Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) Activities Calendar

February 2012
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
29	30	31	1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	1	2	3

current

PA Bulletin - 8th May 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

3a. External / Additional Training.

4. PA Conference Date Confirmed

5. VIP INVITE- The Surrey Chambers of Commerce ‘Rouge et Noir’ Charity Ball 2009

6. CYPCP E-update

7. Advice regarding Swine Flu

8. Cheaper Student Travel

9. DJ Workshops

1: NEET

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
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 - 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.

Flyer

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

mailto: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. This Essential half-day training for all Personal Advisers will therefore take place as follows:

Dates	Times	Venue
14-May-09	9.30-12.30 or 1.30- 4.30	Guildford YMCA (Guildford)
19-May-09	10.00-1.00 or 1.30- 4.30	History Centre, Woking
17-Jun-09	9.30-12.30 or 1.30- 4.30	Guildford YMCA (Guildford)

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) - Everybody’s business workshop and e-learning

At times, many parents and young people feel stressed, anxious, down or angry. Sometimes these feelings can get in the way of coping with everyday life. This struggle to cope can show itself in many ways, such as angry outbursts, feelings of helplessness, struggles to get to work or school, and problems in getting on with one another.

Everybody’s Business at http://learning.camhs.org.uk is a conversion of the trainers’ package into on-line learning materials for workers to access either individually or in groups. It contains extensive participant reading and activities. The group-based on-line learning will use trained e-moderators to help participants to work their way though these materials, so no-one needs to do it alone. All people participating in the group learning will get a certificate for their Continuing Professional Development. Registration workshops followed by end of learning sessions have been set up on the following dates to assist in learning and ensure that PAs are confident in using the materials

Dates	Times	Venue
12-Jun-09	9.30– 11.30	Redhill Connexions
7-Oct-09	09.30-11.30	Redhill Connexions
2-Jun-09	14:00-16:00	Leatherhead AO1
5-Oct-09	14:00-16:00	Leatherhead AO1
18-Jun-09	9.30-11.30	Guildford AO3
15-Oct-09	9.30-11.30	Guildford AO3

3. Surrey County Council Courses - 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.

Managing Challenging Interactions

Aim: To provide staff with the skills and self-awareness to handle challenging interaction effectively to result in positive outcomes. By the end of the training participants should be able to:

Increase their awareness of themselves and others, in order to understand what is needed to enhance the effectiveness of interactions with others,
Understand the interactions they have with service users, to identify the most effective ways of handling these, given the circumstances in which they find themselves,
Understand the their impact on the situations they face and how this impacts on the effectiveness of their interactions,
Explore techniques to manage their own mood to ensure that they are in the best possible state to handle situations effectively,
Identify individual actions that they want to take to put their learning into practice and to continue to develop themselves in this area.

Dates	Times	Venue
12-May-09	09:30-16:30	Absolute Building

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 participants 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 participants 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.

Dates	Times	Venue
28-May-09	9.30am - 1.30pm	Runnymede Centre, Addlestone
23-Jun-09	9.30am - 1.30pm	Runnymede Centre, Addlestone
08-Jul-09	9.30am - 1.30pm	Runnymede Centre, Addlestone
22-Oct-09	9.30am - 1.30pm	Runnymede Centre, Addlestone
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	Quadrant Court, Woking

3a. Additional - External Training

Understanding the Criminal Justice System - a one-day Professional Development event

This comprehensive event represents a partnership between Surrey County Council Youth Justice Team, Surrey Police, Surrey Magistrates’ Courts and the Witness Support service. The occasion will explain:

• Why different types of offence appear in different types of Courts

• How are magistrates appointed and what training do they undertake

• Profiling offenders and pinpointing risk factors that can lead to offending

• What is the role of the Youth Justice Service?

• What are Community Intervention Groups and their link to ASBO’s

• How is Restorative Justice managed?

• What is Witness Support?

The event will include seeing part of a case at the Court, as well as having the procedures explained by the Director of Legal Services of the Magistrates’ Courts in Surrey. Numbers for this important event have to be restricted to 12 delegates; so early booking is strongly recommended.

If you are interested in attending this course please send an email stating your Title, Name, Position, School, Address, Post Code, Tel, Fax, e-mail address, to corinne.ford@surreycc.gov.uk who will then confirm availability and booking with you.

Date	Time	Location
11-Jun-09	09:30-15:00	Staines Magistrates Court

Autism Spectrum Teaching Strategies - A half-day Professional Development Seminar

Student with learning difficulties are ably supported in our schools by dedicated SENCO and classroom staff, but who supports the teachers?

The objective of the seminar is to provide effective classroom teaching strategies enabling all children on the autistic spectrum access to the curriculum. The programme will include:

· A recap on ASD’s - focus on child, family and teacher/SEN assistants

· Behavioural issues in the classroom

· Adaptations to planning

· Support strategies

The event includes coffee and tea on arrival and delegates are invited to stay for a buffet lunch at the conclusion of the session.

Additionally with over 80 exhibition stands to visit, all brimming with details of local services and organisations offering advice and tips regarding mental well being, there will be plenty of extra material for teachers to take back to the classroom.

Date	Time	Location
13-May-09	09:30-12:30	Epsom Downs Racecourse

4. PA Conference Date Confirmed

Tuesday 28th July @ Burford Bridge Hotel.

During the conference we will be holding "How To" clinic sessions relating to any issues PAs may have concerns about - We would request that you contact corinne.ford@surreycc.gov.uk to put forward your suggestions for topics to be covered.

5. VIP INVITE- The Surrey Chambers of Commerce ‘Rouge et Noir’ Charity Ball 2009

The prestigious annual ball of Surrey Chambers of Commerce is to be held at Clandon House, just outside Guildford on the evening of the 27th November 2009, starting at 7.00pm.

The initial drinks reception will be held in the Marble Hall followed by dinner downstairs in the Cloisters for 7.45. Dancing and a charity auction will follow dinner.

Following the rebrand of Surrey Chambers of Commerce last year with its vibrant Red and Black logo, the ball has been themed ‘Rouge et Noir’ to bring additional ‘va va voom’ to this year’s event.

We have limited the numbers this year and as with last year, have introduced an ‘Early Bird’ offer. The Surrey Chambers black tie premier event of the year will be supporting the Surrey YMCA’s this year and you can have the chance to make use of an ‘Early Bird Discount’

Price…£65.00 before 30^th August 2009, £75.00 from 1st October 2009

£600 per table on the early bird and £700 on the normal price.

http://www.surrey-chambers.co.uk

Entertain your clients or say thank you to your team for their hard work and join us for this exclusive event.

Terry Eckersley

CEO, Woking YMCA

T: 01483 757160

E: terry.eckersley@wokingymca.org.uk

6. CYPCP E-update

Please see attached document for the latest updates.

7. Advice regarding Swine Flu

Dear Colleagues

We are all monitoring the current swine flu situation closely and we are working with and receiving advice from partner agencies, particularly the PCT and the Health Protection Agency.

We have received the following advice from the HPA:

"Schools need to take no specific action regarding swine flu. Any children who have been to an affected country, or had close contact with someone who has, and have become unwell, should stay at home and contact their GP or NHS Direct for advice and possible follow up. In the meantime, the advice contained on the HPA website (http://www.hpa.org.uk/) is being updated daily and provides plenty of information. And of course, it is always sensible infection control advice to observe good hand hygiene and to follow the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it…’ advice re coughs and sneezes."

There is a video to support the ''catch it, bin it, kill it'' advice at http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pandemic-flu/Pages/Prevention.aspx , along with quite a lot of ''Mexican swine flu'' information at http://www.nhs.uk/news/2009/04April/Pages/Swineflulatest.aspx (or get to these via http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/homepage.aspx). “

Advice to Surrey residents can also be found on the PCT website http://www.surreyhealth.nhs.uk/

The old adage 'coughs and sneezes spread diseases' still holds firm today. Research has revealed that even in this modern age many people do not understand what a huge difference good hand and respiratory hygiene makes. Using and disposing of tissues correctly and washing hands can help reduce the spread of germs leading to colds, flu and other illnesses by raising awareness.

Please follow the PCT link above for full details and posters for The Department of Health's 'Catch it, Bin it, Kill it' campaign as well as advice on washing hands with soap and water.

The messages are simple:

Catch it – germs spread easily. Always carry tissues and use them to catch your cough or sneeze

Bin it – germs can live for several hours on tissues. Dispose of your tissue as soon as possible.

Kill it – hands can transfer germs to every surface you touch. Clean your hands as soon as you can.

Would you please print off copies of the 'Catch it, Bin it, Kill it' and hand washing posters and display them prominently around your school and post them on your website. Please also consider the best ways of getting this message home to parents.

There has been some discussion about the use of alcohol-gel. This may be useful if there is no ready access to washing facilities but the HPA advice is that washing with soap and water is better in most circumstances. Currently the advice is that placing pump-action alcohol-gel dispensers at entrances and at strategic points around the school is not necessary.

Clearly very young children will need to be supervised and assisted with good hand washing.

Now is the time to ensure that you are prepared for any escalation of the outbreak. It would be sensible to,

Check your Business Continuity Plan –

Check your staff contact details -- You may need to contact them quickly to pass on information

Keep staff informed – Update your staff and forward on any new information

We will update you as and when necessary. As well as the very useful HPA website above, please inform parents and staff of the information we carry on the Surrey Alert website. http://www.surreyalert.info/

Alan Cottle

Head of Strategic Risk Management

Education Planning and Leadership

Tel 020 8541 9622

8. Cheaper Student Travel

Please download the attached poster, which provides information which students may find usefull.