Training and Events
Find upcoming workshops, group meetings, events and training sessions
Reasonable and Realistic Adjustments: Creating Inclusive Environments (Online/Zoom)
This session is aimed at practitioners who have a base knowledge of neurodivergence (informed level ASD), intellectual disabilities, and the impact of care experience and/or trauma. This session does not advise on supporting those with a vision or hearing impairment, nor does it focus on mobility equipment for physical disabilities.
Inter-Agency Child Protection Risk Assessment and Processes (Level 2)
This course is for multi-agency operational staff and managers who are in regular contact or carry out direct work with children, young people and/or their parents or carers, and who have a requirement to learn more about child protection for their role.
Third Sector Funding and Finance Workshop for Commissioners and Grant-Makers
Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) in partnership with the East Lothian Children, Young People’s and Families Forum are delighted to invite you to their Third Sector Funding and Finance Workshop for Commissioners and Grant-Makers.
FASD Unlocked: Practical Strategies for Professionals (Online/Zoom)
Understand how to support children and young people with FASD, a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that often goes unrecognised.
Distressed Not 'Difficult' - Supporting Distressed Behaviour in Children (Online/Zoom)
Make sense of children's 'challenging' behaviour through the lens of distress and discover practical ways to support them.
Online Briefing - Equally Safe in Midlothian: What Does This Mean?
Find out more about Equally Safe in Midlothian, the local strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls.
Third Sector Annual Conference 2024
Join us for a day filled with inspiring keynote speakers, valuable networking opportunities, and a marketplace where you can showcase your organisation.
Trauma Informed Practice (Part 2) | Health in Mind
Explore how your work relates to the trauma informed principles and the importance of good self-care.
Trauma Informed Practice (Part 1) | Health in Mind
Explore how your work relates to the trauma informed principles and the importance of good self-care.
Haddington Fun Run or Walk
This fundraiser, which will help us reduce loneliness and isolation in our community.
Meet the funder: easyfundraising, unrestricted funding for your organisation
Does your community organisation need additional funds? Come along to find out how your organisation can receive free unrestricted funding via funding platform easyfundraising.
In this informal session, Becky from easyfundraising will show you how your volunteers, staff and supporters can use the easyfundraising platform to raise donations for free for your organisation when they shop with leading retailers.
What to expect:
• A live demonstration of how it works
• Instructions on how to get your organisation set up
• Tips on how to raise as much as possible
• A Q&A session with Becky
Polish Community Cafe
Join for a relaxing afternoon of biscuits and coffee and an open conversations about mental health
INTER-AGENCY CHILD PROTECTION RISK ASSESSMENT AND PROCESSES LEVEL 2 REFRESHER
Who is this course for?
This course is for multi-agency operational staff and managers who are in regular contact or carry out direct work with children, young people and/or their parents or carers, and who have a requirement to learn more about child protection for their role. This course is a refresher and suitable for staff who have previously completed the full Child Protection and Risk Assessment Training.
East Lothian Employability Summit
This event is a unique opportunity to foster partnerships and collaborations among key stakeholders in East Lothian
INTER-AGENCY CHILD PROTECTION RISK ASSESSMENT AND PROCESSES
Who is this learning for?
This course is for multi-agency operational staff and managers who are in regular contact or carry out direct work with children, young people and/or their parents or carers, and who have a requirement to learn more about child protection for their role. This course is suitable for staff who have not previously completed this training as it is not refresher training.
Meet the funder with Bank of Scotland Foundation and the National Lottery Community Fund
Meet the funder session to hear from Bank of Scotland Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund about their grant programmes.
Minds Matter
Here's your chance to not only connect with the community but also to learn from industry leaders and experts in the field. Whether you offer counselling services, peer support, or educational resources, your presence at Minds Matter can make a significant impact on mental health awareness in East Lothian.
Harmful Sexual Behaviour - Assessment and Interventions
The course will support practitioners (including foster carers) who work directly with children and young people and want to learn more about managing the needs of children and young people displaying or experiencing problematic or harmful sexual behaviour (HSB).
Introduction to Fundraising
This face to face introductory course is aimed at people who are looking to gain funding for projects, activities, staff and core costs.