Safer guiding - Part 1

Our safer guiding training makes sure volunteers offer girls a safe space where they can have fun, learn and grow. Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Because we know that when girls feel safe, they feel brave enough to do things they never thought they could.

Visit https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-volunteers/learning-and-development/safer-guiding/ to find out more about Safer guiding.

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New date for 2025

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

New date for 2025

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.

Calling all Leaders and Young Leaders in North Wales! Join us for a day of adventure at our exciting workshop day. Discover new activities, learn valuable skills, and connect with other passionate volunteers. Let's make it a day to remember!

Date: Sunday 16th February 2025

Time: 9:45am - 4:30pm

Location: Brymbo Enterprise Centre

Join us for a day of fun, training, and inspiration!

This workshop day is open to all Girlguiding Cymru volunteers aged 14 and over.

Girls aged 14-18 will need a permission form from their parent/guardian.

New date for 2025

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

New dates for 2025

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.

FULLY BOOKED- February Cardiff Devils Ice Extravaganza 2025

Girlguiding Cymru are hosting an event with the Cardiff Devils for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Cardiff Devils Ice Extravaganza on February 8, 2025. Join us at the Vindico Arena in Cardiff for a fantastic afternoon of ice skating, meeting the Cardiff Comets women's team, and watching an exciting match between the Cardiff Devils and Coventry Blaze.

Whether you're a Rainbow, Brownie, Guide, or Ranger, this event is perfect for girls of all ages. We'll start the day with a fun-filled ice skating session on the Devils' home ice rink. Then, you'll have the chance to meet the talented players from the Cardiff Comets women's team. Finally, settle in to watch the thrilling match between the Devils and Blaze, with face-off at 7:00 PM. The game is expected to finish around 9:15 PM, and we'll depart between 9:15 PM and 9:30 PM.

Registration will begin at 2:15 PM on the day of the event. We recommend bringing a packed dinner, but there are also some food options available on-site.

The event is now fully booked. Please see the other event on the 15 March 2025 for spaces.

New date for 2025

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

New date for 2025

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.

FAW have invited Girlguiding Cymru members to watch the play-off final against Republic of Ireland on Friday 29th November at Cardiff City Stadium (KO 19:15)

Cymru have the chance to secure one of the final spots at the UEFA EURO 2025 tournament.

Cymru are one step away from qualifying for a major tournament for the first time and FAW want you to come together to watch Cymru make history!

It is time to inspire a nation!

We are offering you discounted tickets thanks to our dedicated group booking scheme for clubs and schools. For orders of 10 or more, tickets are £3 for Juniors (16 or under) and £8 for Adults. 

We need YOU more than ever to cheer the team on, don’t miss this moment!

 
Interested? Complete the attached booking form in either English or Welsh and send it to tickets@faw.co.uk to secure your tickets by Monday 18th November. 

 In order to secure your tickets, payment must be done either by Debit/Credit Card by filling in your details on the booking form or via bank transfer. Please note, we are unable to issue invoices or accept cheques. 

GIFT AID TRAINING New training for Autumn 2024
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.

Brand new date for Autumn 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 Autumn 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 Autumn

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.

New date for Autumn 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

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Autumn 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 Autumn 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 Autumn 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.

Cymru V Slovakia, 29 October 2024, Cardiff City Stadium, Kick off 19:15.
Cymru women’s national football team are in the UEFA EURO 2025 play-off semi-final for the first time ever!

Don’t miss out as Cymru look to make history and break our attendance record of 15,200, we need your support to make it happen. Book a ticket via the button below or to access discounted group tickets, complete the form below. 

New date for Autumn 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.

Brand new date for Autumn 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.

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

New date for Autumn 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.

New date for Autumn 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.

Calling all Girlguiding Cymru members who meet on Thursdays!

We're thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity for your unit to join a LIVE Zoom call with members of the FAW Women's team.

Get ready to ask your burning questions, hear inspiring stories, and gain valuable insights from these incredible players.

Don't miss out on this amazing chance to connect with the FAW Women’s team members.

If your unit does not usually meet on a Thursday but girls are able to meet together with a leader, you are still very welcome to join the call.

New date for Autumn 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 Autumn 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 Autumn

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.

New date for Autumn

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.