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One day First Aid in the Workplace training (3 year Certificate)
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities
Transition workshop for parents and carers

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Finance Training for the Voluntary Sector - January – July 2012
Free IT training from Age UK Bromley
Cotmandene Community Resource Centre
Mottingham Community and Learning Shop

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First Aid in the Workplace - One-day training (3 year Certificate)

CLB has sourced some very reasonably priced First Aid training that can be delivered at Community House from £33 - £66 per head inc lunch and refreshments. The organisation is HSE approved.

The cost per head will depend on the take up of the course on the basis of maximum 12 and minimum 6 attendees. All organisations are required to have a trained First Aider on site at all times so we urge you to take advantage of this opportunity.

Please register your ‘expression of interest’ with Frances McAuley francesm@communitylinksbromley.org.uk / 020 8315 1914 asap.

Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities

Dates: Every Friday from 10 February (excluding school holidays),11.30pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Blenheim Children's Centre

The 'Strengthening Families,Strengthening Communities' parent programme
SFSC was developed initially by the Race Equality Foundation. Through a range of courses, it aims to help parents to

Recognise, understand and value your child’s special qualities
Improved relationships within the family and the community
Recognise benefits of spending time with your children
Understanding how to deal with your child’s behaviour
Improved confidence in your ‘role’ as a parent/carer
Support child’s learning and development both educationally and socially
Able to use praise, rewards and incentives effectively
Able to set effective and age-appropriate boundaries

If you have any parents with children or young people aged 3-18 yrs who may be interested in the programme please contact Bromley Children Project, Bromley Central Library, 3rd Floor, High Street, Bromley,BR1 1EX. Telephone: 0208 461 7207, Fax: 020 8466 0587, e-mail: parenting.courses@bromley.gov.uk

Transition workshop for parents and carers

Date: Thursday 9th February 2011
Time: 10.30 am to 2.30pm
Venue: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Bromley

Bromley Parent Voice in partnership with the Transition Team invites you to a
workshop for all parents and carers young people aged 13-19 with a disability or additional need.
The workshop will provide parents and carers with information and will cover the following:

The transition process and timeline
Eligibility & Assessments
The Journey — a parent’s perspective
The transition pathways
Support with Change
Questions and Answer session

Guest speakers from the Transition Team, London Borough of Bromley and the Voluntary Sector will join us. The day will include the official launch of the Resource Guide to Transition in Bromley. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please bring you own lunch. Contact: Kay Moore, Parent Participation Officer on 020 8777 3170 for further information or email:transition@bromleyparentvoice.org.uk to reserve a place.

Finance Training for the Voluntary Sector - January – July 2012

The Community Accountancy Service at Voluntary Action Lewisham provides training on financial matters which is open to voluntary and community groups from any borough. Courses are held in Catford, close to bus and train connections.

The Bitesize Series – a quick introduction to specific finance topics, designed for beginners. Book all six and get one free. £40 per course or £200 for all 6

Essentials of Financial Management – a comprehensive course covering the knowledge and skills you need to manage your organisation’s money. Ideal for beginners and those seeking a refresher, there are lots of practical activities to help you learn. Book all five sessions and get one free. £160 for the full course (one free) or £40 per session if booked individually. Priority to those booking all 5.

Stand alone courses – half or full day courses, suitable for those with some experience of charity finances. £40 per half day, £70 per full day.
For more information about these courses please contact Christine Wykes Driver, the Community Accountant, on 020 8314 6576 or email Christine@valewisham.org.uk
Fees shown are non-member rates.

Please note that groups that work in Lewisham borough are eligible to become members of Voluntary Action Lewisham and would then receive substantial discounts on training fees as well as other benefits. Further information about courses and membership options are on www.valewisham.org.uk

Free IT training from Age UK Bromley

GO ON! is a simple introduction for beginners to IT. For those with some experience, GO ON! can enhance your existing knowledge and encourage you to gain more IT skills.

Cost: Courses are free and last for three consecutive weeks.
Venue: Training runs at two venues Community House, South Street, Bromley, BR1 1RH and Chislehurst Active Age Centre in 2011.

Community House Training dates in 2012

Tuesday February 7at 10 to 11.30am
Friday February 17 at 10 to 11.30am
Tuesday March 6 at 10 to 11.30am
Friday March 16 at 10 to 11.30am

Chislehurst Active Age Centre Training dates in 2012

Thursday February 16 at 2-3:30pm
Thursday March 8 at 2-3:30pm

Go On! What are you waiting for? For more details and to book your place, contact Julia Cawthorne on e-mail: jcawthorne@ageukbromley.org.uk or call 020 8315 1850.

Cotmandene Community Resource Centre -

An integrated community centre providing opportunities for local people of all ages and walks of life. Visit bromley.gov.uk for the latest programme of courses.

Contact details: Telephone: 020 8402 0123, e-mail: ccrc@bromley.gov.uk
Address: 64 Cotmandene Crescent, St Paul's Cray, Bromley BR5 2RG

Opening Times: 9.30am to 1pm, and 2pm to 4pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday. Please note the Centre is closed all day Thursday.

All courses are free; students should be aged over 19. For some courses, priority will be for students who live in BR5 or BR6.

Mottingham Community and Learning Shop

This community driven centre offers learning opportunities and a range of services providing training, help, guidance and support for local people in Mottingham.

Visit bromley.gov.uk for the latest programme of courses including the announcement that The Lewisham Credit Union is expanding its services into Bromley Borough. If you are interested in joining the Credit Union or finding out more about the services, it will offer, you can call in for a chat on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon.

Contact details: Telephone: 020 8860 1150, e-mail: mcls@bromley.gov.uk

Address: 1-2 Cranley Parade, Beaconsfield Road, Mottingham SE9 4DZ
Opening Times: 9.15am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday

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