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.
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 Wednesday 27 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 2 December, 7-8:30pm.
You can book your place on this training on the Learning Platform.
A Safe Space for 14 – 17 year olds October 22, 2024This training is a chance to complete A Safe Space for 14-17 year olds through a webinar. This is open to all young leaders and young external volunteers.
To enable young volunteers to help create a safe space, this training will show you how to create a healthy, safe, welcoming and fun environment for every girl.
Objectives
By the end of this session the participants will:
• Explore and understand the Girlguiding code of conduct and how it applies to you.
• Discover the importance of treating everyone in your unit according to their needs and not having biases or favourites.
• Learn some quick tips for self-care while you’re volunteering.
This training will take place Wednesday 4 December, 7pm – 8:30 pm.
To book your place, click here.
Introduction to Managing Unit Accounts August 15, 2024
This 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 Thursday 5 December, 7-8:30pm.
You can book your place on this training on the Learning Platform.
Young Leader Training Day August 1, 2024We’re holding a support and training day for Young Leaders, and we’d love to see you there!
Location – Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4PU
Time – 10am – 4:15pm
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.
To book on to the training day, click here.
This is a free event, and lunch will be provided. Please wear uniform.
If you have any accessibility or dietary requirements, please declare them when asked in the booking form.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact cerys.hanson-jones@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
Bookings will close on 25 November 2024, or when tickets sell out.
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.
Branding Training October 21, 2024Do you want to learn how to use the new brand? Then why not attend brand training on Monday, 9 December, from 7 pm to 8:30pm.
Learn about the new brand, how to use it, the do’s and don’ts and for you to ask any questions regarding the brand.
This is open to anyone in our region. It’d be very helpful for those who design in county/division/district/units, manage social media channels, or create badges.
To book your place, click here.
Peer Educator Training Weekend October 7, 2024We’re holding a Peer Educator Training Weekend on 24-26 January 2025, at Woodbank Activity Centre in Merseyside and we’d love to see you there. This weekend will cover Basic Training and Breaking Free.
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.
To find out more about Peer Education, click here.
To book your place, click here.