Bulletin 13 November 2009

Listening to Children: Research and Consultation 2010

* Open for enrolment now *

‘Listening to Children: Research and Consultation 2010′ is an advanced training course designed for people who want to improve their skills in research and consultation with children and young people.

The course involves a combination of online learning and classroom sessions covering a range of topics from creative methods to ethical issues and dissemination practices. Based at the University of Edinburgh, the course is running from 25th January 2010 until 1st April 2010. There are two two day sessions at the University of Edinburgh on 28th and 29th January and 4th and 5th March.

Practical details are as follows:
-  4 classroom sessions combining expert speakers, group discussions and practical activities at the University of Edinburgh (taking place on 28th/29th January and 4th/5th March 2010).
- 10 weeks online discussion providing opportunity for further engagement with the course topics, ongoing contact with others and the sharing of ideas, resources and experiences with other participants and an online tutor – internet access required.
- Aimed at those with a grounding in social research who want to apply and develop these skills in relation to a range of research and consultation methods to use with children and young people. We welcome applicants from either a practical ‘participation’ or academic background.
- Course fee £750 (£850 if you wish to study for credit).
- Resources made available include a bespoke website and the new book Researching with Children and Young People: Research Design, Methods and Analysis (2008, London: Sage). Authored by recent and current contributors to our CPD course, the book contains:

*5 core chapters: introducing research with children and young people, ethics, data collection and analysis, involving children and young people, and dissemination and engagement
*11 case studies describing the methods used in research projects involving children and young people. Written by both academics and practitioners, the case studies cover a wide variety of methods, settings and approaches.
*Group work toolkit
*Activities, discussion questions, top tips, research tools, useful suggestions and practical advice.

Further information and booking form at http://www.crfr.ac.uk/cpd/listeningtochildren/index.html

*New for 2010* Additional course: Digital Technology and Research with Children and Young People 13th and 14th May 2010 Course fee for 2010 £250 Participants who sign up to both courses will be eligible for a discount of £75.

To book your place or for further information, please contact: k.dunne@ed.ac.uk

High Force Centre – Special Deals

Nov 09-Feb 10
Looking for a venue with a difference?
We can accommodate 28 people at any one time
Hire the High Force Activity Centre at £200 per 24 hour during the winter months 2009.
• Youth groups wanting to get together to do some planning and workshops for the year ahead.
• School to work on various curriculum topics/ revision etc
• Whether you are a student or a large family looking at getting together for a special occasion, reunion etc
• Organisations wanting to get together to do some business planning.
• Christmas party with a difference
• Training venue
• Accommodation in the main house comprises of 3 x 6 bed dormitories and 1 x 8 bed dormitory plus 1 x 2 beds with en-suite.
• Situated in an area of Outstanding Beauty, North Pennines, 2 miles from the High Force Waterfall.
• Lots of Beautiful walks and sites to see.
• Ash Gyll- Fantastic for Gorge walking, 10 minutes drive from the centre.
• Ski Slopes 10 minutes drive, with button lifts at Harewood.
• Games room on site with pool table, karaoke, Bar football
• We can arrange events and outdoor pursuits. we use specialised outdoor Instructors who are AALA registered. (Adventure, Activities Licensing Authority)
• Competitive prices- minibus hire
• Minibus Hire

All prices Exclude VAT

For more information please contact Vivienne Bailey on 01325 246146 or 07912211778
Or e-mail vivian@ddyca.co.uk www.highforcecentre.org.uk or www.ddyca.co.uk

Are You in the Know?

Are you in the know about Equality and Diversity and how it impacts on your business?
This is your invite to a workshop exploring what commitment to Equality & Diversity really means, providing an opportunity for you to develop your understanding of the legislation, processes and procedures which underpin performance.
The role of business leaders is paramount in demonstrating commitment to Equality and Diversity, playing an important part in recruiting the best people, retaining valuable staff and winning new business.
Book early to ensure your FREE place, complete the online booking form and select your chosen workshop. Get in the know and join us at one of the following venues (please note the date and time)…
1. Monday 23rd November, St George Hotel, Durham Tees Valley Airport, 8.30-11am
2. Monday 23rd November, Durham Marriott Hotel, County Durham, 3.30-6pm
3. Wednesday 25th November, Beaumont Hotel, Hexham, 3.30-6pm
4. Friday 27th November, National Glass Centre, Sunderland, 8.30-11am
5. Tuesday 1st December, Alnwick Gardens, Northumberland, 8.30-11am
6. Tuesday 1st December, NewcastleGateshead Hilton Hotel, 3.30-6pm
7. Thursday 3rd December, Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield, 8.30-11am
8. Thursday 3rd December, The Wynyard Rooms, Billingham, 3.30-6pm

Click here to complete the online booking form.

If you have any problems accessing this form please contact Katherine Aitken.
Tel: 07895 033 391
Email: info@actpositive.co.uk

Young Unltd: Youth Leadership Team

UnLtd is currently looking for young people aged 16-25 who would like the opportunity to join one of our Youth Leadership Teams, working with Young UnLtd in preparation of launching an exciting new national programme.

The opportunity offered is to play a key role in a programme which aims to engage over 20,000 young people across England, with a budget of £5 million pounds across 5 years.

The programme gives young people the opportunity to help themselves by helping others through their own entrepreneurial projects. By acting in a socially entrepreneurial way, young people can transform the way they are seen.

As part of the YLT you’ll gain a range of new skills and experience, deciding which young people will benefit from the money as well as taking charge of promoting the entire programme and reaching out to young people to take part. It is entirely youth lead and you will be working as part of a team with other young people throughout the year.

This is your chance to get directly involved, have your say and put your own mark on a transformational project that will reach out to thousands of people and change young peoples’ lives.

The conclusion of the work will form guidelines of how to engage with young people which will be distributed to over a thousand major services and brands. The work you have helped produce will ultimately help to change the negative perceptions of young people.

So if you are eager to become a young leader or can recommend a young person to be involved in the programme please contact Joanne Rich