YOUTH SERVICE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR APRIL 2010 MARCH 2011 1 of 24
Contents Page Training Calendar Introduction 3 Booking System & Non Attendance at Training Events 4 Staff Development Procedures 5 Progression Routes for Part Time Staff 6 VRQ3 in Youth Work 7 Training Related Forms 8 April 2010 - March 2011 Training Summary 9 Child Protection Training 10 Child Protection Training Application Form 11 Role of the Youth Worker & Group Work 12 Role of the Youth Worker & Group Work Application Form 13 Equality Days Application Form 14 Emergency First Aid Training Refer to YST Applications 15 Certificate in Detached Youth Work 16 Certificate in Detached Youth Work Training Application Form 17 Food Safety Level 1 Refer to YST Applications 18 Community Safer Sex Training 19 Community Safer Sex Training Application Form 20 Community Safer Sex Pregnancy Training Application Form 21 Training Structure for SRE & Sexual Health Work 22 Leicestershire Youth Service Useful Contacts 23 2 of 24
Training and Development Calendar Introduction Welcome to the April 2010 to March 2011 edition of the Youth Service Training Calendar. As in previous years there are details of a number of training and staff development opportunities to bring to your attention. There have been some new developments this year particularly in relation to the induction process for part time staff and the routes to Local Qualification. We are now pleased to be able to offer the VRQ Level 3 to all part time youth workers. Please see the attached document, Local Qualification Routes for full details. Please take time to read through the calendar in detail. Continuous professional development is essential for us all to keep up to date with the ever changing world of youth work. If there are any aspects / elements of training you require that are not in the calendar please let your Line Manager and the Staff Development Team know the details. The details of this calendar were accurate and up to date at the point of going on the website. As new opportunities become available we will send out updates by email. We trust you will be able to take advantage of the professional development opportunities highlighted in the calendar. We look forward to seeing you as you continue your professional development during your youth work career. Application forms for training events are located throughout the Training Calendar. You are encouraged to use the on-line booking systems via the Youth Service Website. The booking forms and the full Training Calendar can be accessed by visiting www.leics.gov.uk, click on 4 Youth, then Youth Service & Staff Information. Finally the training calendar can be found in the Staff Development & Training link. Stuart Cross Youth Work Officer (Staff Development & Curriculum) Louise Himan Staff Development Co-ordinator 3 of 24
Booking System Due to the high demand for places on training and development courses a rigorous booking system is in place. All applications for places MUST be countersigned by the applicants Line Manager to show that the course content has been considered and is appropriate to the development needs of the individual / team concerned. If booking through email this needs to come through the Line Manager as receipt of an email from them will equate to your Line Manager approving your application. The electronic booking forms have a tick box which, if ticked, means you have gained approval for attend a course. On receipt of an application for a place the training team will consider the applicants full development profile as given on the training pages of the Youth Service Staff Database. You will receive confirmation that your application has been received. Places will then be offered and confirmed four weeks before the course takes place. The training team reserves the right to withdraw offers of places should further applicants training and development profiles require it. Where there are funding / cost implications for courses (this excludes all curriculum days) a request for funding (YST1/YST2) must be received by the Staff Development Team and approved before booking places on the course(s). Non Attendance at Training Events It is very important that we use the limited funding available efficiently and effectively. Historically there has been a pattern of staff booking places on curriculum days and then not turning up without giving any apologies in advance. This has meant that there have been spaces on training days while some people have been previously turned away because the course was full. We have a system in place to ensure managers are informed of nonattendance and expected to follow this up with their teams. Non-attendance can put further offers of training and development at risk. 4 of 24
Staff Development Procedures The process detailed on page 6 builds from the point of appointment, through the induction procedures for part time staff to the full VRQ Level 3 in Youth Work. All new appointees to our part time workforce must now satisfactorily complete the 6 month induction programme in parallel with their 6 month probationary period. Within this there are three compulsory training events for Volunteers & Assistant Youth Workers and four for Responsible Leaders / Detached Youth Workers for which you are paid to attend at the training rate of 7.50 per hour. Volunteers can receive out of pocket expenses such as travel for attending the courses but cannot be paid to attend. 1. Child Protection (All Volunteers & Part Time Staff) 2. Role of the Youth Worker (All Volunteers & Part Time Staff) 3. Group Work (All Volunteers & Part Time Staff) 4. Advanced Responsible Leader Training (Responsible/Detached Only) In order for volunteers and part time youth workers to further their professional development they are expected to regularly attend curriculum days. Remember there is a contractual requirement for all paid staff to have completed their local qualification within 2 years of taking up a post or by the next possible opportunity. For all Youth Workers completion of induction and probation along with regular attendance at curriculum days will lead to the VRQ Level 3 in Youth Work. When complete the Youth Worker will reach Locally Qualified status and they will receive an upgrade on the salary scale according to the post(s) they hold. Responsible Leaders / Detached Youth Workers must attend the Advanced Responsible Leader (ARL) Training. This could result in an additional number of hours being added to their contract (depending on specifics of contract) to reflect the time needed for curriculum planning and evaluating their work and meeting the developing quality assurance (QA) requirements. Equality Weekend All volunteers and paid staff must attend the mandatory Equality Weekend as part of their core training reflecting the Youth Service s commitment to equality and diversity. The weekend is programmed to run twice in the year to meet the demand for places anticipated. 5 of 24
Progression Routes for Part Time Staff Appointed to Assistant Youth Worker Appointed to Responsible Leader / Detached Youth Worker 6 month probation & induction Includes compulsory: 1. Child Protection Training 2. Role of the Youth Worker Training 3. Group Work 6 month probation & induction Includes compulsory: 1. Child Protection Training 2. Role of the Youth Worker Training 3. Group Work 4. Advanced Responsible Leader 6 Months Curriculum Days (paid to attend at the training rate of 7.50/hr Including Mandatory attendance at the Equality Weekend Within 2 Years Curriculum days: 1. Curriculum Planning - The Reflective Practitioner 2. Recorded and Accredited Outcomes 3. Drugs Tier 1 Training 4. Self Awareness VRQ Level 3 in Youth Work Become Locally Qualified Youth Worker Ongoing Continued Professional Development 6 of 24
VRQ3 Youth Work The VQ3 in Youth Work runs from April each year. It is open to all Youth Workers who have completed their induction / probation including Advanced Responsible Leader Training. The curriculum contained in the qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards. A close study of the Units selected for the Level 3 qualification reveals the greater breadth of under-pinning knowledge included. The units for this qualification are derived from the National Occupational standards listed below: B1 Enable young people to explore and develop their values and self respect B3 Enable young people to work effectively in groups B4 Enable young people to use their learning to enhance their future development C1 Work with young people to design and develop sessions C3 Review progress and evaluate opportunities with young people D3 Manage your work and create effective work relationships E1 Investigate needs and provisions for young people and promote youth work opportunities E2 Identify relationships with other organisations and individuals This award is designed for Youth Support Workers who are required to take responsibility for areas of their work including specialist tasks associated with, for example, Street Based Youth Work, Information, Advice & Guidance and Project Work at a level more demanding than at Level 2. The award is also designed for those posts in which workers are required to supervise the work of small teams of other paid and voluntary staff. All 8 units of the award are required for successful completion. Remember it is a contractual expectation that all staff complete their Local Qualification within 2 years of appointment or via the first accessible course. Therefore please talk to your Line Manager about this if you have not yet accessed the course. For more information and to book yourself onto the next VRQ3 course contact Louise Himan on 0116 3058027 or e-mail louise.himan@leics.gov.uk 7 of 24
Training Related Forms YST1: Individual Application for Staff Development YST2: Group Application for Staff Development YST3: Application for Minibus Test YST4: Staff Development Training Evaluation These forms are the only forms that should be used for training requests within the Youth Service. YST Forms Notes of Guidance YST forms must be completed for ALL staff development / training with a financial requirement or those organised external to the Youth Service All applications for funding must be endorsed by your Line Manager on your application form. Applications without your Line Manager s endorsement will not be considered The content of all staff development / training events applied for should reflect the Every Child Matters 5 outcomes framework Your application will be considered by the staff development team You will then receive a letter of approval detailing the staff development team s decision You MUST NOT apply to attend a training event / course until your funding has been approved If funding is approved it may not be for the full amount applied for In this case YOU must seek alternative funds to make up the difference Claims are limited to an allocated sum and will only be paid up to the amount approved You must provide receipts/invoices as soon as possible relating to the above training event/course. These must be sent to: Sarah Brown, Leicestershire Youth Service, Room G16, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8RF. All approvals are non-transferable If you choose to withdraw this application please notify the staff development team as soon as possible to enable us to reallocate the funds Due to limited funds, allocations may need to be capped. This would be at the discretion of the staff development team On completion of your training event / course you MUST complete the evaluation form YST4 (which will be attached to the letter of approval). This should be used in your next supervision session, and a copy sent to the staff development team Evaluation forms enable the staff development team to monitor, enhance and develop future training for the service. It is therefore essential that the evaluation form YST4 is returned We do not consider any requests for funding made after the event 8 of 24
April 2010 March 2011 Training Summary DATE TRAINING TIME VENUE Sat 24 th Role of the Youth Worker & Ibstock Youth April 10 10.00 16.00 Group Work Centre Thurs 6 th May 10 Equality Evening 18.30 21.30 St Peters Church, Glenfield Weds 12 th May 10 Westfield Community Safer Sex 19.00 21.30 Community PREGNANCY INITIAL Centre, Hinckley Thurs 13 th May 10 Child Protection 18.30 21.30 Birstall Youth Centre Tues 18 th May 10 Group Work 18.30 21.30 Braunstone Civic Centre Sat 22 nd May 10 Equality ½ Day 10.00 13.00 Tues 25 th May 10 Community Safer Sex INITIAL 19.00 21.30 Mon 7 th June 10 Role of the Youth Worker 18.30 21.30 Mon 14 th June 10 Community Safer Sex UPDATE 19.00 21.00 Weds 7 th July 10 Child Protection West 18.30 21.30 Mountfields Lodge Youth Centre Salvation Army, Wigston Mountfields Lodge Youth Centre Venture House Youth Centre, Melton Mowbray Ivanhoe Youth Centre Sat 11 th Sept 10 Equality ½ Day 10.00 13.00 Greenhill Youth Centre Tues 14 th Sept 10 Child Protection 18.30 21.30 Tues 21 st Sept 10 Role of the Youth Worker 18.30 21.30 Sat 2 nd Oct 10 Role of the Youth Worker & Group Work 10.00 16.00 Braunstone Civic Centre Ivanhoe Youth Centre Glenfield Youth Centre Weds 13 th Community Safer Sex Moira Youth & Oct 10 19.00 21.30 INITIAL Community Centre Weds 27 th Oct 10 Group Work 18.30 21.30 Birstall Youth Centre Tues 9 th Nov 10 Equality Evening 18.30 21.30 Moira Youth & Community Centre TBC Thurs 2 nd Dec 10 Child Protection 18.30 21.30 Mountfields Lodge Youth Centre Mon 10 th Jan 11 Child Protection - West 18.30 21.30 West Area - TBC Sat 15 th Certificate in Detached Youth Mountfields Lodge Jan 11 10.00 15.00 Work Youth Centre Thurs 20 th Community Safer Sex John Cleveland Jan 11 19.00 21.00 UPDATE College TBC Sat 22 nd Jan 11 Equality ½ Day 10.00 13.00 Glenfield Youth Centre Thurs 27 th Jan 11 Group Work West 18.30 21.30 Westfield Community Centre Sat 26 th Feb 11 Moira Youth & Role of the Youth Worker & 10.00 16.00 Community Centre Group Work TBC Weds 2 nd March 11 Equality Evening - West 18.30 21.30 Ivanhoe Youth 9 of 24
DATE TRAINING TIME VENUE Centre Thurs 10 th Role of the Youth Worker St Peters Church, March 11 18.30 21.30 South Glenfield TBC Mon 21 st March 11 Child Protection 18.30 21.30 Salvation Army - TBC 10 of 24
Child Protection Training All Youth Service staff MUST attend the Child Protection Training. This is compulsory even if you have already attended a similar course run by a different agency because the specific Youth Service procedures are built into the training. This course is a compulsory element of newly appointed staff induction. You cannot complete your induction and consequently your probationary period until this course is completed. Staff are paid 3 hours at the training rate to attend this training course. Please note that late arrival to this course is not acceptable and anyone doing so will not be able to claim their Child Protection certificate and payment for the evening until they have fully completed a second Child Protection course. 11 of 24
CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING APPLICATION FORM Please complete and sign this reply slip and return it to:- Sarah Brown Leicestershire Youth Service, Room G16 County Hall, Glenfield Leicestershire LE3 8RF This slip must be returned as soon as possible (but no later than the closing date indicated for each training event). Training Date Area / Venue Application Deadline Thurs 13 th May 10 Birstall Youth Centre 16 th April 10 Weds 7 th July 10 Ivanhoe Youth Centre 9 th June 10 Tues 14th Sept 10 Braunstone Civic Centre 13 th Aug 10 Thurs 2 nd Dec 10 Mountfields Lodge Youth Centre 4 th Nov 10 Mon 10 th Jan 11 West Area TBC 1 st Dec 10 Mon 21 st March 11 Salvation Army -TBC 18 th Feb 11 Name Address Postcode Contact Number Youth Work Establishment Dietary Requirements Learning Support Requirements Signed Date Line Manager Line Manager Signature 12 of 24
Role of the Youth Worker and Group Work Training These two compulsory elements of the 6 month induction programme give newly appointed staff the chance to explore the core elements of a youth workers role and a basic introduction to working with groups. The sessions last 3 hours and consider the questions; What is youth work? and What is a youth worker? How do you use group work with young people? by using activities and games that can be adapted for working with young people. Group work is an essential skill for working with young people. This session will look at a range of practical methods and theories that will allow you to work effectively with young people in group situations. The group work session is a highly participative one giving the chance to try out a variety of group work activities first hand before putting them into practice with young people. Workers are paid at the training rate to attend these courses. The sessions are offered as individual evening sessions (18.30pm to 21.30pm) and a full Saturday (10.00am-16.00pm) combining both elements of the Role of a Youth Worker and Group Work 13 of 24
ROLE OF THE YOUTH WORKER & GROUP WORK TRAINING APPLICATION FORM Please complete and sign this reply slip and return it to:- Sarah Brown Leicestershire Youth Service, Room G16 County Hall, Glenfield Leicestershire LE3 8RF This slip must be returned as soon as possible (but no later than the closing date indicated for each training event). Course Application Training Date Venue Deadline Role of the Youth Worker Sat 24 th April 10 & Group Work Ibstock Youth Centre 05/04/10 Group Work Tues 18 th May 10 Braunstone Civic Centre 19/04/10 Role of the Youth Worker Mon 7 th Mountfields Lodge Youth June 10 Centre 10/05/10 Role of the Youth Worker Tues 21 st Sept 10 Ivanhoe Youth Centre 23/08/10 Role of the Youth Worker Sat 2 nd Oct 10 & Group Work Glenfield Youth Centre 01/09/10 Group Work Weds 27 th Oct 10 Birstall Youth Centre 29/09/10 Group Work Thurs 27 th Jan 11 West Area - TBC 15/12/10 Role of the Youth Worker Thurs 10 th St Peters Church, March 11 Glenfield, TBC 10/02/11 Name Address Postcode Contact Number Youth Work Establishment Dietary Requirements Learning Support Requirements Signed Date Line Manager Line Manager Signature 14 of 24
EQUALITY TRAINING APPLICATION FORM Please complete and sign this reply slip and return it to:- Sarah Brown Leicestershire Youth Service, Room G16 County Hall, Glenfield Leicestershire LE3 8RF This slip must be returned as soon as possible (but no later than the closing date indicated for each training event). Training Date Venue Application Deadline Thurs 6 th May 10 St Peters Church, Glenfield 12/04/2010 Sat 22 nd May 10 Mountfields Lodge Youth Centre 26/04/2010 Sat 11 th Sept 10 Greenhill Youth Centre 13/08/2010 Tues 9 th Nov 10 Moira Youth Centre - TBC 11/10/2010 Sat 22 nd Jan 11 Glenfield Youth Centre 16/12/10 Weds 2 nd March 11 Ivanhoe Youth Centre 02/02/11 Name Address Postcode Contact Number Youth Work Establishment Dietary Requirements Learning Support Requirements Signed Date Line Manager Line Manager Signature 15 of 24
Certificate in Detached Youth Work This training is aimed at Detached Youth Workers and their managers. The Certificate in Detached Youth Work gives you the basic information on ensuring you are working safely and are aware of the detached work policy and good practice guidelines.. Certificate in Detached Youth Work Date Time Venue Sat 15 January 2011 10.00-15.00 Mountfields Lodge Youth Centre Loughborough 16 of 24
CERTIFICATE IN DETACHED YOUTH WORK TRAINING APPLICATION FORM Please complete and sign this reply slip and return it to:- Sarah Brown Leicestershire Youth Service, Room G16 County Hall, Glenfield Leicestershire LE3 8RF This slip must be returned as soon as possible (but no later than the closing date indicated for each training event). Training Date Sat 15 th January 2011 (Certificate in Detached Youth Work) Venue Mountfields Lodge Youth Centre, Loughborough Application Deadline 29/11/2010 Name Address Postcode Contact Number Youth Work Establishment Dietary Requirements Learning Support Requirements Signed Date Line Manager Line Manager Signature 17 of 24
EMRGENCY FIRST AID Please complete a YST 1 Application form to book a place on the below course details and return it to:- Sarah Brown Leicestershire Youth Service, Room G16 County Hall, Glenfield Leicestershire LE3 8RF Training Dates Tuesday 8 th June 2010 Tuesday 13 th July 2010 Wednesday 14 th July 2010 Tuesday 20 th July 2010 Tuesday 31 st August 2010 Tuesday 7 th September 2010 To take advantage of any of these training opportunities you must complete a YST1 form for individuals or a YST 2 for group bookings and send it into the staff development team at County Hall to request funding. When funding has been approved you will receive notification of how to book a place on the course. 18 of 24
FOOD SAFETY LEVEL 1 Please complete a YST 1 Application form to book a place on the below course details and return it to:- Sarah Brown Leicestershire Youth Service, Room G16 County Hall, Glenfield Leicestershire LE3 8RF Training Dates Wednesday 23 rd June 2010 PM Session Friday 23 rd July 2010 PM Session Monday 16 th August 2010 PM Session Friday 3 rd September 2010 PM Session To take advantage of any of these training opportunities you must complete a YST1 form for individuals or a YST 2 for group bookings and send it into the staff development team at County Hall to request funding. When funding has been approved you will receive notification of how to book a place on the course. 19 of 24
Community Safer Sex Training (Condom & Pregnancy Testing) To support the quality of our services, there are Update and Initial Safer Sex and Condom Training available for Youth Workers providing community safer sex services. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: If you completed any Community Safer Sex Training (Condom/Pregnancy Testing) more than two years ago and you wish to continue providing this service you must attend one of the Initial Training events listed below. Without this you will not be able to continue your current service. If you completed the Update Community Safer Sex Training more than 18 months ago, you must attend one of the Update Training Events below. This is due to changes in legislation, guidelines and products that you will need to know. INITIAL TRAINING Date Time Venue Tues 25 th May 10 19.00-21.30 Salvation Army, Wigston Weds 13 th Oct 10 19.00 21.30 Moira Youth & Community Centre, Loughborough UPDATE TRAINING Date Time Venue Mon 14 th June 10 19.00 21.00 Venture House Youth Centre, Melton Mowbray Thurs 20 th Jan 11 19.00 21.00 John Cleveland College, Hinckley - TBC COMMUNITY SAFER SEX PREGNANCY Date Time Venue Weds 12 th May 10 19.00 21.30 Westfield Community Centre, Hinckley 20 of 24
COMMUNITY SAFER SEX TRAINING APPLICATION FORM Please complete and sign this reply slip and return it to:- Sarah Brown Leicestershire Youth Service, Room G16 County Hall, Glenfield Leicestershire LE3 8RF This slip must be returned as soon as possible (but no later than the closing date indicated for each training event). IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: If you completed any Community Safer Sex Training (Condom/Pregnancy Testing) more than two years ago and you wish to continue providing this service you must attend one of the Initial Training events listed below. Without this you will be not be able to continue your current service. If you completed Update Community Safer Sex Training more than 18 months ago, you must attend one of the Update Training Events Below. This is due to changes in legislation, guidelines and products that you will need to know. INITIAL TRAINING Training Date Venue Application Deadline Tues 25 th May 10 Salvation Army, Wigston 26/04/10 Weds 13 th Moira Youth & Community Centre, Oct 10 Loughborough 13/09/10 Training Date Mon 14 th June 10 Thurs 20 th Jan 11 UPDATE TRAINING Venue Venture House Youth Centre, Melton Mowbray John Cleveland College, Hinckley - TBC Application Deadline 28/05/10 17/12/10 21 of 24
COMMUNITY SAFER SEX PREGNANCY Training Date Weds 12 th May 10 Venue Westfield Community Centre, Hinckley Application Deadline 19/04/10 Name Address Postcode Contact Number Youth Work Establishment Dietary Requirements Learning Support Requirements Signed Date Line Manager Line Manager Signature 22 of 24
Training Structures for SRE & Sexual Health Work 23 of 24
Mark Cast Acting Principal Youth Officer 0116 3056352 Mark.cast@leics.gov.uk Stuart Cross Youth Work Officer (Staff Development & Curriculum) 0116 3056338 Stuart.cross@leics.gov.uk Graeme Swadling Youth Work Officer (Quality Assurance) 0116 3056335 Graeme.swadling@leics.gov.uk Louise Himan Staff Development & Training Co-ordinator 0116 3058027 Louise.himan@leics.gov.uk Sarah Brown Staff Development and Training Administrator 0116 3056681 Sarah.brown@leics.gov.uk North Area Youth Office 01509 267227 South Area Youth Office 0116 2824540 West Area Youth Office 01530 836879 24 of 24