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For information on local events, click the link below. Some of the programmes are open to mums, dads and carers in the area even if their child does not attend that school (e.g. Adult Learning Opportunities) so if you see something you fancy just contact the worker named for further information:
New term programmes will be added in the lead up to the schools returning. Please check back for programmes in your area.
Clydesdale: Biggar Carluke Lanark Lesmahagow
Hamilton/ Blantyre : Calderside Hamilton Grammar Holy Cross John Ogilvie Larkhall
Uddingston
East Kilbride: Calderglen Duncanrig Strathaven St Andrews / St Brides
Cambuslang/ Rutherglen: Cathkin Stonelaw Trinity
Partners' Courses and Activities
Families as Learning Partners - Involving children, parents, carers, and the wider community in the education of children with additional support needs - Conference (special rate for mums, dads and carers £10!)
LINK http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk/html/tra_tshow.php?ref=1364
Title: Families as Learning Partners - Involving children, parents, carers, and the wider community in the education of children with additional support needs.
Date: Tuesday 9 March 2010
Venue: Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
Who should attend: Parents and professionals
Chaired by Lorraine Sanda, Parental Involvement Co-ordinator at LTS.
About the conference:
Main topic: Involving children, parents, carers and the wider community in the education of children with additional support needs.
Parental rights are a key strand of the original 2004 Additional Support for Learning Act. This act was amended in 2009, strengthening the rights of parents and linking with the 2006 Parental Involvement legislation. This conference aims to look at the successes and challenges for parental involvement. How are parents being involved in decision making and learning for children with support needs? How can we support parents to become involved, particularly those parents with their own support needs? Does the focus on parental involvement mean that those children whose parents cannot or will not engage with the process receive any less support? How do schools and parents manage the transition to adult life?
GATEWAY TO SOCIAL CARE The Inclusiveness Project offers you an exciting and unique introductory training opportunity if you are interested in breaking into the Social Care sector.This course is suitable for candidates who have not previously studied care issues, and for those who wish to progress to further study of care.COURSE CONTENT- You will be given an introduction to basic ideas in sociology and psychology, which are relevant for care workers. - You will learn about the stages of human development and how behaviour can change at different points in an individual’s lifespan, depending upon life events. - What is meant by Sociology- What is meant by Psychology- Human development from childhood to adulthood- Behavioural changes throughout life- Communication Skills COURSE INFORMATION/ BENEFITSØ The course is FREE, and is suitable for candidates aged 17 years and over. Ø Priority will be given to South Lanarkshire residents who are at least 6 months unemployed *Ø Participants will be entitled to assistance with childcare costs.Ø Participants will receive £15 per week towards travel costsAll applicants who are on benefits MUST check with Job Centre Plus to ensure they can attend without affecting benefits.COURSE DATES AND DURATIONThe course will start on Monday 22nd February 2010, and end on Monday 29th March. The course will run on a part-time basis, one day per week, over a 6 week period (9.00 – 3.30pm with breaks). The Inclusiveness Project pays for Childcare for any pre-school-age children, and can pay for Breakfast Club, or After-School-Care for schoolchildren, if required.VENUEThe course will be delivered in the Larkhall area, if there is sufficient demand. Details of the location for community delivery will be publicised as soon as possible.However, you can call our Inclusiveness Project team now, to register your interest in this course. Contact details are on the next page. INFORMATION SESSIONWe will be holding an information session on Monday 8th February at 2pm (venue to be confirmed).CAREER PROSPECTS AND EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORTThose who successfully complete this S.Q.A. unit should have enhanced their knowledge of the Social Care sector, and would have the opportunity (subject to a selection interview) to progress onto a 3-days-per-week Pre-Recruitment Social Care course which starts after the Easter holidays. That second course includes two days teaching per week and one day on placement in a Care establishment.Employability support will be available during and after that second course, offering help with how and where to search for jobs / updating and improving the look of your CV / preparing for a job interview. For further details and an application form, contact our Inclusiveness Project team at South Lanarkshire College: Vicki Grant: 01355 807481 E:
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The inclusiveness Project is part-financed by the European Social Fund, Fairer Scotland, and South Lanarkshire College, through the South Lanarkshire Community Planning Partnership until 31st March 2011.
Blantyre Community Resource Centre - Positive Moves Employability Course
The Resouce Centre is delighted to announce a brand new opportunity in Blantyre Miners Community Resource Centre. In partnership with Skills Development Scotland, Routes to Work South, Forward Training and The Bambury Centre we have developed a 4 week development opportunity for local people.
We will support local people into employment with training, career planning, development of a good CV, support with application forms and from a very extensive list, provide opportunities to gain qualifications towards their chosen career path.
For more information contact Gerry Baldwin on 01698 711100
Free Courses at South Lanarkshire College
The Inclusiveness Project are running a new project in East Kilbride; the Gateway of Options course.
This is a short 4-week personal development course for South Lanarkshire residents who have been unemployed for 6 months or more. It has been designed for those who are unsure of their options and need a bit of direction. The focus of the course is confidence building, motivational skills training, and preparing local residents for a new start. Support will be given with developing a good CV, applying for jobs, and also taster sessions from various organisations, employer visits, healthy cooking on a budget, and much more!!
If you know of anyone that might be interested in taking advantage of this free unique opportunity, full details can be found on South Lanarkshire College's website or by copying the following link to your browser:
http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk/Courses-and-Application/Inclusiveness-Project/inclusiveness-project.html
Then, just click on 'Gateway of Options' which will open a PDF document with full details.
For more information, or to make a referral, please contact Vicki Grant (01355 807481 : e-mail
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TRIALOGUE
The South Lanarkshire branch of The National Autistic Society (NAS), have 300 members throughout the council area including Cambuslang, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Rutherglen and Strathaven.
The NAS provides services, support and advice to those affected by autism and their carers. The NAS Autism Helpine is available from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday on 0845 070 4004.
They offer support to parents and carers of individuals with autism or Asperger syndrome, through monthly meetings, by telephone/email and regularly publish a newsletter.
They meet every second Wednesday of the month in the District Court Room, Civic Centre, Andrew Street, East Kilbride (beside the Ballurup Hall) from 7:30pm until 9:30pm. Mums & Dads, Grannies & Grandpas, Aunties & Uncles, Carers and Professionals are all welcome. They work to have guest speakers at their meetings, but sometimes the meetings without speakers are very lively too!
For more info see: www.trialogue.org.uk
Free Parenting Apart Workshops in Hamilton
Parenting Apart workshops aim to help families cope with the life long process of divorce/separation and the many changes involved.
Parenting Apart allows mums and dads to better understand how their separation will impact upon their children and how they can better manage contact with their children post-separation.
Workshops are held in a group setting and you can come alone or as a couple.
Each session lasts three hours and is hosted by a fully qualified family mediator.
Lunch/refreshments are provided.
The programme will be rolled out across the authority so check www.familysupport.org.uk for details
For more information contact: Ross McCulloch Development Officer
t: 01698 421 333
m: 07515162686
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Country Parks Events Diary for 2009/10 - click to find out what's on offer at South Lanarkshire's Countryparks, includes lots of fun, free activities for families.
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