Training and workshops
Social Network Surgery in Shrewsbury
Has your group ever thought about using blogs, text messaging, Facebook, Twitter and other FREE ‘Social Media’ sites but don’t know where to start? Workshops on issues of interest to people involved in running and developing voluntary groups in Shropshire including IT skills, child protection and Trusteeship ... more
Face2Face Be-friender Scheme Training-Shropshire
Parents and Carers Council - new Face2Face project. The Parents and Carers Council is starting a new Face2Face Project for Shropshire. This scheme trains parents/carers of children with disabilties to become be-frienders, to work with other families. For more information go to the Parents and Carers Council web-site.
We usually put local training and workshops for parents/carers on our Diary page so do keep checking on there for anything new. However, it is also worth getting yourself on the mailing list of specialist organisations associated with your child's needs to make sure that you hear about everything going on in the region and nationally. Many of these are listed on our Useful Links pages.
On-line Training Opportunities
Cerebra E-learning - this training is aimed at the needs of anyone currently caring for or working with children who have a brain related condition. Accredited to GCSE Level. Free to all parents/carers. Go to Cerebra E-Learning.
City and Guilds Learning for Living - this training builds on the skills that carers have developed in their caring roles and builds confidence and skills. Costs vary according to centre providing the training so contact them to discuss. Go to: City and Guilds Learning for Living.
Local Colleges
There are a wide range of part-time courses, many of which do not have formal entry requirements. There are usually fees, but check with Student Services as these can be waived or reduced in some circumstances.
Telford College of Arts and Technology
Part-time courses may include the following:
Dyslexia Awareness
Introduction to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Open College Network)
Introduction to ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder - Open College Network)
Initial Training for Classroom Assistants
National Award in Working with Children
Introduction to Mentoring
Return to Work - Classroom Assistants
Sign Language - various levels
Understanding Children's Special Educational Needs
Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology
Part-time courses in may include the following
Sign Language
Understanding and Support for Dyslexia
Dyslexia Awareness