PA Bulletin 21 November 2008
Connexions Surrey PA Bulletin
21 November 2008
The bulletin is produced every two weeks and we aim to keep you up to date with current issues and aware of news that is relevant to your day to day jobs. The bulletin sits alongside the PA Resource section of the website.
1: Connexions Pens
2: Connexions Centre Late Night Opening
3: International Centre for Guidance Studies e-briefings and Annual Lecture
4: Find work with FOAL
5: List of non-VT PAs
6: Y-MANIA
7: Concert as part of Islam Awareness Week
8: NEET Update - inc Oct-Dec Activities Flyer
9: Connexions Training Programme - Fully updated for 2008/09
10: External Training Programme
1: Connexions Pens
We now have some Connexions pens back in stock - if you would like a new supply of pens, please contact Chris Bussicott on chris.bussicott@surreycc.gov.uk.
2: Connexions Centre Late Night Opening
Redhill Connexions Centre will be open late on the following dates:
Wednesday 3 December 2008
Tuesday 16 December 2008
Personal Advisers will be available to chat until 6.30pm. Call 01737 773801 for more info.
3: International Centre for Guidance Studies e-briefings & Annual Lecture
Please find below links to iCeGS Policy, Research and Journal e-briefings, which update iCeGS members with the latest developments in guidance, education, skills and employment. Please forward these documents to anyone in your organisation who may find them useful.
October Policy e-briefing
October Research e-briefing
October Journal Alerts
Please be aware that all iCeGS Individual and Corporate Members/Subscribers can submit enquiries through the Ask iCeGS enquiry service http://www.derby.ac.uk/Ask_iCeGS
Annual Lecture - Tuesday 16th December 2008, 2.00pm to 4.30pm
As well as providing an opportunity to learn about new aspects of career guidance this year’s Annual Lecture will give delegates the chance to take part in a stimulating and thought provoking ‘Audience with iCeGS’ following the lecture. The Audience with iCeGS will give delegates the opportunity to put questions to a panel. If you wish you can register your own question on the iCeGS website in advance at http://www.derby.ac.uk/icegs/your-questions-for-an-audience-with-icegs
The questions that have been raised to date are:
• What are the challenges for developing career guidance services in areas that experience significant social and economic fragmentation?
• Quality frameworks: how can these be developed to be inclusive of cultural differences, for instance on the role of women in different societies?
• What is the optimum training and development for career guidance practitioners in fragmented societies?
The popular Annual Lecture is hosted by the International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS) at the University of Derby and this year will be presented by Professor Ronald Sultana. He is a well known international expert in the world of guidance and education. We are delighted that he will present the 11th iCeGS Annual Lecture, Career Guidance Policies: Global dynamics, local resonances and also take part in an ‘Audience with iCeGS’. His experience is invaluable and will help to inform guidance policy makers and practitioners of ways that effective guidance services can be constructed and developed in the UK and elsewhere.
Professor Ronald Sultana, Professor in Educational Sociology and Comparative Education at the University of Malta will give this keynote presentation, hosted by Professor John Coyne, Vice-Chancellor, University of Derby.
This will be followed by:
An audience with iCeGS: Guidance and effective communities
This will give audience members the chance to question and debate with a panel of distinguished experts.
Dr Helen Colley, Senior Research Fellow, Education and Social Research Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University
Steve Stewart OBE, Chief Executive of Coventry Solihull & Warwickshire Partnerships Ltd, and iCeGS Practitioner Fellow
Professor Ronald Sultana
Professor Tony Watts, Visiting Professor, iCeGS, University of Derby
There is no charge for attending this event, however places are limited and you should book your place as early as possible. More information on the Annual Lecture, the Audience with iCeGS and a booking form can be downloaded at:
http://www.derby.ac.uk/icegs/Careers_Guidance_in_Fractured_Communities_
John
John Marriott BA MA MCLIP
Information Co-ordinator
Ask iCeGS Information Services (formerly the NLRG) International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS) University of Derby DE22 1GB
01332 591284 www.derby.ac.uk/icegs
4: Find work with FOAL
Do you know someone wanting a helping hand with CV writing, or looking for training or work? Or perhaps some help sorting out finances? The Find Out About Learning (FOAL) could fit the bill perfectly. Designed for 16-15 year olds, FOAL will help young people at a crossroads sort out the next step. Whether that takes the form of a training course, volunteering to gain relevant experience or regular employment, FOAL provides practical support as well as being fun.
In just six days spread over a two week period, young people could increase their chances of finding a course or job just right for them.
Call Sarah or Christine at Plantation, Guildford YMCA on 01483 888122 for more info. The next FOAL starts in November so call asap!
5: List of Non-VT PAs
For ease of reference, we have now added the full contact list for non-VT PAs to the PA Resources page under section entitled Personal Adviser Resources. All PA contacts are also included on the Activities map and this is the best source of information to direct young people towards if necessary.
6: Y-MANIA
Hey Everyone
We have another Y-MANIA Event taking place on Tuesday 16th December. Please can I ask everyone to publicise this event as much as possible. Liquid Redhill are charging an extremly high amount so we need the place packed. Tickets can be brought at reception, if you need further information then please speak to me. Click here for event flyer
Yours sincerely,
Gareth Lewington
Special Needs Co-Ordinator/Connexions Personal Adviser
Supporting young people & children with disabilities
Reigate & Redhill YMCA, Prince’s Road Redhill, Surrey RH1 6JJ – Tel 01737 779979, Direct Line 01737 784974
7: Concert as part of Islam Awareness Week
Click here for a flyer for 'Truth that lies inside' event on Sunday 23rd November at The Lightbox, Woking
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Job Vacancies for Young People
Did you know that there are a wide range of job vacancies, vacant college places and training courses all over the county waiting to be filled? As the majority don’t have particularly demanding entry requirements, they are an ideal choice for many NEET youngsters.
Our Centres produce regular listings of local opportunities. Vacancy Bulletins are now listed on the Connexions website Job search page and you can also pick up copies from your local Centre to share with the young people you are currently working with.
NEET Activities Flyer - Oct - Dec 2008
Please find attached a document highlighting a range of NEET activities taking place for young people around the County from October until the end of December 2008. The aim of the document is to give you an indication of the types of activities/programmes that are available or are currently being undertaken.
The next edition of the flyer will cover the period Jan - March 2009 and ideally I would like to distribute it to you all week commencing 15th December which would allow you some time to speak with your NEET young people and potentially get them signed up onto a course/programme that may be starting within this period.
If you are involved in any NEET (16-18 year old) activities or know of any activities for NEET young people that are taking place between January and the end of March 2009 then please let me have the following details by 24th November and I will include the programme in the next flyer:
- Course title
- Brief description, to include, number of weeks, core content, referral process etc
- Agency/provider
- Dates
- Time
- Costs if any incurred by young person
- Contact name
- Contact details i.e. telephone number and email address
chloe.burningham@surreycc.gov.uk
Connexions Surrey
Tel: 01483 519333
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Connexions Training Programme
Introduction to Connexions Aim: By the end of the course trainees will be able to: - Explain why Connexions was formed - Name the three key themes - Describe Connexions in 2008 - Explain their role in Connexions Link targets to own contribution Target Audience: This course is aimed at new PA’s in VT and the Voluntary Sector Pre-Course: It is advisable that all PA's are familiar with their organisations Connexions contractual targets prior to the event date. Date: TBC Time: TBC Venue: TBC Trainer – Barbara Turley To register for this course: please contact Chloe Burningham, 01483 519333 or chloe.burningham@surreycc.gov.uk
Working Together to Meet the Needs of Young People. Aim: “Course will enable you to consider how social policy interacts with a multi agency approach to meeting the needs of young people and how a change management programme can be developed”. By the end of the course participants will be able to: Explain what is meant by a young person centered approach Demonstrate how social policy and government strategy supports multi agency working whilst putting the young person at the centre Explain effective interagency working Start some work as a result of the 2 days training that will be tracked within own organisation post training Pre-Course: All PA's must read the attached pre-course reading prior to the course date. Date: TBC Time: TBC Venue: TBC Trainer: Barbara Turley To register for this course: please contact Chloe Burningham, 01483 519333 or chloe.burningham@surreycc.gov.uk APIR/CAFAim: To enable participants to understand the rationale for, the potential benefits of and the effective use of the Connexions APIR Framework. To enable managers and supervisors to support the effective implementation and the use of the Connexions APIR Framework. To enable participants to links APIR with the Common Assessment Framework Date: 26th and 27th February 2009 Venue: HG Wells Centre, Woking Trainer: Barbara Turley CAF Training provided by Surrey County Council Aim: To enable participants to gain understanding of the purpose and process of the Common Assessment Framework. To enable participants to use the Common Assessment Framework in practice to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Please note: It is advisable to complete the on-line Basic Awareness Training before you attend this course. http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/sccwebsite/sccwspages.nsf/LookupWebPagesByTITLE_RTF/CAF+basic+awareness+on-line+e-learning+package?opendocument
To apply for this course: Please complete the SCC training application form at the end of the Connexions Training Programme section. Please send to the email address on the bottom of the form. Introduction to ADAPT Aim: To provide training on the use of Adapt and obtain a good understanding of the system. As a result of the course participants should have a good understanding of Adapt and:- Be able to record work with clients Adding new clients Amending records Recording contacts/plans Recording letters Joining and Leaving clients to NEET Recording a Potential/Actual Endorsement Telephone Contacts Recording Group Sessions etc Be able to record work with providers/opportunities Adding new providers Amending records Recording a visit Adding an opportunity Submitting to an opportunity Recording the outcome of a submission Putting an opportunity of HOLD and then back on to LIVE Cancelling an opportunity
To register for this course: please complete the VT Nomination Form at the end of the Connexions Training Programme Section and send to: chloe.burningham@surreycc.gov.uk ADAPT WorkshopsAim: To provide training on the use of Adapt and obtain a better understanding of the system
To register for this course: please complete the VT Nomination Form at the end of the Connexions Training Programme Section and send to: chloe.burningham@surreycc.gov.uk CAMHS Everybody’s Business - E-Learning Course Aim:
Details on how to register and access this course are attached. CAMHS Twilight Session PAs will have already accessed the online training package (Everybody's Business) before attending a CAMHS twilight and that by the time of the twilight they will have either completed the course or be near to completion. Aim: The twilights are designed as a "question and answer" session to address any issues PAs have encountered in the training that have not been answered by the e learning itself. Also to help them to make links between the theoretical knowledge and their practice, and to think about how local CAMHS operates. As such, there are no separate outcomes for the twilight and there will be no pre-reading etc, as PAs will have done this during their completion of the e-learning package. East of County Date: TBC Time: TBC Venue: TBC Trainer – TBC West of County Date: TBC Time: TBC Venue: TBC Trainer – TBC To register for this course: please contact Chloe Burningham, 01483 519333 or chloe.burningham@surreycc.gov.uk Safeguarding Training provided by Surrey County Council
To apply for this course: Please complete the SCC training application form at the end of the Connexions Training Programme section. Please send to the email address on the bottom of the form. Bereavement: West of County: Date: TBC Time: 10:00 – 13:00 Venue: TBC Trainer – Anne Davies East of County: Date: TBC Time: 10:00 – 13:00 Venue: TBC Trainer – Anne Davies To register for this course: please contact Chloe Burningham, 01483 519333 or chloe.burningham@surreycc.gov.uk Benefits for Young People Benefits for young people is the ‘Cinderella’ service of the department for Work and Pensions. The rules governing benefit entitlement are complex and are often misunderstood and misinterpreted not only by those who work with young people but by Jobcentre staff. This one-day course aims to de-mystify the benefits system for young people and give young people’s advisers/workers the confidence to negotiate the ‘benefits maze’ on their behalf. A detailed course programme will be forwarded nearer the day but it will include: Benefits for 16 & 17 year olds The impact of care and/or educational status Young people with disabilities and/or incapable of work Housing benefit Community Care Grants form the Social Fund Severe hardship payments Negotiating with the benefits system Dates: 15th January 2009 21st January 2009 Times: 9:30-16:30 Venue: Quadrant Court, Woking To register for this course: please contact Chloe Burningham, 01483 519333 or chloe.burningham@surreycc.gov.uk Equality and Diversity Training provided by Surrey County Council Aim: This course introduces the main equality legislation and the 6 current strands of diversity: religion and belief/ disability / age / sexual orientation / race / gender. It also raises awareness of prejudice and how actions can affect others. Target audience: This half-day workshop is open to all employees of the council who do not have any management responsibility.
To apply for this course: Please complete the SCC training application form at the end of the Connexions Training Programme section. Please send to the email address on the bottom of the form. Drug & alcohol awareness for staff working with young people Training provided by Surrey County Council Aim: To help participants address there role in substance misuse among children and young people. Target audience: This 1-day course will benefit all staff working directly with young people.
To apply for this course: Please complete the SCC training application form at the end of the Connexions Training Programme section. Please send to the email address on the bottom of the form.
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The following training courses are outside the Connexions training programme and therefore any costs will need to be met by your own organisation and not through the centrally funded Connexions programme.
1) In-Volve Training Programme In-volve offer a wide range of training opportunities that may be useful for PA’s - please find the training programme attached 2) Young People and Money For further information please visit. www.youngpeopleandmoney.co.uk
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