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Youth Work Training Opportunities

Training from Connexions Berkshire

 

Connexions Berkshire offer a range of courses that are open to external groups for little or no charge.

For more information, and to book, please contact the Learning and Development Team on 0845 408 5032.

 

The Connexions Berkshire Learning and Development Guide is available to download from here.

 

Training from RBC's Integrated Youth Development Service

 

Please find below some forthcoming training courses organised by Reading Borough Council’s Integrated Youth Development Service (IYDS).

For more information, and to book, please contact Tania Hoadley on 0118 9390749.

 

Introduction to Working with Young People (for Part-time staff)
Tuesday 22 July
6:00 - 9:00pm

Cultural Awareness
Tuesday 9 September
10:30 - 4:30pm

Think U Know - Internet Safety for Young People
Thursday 11 September
10:00 - 1:00pm

Managing Aggressive Behaviour (charge of £40 per attendee)
Friday 19 September
9:30 - 4:30pm

Introduction to Mental Health
Friday 3 October
10:00 - 2:30pm

Chlamydia Test Screening
Monday 6 October
12:00 - 1:30pm

Building a Culture of Participation: Involving Young People in Decision Making
Thursday 16 October
1:30 - 4:30pm

Pregnancy Testing
Monday 3 November
12:00 - 1:30pm

Targeting & Engaging Boys & Young Men
Tuesday & Wednesday 11 & 12 November
9:30 - 4:30pm

Lone Working
Tuesday 25 November
1:00 - 4:00pm

 

Sexual Health and Young People

Lunchtime Bitesize Training

12pm to 1.30pm

Kennet Room

Sandwiches and Refreshments will be provided

We are running the following Bitesize sessions:

· Introduction to Sexual Health - 26th August

· Condoms and condom distribution - 1st September

· Chlamydia screening - 6th October

· Pregnancy testing - 3rd November

· Relationships and Delay - 14th November

If you are interested in attending any of these sessions please email becky.tyler@reading.gov.uk

 

 

Evening Universal Safeguarding Training

Wednesday 15th October 2008
6:00 - 9:00pm
Room J - South Reading Youth & Community Centre

 

 

Further information about each course should be obtained from the named contact, not through RCVYS.

 

RCVYS is purely performing an introduction role, and although we also seek to provide details of good and recommended training courses, we always recommend that you check beforehand to ensure that the training course you're interested in is suitable for what you're requirements.

 

If there is a charge for any of these courses, remember that the RCVYS Training Bursary may be able to help. For more information, please click here.