We are holding a series of sessions focusing on effective communication for leaders.
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 session will help empower you to determine which style of communication is the best tool/media for communicating for your circumstances, and introduce the concept of managing difficult conversations.
By the end of this session, participants will:
This training is only for members aged 18+, you only need to attend one session.
To book your place, click here
Adventures With a Map November 4, 2025Adventures With a Map🚶♀️🗺️✨
Calling all young and adult leaders! Are you interested in developing your knowledge of basic map reading and walking skills?
Join us on Wednesday 3 December from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for the final instalment of 3 of our Adventures With a Map training. In this first session we will be covering the following;
This will be an interactive online session mixing theory and practice. Pre course materials will be emailed out before the session. Any questions, please contact our walking adviser Diane Grey – walking@girlguidingnwe.org
To register your interest, please fill out this form here
Celebrating every member August 5, 2025We 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 December, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
To book your place onto this session, click here
Introduction to Managing Unit Accounts August 5, 2025We are holding a session focusing on how to manage unit accounts.
This webinar will support you to understand your responsibilities in managing unit accounts. We’ll specifically look at the national accounts pack, but the principles and skills are transferable to all ways of recording accounts.
By the end of the session you will have:
This is a one hour interactive virtual session. You do not need to attend every session.
This webinar will be held online Thursday 11 December, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
To book your place, click here
Refresh, Reset and Go – Residential November 4, 2025Calling all leaders with a historic Going Away with (GAW) Residential Licence:
Are you a leader who would like a refresh on your GAW Licence so you can feel more confident?
Then book on to our new bespoke online training, which will help to refresh and reenergise your skills and help you understand the changes to the residential process, enabling you to have the confidence to take your unit members away on a guiding residential event!
This course will be held online via a Teams call and open to all leaders with a historic GAW licence.
This is an online session which will be held Wednesday 14 January 7:00 – 9:00pm
For more information and to book your place, click here
Walking Qualification Weekend July 9, 2025Calling all adult leaders! Do you enjoy walking in beautiful countryside with others? Do you want to develop your own skills in navigation or managing groups of members? Do you want to gain a qualification in walking? Maybe you’ve completed DofE Gold or Queen’s Guide and would like to progress. If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of these then this is the weekend for you.
On offer
Level 1 and 2 Training, and Level 1 and 2 Assessment course. If you wish to attend for Level 2 Assessment you must already have attended a level 2 Training Weekend.
Click here if you want to know more about Girlguiding’s Walking Scheme
Training:
The training will cover the main topics of the practical and theoretical sessions of the walking scheme, including:
· Route planning
· Navigational techniques
· Group management
· Hazards and risk assessment
· Day, micro and low visibility navigation
The course will involve some physical activities and being out in all weather conditions.
For those attending the level 2 training there will be an introductory zoom meeting on Thursday 12th March 7pm.
Grants to support the cost of attending the course may be available from Region, County or Division.
To book your place, click here
Please note, this training is available for adult leaders only.