PA Bulletin 25th June 2009
The Connexions Surrey 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. NEET: Update, Job Opportunities, Activities
2. Connexions Training Programmes
3. Surrey County Council Training Programmes
4. PA Conference Date Confirmed
5. Online Vacancies for Young People
8. EMA Learning Provider Guidance for the 2009-10
9. Demo Pod Co-ordinator Vacancy
10. Young People's version of the CYP Plan
11. Feeling Good Week, 6 - 10 July 2009
12. UK Parents are “Proud to find their teens using contraception…”
14. DAAT (Drug & Alcohol Action Team) Service Directory
15. National Connexions Network E-News
UPDATE
How well are we doing in 2009? Click Here for the latest graphs on NEET, Unknowns and NEET by Borough Breakdown.
Job Opportunities for Young People
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 - 2009
The aim of this section is to provide a summary of the types of activities, events or programmes that are currently available or upcoming, which may interest and be of benefit to NEET young people.
We hope that you can pass on the information and encourage NEET young people with a view to potentially getting them signed up for an activity that may be starting soon.
Alternatively if you are involved in, or know of any NEET (16-18 year old) activities that are taking place this year, please provide the following details and we will include it in the flyer:
- Course/Event 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
(Suggestions should be directed ASAP to the following)
Jemma Campbell – Connexions Surrey
jemma.campbell@surreycc.gov.uk
Tel: 01483 519350
2.Connexions Training Programmes - To register for any of the following courses: Please complete the attached application form and email it to Corinne Ford at corinne.ford@surreycc.gov.uk and cc your line manager.
Introduction to the new IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) standards.
The new IAG standards underpin all work undertaken by the Learning Networks and the introduction of the new diplomas. They also highlight how training providers and Connexions should be working. Please note that all Personal Advisers are required to attend the training.
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Dates |
Times |
Venue |
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7-July-09 |
9.30-12.30 |
History Centre (Woking) |
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
The course covers:
· Adding and amending records for clients
· Recording contacts/plans
· Recording letters and telephone contacts
· Joining and leaving clients to NEET
· Recording a Potential/Actual Endorsement
· Recording Group Sessions etc
· Be able to record work with providers/opportunities
· Adding new providers
· Amending records
· Recording a visit
· Adding and submitting to an opportunity
· Recording the outcome of a submission
· Putting an opportunity on HOLD and then back on to LIVE
- Canceling an Opportunity
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Dates |
Times |
Venue |
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13-Aug-09 |
09:45-15:30 |
Redhill Connexions Centre |
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13-Aug-09 |
09:45-15:30 |
Crawly Connexions Centre |
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15-Sep-09 |
09:45-15:30 |
Redhill Connexions Centre |
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15-Sep-09 |
09:45-15:30 |
Crawly Connexions Centre |
ADAPT Workshop
Aim: To provide training on the use of Adapt and obtain a better understanding of the system and to:
- Manipulate data in a record card
- Manipulate data in the daily planner
- Run both formal searches and a magic search
- Manipulate search result
- Print search results
- Run a report to obtain statistical data
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Dates |
Times |
Venue |
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09-Sep-09 |
09:45-15:30 |
Redhill Connexions Centre |
Introduction to working 1:1
COURSE OVERVIEW
This two-part three-day course is designed to enable all those who work with clients in a one to one situation to develop and practice the basic skills of interviewing through a structured approach that reflects good practice and links to the national standards in Advice and Guidance. Practical application and observation of skills in the workplace will form a critical element of this course.
Two initial days of input will be followed by a further day to allow for practice, reflection and further skill development.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- How to structure an effective information and advice interview in line with key aspects of the national standards in Advice and Guidance
- How to meet the needs of the client through the effective use of questioning.
- The critical skills of establishing rapport and agenda setting
- Ways to develop your active listening skills
- The importance of recognising the impact of the clients’ and your own body language on the interaction
- How to provide information to clients
- When and how to refer clients to alternative sources of advice and support
- How to agree and write ‘SMART’ action points
- Ways of ensuring positive learning outcomes for the client.
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Dates |
Times |
Venue |
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16-17- July-09 |
2 day -times 9.30-4.30 |
Epsom Connexions Centre |
1:1 Skills follow up day-Guidance
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Dates |
Times |
Venue |
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30- July-09 |
All day -times 9.30-4.30 |
Epsom Connexions Centre |
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – “Everybody’s business” workshop and e-learning
The course material is divided into 4 sections to be completed by the end date as shown for each programme
• Section 1 – Raising awareness (what is mental health, risk and resilience factors)
• Section 2 – Mental health (diagnostic labels, mental health disorders, assessment, child development)
• Section 3 – Roles and responsibilities (structure of CAMHS, what can be done by front-line, case studies, when to refer on)
• Section 4 – What helps (listening skills, engaging young people)
If you were unable to attend the recent initial workshops but would still like to register onto the course you can either register independently and attend an end of course session or let Corinne Ford know of your interest so a further date can be arranged. Please complete a nomination form stating whether you want to go on a waiting list or would like to do the course independently and send to corinne.ford@surreycc.gov.uk
Corinne Ford will advise on the registration process once nomination forms have been received. If doing the course independently your details can be forwarded to a Tutor who can work with you during the course.
End of course workshops are also available to PAs who register independently.
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Dates |
Times |
Venue |
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End of course feedback for those who attended Redhill induction 12-Jun-09 and independent learners |
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07-Oct-09 |
9.30-11.30 |
Redhill Connexions |
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End of course feedback for those who attended Guildford induction 18 –Jun-09 and independent learners |
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15-Oct-09 |
9.30-11.30 |
Guildford AO3 |
3. Surrey County Council Courses - Places on all SCC courses listed below available at time of Bulletin issue but please book early to avoid disappointment.
The Following courses are also available but provided by Surrey County Council for SCC Employees. To apply for these courses: Please complete the attached SCC training application form and email to Corinne Ford at corinne.ford@surreycc.gov.uk and cc your line manager.
CAF One Day Multi-Agency Training for Users
To enable participants to understand the purpose, the benefits and procedures of the Common Assessment Framework. Please note: It is advisable to complete the on-line Basic Awareness Training before you attend this course.
Date
Time
Location
14/09/09
09:15 - 15:30
Quadrant Court
28/09/09
09:15 - 15:30
Guildford Children's centre, Hazel Av, Bellfields, Guildford, GU1 1NR
05/10/09
09:15 - 15:30
Guildford Children's centre, Hazel Av, Bellfields, Guildford, GU1 1NR
12/10/09
09:15 - 15:30
Guildford Children's centre, Hazel Av, Bellfields, Guildford, GU1 1NR
02/11/09
09:15 - 15:30
Quadrant Court,
03/12/09
09:15 - 15:30
Mid Surrey Area Office (AO1),
09/12/09
09:15 - 15:30
Runnymede Centre, Chertsey Road, Addlestone, KT15 2EP
CAF half-day refresher course for users
This course has been designed for professionals who have received training eight to twelve months ago and for professionals who are already familiar with the ECM Agenda and the Assessment Framework (Locality staff, new Social Workers and Education Support staff).
It is vital at this time for the CAF implementation across the County, which is gathering pace that all professionals are up to date and secure in their understanding of the CAF 5-Step process.
Attendance will give an opportunity to professionals to update their knowledge on current CAF processes and new arrangements to query if a CAF Assessment has already been undertaken on a child.
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Date |
Time |
Location |
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07/12/09 |
09:30-13:30 |
Guildford Children's Centre, Hazel Av, Guildford Children's Centre GU1 1NR |
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04/11/09 |
09:30 - 13:30 |
Mid Surrey Area Office (AO1), Kingston Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7SY |
Managing Challenging Interactions
Aim - To provide staff with the skills and self-awareness to handle challenging interactions effectively, resulting in positive outcomes.
This workshop provides participants with insights into their interactions with young people, families, colleagues and other agencies that they are working with. There will be opportunities to explore relevant models and techniques to understand their own reactions in these challenging circumstances and how they can manage the impact of these interactions on themselves. The workshop provides a supportive atmosphere to discuss real life issues that participants face and identify practical steps to take to manage their own reactions and the challenging interactions more effectively.
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Dates |
Times |
Venue |
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03-11-09 |
9.30am-4.30pm |
The Runnymede Centre Addlestone |
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14-01-10 |
9.30am-4.30pm |
A02 Reigate |
Safeguarding refresher
Staff in all agencies have a responsibility to ensure that they attend safeguarding refresher training every two years. Learning outcomes: To enable participants to update their knowledge, skills and practice with regard to safeguarding children and young people. At the end of this training PA's should be able to:
- Understand how safeguarding fits in to the Every Child Matters agenda
- Increase their awareness of the current national guidance and framework for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare
- Identify how these impact on PA's own work roles
- Develop an action plan for themselves in order to take issues forward.
Pre event requisites: Staff must have attended ‘What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused’ and the ‘Multi Agency Safeguarding Foundation Training.’ Modules 1 and 2.
26-Jan-10 9.30am - 1.30pm Runnymede Centre, Addlestone 24-Feb-10 9.30am - 1.30pm Quadrant Court, Woking 04-Mar-10 9.30am - 1.30pm
Dates
Times
Venue
Quadrant Court, Woking
4. PA Conference -28th July (Burford Bridge Hotel, Dorking)
Please make sure that this important annual event is in your diary - see you there!!
5. Online Vacancies for Young People
Please remember to direct your young people to our website and encourage them to spend a few minutes completing a few questions on our Job Search page which will open up the database of jobs relevant and available to them. With over 120 vacancies on the database this is a valable resource which we are keen to promote.
6. Surveying Young People
Connexions Surrey now has pages on Facebook and Bebo that we’re starting to use to find out what young people really think of the services they receive, and the world they live in. Our intention is to run a series of week-long mini-questionnaires to keep it interesting and relevant for our increasing numbers of 'friends'.
So what do you want to know??
If you need a helpful insight into what young people are thinking, this could be a perfect platform for you. Please contact chris.bussicott@surreycc.gov.uk to discuss further.
A reminder to all that we’ve still got materials to promote your work and the Connexions brand – it’s all freely available so please contact chris.bussicott@surreycc.gov.uk to discuss your requirements
Give-away items;
Pens & Pencils (Various types)
Logo-bugs – assorted animal characters
Promotional items;
Metal door signs
Self-adhesive window stickers
Postcards – 12 different designs highlighting issues faced by young people
A4 posters – matching the postcards and others advertising general Connexions services
Posters, phone number stickers, and keeper cards promoting the Connexions Direct phone service
Mouse Mats
Other Items:
Connexions Exam Envelopes
Congratulations on reaching 20 Next Step birthday cards
8. EMA Learning Provider Guidance for the 2009-10
Please click here to see the EMA Connexions Note that we mentioned in the last bulletin. Any queries should be directed to:
Nadia Mughal - Learning and Skills Council
T: 01483 803295
M: 07768 925670
9. Demo Pod Co-ordinator Vacancy
The Demo Pod is very popular with young people and offers a range of interventions, which can be tailored to meet the needs of young people. This is a crucial role which is open to anyone who might be interested. Follow the link to the website which has all the details. http://www2.scyp.co.uk/go/about-us/vacancies
10. Young People's version of the CYP Plan
Young People's version of the CYP Plan has now been published - look out for a copy in the post, and if you need more contact chris.bussicott@surreycc.gov.uk
11. Feeling Good Week, 6 - 10 July 2009
About Feeling Good Week (FGW)
Feeling Good Week is an annual health awareness week organised by Surrey CAMHS. Each FGW has a theme. During the week schools and youth organisations in Surrey run classes, assemblies and activities around the theme. CAMHS provides resource packs, posters and grants for activities to help support the week.
Take time out this FGW
We are pleased to announce that the theme for Feeling Good Week 2009 is time out. This theme focuses on taking time out from the stresses and strains of everyday life to do something for yourself and others. Having fun, relaxing and doing things that you wouldn’t normally do can have a positive impact on emotional well-being. This theme can be adapted for children and young people as well as staff, parents and carers – after all, we all need to take some time out!
Resource packs
As always, we are working closely with Healthy Schools to produce a free resource pack full of ideas on what to do during the week, as well as application forms for grants. Packs will be available mid-March.
Twilight briefing sessions
If you would like to know more about FGW, how you can get involved, or listen to the experiences of schools and youth groups, we are running two free briefing sessions at the end of March. We are currently confirming venues and dates so please check back for updates.
Feeling Good Week 2008
See what happened during last year's FGW.
If you would more information, or would like to join the mailing list for the resource pack, please contact Emma Harris on Telephone: 020 8541 7760 or email: emma.harris@surreycc.gov.uk.
12. UK Parents are “Proud to find their teens using contraception…”
Latest research shows prudish parents are becoming a thing of the past-
Please click here for details of a forthcoming Stand Up Comedy Course. It’s part of a number of events during our Woking Comedy Festival this summer. If you would like more information on the course or the festival, please get in touch with Andy Edmeads: 07834 819807 / Andy@terrythestandup.com
14. DAAT (Drug & Alcohol Action Team) Service Directory
Please click here for a copy of the DAAT service directory. Please feel free to disseminate it widely within your own and to other organisations that you feel would like to receive a copy.The directory is also available on the DAAT website along with many other interesting items- www.surreydaat.org.uk
15. National Connexions Network E-News
Click Here for the latest NCN News bulletin
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