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Welcome to the YorOK newsletter for July 2011!
Congratulations to Linda Harrison who achieved a Regional Individual Learner Award and is working towards her Foundation Degree. Congratulations also go to Samantha who recently represented the Young Carers Revolution at 10 Downing Street as part of Carers Week.
Keep reading to find out more about these achievements and training opportunities within York.
If you have anything to share get in touch and submit an article! Sue Metcalfe
Chair of the Children's Trust Board
Deputy Chief Executive (Director of Localities)
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York Campus Nursery were the 1000th subscriber to the YorOK newsletter! When asked what they thought they said it is "a great way for all the staff at York Campus Nursery to keep abreast of what happening within the sector from carers week to free nature walks.”
Linda Harrison was inspired to return to learn after becoming a mum. Her dedication and commitment to learning is being recognised with a Regional Individual Learner Award as part of the 20th Adult Learners' Week 2011. Linda accessed funding through the Graduate Leader Fund which was made available to support the government target of having an Early Years Professional in every full day care setting by 2015.
Linda began volunteering at a playgroup and Pre-school Learning Alliance, which led to employment. Since then, Linda has completed her Level 3 in Childcare and Education and with help from the Graduate Leader Fund, is working towards her Foundation Degree.
To find out more ring Ann Spetch on 01904 554592.
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All training and development opportunities for those working with, and for, children and adults are now managed, commissioned and facilitated through a new specialist team know as the Workforce Development Unit.
Staff in the unit offer guidance and information on professional development opportunities and courses and qualifications.
For those involved in the planning and delivery of events such as courses and conferences, they offer a service which includes sourcing trainers, venues, marketing courses and taking delegate bookings.
If you have any further questions or need any help or advice please contact the WDU on 01904 553017, email wdu@york.gov.uk or visit their webpage.
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As part of Carers Week, Samantha was invited to represent the Young Carers Revolution, who work to raise the issues facing young carers, at a reception at Number 10 Downing Street. Samantha is a remarkable young woman who has helped to care for her brother and mother since she was very young and for the last nine years she has been involved with the York Carers Centre. The centre supports young carers, aged eight to 18, who care for a relative with an illness, disability, mental health problem or a problem with alcohol or drugs.
During the visit to Downing Street Samantha was greeted by the Prime Minister and listened to a speech he made about the importance of the role unpaid carers play in society. "Arriving at Downing Street was very surreal. When we were going through security it was like being at the airport. It was an absolute honour; it’s not something I will forget."
You can learn more about unpaid carers like Samantha by taking online carer awareness courses.
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Short Breaks Network is a new and fantastic social networking site for short breaks carers and workers!
It's an easy to use, interactive website for short break carers and inclusion workers. So, if you offer short breaks at your home or you are a sitter, play worker, personal assistant, befriender or in any other role directly supporting disabled children receiving short breaks then Short Breaks Network is absolutely the best social networking site for you!!
It’s all about those delivering short breaks communicating with each other - we all agree to keep children’s names confidential. Download a tutorial or go to Short Breaks Network now. |
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Look out in the next newsletter for information on free training being offered in the Autumn for staff working with parents as part of their role. This will include a City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Working with Parents, training sessions on Working with Challenging Parents and workshops on working with specific groups of parents.
Contact liz.savage@york.gov.uk for more information.
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