Training Tuesday

Self – care is not an expense; it is an investment! Nourishing yourself can help you lead a fulfilling life and have a positive outlook. Did you know there are 8 categories of Self – Care? Our engaging hour-long Self- care webinar presents ideas for looking after yourself and how to implement positive changes.

It’s Deaf awareness week! Approximately 11 million people in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss. Deafness and hearing loss can have a range of challenging implications, especially when it comes to communication. Access our online Deaf Awareness workshop and learn effective ways to communicate with deaf people as well as some basic British Sign Language.

Get in contact with us to have more information about our Inclusive Dance Training ! 

We will continue to strive and bring together learning and skills development that will benefit the progress and development of individuals, organisations and the wider community.  As always, we look forward to hearing your views on our training; what more would you like to see? Send us an email. 

Kind regards,

Juli Riley
Head of Engagement and Skills

Introduction to Air Frying

Have an Air fryer or considering buying one? Looking to cook cheaper and healthier? Come along to our cooking with an Air Fryer 3 hour session. Learn to cook with one, add new recipes and learn about the cost savings. Cooking tips will be provided on this free course along with a chance to taste food cooked in the air fryer. 

Any Hertfordshire resident aged 19 and over is welcome to attend this course. Participants are eligible for the draw to win an air fryer if they have obtained a D grade or below in their Maths GCSE (or equivalent), or are in receipt of any benefits.

   - IN PERSON COURSE - HITCHIN

     14th May 2024, 10am -1pm

     Christchurch, Bedford Road, SG5 1HF

     Register here

   - IN PERSON COURSE - BALDOCK

     21st May 2024, 10am -1pm

     Baldock Community Centre, Simpson Drive, SG7 6DH
     Register here

Contact us for future dates and availability by email or at 01727 649960.

Slow Cooker Course

Come along and learn the benefits of cooking with a slow cooker.

Watch a demonstration on a cooking a favourite recipe.

This sessions will also cover how to shop on a budget and to make your money go further in the supermarket.

 - IN PERSON COURSE - HATFIELD

   15th May 2024, 10am -1pm

   St John's, AL10 9BZ

   Register here

 - IN PERSON COURSE - ST ALBANS

   16th May 2024, 10am -1pm

   The Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, AL35BU

   Register here

 - IN PERSON COURSE - LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

   6th June 2024, 10am -1pm

   Create, 19-29 Station Road, SG6 3BB

   Register here

Contact us for future dates and availability by email or at 01727 649960.

Creative Fun with Numbers

Come and join us for fun with your child!

help them to explore numeracy through a range of creative and physical activities.

Make new friends and play with numbers!

Drinks and light refreshments will be provided.

 - IN PERSON COURSE - BOREHAMWOOD

   28th May 2024, 10am -1pm

   37 Bairstow Close, Borehamwood, WD6 4TB

   Register here

Contact us for future dates and availability by email or at 01727 649960.

Deaf Awareness and Basic BSL

Attend this deaf awareness online workshops and learn about effective ways to communicate with deaf people, as well as some basic sign language.

Participant coming to this session will gain the confidence and basic skills to communicate with those who are living with deafness and hearing loss. It will enable them to understand deafness, signs, body positions and communicating.

There will be time for a Q&A time at the end of this session. 

Online Sessions:

   Wednesday 29th May, 10am  - 12pm click HERE

   Wednesday 26th June, 10am  - 12pm click HERE

Self Care Webinar 

An engaging hour-long webinar to present ideas for looking after yourself.  The webinar will walk through the eight categories of self-care, discuss how to implement change, and focus on mechanisms to better look after yourself.

Online Session:

Wednesday 15th May, 12pm - 1pm click HERE

Dementia friends Information Session

At present there are around 900,000 people in the UK that have Dementia. It is anticipated this will soon reach 1.6 million in 2040. This session will give you the opportunity to learn more about what it is like to live with dementia and turn that understanding into action.

Please note this session online is via Microsoft Teams 

Online Session:

Tuesday 4th June, 2pm - 3pm click HERE

Tuesday 10th July, 11am - 12pm click HERE

Boundaries Webinar

Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. This one hour long webinar explores how to maintain good personal and professional  boundaries to assist us to manage our day-to-day commitments. It explores the definition of boundaries, barriers to managing boundaries and how we can implement change.

Online Session:

Wednesday 5th June, 12pm - 1pm click HERE

Inclusive Dance Training

This course is for anyone wanting to run or be involved with Inclusive Dance sessions. It is suitable for a wide range of people who are involved with dance and disabled people in many ways. This could include dance teachers who wish to open their services to all abilities, those involved with sports and social groups, and people with a focus on disability and the care environment.

The IDT will equip you with the tools you need to start your journey into Inclusive Dance or develop your existing skills

It is imperative that you are able to attend all the dates specified so as not to miss essential information, however should unforeseen circumstances arise then we will be able to record the live session in order for you to catch up. Please note sessions are not normally recorded so you will need to notify us with appropriate warning if you are unable to attend.

The Total fee for the course is £650.00 which will need to be paid in full prior to the course start date. Bursaries are available for Hertfordshire residents (deposit of £50 pounds refundable on completion).

Once we have received your payment in full we will then register you to have access to our eLearning platform and zoom links for the live sessions.

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Report Writing Training

This training session will be delivered by the Royal Literary Foundation. The course will cover everything you need to know about creating effective and informative reports, covering things like structure and techniques. 

Members can join this course for £25, and non members can join this course for £40. 

IN PERSON COURSE - BOREHAMWOOD

3rd June 2024, 10am - 12.30pm

Organ Hall, 37 Bairstow Close, WD6 4TB

Register here

Contact us for future dates and availability by email or at 01727 649940.

Case Study Training with the Royal Literacy Foundation

This training course, delivered by the Royal Literary Foundation, will help teach you everything you need to know about effective case study writing, helping your organisation to develop all the skills you need to write great case studies which illustrate the work you do.

Members can join this course for £25, and non members can join this course for £40. 

If you have specific access needs, please email us or call 01727 649940. A member of the team will be happy to help you.

IN PERSON COURSE - BOREHAMWOOD

1st July 2024, 10am - 12.30pm

Organ Hall, 37 Bairstow Close, WD6 4TB

Register here

Contact us for future dates and availability by email or at 01727 649940.

Online training

We have over 500 training courses online, available to your staff and volunteers. Including Safeguarding, manual handling and GDPR.

Prices start from £125 for up to 25 staff. 

For more information see online training.

Upcoming Free Parent/Carer Webinars in Hertfordshire

Herts Parents and carers can join a free webinar as part of Hertfordshire's NESSie in Ed parenting support service. The webinars are an ideal opportunity for the NESSie team to pass on some useful skills and tools to give parents and carers more confidence in supporting children and young people:
• who struggle to attend school
• who are LGBTQ+ or gender questioning
• with anxiety
• with bereavement and loss
• with self-harming behaviours

• 8-week online peer support group for parents/carers of children avoiding school

More information about webinars

Hertfordshire Mind Network Workshops

- Managing Anxiety Workshop

This online workshop is designed to equip learners with foundational knowledge in how to manage anxiety, providing a deeper understanding of how to support yourself and others.

The training aims to:

• Identify what anxiety is and what causes it
• Understand how it affects us
• Illustrate the relationship between thoughts, behaviour and physical symptoms of anxiety
• Learn to challenge unhelpful thoughts and adapt your behaviour in anxiety provoking situations

Monday 20th May 2024, 11am-12.30pm

- Managing Low Mood & Depression

This Online course will help you understand what causes low mood and depression. It will look at and support you in discovering strategies to overcome low mood and depression.

The training aims to:

• Understand the causes of low mood and depression

• Illustrate the relationship between thoughts, behaviour and physical symptoms of depression

• Reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness

• Learn techniques to improve the symptoms of low mood and depression

Friday 14th June 2024, 10am -11.30am

More information about webinars