💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Spring-Summer 2024

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

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New date for Spring-Summer 2024
Level 4 – Managing concerns, allegations and disclosures – guidance for commissioners.
Virtual training delivered via Zoom.

Who for?

All commissioners and commissioner designates, trainers (wishing to deliver up to Level 4 A Safe Space), Safeguarding leads/A Safe Space advisers.

Are you a county, division, or district commissioner eager to connect, collaborate, and be inspired? Girlguiding Cymru's Growing together commissioners conference is the event for you! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 20th, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:30pm at Hope Church in Dolfor Rd, Newtown.

New date for spring 2024

Accounts Training for Leaders

The aim of the training is to give leaders confidence and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities concerning keeping accounts.

Brand new date for spring 2024

Using risk assessments means our activities are safe for girls and volunteers.

But risk assessments don’t need to feel like hard work - we'll walk you through the steps to follow when you’re planning activities, trips, residentials and anything else you do.

Our training will help leaders to create risk assessments with confidence.

New date for early 2024

This training will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to make Girlguiding an inclusive and welcoming place for all members. 

 Objectives 

·Know which forms and funding can be used to support young members and volunteers

·Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership

·Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings

·Know how to report incidents of discrimination

Overflow Cardiff Devils Ice Extravaganza 2024

Get ready to lace up your skates and unleash your inner ice queen at the Cardiff Devils Ice Extravaganza
a day packed with frosty fun for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Young leaders and Leaders. Today, the Vindico arena isn't just a rink – it's a wonderland of icy adventures waiting to be explored! Following the skating session we will be treated to an unforgettable match between the Cardiff Devils and The Fife Flyers.
If you are booked on to this event, please check your emails for the latest travel advice from Girlguiding Cymru.

New date for early 2024

Accounts Training for Leaders

The aim of the training is to give leaders confidence and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities concerning keeping accounts.

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Early 2024

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

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New date for spring 2024

Aim:

To increase awareness of the Doing Our Best standards and the skills and motivation to use them as a framework to review, celebrate and improve what you do in your own unit

Objectives:

•          Know what the Doing Our Best standards are

•          Review the standards and the supporting content

•          Use the checklists to identify good practice and areas for improvement

•          Review the Safety and Safeguarding standards

•          Consider how they can keep up to date with changes in Girlguiding

Date:

Wednesday 13th March 8pm – 9.30pm

Girlguiding Cymru is all about empowering girls and young women to reach their full potential. But what about the incredible volunteers who make it all happen? Your wellbeing matters too! That's why Girlguiding Cymru is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new Wellness Virtual training, designed specifically for its dedicated volunteers

Aim: An introduction to promoting wellbeing and looking after ourselves

Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will have

• Discussed what can affect our wellbeing.

• Participated in some confidence building activities

• Identified some strategies to promote wellbeing.

Why is this training so important?

• Volunteers are the backbone of Girlguiding Cymru. You invest countless hours planning activities, fostering positive relationships, and creating unforgettable experiences for girls. But taking care of yourself is crucial to ensure you can continue giving your best.

• This training recognises the unique challenges volunteers face. Juggling work, family, and volunteering commitments can be overwhelming. The training will equip you with practical tools and strategies to manage stress, maintain healthy boundaries, and prioritise your own well-being.

• A happier and healthier you = a happier and healthier Guiding experience for everyone! When you feel good, you radiate positivity and enthusiasm, which directly impacts the girls you lead.

Brand new date for early 2024

Using risk assessments means our activities are safe for girls and volunteers.

But risk assessments don’t need to feel like hard work - we'll walk you through the steps to follow when you’re planning activities, trips, residentials and anything else you do.

Our training will help leaders to create risk assessments with confidence.

GIFT AID TRAINING
Aim of the session: To provide an understanding of Gift Aid and how to make a claim.

Gift Aid is a government scheme that encourages people to give to charity.
Under the scheme, money donated to charities – including Girlguiding subscriptions – is eligible for tax relief. That means units can increase their funds by claiming Gift Aid at no extra cost to our supporters! It's an easy and guaranteed way to raise more money.

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Early 2024

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

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Try and Inspire

Girlguiding Cymru are offering an opportunity for Young Leaders, Rangers or Leaders to come along and learn about, try and complete the PlayMaker Award with a view to assisting your young members in your unit aged 9+ to complete the PlayMaker Award.

When: Sunday, 25 th February 2024
Time: 10am to 1pm
Where: Sport Wales, Jubilee Suite, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9SW
Cost: Free including travel bursary

Limited places available on first come, first served basis.
Places will be confirmed via email.
Book your place here:

What is the Playmaker Award?

The Playmaker award is a great way to introduce primary-aged learners to leadership through fun and engaging activities that build self-belief and confidence while helping others to do so too.
Over six sessions, pupils learn the basic leadership skills that will support them in developing life-long leadership skills through play and physical activity.

• Minimum age: 9 years

• Total hours: 6 (approx.)

New date for early 2024

Let’s get mentoring training

Aim: for Girlguiding mentors to be both competent and confident in their role providing support to Leaders in Training working on the Becoming a Leader programme

 Outcomes: 

· Describe the purpose and skills of a Girlguiding mentor

· Explain the role and how it fits with the Leader development programme

· Complete check-in meetings effectively and complete Check in sheets.

 Limited places – first come first served

New date for early 2024

From signing off risk assessments to planning for the future - there's a lot of different elements to your role. Our training will support Commissioners to confidently advise leaders. You will also learn about the processes that make guiding safe for all.

New date for early 2024

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.

It will empower them to determine which style of communication is the best tool/media for communicating for their circumstances, and introduce the concept of managing difficult conversations.

By the end of this session, participants will:
be able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language, tone and active listening and what it might mean
determine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances
identify the best tool/media for communicating for their circumstances

Objectives:
To illustrate the various ‘tells’ of communication – eg body language.
To demonstrate the impact of different communication styles on different audiences and circumstances

This is a one hour interactive virtual session, you can only enrol on this course if you are over 18.

This is one of the compulsory courses for those leaders in training who are completing the Leadership Development Programme but is an excellent course for currently leaders who would like to investigate communication in their unit.

New date for early 2024
Level 4 – Managing concerns, allegations and disclosures – guidance for commissioners.
Virtual training delivered via Zoom.

Who for?

All commissioners and commissioner designates, trainers (wishing to deliver up to Level 4 A Safe Space), Safeguarding leads/A Safe Space advisers.

New date for early 2024

Accounts Training for Leaders

The aim of the training is to give leaders confidence and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities concerning keeping accounts.

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Early 2024

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

🔗 learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login/

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Early 2024

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

🔗 learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login/

New date for early 2024

Aim:

To increase awareness of the Doing Our Best standards and the skills and motivation to use them as a framework to review, celebrate and improve what you do in your own unit

Objectives:

•          Know what the Doing Our Best standards are

•          Review the standards and the supporting content

•          Use the checklists to identify good practice and areas for improvement

•          Review the Safety and Safeguarding standards

•          Consider how they can keep up to date with changes in Girlguiding.

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Early 2024

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

🔗 learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login/

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Winter 2023

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

🔗 learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login/

Level 4 – Managing concerns, allegations and disclosures – guidance for commissioners.
Virtual training delivered via Zoom.

Who for?

All commissioners and commissioner designates, trainers (wishing to deliver up to Level 4 A Safe Space), Safeguarding leads/A Safe Space advisers.

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for winter 2023

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

🔗 learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login/

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Winter 2023

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

🔗 learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login/

From signing off risk assessments to planning for the future - there's a lot of different elements to your role. Our training will support Commissioners to confidently advise leaders. You will also learn about the processes that make guiding safe for all.

New date for winter 2023

This training will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to make Girlguiding an inclusive and welcoming place for all members. 

Objectives 

·Know which forms and funding can be used to support young members and volunteers

·Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership

·Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings

·Know how to report incidents of discrimination