Other Training

AVA Upcoming Training

Course details will be announced later.

LSCB Safeguarding Training

Here is the LSCB Safeguarding Training Calendar for 2016-17 which includes details of the learning objectives and attendance fees (if applicable).

To book a place on these courses (or for further information) please contact:

Bracknell Forest Council's Learning & Development Team

Email: CorpServ.Training@Bracknell-Forest.gov.uk

Telephone: 01344 352 211

TVI and STARS

Thames Valley initiative are a training team who specialise in training in the field of personality disorder. We are possibly unique in the way that we train – all training is designed and delivered by a clinician and members of STARS (our ex-service user group) who can give a lived experience of personality disorder, and as such we receive very good feedback. We offer training in a variety of locations to suit the participants, but usually in Berks, Bucks, Hants and Oxon.

Here is information about the programme and course details.

If you would like to know more or are interested in this training, then contact Sue Pauley now or call 07815 902049.

Note: Although we are hosted by Oxford Health NHS Trust, we receive no monies from them so have to be self sufficient, but we endeavour to keep the cost of our training down to enable more people to attend.

West Berkshire Local Safeguarding Children Board Training

The LSCB Group is responsible for ensuring that a comprehensive learning and development programme is in place to meet the targeted needs of staff in LSCB partner agencies. Here is the 2016-17 Training Programme.

More information can be found on the LSCB website.

Reading Voluntary Action Training Opportunities

Follow the links for details.

• Volunteer Management Training: Recruitment and creating volunteer roles
• How to use the power of local media to fundraise and campaign
• Volunteer Management Training: Valuing volunteers and volunteer development
• Trustee Training
• Training: "Don't Panic!" Introduction to financial management
• Volunteer Management Training: Building a Team of Volunteers
• Training: "Don't Panic!" Introduction to the role of a treasurer
• Training: "Don't Panic!" Using spreadsheets with confidence
• Training: Business Planning – creating your group's focus for the future

Autism Berkshire Training/Workshops 2016

Autism Berkshire provides a wide variety of training for parents, carers, individuals with Autism and professionals. Our family of trainers at Autism Berkshire are fully trained, DBS checked and have extensive experience in the world of autism; either as parents and carers themselves or from working in the field for many years.

If you would like further information or to book a place, call 0118 9594594 or email Autism Berkshire.

Benefit one to one

This is a slot with our highly qualified Benefit Advisor. Kevin has many years working in the fields of autism and benefit/access to work. He can help you to understand your eligibility for benefits and assist with forms such as – ESA, JSA, Carers allowance, DLA, PIP. Please call us to have a chat with him if you are unsure if he can help. The one to one will allow you to fill out the form under guidance and have Kevin answer any questions you may have.

Cost: FREE

Please call 0118 9594594 for more information or email Claire Finnerty.

British Sign Language Courses

Deaf Positives Action

If you would like to develop your signing skills, we can help you. We deliver first rate training using hands-on experience and presentations. All our courses are interactive and are taught in a relaxed, friendly and encouraging environment.

To enroll on a course, email Deaf Positives Action or via SMS: 07403 432 650; Tel: 0118 979 7575.

For more information and all dates and courses see the Deaf Positives Action website.

Introduction to British Sign Language

The course will be run over three days and there are no exams.

6.00 - 7.00pm : Thursday 1 September 2016; 6.00 - 7.00pm : Friday 2 September 2016; 1.00 - 2.00pm : Saturday 3 September 2016.

Cost: £50.00 per person for all three days

The Introduction to British Sign Language course is for people who need or want to communicate with deaf people, either professionally or personally, but who may not have the necessary signing skills or knowledge.

This course will teach you the importance of hand shapes and visual expressions and give you an insight into the way the language is structured.

British Sign Language - Refresher Workshop

All our workshops are on a one-to-one basis and for a minimum of 2 hours. This will give you the best opportunity of brushing up on your signing skills at your own pace and level.

When: Fridays 7 – 9pm, once a month starting in September 2016 until July 2017.

Cost: £50.00 for each 2-hour workshop.

Signature Level 3

Saturdays 10am – 4pm

Every two weeks starting on 10 September 2016 through to 8 July 2017.

Cost: £950.00 per person

Signature Level 4

Saturdays 10am – 4pm

Every two weeks starting on 17 September 2016 through to 15 July 2017.

Cost: £1,300.00 per person