resources to help them and their staff/volunteers to safeguard children and young people;
  • Identify next steps for themselves and their organisation in terms of meeting their safeguarding responsibilities.

Free ‘Grow your idea’ Workshop

04/03/2014

Justlife CIC are hosting a 2 day workshop to help you turn your ideas into reality.

The workshop will be run over 2 Saturdays (15th March and 5th April) 9.30am to 5pm, and will be an interactive, inspiring and potentially life changing time run by the Grow Ideas team.

The sessions are open to anyone who has an idea in its early stages, or one that has been brewing for a while but needs a kickstart, or even for those who don’t have an idea but want to find one! This could be a charity, community project, social enterprise or business.

Alternatively you may be someone who has started a charity, community project or business and you would be interested in mentoring others starting out, we would love you to join us! The days will be free and will include lunch and refreshments.

To book in visit this link http://bit.ly/1jMS5PY

The event is hosted by www.dreamsandvisions.co.uk and is delivered by the Grow Ideas team http://www.growideas.org.uk/#!programme/component_71401

Contact:
Simon Gale
Brighton Project Manager
Tel: 07957 578727
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.justlife.org.uk

Free funding clinic for sports groups

26/02/2014

Brighton & Hove Council Sports Development Team. Sported, and Active Sussex are hosting a free sports funding clinic on Tuesday 18th March 2014 at St Richards Church and Community Centre in Hove.

 

The event will run from 6.30pm – 9.00pm, suitable for all community & voluntary organisations who provide sport or physical activity. They are particularly keen to welcome groups who provide sports activities for children and young people in the city

 

The funding clinic gives you an opportunity to meet funders and find out about the type of work and projects they are able to fund.

 

For more information or to book your place, please contact Joanna Irving, Sported Regional Manager [email protected] 07900 928 514. Please include names of those attending, club or group name, and main contact email address and phone number.

 

RSVP by Wednesday 12th March 2014. Please note that numbers are limited so please book a space if you intend to come along.

 

AGENDA

 

6.30pm – 7.00pm Arrivals, refreshments, networking

 

7.00pm Introduction

 

7.05pm Sported – Sported Funding, Mentor Support, Fundraising Support and Sportworks

 

7.30pm Active Sussex – Sport England and ActiveSussexCounty Sports Partnership Funding

 

8.00pm Brighton & Hove Council – Local pots of funding and support

 

8.30pm Opportunity to ask questions, speak to funders

 

9.00pm Close

Office space for rent at Valley Social Centre (Whitehawk)

26/02/2014

Conveniently situated in East Brighton, the Centre provides professional, cost effective and importantly affordable serviced office space.

They currently have 13 offices situated within the Centre starting from £450.00 per quarter

  • Long or short term tenancies available.
  • All prices are inclusive of heat and light.
  • Office spaces varies on size from 121 sq ft to 300 sq ft
  • Use of free Wi-Fi connection
  • Use of the café located within the Centre
  • Accessible and convenient opening hours
  • Invoiced on a quarterly basis
  • Use of free car parking on site and are accessible on a main bus route.

Currently based at the Centre are organisations from the voluntary sector, charities and commercial businesses.

If you’re interested, or would like to have a look at availability please contact:

Debbie Johnson – [email protected]

Community Learning Courses: Food Safety

18/02/2014

To book a place on any of their courses, call 294 186

Level 2 Food Safety – Central Brighton

This is a two week course (Two sessions of three and a half hours)
There is no crèche facility
Dates: Monday 12 & 19 May
Time: 9.30am – 1pm
Venue: Brighton Town Hall. Bartholomew Square. BN1 1JA
Tutor: James Aldcroft

Level 2 Food Safety – Central Hove

This is a one day course
There is no crèche facility
Dates: Thursday 19 June
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue: Hove Town Hall. Norton Rd, Hove BN3 4AH
Tutor: James Aldcroft

Are you volunteering for a community group, or receiving benefits and hoping to work in catering?
A Food & Hygiene certificate is needed by everyone preparing & serving food.
This free two day course will provide you with a Level 2 certificate in Food & Hygiene.
There is also an assessment at the end of this course.

New! Food Safety Foundation – Central Brighton

This is a two week course (Two sessions of two hours)
There is no crèche facility
Dates: Wednesday 4 & 11th June
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Brighton Town Hall. Bartholomew Square. BN1 1JA

This course covers the basics of how to prepare food safely.
The course is for people who have English as a second language, or have additional learning needs.
This course does not offer a formal qualification; however learners will receive a certificate of attendance.

To book a place call: (01273) 294287(01273) 294287

Contact:

Please contact 294 287 or email [email protected] for more information on any of the information above.

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Community Learning Courses: First Aid for babies and children

18/02/2014

First Aid for Babies and Children – Central Brighton

This is a two week course. There is no crèche facility.
Dates: Wednesday 14 & 21 May
Time: 1- 3pm
Venue: Brighton Town Hall. Bartholomew Square. BN1 1JA
Tutor: Agnes Munday

First Aid for Babies and Children – Central Hove

This is a two week course. There is no crèche facility.
Dates: Wednesday 4 & 11 June
Time: 1- 3pm
Venue: Hove Town Hall. Norton Rd, Hove BN3 4AH
Tutor: Agnes Munday

You will find out about: Managing burns and scalds, how to deal with choking,
the recovery position and basic life support for babies and children.
You will also need to be a local resident to attend this course.

To book a place, please contact 294 287 or email [email protected] for more information on any of the information above.

Free help for BME groups on Lottery Heritage funding bids

11/02/2014

FREE advice and support is available for BME groups in Brighton and Hove and East/West Sussex to help develop successful heritage lottery funding bids.

To register for support, you need to go to the next meeting of the BME heritage network, on Wednesday 12th February.

Contact Sarah@plentyproductions for more information.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Training 2014

30/01/2014

Safety Net have added loads more dates for some FREE safeguarding and child protection training in 2014. Suitable for Community group members, volunteers, or paid workers in CVS organisations with a turnover of less than £25k.

An Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection for Community Groups

This course is an introduction to safeguarding and child protection issues for those working in small community groups. You will gain a basic understanding of your role in establishing a safe environment and safe working practices in protecting children and young people from harm and abuse

  • Wednesday 12th February, 1pm-4pm
  • Wednesday 12th March, 6pm-9pm
  • Wednesday 16th April, 10am-1pm
  • Thursday 15th May, 6pm-9pm
  • Wednesday 28th May, 1pm-4pm
  • Thursday 12th June, 10am-1pm
  • Wednesday 9th July, 6pm-9pm
  • Wednesday 10th September, 1pm-4pm
  • Thursday 23rd October, 10am-1pm
  • Wednesday 5th November, 10am-1pm
  • Wednesday 19th November, 1pm-4pm
  • Thursday 4th December, 1pm-4pm

Cost: Free to any volunteer working with young people in a community setting, and paid workers in organisations with a turnover of less than £25k (Brighton and Hove only)

You can book onto all of Safety Net’s courses here: http://safetynetbrighton.eventbrite.co.uk/

Ellie Talebian
Training and Marketing Administrator
01273 420973
Safety Net, Manor Offices, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA

Helping Teenagers to Keep Themselves Safe

This course looks in more detail at risk taking behaviour in teenagers as a part of their transition to adulthood and how Protective Behaviours can be used to increase young people’s understanding of personal safety and emotional literacy.

  • Wednesday 29th January, 10am-4pm
  • Wednesday 4th June, 10am-4pm (early bird price available)

Cost: £50/40 early bird

You can book onto all of Safety Net’s courses here: http://safetynetbrighton.eventbrite.co.uk/

Ellie Talebian
Training and Marketing Administrator
01273 420973
Safety Net, Manor Offices, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA

Listen to Us!

A one day training course for all those working with children and young people who want to learn practical and fun techniques to increase young people’s involvement in your organisation.

Topics covered include: why we need to listen to young people; using art to explore views and opinions; how to make the most of multi visual and video to increase participation; and benefits of participation to you and your organisation.

  •  Wednesday 2nd April, 9.30am-3.30pm
  • Wednesday 22nd October, 9.30am-3.30pm

Cost: £50/£40 early bird

You can book onto all of Safety Net’s courses here: http://safetynetbrighton.eventbrite.co.uk/

Ellie Talebian
Training and Marketing Administrator
01273 420973
Safety Net, Manor Offices, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA

Protective Behaviours

Protective Behaviours is a personal safety and life skill process that teaches the ability to recognise and deal with situations in which we don’t feel safe. It can be used as both an abuse prevention strategy and to address situations such as feeling worried or bullied, as well as promoting good citizenship.

This two day course teaches an ability to recognise when we are not feeling safe and provides skills and tools to enable individuals to take action and get help when they need it. It also recognises that life is about taking risks and trying new things and that this is part of our personal development and an important life skill.

  • Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd June, 10am-4pm (early bird price available)
  • Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th September, 10am-4pm (early bird price available)
  • Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th December, 10am-4pm

Cost: £90/80 early bird

You can book onto all of Safety Net’s courses here: http://safetynetbrighton.eventbrite.co.uk/

Ellie Talebian
Training and Marketing Administrator
01273 420973
Safety Net, Manor Offices, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA

Protective Behaviours Network Meeting

This meeting is for anyone who has completed protective behaviours training. It is an ideal opportunity to get together with other professionals who use protective behaviours within their work. You will be able to share ideas and best practice.

  • Wednesday 26th March, 10am-1pm
  • Wednesday 30th July, 10am-1pm
  • Wednesday 19th November, 10am-1pm

You can book onto all of Safety Net’s courses here: http://safetynetbrighton.eventbrite.co.uk/

Ellie Talebian
Training and Marketing Administrator
01273 420973
Safety Net, Manor Offices, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA

Safeguarding Children with Disabilities
  • Thursday 6th February, 10am-4pm

This course is for those who are involved with working with children and young people (2-25 years) with disabilities and who want to increase their awareness in this area.

Cost: £50

You can book onto all of Safety Net’s courses here: http://safetynetbrighton.eventbrite.co.uk/

Ellie Talebian
Training and Marketing Administrator
01273 420973
Safety Net, Manor Offices, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA

Supervising to Safeguard

This course is suitable for all managers who, as part of their role, have responsibility for both supervision of staff and safeguarding children.

This half day programme is designed to support managers in developing their supervision practice to promote safe effective practice in a children’s service or organisation, in line with their organisation’s supervision policy. There will be opportunities to build on existing skills and deepen understanding alongside managers from other professional backgrounds.

  • Wednesday 9th April, 10am-1pm
  • Wednesday 24th September, 10am-1pm

Cost: £30

You can book onto all of Safety Net’s courses here: http://safetynetbrighton.eventbrite.co.uk/

Ellie Talebian
Training and Marketing Administrator
01273 420973
Safety Net, Manor Offices, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA

Safeguarding and Child Protection

This course is for anyone who works with or has significant contact with children or young people. Participants will gain an understanding of their role in establishing a safe environment and safe working practices in protecting children and young people from harm and abuse. The course will also look at identifying signs that a child might be at risk and responding to keep the child and themselves safe. It will also cover background information about the law and child protection. (Formerly called Child Protection Level 1).

  • Thursday 27th March, 10am-4pm (early bird price available).
  • Wednesday 11th June, 10am-4pm (early bird price available).
  • Wednesday 10th September, 10am-4pm (early bird price available).
  • Wednesday 3rd December, 10am-4pm (early bird price available).

Cost: £50/£40 early bird

You can book onto all of Safety Net’s courses here: http://safetynetbrighton.eventbrite.co.uk/

Ellie Talebian
Training and Marketing Administrator
01273 420973
Safety Net, Manor Offices, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA

B&H Council Annual Grants to Smaller Organisations: Deadlines announced

30/01/2014

Brighton and Hove City Council is now inviting applications to the Annual Grants Programme 2014-15. This year’s deadlines are: 14 March, 4th July, 3rd October.

Please also note that applicants requesting funding for projects and events taking place before September 2014 should apply by 14 March deadline to ensure they have grant approval in time to support them.

For more details about the grant, see here.

For the direct link to Brighton and Hove City Council’s website, see here.

 

 

Tree Council grants for Orchard Planting

29/01/2014

Community groups and schools can apply for £100-£700 from the Tree Council to plant apple and pear trees, through the Orchard Windfalls Fund.

The trees must be planted on publicly accessible land (usually owned by a local authority, school or charity).

The actual planting must take place during National Tree Week (29th November – 7th December 2014) and must involve children and young people aged under 16.

Eligible costs include the cost of the trees and any reasonable cost of necessary supports and aids: stakes, ties, guards, fertiliser, mulch and soil amelioration (where conditions make this appropriate).

Application deadline is 31st March 2014.

For more information go to http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/grants/orchard-windfalls.