What's New: Events and Training
In this section you will find information about upcoming sector and cross sector events and training. Information about upcoming events organised by PINS can be accessed from the PINS Events section.
Research with Children and Young People EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY COURSES
These Continuous Professional Development courses on are provided by The Centre for Research on Families and Relationships (CRFR), The University of Edinburgh
Using Creative Methods in research with Children and Young People
1st and 2nd March 2012 : Special introductory fee: £250. Limited subsidised places for the voluntary sector: £50. Please contact Kathryn Dunne k.dunne@ed.ac.uk for details. More HERE
Involving Children and Young People in Research and Consultation
22nd/23rd March 2012
More HERE
Using Digital Media in research with Children and Young People
10th and 11th May 2012
More HERE
National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) Programme for Schools 2011-12
The National Galleries of Scotland’s new Programme for Schools 2011-12 is now available on the NGS website. The NGS have an amazing collection of art, not only from Scotland but from all over the world. The collection is housed in three galleries in Edinburgh. For more information visit the NGS website HERE
Scottish Child Law Centre
Do you or your organisation need a better understanding of any issues to do with children's rights or the law regarding children? SCLC can tailor a course to suit you and your needs, and will provide training at a time and place suitable for you. Options include workshops, full day and half day courses and short update seminars Go HERE
Life Coach Directory
If you're in need of support, search this network to be connected with a professional life coach. Life Coach Directory only lists life coaches who are registered with a recognised professional body or those who have sent copies of their qualifications and insurance cover. Go HERE
NEW - Literacy in Action: Supporting Colleges to Influence Early Years Practice
25th February 2012, Stirling
This Education Scotland conference for Further Education Lecturers will support them deliver Early Education and Childcare training programmes. More HERE
NEW - Improving outcomes for our looked after children: The challenges of leadership
27th February 2012
This seminar is presented by speakers with considerable knowledge and practical experience of leading and managing services within the LAC sector. The seminar will be of particular interest to managers; workers with supervisory responsibilities; and other LAC workers who hold formal or informal leadership positions. Provided by the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS). More HERE
NEW - Improving educational outcomes for looked after children
28th February, Aberdeen
The aim is to introduce participants to the challenges often faced by looked after children in relation to engaging fully in education and to begin to explore potential strategies for improving education outcomes of the children and young people they are working with. The target audience for training includes teachers, carers, social work staff, health professionals, housing professionals. Provided by the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS). More HERE
NEW - The Gathering 2012
29th February/1st March SECC Glasgow
The Gathering is Scotland’s unique, free event for the third sector. With over 50 events covering funding, volunteering, health, employment, policy and more. An SCVO event in partnership with Citizens Advice Bureau. More HERE
Helping Families Change Conference
8th - 10th February 2012 Glasgow
This international conference aims to promote and develop the Triple P positive parenting programme. Delegates can contribute to the conference in a number of ways. More HERE
Handling Children’s Behaviour, Parenting Programme
28th/29th February 2012 Glasgow
Future Childcare Training Ltd provide short courses for qualified childcare professionals to further their knowledge and improve their practice.
£150 per person + VAT
More information HERE
NEW - Child and Youth Care: The Road Ahead
21st/22nd/23rd March 2012 Renfrew
3 days of events (each can be booked separately) which includes the ‘International Child and Youth Care Conference’ an opportunity to hear from and network with dozens of internationally renowned speakers in the field. A day addressing ‘Conflict Management’ promoting strength-based programmes for work with young people. A day on ‘Employability: What’s Working’ which will launch a resource which highlights examples of good practice. Download the pdf HERE
NEW - Children’s hearings system event for children and young people
Dundee 14th March/Aviemore 21st March/Glasgow 28th March
The Scottish Government wants to hear what children and young people – who have been through the hearings system – think about current reforms. More HERE
NEW - Is Corporate and Commercial Exploitation of Children and Young People a Form of Significant Harm?
22nd March: New and Emerging Challenges in Child Protection
23rd March: Pornography and child sexual abuse
Two days which ask child protection and child care professionals to examine the evidence - the excessive imagery, junk food, extreme body images, access to pornography and allure of celebrity. London based event. Speakers include Susie Orbach, Oliver James and Professor Gail Dines. For information and to book a place go HERE
Curriculum for Excellence Supporting Learners: Practical approaches to delivering the entitlement to (personal) support in an evolving landscape
Saturday 3rd March 2012, Stirling
This free conference is for secondary pupil support/guidance teachers and practitioners. The event will include a national update from Education Scotland and a choice of practitioner led workshops on developments relating to key aspects of the supporting learners entitlement. More HERE
Enquire’s Annual Conference: Additional Support for Learning: Sharing the lessons learned from across Scotland
Musselburgh 8 March 2012
As an annual gathering of key people connected to additional support for learning across Scotland, the Enquire conference sparks ideas and actions that will further the understanding and appreciation of practice in the field. More HERE
NEW - Advocacy for and representation skills for those working with children
Tuesday 17th April 2012
Training provided by the Scottish Child Law Centre for advocacy workers, , safeguarders, social work, children’s workers, children’s rights officers, keyworkers , foster parents, trainee solicitors, any one working with children who need help expressing a view for example in court, LAAC reviews, education, tribunals etc. More HERE
NEW - Children, the law and medical treatment
Tuesday 24th April
Training provided by the Scottish Child Law Centre for parents, carers and professionals working with children who are undergoing medical treatment. Will help participants understand how the law supports children, focusing on rights, capacity and when disputes arise. More HERE
