Who is level 3 for?
For anyone leading a team of adults, at least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training), mentors, advisers, coordinators (except GO coordinators), licence holders on residentials, trainers, tutors and those that need level 4.
Don’t forget you will also need to complete Levels 1 and 2. The Level 1 training can be found on the Learning platform here and the Level 2 training here.
You’ll learn about:
How long does it take?
The training will last around three hours and any resources needed will be sent to you in advance.
Please note: As spaces are limited, please only register if you can definitely attend. 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 GO record.
We recommend that you complete the e-learning before taking part. You can complete it here.
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.
Queen’s Guide Award- Raising Awareness September 30, 2024Queen’s Guide Award- Raising Awareness & Q&A session
On Tuesday 22 October 7:30-8pm we are running an information session for the Queen’s Guide Award. We will go through an overview of the award, and have some recent candidates sharing their experiences. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions at the end in our Q&A session.
To book your place, click here.
Effective Communication for Leaders August 15, 2024This 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. This topic aims to encourage leaders to think about the bigger impact of communication – considering body language, tone, listening and tone of voice in written communication too.
This training will take place on Monday 4 November, 7-8:30pm.
You can book your place on this training on the Learning Platform.
Risky Business August 15, 2024This interactive webinar will help you with writing risk assessments for your unit. Girlguiding volunteers should understand how to create and use risk assessments, so we can be sure our guiding activities are safe and recognise when situations or plans are unsafe. This webinar will take you through the risk assessment process.
This training will take place on Thursday 7 November, 7-8:30pm.
You can book your place on this training on the Learning Platform.
Celebrating Every Member August 15, 2024This training will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to make Girlguiding an inclusive and welcoming place for all 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.
This training will take place on Monday 11 November, 7-8:30pm.
You can book your place on this training on the Learning Platform.
Let’s Get Mentoring September 2, 2024This 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 7-8:30pm.
By the end of the session you will be able to:
It’s an interactive virtual session, where you can talk to other mentors in the chat box.
Please note, this course is only for those who are over 18.
To book your place click here.
Understanding children and young people’s mental health with young minds August 1, 2024Join our webinar with Young Minds to find out more about recognising emerging mental health needs in the young people you support.
This webinar will run 7-8pm.
In this 1hr webinar, you will:
This training is available for any adult volunteers (18+).
To book your place, click here.
Level 4: a safe space training (Virtual) April 17, 2024Who is level 4 for?
For all commissioners, designates, deputies and those sharing a role, trainers delivering a safe space Level 4, safeguarding leads and a safe space advisers. There may be volunteers in other roles that may find this useful, for example, contingent management/support teams leading a national contingent to international events.
Don’t forget you will also need to complete Levels 1, 2 and 3. The Level 1 training can be found on the Learning platform here and the Level 2 training here. Level 3 training will need to be undertaken face to face or one of our virtual sessions.
You’ll learn about:
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.
How long does it take?
This is one session.
Please note: As spaces are limited to 12 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.
Already have safeguarding expertise or experience outside of guiding?
There is no recognised prior safeguarding learning and experience available for a safe space Levels 1, 2 and 4. This is because the content covered in these levels explains specific Girlguiding approaches to safeguarding. You will need to have completed Levels 1 and 2 (face to face training or e-learning) and Level 3 (face to face training) before completing the form. If you haven’t, please complete these before booking a space. We will check each record to ensure that these levels have been completed and, if they haven’t, you will unfortunately lose your space on the training.
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.
Introduction to Managing Unit Accounts August 15, 2024This is for anyone looking after unit accounts. We’ll look at budgeting, maintaining good records and the requirements of managing unit accounts. This webinar will support you to understand your responsibilities in managing unit accounts. We’ll look specifically at the national accounts pack, but the principles and skills are transferable to all ways of recording accounts.
This training will take place on Wednesday 20 November, 7-8:30pm.
You can book your place on this training on the Learning Platform.
Level 3: a safe space training (Virtual) May 1, 2024Who is level 3 for?
For anyone leading a team of adults, at least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training), mentors, advisers, coordinators (except GO coordinators), licence holders on residentials, trainers, tutors and those that need level 4.
Don’t forget you will also need to complete Levels 1 and 2. The Level 1 training can be found on the Learning platform here and the Level 2 training here.
You’ll learn about:
How long does it take?
The training will last around three hours and any resources needed will be sent to you in advance.
Please note: As spaces are limited, please only register if you can definitely attend. 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 GO record.
We recommend that you complete the e-learning before taking part. You can complete it here.
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.