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STAND OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
26th OCTOBER 2017 - WELLS 9th FEBRUARY 2018 - CREWKERNE Have you ever wondered how Social Media can find you new customers? This interactive session is aimed at organisations that already have Social Media accounts set up and are looking to increase reach and engagement. Learn the best tips and tricks for creating compelling and shareable content. Find out how Social Media can be used to engage with customers and drive campaigns More Information and to Book 26th October More Information and to Book 9th February This is from Spark Training Newsletter. 
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.
7th NOVEMBER 2017 - YEOVIL 23rd FEBRUARY 2018 - CREWKERNE ARE YOU UP TO DATE WITH YOUR DBS CHECKS? DO YOU KNOW WHO IN YOUR ORGANISATION REQUIRES A DBS AND AT WHAT LEVEL? ‘DBS – Everything You Need to Know’ is a 3 hour interactive workshop led by Denise Timmins, Spark Somerset’s DBS Officer. The workshop is designed to provide an opportunity for organisations to gain a better understanding of who is, and who is not eligible for a DBS check and to ensure that the correct level of check is being applied for. More Information and to Book 7th November More Information and to Book 23rd February This is from Spark Training Newsletter. Short qualifications available for people working with young people, or children?
Level 1 Accredited Youth Work Course. The Volunteer Network based in Somerset is running a 2 day course for volunteers and professionals to learn about the basics in Youth work, as an aide to the work you currently are involved in. What the course entails: Day 1 is based in theory and day 2 is based in carrying out what you have learnt. You then go away and practise what you have learnt and complete the course paperwork online, showing that you can put the theory into your practical work. Where is it held: The Secret Meeting Rooms, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8BS. Dates: 28th and the 29th October 2017. Time: 9.00am until 5pm, with a break for lunch. Price: Fully accredited course per person is £84 (broken down £48 course costs and £36 accreditation fees). Non accredited course: If you just want the training and a certificate of attendance, but not the accreditation then this will only cost £48.00. This option is available to 16 to 18 year olds who are acting in roles of responsibility at your groups. How to book your place: Go to this link to find out more http://www.somersetyouth.org.uk/youth-work-training.html and complete the booking form. Course blurb: It's a Level 1 Accredited Youth Work Award, which introduces you to the principles and safety of working with children and young people. It's going to be an intensive and interactive mix of theory and practical learning. We will be looking at a the range of what you and the other participants offer in your organisations, clubs and community groups, and show how it fits into to the legislation and practise around working with 'children and young people'. To complete the course you then return to your group or organisation and put into practise the theory and good practise that you have learnt. Completion of the course is by online coursework (because we like to embrace the modern world of media!) with submission of examples of your practise. In total this should be completed and submitted within one month of you starting the course. Dah-nah and you are then qualified at level 1! Secret Meeting Room, Volunteer Opportunity, and Event Maestro. The Volunteer Network formally Somerset Youth Volunteering Network. Tel: 01458 836130 x 208 www.volunteernetwork.org.uk facebook: Volunteer Network If you want to book an event (at our incredibly reasonably priced venue) or have our volunteers come out to help you, please contact us and I will endeavour to include you on our 2017-2019 schedule. Have you ever wondered how you can use social media to find more supporters?
Our next training session, 'Stand Out On Social Media', is aimed at organisations with existing social media profiles, who are looking to increase their reach and engagement. Come along to learn how to create compelling and shareable content, and find out how social media can be used to engage with your supporters, volunteers and members. It's being held on Thursday 26th October at Wells Fire Station. Admission is £30 per person. You can find out more and enroll at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stand-out-on-social-media-tickets-37643279061. 
6 STEPS TO GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION
7th DECEMBER 2017 - WELLS 10th JANUARY 2018 - SPARKFORD The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect in May 2018 marking the biggest change in data protection law for 20 years. The new Regulation will impose many legal obligations on organisations that control or process data. The financial penalties for non-compliance are substantial so it is absolutely vital that your organisation is fully prepared as early as possible. Come along to our session to learn how to keep your organisation safe, secure and compliant. Follow our 6 practical Steps to start getting your organisation ready for the change. We will cover: 1. Data reviews 2. Identifying data types 3. Planning data 4. Data cleansing 5. Data storage 6. Breach response plan More Information and to Book - 7th DECEMBER More Information and to Book - 10th JANUARY This is from Spark Training Newsletter. 
EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK
12th DECEMBER 2017 - FROME. This one-day course will help you meet your regulatory requirements if your risk assessment indicates that first aid training covering emergency protocols only, is sufficient for your workplace. This course is designed for people who want to receive training in emergency first aid and is especially suited for nominated first aiders in smaller, low risk working environments. This course is being ran by Frome Town Council www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk More Information and to Book This is from Spark Training Newsletter.
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Published 05/10/2017
British Youth Council Survey
BYC are conducting a survey to find out what young people of all ages think about their communities; whether or not they feel European; about stereotyping, bullying and hate crime; and the skills they have / need as young people today.
Their views will contribute to the UK's response and contribution to the next Structured Dialogue conference in Slovakia, where the BYC will be working with y oung people and decision makers from across the EU to create recommendations. All young people taking part will be in with a chance of winning a £40 voucher. The survey can be accessed at: Surveymonkey.co.uk/ 
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CHYPPS The Secret Meeting Rooms 9 Silver Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8BS 01458 253433 Company No: 7019515 Charity No: 1132468 |
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