Training Courses Programme
The Forum provides a wide range of low cost, high quality training courses, conferences and workshops to help staff, volunteers and trustees or local voluntary and community organisations keep up to date with changing legislation, learn new skills and run their organisations as effectively as possible.Our latest programme for Autumn/Winter 2010-11 is now available. This covers a six-month period from September 2010 to March 2011. If you would like to request a copy of the Events Calendar please contact us, otherwise training sessions, events and conferences are listed below. You can also download a copy of the Events Calendar (2 pdf files below - one provides a listing in date order, the other by project/service).
Some of these courses and events are brought to you at reduced rates or free-of-charge thanks to funding. Click one of the programme titles to find out more about what is on offer and associated fees (if applicable).
You can download a copy of the booking form below, otherwise please contact Jeanette at the Forum for details or to book places on forthcoming courses, telephone 01347 825710 or email jeanette.lilley@nyfvo.org.uk
Securing the Future
A range of short training courses to help you prepare for commissioning, procurement and the changing landscape. Thanks to funding from NHS North Yorkshire & York we are able to offer these sessions at a reduced rate for voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) in the sub-region. Rates do vary depending on which session as outline below:
Commissioning Conference, 26 January 2011: FREE
Models of Collaborative Working: £10 VCOS in NY&Y, £50.50 other organisations
Understanding & Using an Outcomes Focus (2-day course): £100 (for 2 places, VCOs)
Introduction to Understanding & Using an Outcomes Focus: £10 VCOs in NY&Y; £92.50 other organisations
Getting your Voice Heard in Commissioning: £10 VCOs in NY&Y; £92.50 other organisations
Understanding Care Pathways & your place in them: £10 VCOs in NY&Y; £92.50 other organisations
Financial Planning for Commissioning & Personalisation:
Level 1 (half day only) £10 VCOs in NY&Y; £50.50 other organisations
Level 2 (half day only) £10 VCOs in NY&Y; £50.50 other organisations
Level 1&2 (full day) £15 VCOs in NY&Y; £92.50 other organisations
Contact Jeanette at the Forum for more details or to book your place (alternatively, download the booking form from this website). Call 01347 825710 or email training@nyfvo.org.uk
Commissioning Conference, 26 January 2011: FREE
Models of Collaborative Working: £10 VCOS in NY&Y, £50.50 other organisations
Understanding & Using an Outcomes Focus (2-day course): £100 (for 2 places, VCOs)
Introduction to Understanding & Using an Outcomes Focus: £10 VCOs in NY&Y; £92.50 other organisations
Getting your Voice Heard in Commissioning: £10 VCOs in NY&Y; £92.50 other organisations
Understanding Care Pathways & your place in them: £10 VCOs in NY&Y; £92.50 other organisations
Financial Planning for Commissioning & Personalisation:
Level 1 (half day only) £10 VCOs in NY&Y; £50.50 other organisations
Level 2 (half day only) £10 VCOs in NY&Y; £50.50 other organisations
Level 1&2 (full day) £15 VCOs in NY&Y; £92.50 other organisations
Contact Jeanette at the Forum for more details or to book your place (alternatively, download the booking form from this website). Call 01347 825710 or email training@nyfvo.org.uk
Funding Advice Programme
Please visit www.ynyfundingadvice.org.uk to download the full programme of training courses that are available.
Events Programme: Autumn/Winter 2010-11
free workshop: Financial Sustainability, Scarborough
10:00 - 14:00
Charity Bank are holding free one day workshops which are open to anyone from charity or community groups who want to learn about short and long term sustainability, and funding sources other than public grants and donations.
free workshop: Fit Notes, Stokesley 24-09-2010
13:00 - 15:00
The workshop will explain what fit notes are, how they differ from sick notes, the changing role of doctors and offer guidance on managing an employee's return to work.
Know Discrimination: free awareness raising training, Harrogate 29-09-10
09:30 - 13:30
FREE awareness raising training for VCOs providing information and support in North Yorkshire. Are you supporting or advising individuals? Would you be able to identify if they had been a victim of discrimination? And if so, what would you do next?
free event: Social Enterprise Network North Yorkshire, Richmond
10:00 - 14:00
Are you a social enterprise, CIC, charity with a trading aim or thinking about trading in order to income generate for your group, or an individual with an idea for a social enterprise? Then come along to this FREE event to find out more about the support available to you, network, and undertake some informal learning. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
free workshop: Fit Notes, Selby 01-10-10
13:00 - 15:00
The workshop will explain what fit notes are, how they differ from sick notes, the changing role of doctors and offer guidance on managing an employee’s return to work.
free workshop: Fit Notes, Ripon 04-10-10
13:00 - 15:00
The workshop will explain what fit notes are, how they differ from sick notes, the changing role of doctors and offer guidance on managing an employee’s return to work.
Models of Collaborative Working, Northallerton 05-10-10
10:00 - 12:30
This half day course is a participative session aimed at voluntary and community organisations who would like to explore, or increase their understanding of, different ways of collaborating with other organisations.
Introduction to the Vetting & Barring Scheme and CRB checks, Easingwold 6-10-10
13:00 - 16:00
Are you ready for the Vetting and Barring Scheme? Will you be affected? This introductory training course will provide an overview and introduction to the new Scheme, ISA-registration and the legislative requirements. A short refresher on using CRB checks and managing Disclosure information is also part of this 3 hour course.
Know Discrimination: free awareness raising training, Thirsk 13-10-10
09:30 - 13:30
FREE awareness raising training for VCOs providing information and support in North Yorkshire. Are you supporting or advising individuals? Would you be able to identify if they had been a victim of discrimination? And if so, what would you do next?
Introduction to the Vetting & Barring Scheme and CRB checks, Harrogate 15-10-10
13:00 - 16:00
Are you ready for the Vetting and Barring Scheme? Will you be affected? This introductory training course will provide an overview and introduction to the new Scheme, ISA-registration and the legislative requirements. A short refresher on using CRB checks and managing Disclosure information is also part of this 3 hour course.
free workshop: Fit Notes, Scarborough 20-10-10
13:00 - 15:00
The workshop will explain what fit notes are, how they differ from sick notes, the changing role of doctors and offer guidance on managing an employee’s return to work.
Introduction to the Vetting & Barring Scheme and CRB checks, Scarborough 21-10-10
10:00 - 13:00
Are you ready for the Vetting and Barring Scheme? Will you be affected? This introductory training course will provide an overview and introduction to the new Scheme, ISA-registration and the legislative requirements. A short refresher on using CRB checks and managing Disclosure information is also part of this 3 hour course.
Intro to Personal Safety for the Lone Worker, York 22-10-10
10:00 - 12:30
This session raises staff awareness of the importance of personal safety by exploring the risks they may encounter whilst working alone.
free workshop: Fit Notes, Harrogate 25-10-10
11:00 - 13:00
The workshop will explain what fit notes are, how they differ from sick notes, the changing role of doctors and offer guidance on managing an employee’s return to work.
Know Discrimination: free awareness raising training, Selby 4-11-10
09:30 - 13:30
FREE awareness raising training for VCOs providing information and support in North Yorkshire. Are you supporting or advising individuals? Would you be able to identify if they had been a victim of discrimination? And if so, what would you do next?
Dealing with Difficult People, Ripon 9-11-10
10:00 - 16:00
This session looks at the techniques managers need to ensure that issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner, enabling both the manager and the employee to address difficult situations with confidence and sensitivity.
Know Discrimination: free awareness raising training, Richmond 24-11-10
09:30 - 13:30
FREE awareness raising training for VCOs providing information and support in North Yorkshire. Are you supporting or advising individuals? Would you be able to identify if they had been a victim of discrimination? And if so, what would you do next?
Introduction to Understanding and Using an Outcomes Focus, Harrogate 25-11-10
09:45 - 16:30
This one day course is aimed at voluntary and community organisations who wish to gain an overview of using an outcomes focus within their organisation.
Managing Absence Successfully, York 29-11-2010
10:00 - 16:00
This course will help managers address issues sensitively and with confidence, develop a sound understanding of the legal obligations of employers and employees in addressing issues.
Introduction to the Vetting & Barring Scheme and CRB checks, Northallerton 1-12-10
13:00 - 16:00
Are you ready for the Vetting and Barring Scheme? Will you be affected? This introductory training course will provide an overview and introduction to the new Scheme, ISA-registration and the legislative requirements. A short refresher on using CRB checks and managing Disclosure information is also part of this 3 hour course.
Reorganisation and Redundancy, Easingwold 8-12-10
10:00 - 12:30
A half day course which looks at the issues involved in reorganisation, including termination of employment.
Know Discrimination: free awareness raising training, Malton 9-12-10
09:30 - 13:30
FREE awareness raising training for VCOs providing information and support in North Yorkshire. Are you supporting or advising individuals? Would you be able to identify if they had been a victim of discrimination? And if so, what would you do next?
Know Discrimination: free awareness raising training, Scarborough 20-1-11
09:30 - 13:30
FREE awareness raising training for VCOs providing information and support in North Yorkshire. Are you supporting or advising individuals? Would you be able to identify if they had been a victim of discrimination? And if so, what would you do next?
Models of Collaborative Working, Malton 25-1-11
10:00 - 12:30
This half day course is a participative session aimed at voluntary and community organisations who would like to explore, or increase their understanding of, different ways of collaborating with other organisations.
Introduction to the Vetting & Barring Scheme and CRB checks, Richmond 2-2-11
13:00 - 16:00
Are you ready for the Vetting and Barring Scheme? Will you be affected? This introductory training course will provide an overview and introduction to the new Scheme, ISA-registration and the legislative requirements. A short refresher on using CRB checks and managing Disclosure information is also part of this 3 hour course.
Know Discrimination: free awareness raising training, Skipton 7-2-11
09:30 - 13:30
FREE awareness raising training for VCOs providing information and support in North Yorkshire. Are you supporting or advising individuals? Would you be able to identify if they had been a victim of discrimination? And if so, what would you do next?
Understanding & Using an Outcomes Focus 18-2-11 & 1-3-11
09:45 - 16:30
Outcomes Training courses aim to equip you to introduce an outcomes focus within your own organisation. They will run on two separate days, with a gap of two to four weeks in between, during which time you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt. The course also includes some free one-to-one follow-up support.
Introduction to the Vetting & Barring Scheme and CRB checks, Skipton 7-3-11
10:00 - 13:00
Are you ready for the Vetting and Barring Scheme? Will you be affected? This introductory training course will provide an overview and introduction to the new Scheme, ISA-registration and the legislative requirements. A short refresher on using CRB checks and managing Disclosure information is also part of this 3 hour course.
Intro to Personal Safety for the Lone Worker, Ripon 15-3-11
10:00 - 12:30
This session raises staff awareness of the importance of personal safety by exploring the risks they may encounter whilst working alone.