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Short Breaks Update for Families with Disabled Children and Young People
Contact details:-
Danny Hearn - 01865 323780; Email - [email protected]
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Welcome to the September Short Breaks Update.
We hope you will find the information in this edition useful.
Please share it with your friends, families and colleagues.
P1 Welcome
P2 Note from Kay Willis
P3 Fun Company
P4 Free Spirits
P5 New dates from SHIFT
P6 Yellow Submarine’s Party
P7 I N K Oxford
P8-9 Creating Family Champions
P10 Parent Carers Forum Focus Groups
P11 Parent Carers Forum Open Evening
P12 Info from Contact
P13 Children’s Trust Board
P14 The Stay Calm Project
P15 Listening Books
P16 Wheelyboat Update
P17 Facebook group page
P18 Follyfoot Horses
P19 “Wanted” for Thomley
P20 ‘Walk It Like you Talk It’ campaign
P21 Stingray Nightclub is back!
P22 VICTA Ambassadors wanted
P23-25 VICTA Opportunities
P26 Signing Training
P27-28 Makaton Training
P29-30 Autism Training
P31 Autism friendly cinema screenings
P32 OCVA Training opportunities
What’s in this edition…
Don’t miss Yellow Submarine’s party invite (p6) nor the
new dance/art/theatre groups (p3, 4 & 7). Read about
Listening Books (p15), the Wheelyboat update (p16) &
don’t forget to check out & join our new Facebook
group page (p17). There’s also more Signing,
Makaton & Autism training available (p26-30)...
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“I wanted to write to you to let you know that from 1
st November 2019, I will be reducing my working
days from full-time to 2 days a week.
I have worked in the Disabled Children Team since March 2009 firstly as Aiming High Short Breaks Project Manager and then Disability Services Development Manager when the government’s Aiming High Programme ceased. I have thoroughly enjoyed my role in that time and
am honoured to have been involved in the development and growth of Short Break activities and Services for disabled children, young people and their families in Oxfordshire.
I am thrilled to be continuing in my role to concentrate on strategic work and supporting Danny Hearn (Disability Services Development Officer) and Pauline MacKinnon (Disability Information Officer) to continue to do the wonderful jobs they both do to make the Short Break activities and services the success they are. I will also continue to work closely with the Oxfordshire County Council Joint Commissioning Team to maintain the quality of our Commissioned Short Break Services.
I will still be here but probably not as available as I have been. I am sure Danny and Pauline will be able to provide you with excellent support in my place. If you need help with finding activities and services please contact Pauline on [email protected] or telephone 07554 330244. If you have other questions for the Short Break Team please contact Danny on [email protected] or telephone 01865 323780 and I am sure he will be able to help you or direct you to the appropriate person, team or organisation.”
Best regards,
Kay
** Message from Kay Willis… **
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FUN COMPANY
4th September – 16th October 2019
Wednesdays - 4.30pm - 5.30pm
For children aged 8 – 16 years with learning disabilities
This activity is for children who may find The Theatre Chipping Norton’s regular activities rather
overwhelming. This is an opportunity to join Inclusive Arts Facilitator, Kizzy Horgan, for weekly
sessions using drama to develop confidence, imagination and teamwork and have fun along the
way!
Participants who require one-to-one care will need to be accompanied by their parent/guardian
or carer. Unfortunately, the venue is unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Cost: Seven sessions - £49 per child. Carers are free.
Venue: Gallery at The Theatre, 2 Spring St, Chipping Norton OX7 5NL
To book please contact the Box Office on 01608 642350
For more info, please go to our website:- Chipping Norton Theatre - Fun Company
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** We are also looking for helpers to volunteer for a couple of hours either the day before or the day of the party. Contact Miriam - [email protected] to find out more. **
If you have any questions, please contact - [email protected]
This is a free event but you must register for tickets here - Yellow Submarine's Party
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Now in its second year, I N K Oxford (https://www.inkoxford.com/) is empowering young people with disabilities to develop their artistic abilities. Disabled young people & facilitators participate in a bespoke programme that teaches the fundamentals of art and design as well as employability skills.
In addition to the workshops, a designer is turning the artwork from our artists into saleable merchandise. Designs from I N K Artists have been made into tote bags, wrapping paper, greetings cards & notebooks...more ideas are in motion! I N K participants also have the opportunity to become involved in the marketing and selling of their work at markets, in shops and online.
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Oxfordshire is being re-inspected by Ofsted in September. We are keen to meet with parents in Oxfordshire to understand more about your experiences of local schools; Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs); CAMHS; diagnosis process; support and anything else that concerns you. We would like to know what is working well and what isn’t working well.
Please come along and have a cup of tea and some cake with us. Everyone is welcome. If you are unable to attend but would still like to pass on feedback, please email [email protected]. Please also email us to confirm your attendance. We look forward to meeting you.
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Open Wide!
Your views are needed about accessing dental care for your disabled
children and young people.
We know that going to the dentist can be very stressful for disabled children (and adults
too!). Can you tell us about your experiences so we share them with the government? A
parliamentary committee are looking at how NHS dentists might be improved for disabled
children.
This short survey will only take 5 minutes & it will help shape the future of NHS dental care.
**Deadline is Monday 9 September 2019. **
Fledglings is an online shop with products designed for
children with additional needs including clothes, toys &
sensory products.
They have dental products including Dr Barman's Superbrush's angled head which allows the
sides and tops of teeth to be brushed at the same time and means fewer brushes are
needed to clean your child's teeth effectively. Oral health and chewing products; adaptive
cutlery, crockery and cups for children and adults are also available.
Please go to the website to find out more - https://fledglings.org.uk/
Photos used courtesy of Fledglings.co.uk
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The Stay Calm Project* is looking for parents to participate in their study to develop a new questionnaire. They are specifically looking for parents/caregivers of children and young people between the age of 6 and 25 years old, who have emotional outbursts at least once a month. (Emotional outbursts are also known as 'temper outbursts', 'meltdowns', 'tantrums' etc.). Emotional outbursts can be a particularly significant problem for individuals with neurodevelop-mental disorders and/or learning disability. Currently, researchers conduct interviews with parents/caregivers to gather information about the characteristics of emotional outbursts, which may be important in finding out the underlying problems that lead to emotional outbursts. However, interviews can be ineffective or inefficient, as they are time-consuming for both researchers and participants. This project aims to gather a large number of responses to ensure that the questionnaire is designed correctly and is accurately measuring emotional outburst characteristics. To do this they are looking for parents/caregivers to complete an anonymous online questionnaire or by post. It is anticipated that the questionnaire will take no more than 1 hour to complete (most likely around 30 mins). This newly developed questionnaire will be a valuable tool for researchers and clinicians in future. It will allow important information to be obtained quickly, which will contribute to our understanding of the cognitive and emotional underpinnings of emotional outbursts and be particularly useful when developing new treatment strategies.
If you would like to participate, please use this link - Stay Calm Project to access the question-
naire online. Please use a Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox internet browser.
If you have any questions or would like a paper copy of the questionnaire, please contact:-
Justin Chung on 0121 414 7221 or at [email protected] or Kate Woodcock on 0121 414
6036 or at [email protected]
* The Stay Calm Project is being led by Justin Chung, under the supervision of Dr Kate Woodcock, Centre for Applied Psychology, University of Birmingham, with ethical approval from the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Ethical Review Committee at the University of Birmingham.
The Stay Calm Project...would you like to take part?
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You may remember hearing about this venture several months ago but we have exciting news as the Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC) have now formally commissioned the building of its purpose built Wheelyboat and placed an order with the supplier! This strategic step forward follows 2.5 years of hard work by a small handful of river-loving volunteers who have doggedly followed their vision to enable disabled people to get out and
about on the river just as able-bodied folk can do. Two Trustees recently travelled to Peterborough to help detail the Wallingford Wheelyboat, planned for delivery in September. This specialist boat should begin wheelchair accessible services & host its official launch in Spring 2020 so its build and fit-out is exciting news and will enable wheelchair users to simply roll-on and off the flat-bottomed boat with easy access for ambulant folk. After a few years fundraising, Trustees thought the Window on Wallingford would like to be the first to support Wheels on Water one 'WoW-one' (a name chosen in case we get more boats in future!)
Trustees were very impressed by the knowledge & experience of Jim Coulam & Andy Beardsley who have designed and built the boat. Deborah said “We can see what a great advantage this community facility will offer disabled people. Enabling people to relax and enjoy the pleasure of our beautiful river. We look forward to its delivery and launch”.
** Wallingford Wheelyboat - Update **
Should you wish to find out more
about the Wheelyboat, please
contact Debbie Whelan on -
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Oxfordshire SEND Families Together is a new group Facebook page that we’ve
just set up. There are several national groups but nothing specific to Oxford-
shire families so we wanted to bring something more “local” to our county fam-
ilies and professionals. This group page is designed to be an information shar-
ing group for families who have children/young people with impairments living
in Oxfordshire and for professionals working with them. Please do send me or
share on the page any events or activities that you hear about as we would love
for others to also hear about them.
This will be a “closed group” on Facebook and to join, please go to Facebook
and either search for “Oxfordshire SEND Families Together” or click on this link
to go to the page direct - Facebook - Oxon SEND Families Together. We do have
some group rules on our page which we would ask everyone to adhere to when
using the group.
** New ** - Facebook Group...
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Follyfoot Horses also offer group and one to one sessions for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and those with special educational needs. They are based near High Wycombe. Please go to their website or email them to find out more:-
www.follyfoot-horses.org OR email - [email protected]
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Thomley will be at the Thame Food Fair this year (https://thamefoodfestival.co.uk/ - 28 & 29 September). As part of their children’s activities they are planning to do some fundraising by holding a Toy Tombola. Do you have an unwanted toys that are new/unopened/unused that you can donated to them? If you do then please bring them in on your next visit to Thomley and leave with recep-tion or Lisa, our Community Fundraiser.
Thanks for your support!
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Currently, at My Life My Choice, we are working on a campaign to encourage organisations that work with people with learning disabilities to employ people with learning disabilities.
We know that jobs are really important for helping people to live independent and fulfilling lives. We also know that 65% of people with learning disabilities want a paid job but only 6% have one. This is not good enough! Wages are important to leading independent lives and people in work tend to have better social lives, emotional well-being and mental health.
We want to change this so have created a campaign asking organisations that work with people with learning disabilities to lead the way in employing them. If you’d like to sign up, please do so here:-
https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/pages/26-campaigns
“If you’re running a company in the UK today and not employing people with learning disabilities and autism, get your act togeth-er. You’re missing out on employing people who are hard workers and great colleagues; employees who will make a positive differ-ence to your company.” Steve Scown, Dimensions CEO
Please note - this campaign is aimed at organisations which support or work with peo-ple with learning disabilities. My Life My Choice are keen for the learning disability sec-tor to “practice what it preaches” by employing people with learning disabilities. Any-one can sign up but please encourage any employers working in the disability sector that you know of to sign up!
“Walk it Like You Talk it”
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Stingray is a nightclub specially for people with
learning disabilities.
It takes place once a month on a Tuesday from
6:30pm to 9.30pm.
The venue is Spirit Bar, 13 Park End St, Oxford
OX1 1HH
Entry £5, carers go free.
3rd September 2019; 1st October 2019;
5th November 2019; 3rd December 2019;
7th January 2020; 4th February 2020;
3rd March 2020; 7th April 2020; 5th May 2020;
2nd June 2020; 7th July 2020; 4th August 2020.
My Life My Choice provide a range of services that help adults with learning disabilities to
live the life they want to live. These services include – Self-Advocacy groups, Stingray, Travel
Buddy, Walking Club, Gig Buddies and more. Please go to the website to find out more -
https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/
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Our Young Ambassadors Programme is a volunteering opportunity for young adults aged 18 to 29 years who are blind or partially sighted shaped around employability with projects designed to strengthen key skills and build business understanding, all supported with bespoke mentoring. We are looking to appoint up to six Young Ambassadors who will be expected to attend the VICTA office in Milton Keynes for four days during a one year term starting in mid-September. Our aim is to provide our Young Ambassadors with a meaningful and challenging but fun volunteering experience that will develop invaluable leadership skills and increase confidence enhancing future prospects. Throughout the programme, we will work with each Young Ambassador to show how their learning and newly acquired skills can translate into a strengthened CV, job application or personal statement.
Applications close on Friday 6 September 2019. For full information on the programme and details on how to apply, please follow this link:–
Strive Young Ambassadors
Looking for new Young Ambassadors...
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Early Years Day for 0-4 year olds with
a visual impairment
Who: 0 to 4 years plus immediate family When: Sunday 20th October 2019 Location: Northampton High School Cost: £10 per adult; £5 per child Closing date: At time of newsletter issue, this event was still open for applications Join VICTA at our Early Years Day to be held at Northampton High School (NHS). This day offers a space for children in the 0 to 4 age bracket who are blind or partially sighted to come together along with their families (parents/guardians and siblings) - all children will have a busy day getting involved in the soft play, arts and crafts, bare foot muddy trails and more. While the day will involve baby and toddler activities for your little ones it will also provide a focus on providing information for parents and an opportunity for parents to meet other parents.
The price includes all activities and a small sandwich buffet for lunch. Please let us know any dietary requirements your family may have.
If you would like to apply for your family to attend, please complete the online application form via this link - https://www.victa.org.uk/early-years-day-2019/
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Trip to Prague for 18-29 year olds with
a visual impairment
Age: 18 to 29 years Date: 3 to 9 December 2019 (we will be meeting on 2 December at Premier Inn
London Gatwick for an overnight stay before our flight in the morning) Location: Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Prague, Czech Republic Cost: £350 Closing date: Friday 6 September 2019 (for applications)
Join VICTA this December as we travel to the breath-taking city of Prague, in the Czech Re-public. Known as the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’ the streets of Prague offer centuries of his-torical architecture including the world’s oldest working astronomical clock and the world’s largest castle complex. The famous Charles Bridge is uniquely adorned with 30 statues, each dedicated to a different saint and Czech writer Franz Kafka. Visiting in December will provide us with the perfect opportunity to explore the traditional Christmas markets located in the vibrant Old Town Square. There will be plenty of rich tastes and smells for us to indulge in! A visit wouldn’t be complete without heading to the bustling commercial centre of Prague, Wenceslas Square. This is a truly picturesque and historical city so if you would like to explore it with VICTA and other young adults your own age, please apply on the website - VICTA Prague 2019
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Photography course in London for 18-
29 year olds with a visual impairment
Who: 18 to 29 years When: 6th to 10th November 2019 Location: Brick Lane, London and Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes Cost: £100 Closing date: Friday 6th September 2019 Join VICTA and the London Institute of Photography (LIoP) in trendy Brick Lane, East London, an area now extremely popular with London’s edgy and artistic crowd, to learn how to take stunningly creative photographs in your own signature style. During the day you will be inspired by professional photographers to explore the key elements of lighting, composition and styling. You’ll learn how to create a series of photographs inspired by the constantly changing street art at Brick Lane, as well as conducting your own still life shoot on location in the studio – The Old Truman Brewery. The second stage of the course will take you through the process of post-production and how to make your photos print ready. When not immersed in the camera you will explore the culture and atmosphere that London has to offer. From its many tourist sights to cutting edge art galleries, restaurants and bars. On Saturday, we will leave the city to head to Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes, for VICTA’s annual firework party! The activity will end Sunday morning at Caldecotte Lake. Within the cost of the course you will take home a 1m by 2m printed banner displaying your fabulous photos. Plus, you will gain the Arts Award Explore qualification – an entry level 3 award.
All participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements to and from the meeting points at the start and end of the trip.
To find out more and to apply, please click on the link - https://www.victa.org.uk/photography-course/
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Two Day Beginners' Course - Makaton Signing Training
10th and 11th October 2019
For Parents / Carers / School Staff This Beginners’ Workshop provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme. Sessions include: Hints and tips for effective signing and symbol use, and how to start using Makaton in everyday situations at school or at home. There are plenty of opportunities to practise signs learned on the course. You will learn the signs and symbols from Stages 1-4 (and Additional) of the Core Vocabulary. All signs and symbols learned on the course are included in your manual which you will receive on the first day. You will also receive a certificate of attendance. Trainer: Michelle Staniforth, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, The Owl Centre. Venue: Oxford Association for the Blind, Bradbury Lodge, Gordon Woodward Way, Oxford OX1 4XL Dates: 10th & 11th October 2019 Time: 9.30am to 3.45pm Cost: £135 (includes Makaton signs) Deadline: Bookings by Monday, 30th September 2019
The Owl Centre in Oxfordsh ire a lso offers Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dyslex ia Assessments and Support , Classroom advice for Autism by our SEN advisors , Dramatherapy, Young Person Counse ll ing , Theraplay, Music Therapy and Dance & Movement Therapy.
Makaton Training - beginners course...
The Owl Centre
Tel(s): 01242 571883, 0800 9177784
Website: www.theowltherapycentre.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
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Professor Tony Attwood, Dr Michelle Garnett and Autism Live Training's
Autistic Training Team present this training. Also featuring - “Ask the Experts”, an
extended Q & A session on both days.
Chaired by: Professor Geoff Bird PhD
Dept Experimental Psychology, Brasenose College, University of Oxford
Day 1: Autism & Mental Health incl Depression & Suicide Risk
Day 2: How do Autistic people learn best - in education, at work, at home, in therapy, in general, to live "a good life"?
Monday 13th
& Tuesday 14th
January 2020
At The Kings Centre, Oxford OX2 0ES (http://www.kingscentre.co.uk/find-us)
Limited parking £5 per day, free for disabled badge holders. Please book in advance ([email protected]) to avoid disappointment.
Booking rates for both days, including refreshments and lunch:-
Professionals: £330 +VAT; ASC & Family Members: £275 +VAT
Group Discount: 20% off for groups of 5 or more professionals
Booking rates for one day, including refreshments and lunch:-
Professionals: £215 +VAT; ASC & Family Members: £180 +VAT
Concession rates: Two days: £225 +VAT; One day: £145 +VAT
BOOK ON MOBILE, TABLET or DESKTOP!
Fast, easy, secure booking: www.autismoxford.org.uk
Booking rates are kept as low as possible, but the costs of hosting this event are exceedingly high, far in excess of our other events. Recognising that not everyone can pay the advertised rates, we have set aside a limited number of subsidised places for people on benefits - please email [email protected]
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - please request an Attendance
Proudly presenting our 7th
Attwood & Garnett on Autism A 2 Day Event in historic Oxford City
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Autism Awareness Training
Autism Live Training has recently taken over Autism Oxford's Training and Seminars. They
have 4 different training session dates with subject choices suitable for professionals, family
members or carers. Click on the links below to find out more.
Richard Maguire, formerly Senior Trainer and Consultant at Autism Oxford, has designed these
half day training sessions in order to share his professional insight on how to effectively work
with autistic individuals. If you want more understanding of how autism affects those you are
working with, and how to better support them, there is a training session for you. These op-
portunities are also ideal for family members or carers to better perceive the reality of how
their autistic child, young person or adult might be feeling, reasons for their behaviour and
how best to communicate with them.
Attendees will have the rare and invaluable opportunity to ask questions of a seasoned autism
professional who is himself autistic, having an instinctive understanding of autistic people and
why they might do the things they do. Better understanding, linked to insightful adjustments
to working practices can deliver improved and longer lasting outcomes.
BOOK NOW - £50 per person
Refreshments included; please bring your own lunch
To find out more & to book your place, please click the links below:-
10.00am – 2.00pm Friday 13th September - Loyd Lindsay Rooms, High St, Ardington, OX12 8PS
10.00am – 2.00pm Friday 20th September - Quaker Meeting House,
43 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LW
10.00am – 2.00pm Friday 27th September - The College Farm, Chearsley Rd, Long Crendon HP18 9AP
10.00am – 2.00pm Tuesday 15th October - Quaker Meeting House, 43 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW
** We look forward to meeting you. **
All enquiries to:- [email protected]
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On Sunday mornings throughout the month, films suitable for all audiences are screened in a sensory friendly and inclusive environment with adjustments. These autism friendly adjustments aim to reduce over-stimulation and create a welcoming environment. They are designed to make the cinema more inclusive and accessible for people with sensory sensitivities, and others who can benefit from this environment.
Cineworld are showing Angry Birds 2 on Sunday 1st September at 11.00am in Didcot, Witney, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes & Swindon.
Showcase are showing Playmobil: The Movie on Sunday 8th September at 10.00am in Reading.
Picturehouse are showing The Secret Life of Pets 2 at 11.00am at The Phoenix in Oxford & The Regal in Henley-on-Thames.
Odeon have not yet specified the film this month but it’s always on the last Sunday of the month at 10.15am at Oxford, Aylesbury & Milton Keynes Stadium.
Vue are showing Horrid Henry on the Big Screen at 10.15am on Sunday 29th September in Bicester,
Oxford, Newbury & Reading.
Autism friendly cinema screenings for this month
The Dimensions website has details of these screenings. Please go to their website:- https://www.dimensions-uk.org/get-involved/campaigns/autism-friendly-cinema-screenings/ should
you wish to find out more.
Have you got a CEA card yet? This card enables a disabled cinema
go-er (aged 8 yrs +) to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them to participating cinemas. Please go to their website for more
info:- https://www.ceacard.co.uk/
Visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/shortbreaks to keep up to date with short breaks
and respite care services for disabled children in Oxfordshire
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Effective People Management
Are you new to management? Or you would you like to refresh your management skills? This course is designed to help you develop your knowledge, understanding and skills for managing employees in the workplace, as re-quired by a current or potential first line manager.
This course will give you the tools to manage employees effectively and efficiently, plus develop your communica-tion and management skills.
Tuesday 10th September 2019 (3 hours). Refreshments & networking from 9.45am with a 10.00am start; finish by 1.00pm. £40 – £70
How to be a Good Trustee
This course is for new trustees, those thinking about joining a board or existing board members wanting a refresh-er and update. It aims to provide an overview of the key things you need to know as a trustee. The session will equip you with the knowledge of your responsibilities as a trustee and confidence to know where to go to find out more after the course.
The course covers the role of individual trustees and the nature of their collective responsibility, plus some practi-cal tips about how to be effective and add value to the board. There will also be a chance to find out more about some of the latest developments in the sector.
Wednesday 18th September 2019 (3 hours). Refreshments & networking from 9.45am with a 10.00am start; fin-ish by 1.00pm. £30 – £60
Recruiting & retaining volunteers
An action packed session filled with practical suggestions and plenty of opportunities to share ideas on how to recruit volunteers and keep hold of them!
Volunteer recruitment is a constant challenge for many organisations. This workshop will explore national and lo-cal trends in motivations to volunteer and barriers inhibiting volunteering. Equipped with this knowledge you will have the chance to critique current volunteer recruitment campaigns, analyse new and innovative ways for work-ing and learn about current developments in the sector in Oxfordshire. There will be opportunities throughout the session to reflect on your current methods of recruitment and volunteer management. OCVA’s Volunteer Co-ordinator will offer his thoughts on how to retain volunteers based on conversations with clients in the Volunteer Centre and the findings of national research.
Tuesday 24th September 2019 (3.5 hours). Refreshments & networking from 9.45am with a 10.00am start; finish by 1.30pm. £40 – £70
Venue:- OCVA offices, The Old Court House, Floyds Row, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1SS
Training opportunities
More information and bookings taken on the OCVA website - https://ocva.org.uk/all-courses/
If you have any questions about courses or can’t find what you’re looking for, please email:-
[email protected] or call 01865 251946; https://ocva.org.uk/services/training/