TRAINING
We offer an invaluable range of training courses tailored to meet the needs of an effective youth group.
Training courses by Action4Youth
At Action4Youth our aim is to provide our members with access to quality, subsidised training ensuring that cost is not a barrier to up-skilling staff and volunteers. The sessions are designed to focus on the needs of staff and volunteers to best support you in your youth setting.
First aid is accredited and provided by Healthtec.
Reopening your youth organisation (Online)
This free online workshop is designed to give you an overview of the guidance provided by the National Youth Association. This is the advice which youth organisations are being directed to follow.
There will be opportunity to discuss any specific points in the session, please provide your question(s) in advance to support us to direct you to the most suitable guidance.
Further dates to be added dependant on take up.
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**New** Equality and Diversity
Are you aware of your unconscious biases and understand how these effect you in your role working with young people and your team around you? This workshop will give you opportunity to reflect on our unconscious decisions and how we can be more inclusive of those we see as our outgroup. It will support you to identify types of discrimination and value the benefits of a diverse workforce.
For costs please click on the dates below.
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Basic Saving Lives
This is training is accredited. Recommended for all staff and volunteers to provide them with knowledge and skills to be able to apply basic first aid.
For costs please click on the dates below.
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Safeguarding Essentials (Online and Face To Face)
This is a 2 hour workshop has been designed to give new volunteers an introduction to safeguarding as well as updating those who require a refresher.
For costs please click on the dates below.
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Emergency First Aid at Work (Face to Face)
This 6 hour accredited training delivered by HealhTec is delivered in an interactive way and covers first aid you need in your organisation. This programme meets the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive for first aiders working in low risk environments (eg offices, shops, residential care settings etc).
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Working Inclusively with Young People
Coming soon!
This session will identify how we ensure our working practices are inclusive for all young people, how this may prevent challenging behaviour as well as strategies to respond when it occurs.
First Aid (Accredited Training) (Face to Face)
Basic Life Saving
We are postponing First Aid face to face delivery due to Covid-19. If you are looking to attend the 3 hour Basic Saving Lives please register your interest with sarah.simmons@action4youth.org
This training is recommended for staff and volunteers in youth organisations to provide them with knowledge and skills to be able to apply basic first aid.
Topics covered
- Importance of self-protection and use of barriers
- Chain of Survival
- Primary Survey
- Unconscious Casualties and Recovery Position
- Adult CPR
- Dealing with Choking
- Basic Bleeding Control (optional)
Trainer: Healthtec
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Online Safety
This workshop explores different types of technology and we stay safe online when working with young people. Whether you are a frequent user of technology or discovering a new online world this workshop will provide you with guidance on keeping yourself safe and the young people you work with.
Objectives
- Identify the common online platforms
- Explore the benefits and risks posed to adults and young people with online platforms
- Implement safer online interactions with young people in your organisation
- Identify sources of advice and support to keep yourself and others you work with safe online
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Virtual Coffee and Chat – Supporting youth organisations and young people through Covid-19
Grab a cuppa and come for a chat online! This informal session is open for anyone working in a youth organisation to come and share positive outcomes during lockdown as well as the chance to discuss with others the challenges your organisation is facing.
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Re-opening and adapting provision
This 2 hour online workshop is suitable for operations based staff/volunteers looking ahead to opening to welcoming back young people.
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- August dates coming soon
Business Planning
This online workshop will provide support on business planning, including funding, operations and workforce.
Dates
- August dates coming soon
Book a training Course
We can deliver the training courses to you at your venue. To get started please call us on 0300 003 2334 to book your chosen course on your chosen date with your venue info.
For tailored/bespoke training please contact sarah.simmons@action4youth.org
As a member of Action4Youth you get access to highly subsidised, low cost training courses and workshops in Safeguarding, First Aid, Introduction to Youth Work and Equality & Diversity.
Courses and workshops are usually delivered at our Aylesbury offices but can also be brought to you and delivered specifically to your group on your premises.
If a course is delivered at your premises, fees to clubs and organisations in membership of Action4Youth are £120 (for up to 10 people) plus return travel expenses to your location (at 0.45p per mile). Price per additional person is £13pp.
Training is subsidised for A4Y members and costs reflect this and we use members venues across Buckinghamshire where possible to keep costs down.
If you have 6 or more people requiring the same training please contact Sarah Simmons for training delivered on your site at the cost of £120 for up to 10 people. Price per additional person is £13 pp up to a maximum of 15.
Training Calendar 2019
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Training Dates 2023
| Safeguarding Essentials |
Wed 13th July 2023 7 to 9pm |
The Junction, HP11 2DH | Book Now | |
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| Emergency First Aid at Work |
Fri 14th July 2023 6 hours, Time TBD |
Aylesbury College, HP21 8PD | Register Your Interest | |
| Basic Life Support |
Wed 19th July 2023 9.30am to 1.30pm |
Aylesbury College, HP21 8PD | Book Now | |
| Introduction To Youth Work |
Thurs 14th Sept 7 to 9pm |
A4Y Office, HP19 8UN | Book Now | |
| Introduction To Youth Work |
Tue 10th Oct 2023 7 to 9pm |
The Junction, HP11 2DH | Book Now | |
| Working Inclusively With Young People |
Thurs 9th Nov 7 to 9pm |
The Junction, HP11 2DH | Book Now | |
| Working Inclusively With Young People |
Tues 5th Dec 7 to 9pm |
A4Y Office, HP19 8UN | Book Now | |
| Safeguarding |
Mon 22nd Jan 7 to 9pm |
A4Y Office, HP19 8UN | Book Now | |
| Safeguarding |
Mon 22nd Jan 7 to 9pm |
The Junction, HP11 2DH | Book Now |
Any queries relating to training please contact sarah.simmons@action4youth.org.
Full Course Information and Outcomes
Basic Life Support
Best For: All employees/volunteers to support them to deliver basic first aid.
Session Outcomes:
- Importance of self-protection and use of barriers
- Chain of survival
- Primary survey
- Unconscious casualties and recovery position
- CPR
- Dealing with choking
- Basic bleeding control
Safeguarding Essentials
Best For: Anyone working with children and young people in a youth setting.
It is designed as an introduction. Participants must be over the age of 16.
Session outcomes:
- Identify legislation which safeguards and protects children
- Explain the types of abuse and recognise the signs and indicators#
- Identify the process for handling disclosures
- Explain how to report concerns
Emergency First Aid at Work [accredited]
Best For: The lead person responsible for first aid in your organisation.
Session Outcomes:
- The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs
- The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient
- The recognition and treatment of a person in seizure
- The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- The ability to recognise and safely treat a patient who is choking
- The ability to safely and promptly treat a patient who is bleeding
- The keeping of simple records following an accident at work.
Introduction To Youth Work
Best For: Volunteers/employees starting out in their youth work role or anyone looking to develop their knowledge alongside a short time in youth work.
Session Outcomes:
- Explore the cornerstones of youth work
- Values and principles of effective youth work
- Creating meaningful activities for young people in a youth work setting
- Recognise your role in safeguarding young people and maintaining professional boundaries.
Working Inclusively with Young People
Best For: Anyone directly working with young people. Participants must be over the age of 16.
Session Outcomes:
- Recognise responsibilities in your role
- Equitable approach to working with young people
- Building positive relationships
- Identify strategies to manage challenging behaviour
- Incorporating safeguarding young people and yourself in your practices.
Safeguarding
Best For: Anyone who has previously attended an external Safeguarding training session or A4Y Safeguarding Essentials within the last 2 years.
Session Outcomes:
- Explain the types of abuse and recognise the signs and indicators
- Explain your organisation’s safeguarding procedures
- Identify signs of young people being criminally exploited.
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