This year, we are offering deaf awareness and sign language workshops, in London, and surrounding areas. This might be of interest to your staff and volunteers, in their work with vulnerable service users, families, and colleagues. Our programs are delivered by Deaf tutors. We can come to you, or alternatively, we also offer remote learning via Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Award-winning Signs4Life is leading efforts towards a society in which people with disabilities have full access and are working to raise the public and political awareness of disability provision. Our programs are delivered by Deaf tutors.

Learning Outcomes (Deaf Awareness)

  • Identify the barriers that deaf and hard of hearing people face
  • List the ways in which deaf and hard of hearing people communicate
  • Understand and demonstrate how to implement positive methods of communication, and offer an equal service to deaf and hard of hearing people.
  • Apply the finger-spelling alphabet
  • Explore the deaf community & culture

The cost for our half-day workshops is £600 excl. VAT (£550 for schools/charities/NHS), for up to 18 people attending”

Additionally, due to the success of last year’s Deaf Awareness Week, we have launched a NEW accredited program (see attachment), which is a longer work-based BSL program.

We also run regular refresher programs through the year, free of charge, so that service providers can continue practising and using BSL, and maintain their skills and knowledge. 

Makaton program

Accredited 10 week course

 

SAY is working with ‘Click Start London’ to provide an amazing opportunity for young Londoners from 18 – 30 years old to secure employment or apprenticeships in the digital/tech sector. We would particularly like to encourage females and those from underrepresented groups to take part.

‘Click Start’ is a free 4-week Artificial Intelligence (AI) & digital skills course that has live opportunities with industry-leading companies, including Amazon, BT Group, Cisco, QA, and small and medium businesses across London

The 4-week programme is in-person and will be delivered at University of East London (UEL) Docklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD from 10th February – 7th March 2025. The course provides training in the fundamentals of AI, digital marketing, social media management, business ownership, client-facing skills, and data analysis with certificates in Google Digital Garage and Excel. Candidates will also receive class-based and 1:1 sessions on improving CVs, cover letters, interview techniques and building confidence and professional work skills, and will get the opportunity to work collaboratively with real life tech companies to pitch ideas to boost their businesses. 

For up to 6 months after the course, candidates will receive employability support to empower them towards an apprenticeship, job or other positive outcome. As well as this, throughout the programme and at future networking events, candidates will be supported to explore pathways into digital careers and apprenticeships with industry-leading companies, including Amazon, BT Group, Cisco, QA, and small and medium businesses across London.

To be eligible for the programme, candidates must be:

  • Aged 18-30
  • Based in London
  • Not in employment, education or training during the course. 

During the 4-week programme travel and lunch will be covered for candidates. If you are interested in taking part, or have any young people interested, please complete or ask them to complete the online registration form below. Places are limited and in high demand, so please register as soon as possible to secure a place – https://forms.office.com/e/prhRdjVEjL

Our online training courses run from 10.00 to 12.30. Below is a list of some of our upcoming courses. Descriptions, reviews and booking links can be found on our website here.

09 Dec Fundraising Regulations and GDPR

10 Dec Corporate Fundraising

06 Jan Bid Writing

20 Jan Trust Fundraising

22 Jan Fundraising Strategy

03 Feb Introduction to Fundraising

19 Feb Community Fundraising

17 Mar Major Donor Fundraising

19 Mar Individual Giving

28 Apr Legacy Fundraising

30 Apr Fundraising Events

Strategic planning: Processes and tools for direction and decision making – 6 December (1 day) | Book your place

Discover essential tools and processes for effective decision-making, helping organisations stay focused on key priorities and adapt to changing circumstances. Learn to clearly articulate your organisation’s purpose, improve strategic planning and ensure your strategy stays on track. You can also attend this course on 23 January.

 

Managing people in the charity sector – 6 and 12 December (2 days) | Book your place

Equipping managers in the voluntary sector with essential skills to effectively lead staff, covering key areas such as motivation, workload management, and handling challenging situations. You can also attend this course on 8 and 15 January.

 

Project management in the voluntary sector – 9 and 12 December (2 days) | Book your place

This practical course is specifically tailored to the voluntary sector. It’s designed to give you all the principles and practical tools you need to plan, deliver and evaluate your project successfully. You can also attend this course on 14 and 17 January

Climate Change team at H&F Council and would love to share some information about the free training and support programme we’ve just launched – H&F Climate Champions!

It’s all about supporting people with a passion to make positive change happen locally, to bring their ideas to life. 

The application process is a quick Microsoft form on our webpage: https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/environment/climate-and-ecological-emergency/hf-climate-champions

Join the ICAEW Charity Community for free to get free access to this and other finance webinars. Once you have joined the Charity Community, you can register for any webinar free of charge.

19 November 2024 (free for everyone). Charity finance 2030 with Sage Intacct

4 December 2024 (free for ICAEW members and Charity Community subscribers). Charity Commission Roundup 2024

Bridging the gaps between Children and Adult Services is essential to safeguard young people, reducing the risk of harm and exploitation. Learn how to overcome cliff edges that leave children unprotected upon entering legal adulthood.

How to ensure we’re delivering the right support for different needs?

This Transitional Safeguarding: Reducing the Risks of Harm and Exploitation online training course gives you the tools to implement fluid approaches, that improve collaboration between services and safeguard young people. We will look at best practice for providing personalised support that embed the voice of the young person throughout.

Led by Steve Baguley, Education and Transition Lead, NWG, specialised in transition planning, with a professional background in education and practical experience as a service manager for Local Authorities Children’s Services. Participants will review a case from the latest Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) and analyse how services could have worked better.

Learn what a transitional safeguarding framework looks like in practice. Raise your challenges and gain expert feedback from the trainer in a confidential and supportive environment.

We recommend early booking. Take advantage of our early bird discount by using code EARLY4500 to access 20% off.

Book now

Resolve Evolve is a training company specialising in equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We have developed a programme of new courses to specifically support managers and staff in the sector. The founder, Donna Carty, and many of the trainers began their work in the sector. Some examples: 

Online courses: 

  • Dignity at Work (including the Employers’ New Duty on Sexual Harassment): 13th November 2024 
  • Unconscious Bias: 3rd December 2024 
  • EDEI: an introduction:  14th January 2025 

In-person course: 

  • Managing Effectively:  22nd Jan 2025 
  • Inclusive Leadership: 28th January 2025

These open sessions are low-cost, high-quality, engaging and interactive. They have been developed to be excellent support for staff, ensuring the practical knowledge and skills needed to work well together and with the diverse groups and individuals who use sector services. The training for managers is also practical, recognising the need for support but often a lack of resources to provide it. 

The courses are at a reduced rate for smaller organisations. The training is online with a ‘live’ trainer or in-person for managers (often with actors) to ensure group work and meaningful networking. All sessions are practical, interactive and engaging, enabling participants to discuss issues and reflect on key elements. 

For more details and booking: Resolve Evolve Voluntary Sector Training 

For further information or multiple bookings with discount, please contact Rena@resolvevolve.com 

I’m happy to help with any queries and hope to work with you soon.

H&F Law Centre is pleased to invite you to attend our forthcoming eight training sessions this month.

Please find below more information & details.

No

Title

Date

Time

1

Allocation of Social Housing through the Housing Register: Applications, Banding, and Bidding

 

 

Tuesday, 15th October 2024

 

3 – 4pm

2

Issues arising on dismissal

Wednesday, 16th October 2024

 

11am – 12pm

3

Discrimination in the workplace

 

Friday, 18th October 2024

11am – 12pm

4

MV DAC and DV applications

 

Friday, 18th October 2024

3 – 4pm

5

PIP Form Filling

 

Monday, 21st October 2024

11am – 12pm

6

Eligibility for Legal Aid for Immigration

 

Tuesday, 22nd October 2024

11am – 12pm

7

Universal Credit: Overpayments

 

Wednesday, 23rd October 2024

11am – 12pm

8

Possession Proceedings: an overview

 

Thursday, 24th October 2024

11am – 12pm

Please let us know as soon as possible, which training sessions you would like to attend, so we could send you a Microsoft Teams joining link.

N.B. The training will take place online and unfortunately, the sessions won’t be recorded.

We look forward to seeing you all at our training sessions.