Examples of commissioned training

This list is for illustrative purposes only and the Training Unit encourage you to contact them to discuss your staff’s learning needs as they have access to a wide range of specialist associates able to cover a variety of subject areas.

Course: Safeguarding and Child Protection

Commissioned by: Bad Bikes (small voluntary sector organisation providing outdoor activities for young people in an area of deprivation)
Comments: Content focused on promoting awareness of safeguarding issues for young people, both those who volunteer for the service and those who attend

“Well explained and presented”

“It taught us about what we can do to help children”

Course: Working with Significant Males

Commissioned by: Torfaen Family Information Service/Workforce Development
Comments: Shortened version of the full day course, aimed specifically at front line early years staff working directly with families

“I found today’s training really useful. I feel I understand the barriers that male carers face”

“Really interesting and enjoyed training. Thank you”

Course: Workshop at Youth Support Services Conference

Commissioned by: Swansea Young People’s Services
Comments: Participatory workshop to explore issues around new models of delivery. Ideas generated were collated and fed back to main conference

“Many thanks for running the workshops on Friday.  We are collating all the QAQ’s and will send you a copy of the final analysis.  Having looked through them, I would judge the overall response for the conference to be good to very good and good to very good for your workshops!”

 Course: Cultural Awareness in Safeguarding

Commissioned by: Carmarthenshire/Ceredigion Local Authorities
Comments: Course delivered to education support staff, informed by local demographics and existing policies

“I have really absorbed a lot of information about safeguarding children.  Thank you very much.”

“Very helpful in raising my awareness of many issues.  Thank you for an informative session”