North Wiltshire Partnership Update

In 2006 the Children’s Workforce learning Network (CWLN), in partnership with the Open University, offered a series of ‘Openings’ courses. Due to their popularity, we are offering them again for a September start. There are no entry requirements – the courses are designed for people who have not studied before or who may have studied some time ago. Participants will receive support from an Open University tutor, and the packs include a text book, course guide, CD and a DVD. ‘Understanding Children’ will be particularly useful for parents, volunteers, sessional workers in Sure Starts, Children’s Centres, playworkers, crèche workers and staff in Children’s Fund supported projects. ‘Understanding Management’ will be useful to those wishing to learn about or improve their organisation skills, be they volunteers, committee members, co-ordinators, trustees or similar. We are encouraging people to apply as soon as possible. Applications must be received no later than the 14^th February. Successful applicants will be asked to attend one initial, introductory group meeting (date and venue TBC - likely end of Feb). Click here for overview information about both of these courses. A Registration Form, including a ‘Things You Should Know’ document. (before applying, please ensure you have read and agree with this document). An information sheet explaining the role and aims of the Children’s Workforce Learning Network.

“What to do if children & young people need additional help” An interim guide for Service Providers – consultation ending soon. The guide is addressed to people who provide services to children, young people and their families in Wiltshire and takes them through the four steps of: identifying; assessing; coordinating; and providing services. The deadline for sending in responses to this consultation is 14th February but you are asked to respond in advance of that if possible. To find out more click here.

Migrant Workers Research for Wiltshire

Please use the following link http://www.transparencyresearch.co.uk/portfolio.php. to view the research document carried out by Transparency Research on behalf of West Wilts Wide Citizens Advice Bureau and Wiltshire Racial Equality. The research is specific to Wiltshire.
 

Social Enterprise Training 2007

Please click here for details of forthcoming specialist social enterprise training courses to be held in Salisbury, Bristol and Swindon. These are being delivered by RISE (Regional Infrastructure for Social Enterprise) and are accredited by SFEDI (Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative). All the courses are delivered by experienced social enterprise advisors, ensuring the training is dynamic and based on practical know-how. For further information on the courses contact paulahowley@rise-sw.co.uk, 01392 435775.