This is a one day workshop, delivered by NAVCA, exploring how to use the principles of public law to challenge unjust and unfair decision making by public bodies.
 
The aim of the workshop is to equip third sector organisations to use the principles of public law and the Compact to negotiate effectively with public bodies. Issues covered on the day include how to deal with unfair funding cuts and consultation and how to identify if a public body's decision making processes are lawful.
 
The workshop is open to all team members, staff and volunteers from third sector organisations who are funded by, or seeking funding from, public bodies.
 

Community Cashback is a new scheme which gives local people a say in how £4 million of recovered criminal assets should be spent in their communities. You can suggest a project you would like to see happening in your area or have your say on a project suggested by someone else in your community. For more information on the new scheme please click here. 

 

The Department for Children, Schools and Families has issued a report on Improving Educational Outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Pupils.

 

Between February and June 2009, case studies were undertaken in ten secondary schools, five primary schools and five alternative education provisions. The sample was selected from schools with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils that completed and returned a national survey in the autumn term 2007.

The main aim of the case studies was to explore in greater depth some of the strategies and approaches described by schools in the questionnaire returns. Researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with senior leaders and other key staff from schools and local authorities, and led focus group discussions with pupils, parents and teachers.

To read the full report on the findings of the study please click here.

 

The Department for Work and Pensions has published findings of research into race and recruitment. The report, commissioned by the DWP led Ethnic Minority Task Force has found that there is significant discrimination in recruitment based on whether a person has a name indicating they are of 'white British' origin or a name indicating they are from an ethnic minority. To read the full report please click here. 
 

A risk assessment is an important step in protecting your workers and your business, as well as complying with the law. It helps you focus on the risks that really matter in your workplace - the ones with the potential to cause harm. In many instances straightforward measures can readily control risks and for most, that means simple, cheap and effective measures to ensure your most valuable asset - your workforce - is protected.

The law does not expect you to eliminate all risk but you are required to protect people as far as is 'reasonably practicable'. The Health and Safety Executive has published a template to create risk assessments and health and safety policies to make it easier for you to carry out the assessments with the minimum of fuss.

To view or download the risk assessment guide please click

here.  

Concertina is keen to support smaller organisations which might otherwise find it difficult to gain funding. Since its inception in 2004, it has made grants to a wide range of charitable organisations nationwide in England and Wales. These include funds to many care homes for the elderly to provide musical entertainment for their residents.

 

For more information on applying for Concertina grants please click here

A new drop-in service for adults with learning disabilities opens for registrations on Saturday 7 November.

 

The GO-LD drop-in service is supported by Oaklands Community Care and will take place at the Revive Healthy Living Centre, 23 Roe Farm Road, Derby DE21 6ET.   

 
Membership for a whole year costs just £2.40! Benefits of membership include first choice when booking trips, holidays and activities and the opportunity to become a member of the Drop-In Committee.
 
Activities at the centre include a dancer exercise class, library facilities and a cafe and officially start on 14 November. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

 

For further information please telephone 01332 288700

 

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Addaction are running a very popular Open College Network (OCN) accredited Train the Trainer course at their training centre in Bateman Court, Derby, DE23. This is a 3 day intensive course and will run from 24 to 26 November inclusive from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

 

The aim of the course is to develop your knowledge and comprehension of the design, delivery and evaluation elements involved in training. You will be able to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate your own training session.
 
In order to achieve the OCN Level 3 qualification there are a number of assignments to be completed. On successful completion of this course delegates attaining the required standard will receive a certificate issued by The Open College Network.
 
The course is designed for anyone involved in the design and delivery of training sessions and presentations.
 
The cost of the 3 day course is £215 including VAT, lunch and OCN accreditation and certificate. For group booking rates please contact Darren Griffith on the contact details below.

 

For full details of course aims and objectives and trainer details please click here, email or telephone 01332 254503.