Training Archive - February 2007

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Working With Secondary Schools Through the National Curriculum
Organiser: ETN
Date: 01 February
Location: Doncaster
Email: ETN@btcv.org.uk
More info: This event will provide an introduction to the National Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4, including opportunities and requirements related to environmental education and Sustainable Development Education. It will explore case studies of successful partnerships between organisations and Secondary schools linked to the National Curriculum, and will introduce examples of resources developed to meet the needs of Secondary schools and the National Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4. It will also consider some of the practicalities and challenges of working with Secondary schools

Comedy Writing for TV and the Foreign Markets
Organiser: Straight Curve
Date: 03 February
Location: London
Cost: £99
Email: Call 0845 021 4000.
More info: It does what it says on the tin, get your comedy juices flowing with this one day workshop which includes a session on selling your work to the foreign markets.

Dealing With Difference Seminar: Homophobia, Young People and the Arts
Organiser: Independent Theatre Council
Date: 06 February
Location: London
Cost: £75
Email: training@itc-arts.org
More info: To explore the issues surrounding homophobia and homophobic behaviour within an arts environment when working with young people and discover ways in which to deal with it.

Designing Your Own Training Courses
Organiser: ETN
Date: 06 February
Location: Doncsater
Cost: ?
Email: ETN@btcv.org.uk
More info: This practically focused event looks at all aspects of designing training courses from scratch, and explores how to make your training appropriate to your audience.  It will cover how to decide what information to include, what to leave out, and what exercises and methods to use.  It will also include information for anyone needing to design courses for accrediting bodies such as OCN or for an NVQ.

Outdoor Environmental Activities with Special Needs Groups
Organiser: ETN
Date: 06 February
Location: Birmingham
Cost: ?
Email: ETN@btcv.org.uk
More info: A very practical day for those new to working with children and young adults with special needs - behavioural, emotional and physical.  You will be shown simple and effective ways to focus your groups on the environment around them. The activities are practical and encourage group work, interaction and negotiation skills.The day will provide new practitioners with ideas and confidence to work outdoors with difficult groups.  For those who are more experienced, it will offer some refreshing new approaches to working outdoors.

Introduction to Presentation Skills
Organiser: ETN
Date: 07 February
Location: Doncsater
Cost: ?
Email: ETN@btcv.org.uk
More info: This enjoyable and fun event will provide the opportunity and supportive atmosphere in which to develop your skills and confidence in making presentations. The event is aimed at those who want to develop their presentation style or who are nervous at giving presentations. It will look at managing nerves, boosting self-confidence and dealing with difficult questions. You will be able to plan, prepare and practise delivery techniques and learn how to use and make the best of the visual aids commonly used in giving presentations - such as flip charts, overhead projectors and data projectors (e.g. for using PowerPoint)..

Copyright and Licensing for the Health Sector
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 07 February 2007
Location: London
Cost: £160-115
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: Learn more about copyright and licensing as it applies to those working in library and information services for medical, health, nursing and other allied health professions at this half-day course.

Copyright and Licensing for the Public Library Sector
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 07 February 2007
Location: London
Cost: £160-115
Email: London
Cost: £160-115
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: Learn more about copyright and licensing as it applies to those working in the public library sector at this half-day course.

Bronze/Silver Arts Awards Adviser Training
Organiser: CapeUK
Date: 08 February
Location: Huddersfield
Cost: £100
Email: http://www.artsaward.org.uk/contact/
More info: The Arts Award is an accredited programme which recognises young people's development as young artists and young arts leaders.  It works for young people of all interests and activities.

Touring And Producing Seminar
Organiser: Independent Theatre Council
Date: 09 February
Location: London
Cost: £75
Email: training@itc-arts.org
More info: To provide an opportunity for producers and administrators to explore the challenges and practicalities in touring a production from the initial stages.

Two Day Introduction to Filming in London
Organiser: Straight Curve
Date: 10 - 11 February
Location: London
Cost: £129
Email: Call 0845 021 4000.
More info: A great introduction for beginners who would like to learn how to film on location. You will be taught how to use your equipment before going out on location with two actors and a director to film two short training scripts and you will also get to see how the editing process works.

Clore Leadership Short Courses
Organiser: Clore Leadership
Date: 11 - 23 February
Location: Combe Lodge, Somerset
Cost: £750  - 1250
Email: shortcourses@cloreleadership.org
More info: The Clore Leadership Programme in the UK is offering intensive two-week short courses with the aim of developing the skills of emerging leaders in the cultural sector.  These courses have been designed for people in the middle ranks of larger cultural organisations or those at or near the top of smaller ones, and who have a minimum of five years work experience. The teaching is a mixture of the practical and the academic, providing a large measure of intensive personal development, an examination of the nature of good leadership and an introduction to key areas of expert knowledge essential to effective cultural leadership. http://www.cloreleadership.org/shortcontact.htm

Touring Abroad
Organiser: Independent Theatre Council
Date: 13 February
Location: London
Cost: £150
Email: training@itc-arts.org
More info: To enable participants to acquire the necessary information and planning details required for touring abroad. 

Negotiating and Influencing Skills
Organiser: ETN
Date: 13 February
Location: Manchester
Cost: ?
Email: ETN@btcv.org.uk
More info: A participative and fun event that explains the theory and practice of entering into successful negotiation.  It will cover models and principles of negotiation and give you the opportunity to practise and develop your own processes, skills and techniques for successful negotiation that benefits all parties concerned. It will allow you to explore your own situation and identify how you might change or adapt your approach.

Introduction to Sponsorship
Organiser: AandB South East
Date: 13 February
Location: tbc
Cost: £60 + VAT
Email: helen.gunton@AandB.org.uk
More info: Arts & Business South East runs Introduction to Sponsorship nine times across the South East every year. The day is aimed at those with no sponsorship experience as well as those who wish to refresh themselves of the fundamental principles and practice of this important part of the arts funding mix.

Project Management
Organiser: Arts and Media Training
Date: 13 February
Location: Coventry
Cost: £100 - 50
Email: info@amtcc.org.uk
More info: Would you like advice and guidance on the fundamentals of project management? This course enables you to plan, budget, develop, deliver and evaluate your creative projects successfully. The following areas are covered; how to run, set-up, develop and structure projects; how to identify and work with your stakeholders; how to schedule the project and manage your time efficiently; how to manage budgeting and cash flow; methods of monitoring and evaluating; and how to recognise pitfalls and avoid falling into them.

Facilitating Discussions, Events  and Workshops
Organiser: ETN
Date: 14 February
Location: Manchester
Cost: ?
Email: ETN@btcv.org.uk
More info:This is a very popular, fun and interactive event on the theory and practice of facilitation, particularly for running workshops, conferences and consultation events, but also for use within meetings and teams. It will be packed with hints and tips on how to maximise your facilitation performance, including how to deal with challenging participants, and will give you the opportunity to develop your own style.

Exceed Your Expectations: How to Write Good Copy and Get Your Business Noticed
Organiser: South West Arts Marketing
Date: 14 February
Location: Salisbury Arts Centre
Cost: £25
Email: veena.chumber@artsmatrix.org.uk
More info:  We all use written words in our businesses; to attract customers, to describe our work, and of course to encourage sales.  But have you ever wondered how to get the most from your leaflets, posters, ads, websites and direct mail letters?  Whether you are approaching clients, potential funders, sponsors or audiences, you need to get your message across and get people's attention.  This practical day-long course aims to help you turn your features into benefits, identify your target market, determine their motivating trigger words, and write genuinely effective copy.  Come prepared to talk and write about your work, and to leave with fresh ideas and effective new techniques to get the most from your promotional materials

Using Environmental Art With Family Groups
Organiser: ETN
Date: 15 February
Location: Doncaster
Email: ETN@btcv.org.uk
More info: You don't need an ‘artist’ to be able to offer your visitors or clients of all ages a creative experience outdoors. This event is suitable for anyone working with children and/or families. The day will give you the confidence to add environmental art activities to your programme of events.  In a supportive and encouraging atmosphere, it will show you how to plan activities or events, and a selection of ideas and activities you can use, including the chance to try out some unique ways of helping your visitors to create art from found materials. 

Got the Potential?  An Introduction to Arts Fundraising
Organiser: CIDA - Cultural Industries Development Agency
Date: 20 February, 2-5pm
Location: London
Cost: see website
Contact: contact@cida.co.uk 
More info: Introduction to arts fundraising (2 parts): Part 1: Fundraising strategy, sponsorship & public funding – Tuesday 20 February 2007, 10am-4pm Part 2: European funding, trusts & foundations – Tuesday 27 February 2007, 10am-4pm Get your proposal noticed – Tuesday 6 March 2007, 6-9pm Partnership working – Tuesday 13 March 2007, 2-6pm Legal structures explained – Tuesday 20 March 2007, 6-9pm

Developing FP7 Research Proposals
Organiser: Single Image
Date: 22 February
Location: Cambridge
Email: sue.kerr@singleimage.co.uk
More info: The European Union’s new Framework Programme for research (FP7) was launched on 1 January 2007.  This workshop is ideal for newcomers to the Framework Programme such as research managers preparing their first proposal for EU funding for a collaborative research project. It is also suitable for those familiar with Framework 4 or 5, lacking recent involvement in EU research and looking to update their knowledge.  The workshop will explain how research proposals are developed, how consortia are formed and topics chosen, as well as outlining the Framework Programme rules and procedures.  It will be limited to 24 participants, to allow high levels of interaction and plenty of time for questions.

Working With School and Communities on Climate and Energy
Organiser: ETN
Date: 21 February
Location: Doncaster
Email: ETN@btcv.org.uk
More info: There is ever increasing concern about climate change - its potential impacts and what we can do about it. There is also growing interest in actions to promote energy efficiency, affordable warmth and the use of renewable energy. This new event will explore approaches to teaching and learning about these issues and how schools might work together with the community, voluntary sector, local authorities and business to explore these challenges and opportunities in the wider context of sustainable development - and the potential for developing practical community based responses.

Basic Proofreading
Organiser: Scottish Books
Date: 22 February
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: £190-220
Email: enquiries@scottishbooks.org
More info: This popular course is one of the best routes to becoming a confident and accurate proofreader. Through expert tuition and effective, well-structured exercises you will come to understand the job of the proofreader and learn many of the basic skills. This course does not require previous experience and will benefit anyone wishing to undertake or develop a career in proofreading. All delegates will be provided with the British Standards Institution Marks for Copy Preparation and Proof Correction. Discussion will cover: • the role of the proofreader • basic vocabulary • house style • the BS symbols and how to use them • types of proofs • understanding the editor’s marks

Introduction to Board Membership
Organiser: AandB
Date: 22 February
Location: Brighton
Cost: £40 + VAT
Email: jessica.stockton@AandB.org.uk
More info: The course introduces new board members to their roles and responsibilities. The course highlights certain key areas of importance, and offers insight into how to be effective in the role through case studies, exercises and reference to models of good (and less good) practice. The course starts at 12 noon and runs until 5pm with a short break for lunch (that is provided

Welcoming Diversity and Reducing Prejudice
Organiser: ETN
Date: 22 February
Location: Birmingham
Cost: ?
Email: ETN@btcv.org.uk
More info: This valuable event is an introduction to the unique award winning NCBI (National Coalition Building Institute) Prejudice Reduction model, addressing a wide range of diversity issues including race, gender, age, class, religion, and sexual orientation.  This cutting edge workshop begins the process of healing old hurts by clarifying misinformation and removing the guilt which keeps prejudice and discrimination in place.  It examines the deep-seated issues that separate and divide communities, and teaches how to deal openly with prejudice and stereotyping in ways that are safe, non-threatening and respectful of people as individuals.  It empowers individuals through practical hands-on skills to eliminate the harmful effects of institutionalised prejudice.  This workshop imparts skills that can be used in a practical way in the community, workplace and daily life, including those for ‘building bridges’.The event will be of great interest to anyone involved in implementing diversity strategies, at any level, and will be particularly useful for those working or striving to work with diverse communities.  In addition, those working with volunteers will find the practical skills of making effective interventions especially useful.   

Advanced Proofreading
Organiser: Scottish Books
Date: 23 February
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: £190-220
Email: enquiries@scottishbooks.org
More info: There’s more to proofreading than finding typographical errors in text. This workshop takes you beyond using proofreading symbols on simple text by giving you confidence to tackle more complex material, including tables, references and illustrated texts. Barbara Horn will introduce you to the conventions of page layout and demonstrate how to adjust text to minimize the effects of corrections. With plenty of practical exercises and discussion, this workshop provides an opportunity to enhance the skills learnt on our Basic Proofreading course. Please note that knowledge of the current BSI proofreading standards is required. Discussion and exercises will cover: • Forthcoming changes to the BSI proofreading standards • proofreading tables, references and prelims • consistency of text and style • adjusting text to minimize effects of corrections • conventions of page layout • working with illustrated texts

Working With Schools on Citizenship Education
Organiser: ETN
Date: 27 February
Location: Bristol
Email: ETN@btcv.org.uk
More info: Secondary and Primary schools are now required to teach and develop Citizenship as part of their curriculum.  This event will explore how voluntary organisations, local authorities and others can work in partnership with schools and young people to provide opportunities to develop and apply understanding and skills in active citizenship. It will look at case studies of such partnerships in action, opportunities within the national curriculum for working with schools on projects addressing real-life issues which may also help make a difference - locally, nationally or globally, a range of participative techniques and approaches to building skills and understanding in citizenship, organisations and resources to help support work in this area. The event is aimed at teachers and local authority officers, community and environmental workers who work with schools.

Library of Congress Subject Headings
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 28 February 2007
Location: London
Cost: £280-25
Email: info@cilip.org.uk
More info: The Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) are becoming the de facto form of language based subject access for libraries. Since their adoption by the British National Bibliography they have spread widely into public and academic libraries. As they are part of the core bibliographic format they have become ubiquitous on imported MARC records

Marketing Magic Day 1 (Festival Production)
Organiser: CIDA
Date: 28 February
Location: London
Cost: £35
Email: contact@cida.co.uk
More info: This is a two-part workshop where you will find out how to plan and implement a successful marketing promotion campaign that will enable you to attract, develop and diversity your existing and target audience base.

Management Training (Arts)
Organiser: Arts About Manchester
Date: 28 February
Location: tbc (North-west)
Cost: £495-695
Email: bernard.martin@team-uk.org
More info: The sessions familiarise you with up-to-date theory but are very practical. They're not just about financial admin or marketing management or HR. They furnish you with the tools common to different areas of management.