Perfect for anyone already in the early stages of planning a trip, or thinking of taking young members away. These trainings are few and far between (something we are working on!) so spaces are very limited – please book below to secure your place.
Guiding uniform to be worn.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own lunch.
Girlguiding North West England, Guiding Road, PR2 5PD
Please arrive from 9:30am for a 10am start. The day will finish at 4pm.
Click here to book your place!
Safer Guiding April 24, 2026Join our next Safer Guiding training which is being held on Monday 18 May from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
During the session we’ll cover the role of the commissioner in managing concerns, allegations and disclosures. If any of this content may be a concern to you, please let us know in advance of the training.
In order to complete this course, you will need to attend both sessions.
For more information and to book your place, click here
Please note: As spaces are limited to 22 per session; please only register if you can definitely attend and ensure that there is strictly one leader from your unit attending. If you have completed the training within the last 3 years, you do not need to redo the training. If you’re unsure when your renewal is due, please check your record on GO, or contact your commissioner.
If you’re a volunteer who has previously completed a safe space training, you only need to do this course when your highest level of a safe space expires. So if you have a safe space levels 1 and 2, you’ll only need to do safer guiding once your level 2 expires. This training must be renewed every 3 years.
Zoom Details
If you booked on the Learning Platform: The Zoom joining information should be emailed to you. Emails will be from noreply@learningpool.com
If you booked on Eventbrite: The Zoom joining information should be emailed to you. Emails will be sent from Eventbrite and should arrive 7 days before the session.
If you don’t think you’ve received the Zoom link, please check your junk folder, and contact northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk at least 2 working days before the session is due to take place.
Effective Communication for Leaders March 25, 2026Join our next Effective Communication for Leaders training to develop your communication skills. This course will encourage leaders to think about the bigger impact of communication whilst exploring which style of communication is the best tool or media for communicating in their circumstances.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
This training will be taking place Monday 18 May, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
To book onto this training you will need to visit the Learning Platform. Book on here
Let’s Get Mentoring August 1, 2025This webinar is aimed at leaders who are thinking of becoming a mentor or want a refresher on the mentoring process after a break.
This webinar will run 7:00-8:30pm.
By the end of the session you will be able to:
Please note, this course is only for volunteers who are aged over 18.
To book your place click here.
Celebrating every member March 25, 2026We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members.
In this session, you’ll find out about inclusive decision-making and leadership, and how you can adapt activities and meetings so everyone can have a great guiding experience. You’ll also learn how you can support young members and volunteers and how to report discrimination.
By the end of the session you will:
This is an online session that will be taking place Thursday 21 May, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
To book your place onto this session, click here
Young Leader Training Day May 1, 2025
9:00am-4:00pm at Girlguiding Headquarters, Bolton, BL1 3BS
We’re holding a Young Leader support day, and we’d love to see you there! This is an opportunity for you to begin three modules of the Young Leader Development Programme (YLDP), speak to region experts for advice on all things relating to Young Leaders, and spend time with other Young Leaders from across the North West.
You’ll begin three YLDP modules:
To book your place click here
16-Hour First Aid Course May 15, 2026Are you interested in a flexible and rewarding volunteer role that supports volunteers in providing amazing experiences for young members? Why not become a 1st response trainer!
In this role you will run our 1st response courses which keeps volunteers up to date with their 1st aid within a guiding setting. You can run these as little or as often as you would like and will be supported throughout your training to become a 1st response trainer by a Mentor, the Trainer Development Programme Coordinator, our 1st Response Advisers and staff at Region. You will also be a part of our wonderful trainer network.
We are offering a 16-hour First Aid course for those interested in becoming a 1st Response trainer for Girlguiding.
Location: GGNWE Region Office, Guiding Road, Preston, PR2 5PD
Dates: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Sun 31 May and Sun 28 June (BOTH days must be attended to cover the 16-hour training).
We will be covering the cost of the course and expenses for our trainers/trainee trainers attending this course.
If you are new to training, we ask that you complete the 10-minute “Welcome to training” course on the learning platform (search “Welcome to training” in the search bar at the top) and fill out the “Sign up for the trainer development programme” form before attending the 16-hour course. This will register your interest in becoming a trainer.
Please sign up via the Eventbrite here
Join our next Effective Communication for Leaders training to develop your communication skills. This course will encourage leaders to think about the bigger impact of communication whilst exploring which style of communication is the best tool or media for communicating in their circumstances.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
This training will be taking place Thursday 4 June, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
To book onto this training you will need to visit the Learning Platform. Book on here
Celebrating every member March 25, 2026We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members.
In this session, you’ll find out about inclusive decision-making and leadership, and how you can adapt activities and meetings so everyone can have a great guiding experience. You’ll also learn how you can support young members and volunteers and how to report discrimination.
By the end of the session you will:
This is an online session that will be taking place Monday 8 June 7:00pm – 8:30pm
To book your place onto this session, click here
Safer Guiding April 24, 2026Join our next Safer Guiding training which is being held on Wednesday 10 June from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
During the session we’ll cover the role of the commissioner in managing concerns, allegations and disclosures. If any of this content may be a concern to you, please let us know in advance of the training.
In order to complete this course, you will need to attend both sessions.
For more information and to book your place, click here
Please note: As spaces are limited to 22 per session; please only register if you can definitely attend and ensure that there is strictly one leader from your unit attending. If you have completed the training within the last 3 years, you do not need to redo the training. If you’re unsure when your renewal is due, please check your record on GO, or contact your commissioner.
If you’re a volunteer who has previously completed a safe space training, you only need to do this course when your highest level of a safe space expires. So if you have a safe space levels 1 and 2, you’ll only need to do safer guiding once your level 2 expires. This training must be renewed every 3 years.
Zoom Details
If you booked on the Learning Platform: The Zoom joining information should be emailed to you. Emails will be from noreply@learningpool.com
If you booked on Eventbrite: The Zoom joining information should be emailed to you. Emails will be sent from Eventbrite and should arrive 7 days before the session.
If you don’t think you’ve received the Zoom link, please check your junk folder, and contact northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk at least 2 working days before the session is due to take place.