Looking for a chance to reinvigorate your programme? Join us in November for Programme Day! This event is open to all leaders in training. This is an opportunity to attend trainer-facilitated sessions focusing on the Girlguiding programme and how to make it work for your members, as well as meeting other leaders from across the region.
This event is open to all leaders in training who want to explore the programme and learn about its different components.
This event will explore:
This is an in-person event at Region HQ, Guiding Road, Preston, PR2 5PD on Sunday 16 November, 10am – 3:15pm.
To sign up for this event click here.
Effective Communication for leaders August 5, 2025We 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
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 7-8:30pm.
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.
Peer Educator Training Weekend June 16, 2025Are you aged 14-25 and passionate about bringing important subjects to life? Join us in Merseyside to train as a peer educator, to learn how to deliver sessions to units and grow confident in helping our young members discuss relevant topics that directly affect their lives.
By attending this weekend, you will be trained in how to deliver Peer Education sessions to units in your area, and will feel confident in helping our young members to learn and discuss relevant topics that directly affect their lives!
At the end of the weekend, you will be qualified to deliver the Breaking Free Peer Education Topic.
28 – 30 November 2025 at Woodbank Activity Centre, Merseyside. We’d love to see you there.
To find out more about Peer Education, click here
To book your place, click here
A Safe Space Level 4 August 20, 2025This training is a chance to complete A Safe Space Level 4.
This training is for anyone taking a commissioner role. This training can also be completed by trainers delivering a safe space level 4, safeguarding leads and a safe space advisers. You’ll only need to do this training once and there’s no renewal.
This training will take place online on Monday 1 December, 7pm-10pm
To book your place, click here
Effective Communication for leaders August 5, 2025We 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
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
Walking Qualification Weekend July 9, 2025Do 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