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
Let’s Get Mentoring March 18, 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.
Safer Guiding June 27, 2025Two sessions to be held on Monday 22 September and Monday 29 September, 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.
Celebrating every member July 23, 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 Wednesday 24 September, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
To book your place onto this session, click here
Going Away With Training March 14, 2025We are holding a Going Away With training session
The day will provide the opportunity to understand the Going Away With Scheme and to learn about the fantastic opportunities that can be gained through guiding in a residential setting.
The training is for qualified leaders wishing to undertake their Going Away With Qualification to take their unit on a residential, or leaders already qualified who would like a refresher. The training is free to attend but you must have completed your leadership qualification.
This training will take place at Girlguiding North West England region HQ, 10am – 3pm.
If you have any questions, please contact: chris.joyce@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
To book your place and for more information, click here
Introduction to Managing Unit Accounts July 23, 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, Monday 29 September 7:00pm – 8:30pm
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 6 October 7pm-10pm
To book your place, click here
LDP Walk Through for Commissioners August 20, 2025Join us for an online session that will be a thorough overview of the LDP, designed with commissioners in mind
This session will be taking place online on Wednesday 10 November, 7:00 – 8:30pm
To book your place, please click here
Refresh, Reset and Go July 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.
Online sessions will be held Saturday 11 October 10am – 12:30pm
For more information and to book your place, click here
Safer Guiding August 20, 2025Two sessions to be held on Monday 13 October and Monday 20 October, 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.