CROA Events

West Midlands Regional Support Group Meeting and Legal Update Seminar (23 May 2012)

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

West Midlands Regional Support Group Meeting and Legal Update Seminar

Legal Update Seminar affecting refugee, asylum seeking and migrant children.

Failitated by: Anita Horrell, The Coram Children's Legal Centre

Time: 10.00 to 1.00

Regional meeting first followed by Legal Update Seminar

Who For: CROA Member

This meeting is for members to network and share case studies with other members.

Here is a flyer for the Legal Update Seminar: CLC Migrant Childrens Project Seminar info 2011.docx

London Regional Meeting (25 May 2012)

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

London Regional Meeting

Coordinator: Angie Treby

Who For: CROA Members

Agenda items to Angie

These support group meetings are the best way to access peer support and hear about best practice!

These meetings are for FREE for CROA members and £50 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH - 12.30 - 1.00

Please ensure you register your attendance online - so we know you're coming!

FREE Training - Key Themes of Non-Instructed Advocacy (25 May 2012)

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

FREE Training - Key Themes of Non-Instructed Advocacy

Full details of course can be found here: NIA flyer 2012 free Wkshop.docx

What does NIA mean in practice, is NIA part of an advocates role or only those IMCA trained?

What tools can advocates use to ensure they are reflecting wishes and feelings?

What are the challenges and dilemma's that advocates can face? How can these be overcome?

This workshop, with active participation will provide an overview of the tools available to advocates, and answer these and many more questions.

Delivered by Action for Advocacy, funded by the Department for Education (DfE)

Only 12 places available so book early! Bring your own lunch!

Any queries please contact Jane Menday

Participation - The Positive Involvement of Young People (01 Jun 2012)

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Participation - The Positive Involvement of Young People

By the end of this course you will understand why Participation is important, which skills are needed to positively involve Children & Young People in your work, and what effective participation looks like

Accreditation: Level 2/3 Credits 2

Who for: Adults (maximum 16 participants)

Length: 1 day

Cost: £99 (Members) or £110 (Non-Members)

MEMBERS: get a 10% discount when they register (you need to be logged in to access this)

This course can also be delivered in house to your team at a cost of £330. Please discuss your training needs with Jane Menday, CROA's Training Development Officer, bespoke training to suit your project/audience can be arranged.

Jane can be contacted on 07595 217317 or jane@croa.org.uk

South East Regional Meeting & Participation Risks at a Time of Change (11 Jun 2012)

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:30:00 GMT

South East Regional Meeting & Participation Risks at a Time of Change

Coordinator: Claire Blakemore

The regional meetings are the best way to access peer support and hear about best practice.

These meetings are for FREE for CROA members and £50 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

Agenda items to:Claire

Training Session Facilitator: Bill Badham

More info coming soon; in the meantime; get yourself registered to attend and put this date in your diary!

Yorks Regional Support Meeting (19 Jun 2012)

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Yorks Regional Support Meeting

Coordinator: Kathy Peacock

Agenda items to Kathy

These meetings are the best way for members to connect and share with other professional's.

These meetings are FREE to CROA members and £50 for non-members. To become a member click here

Please ensure you register your attendance - so we know you're coming!

The CROA Team

East Midlands Regional Support Meeting (19 Jun 2012)

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

East Midlands Regional Support Meeting

Coordinator: Steve Lowe

These meetings are the best place to share, network and get peer support from other professional's within your region.

This is a newly established regional group so make sure you put this date in your diary and register your attedndance!.

All agenda items to Steve

These meetings are FREE to CROA Members and £50.00 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

Time: 11.00 to 2.00 with working lunch (Bring your own)

North East Regional Meeting (20 Jun 2012)

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

North East Regional Meeting

Coordinator: Rachel Gibson

Agenda items to Rachel

These regional meetinsg are there to support our members; they enable members to network with other members and get peer support

Directions to venue: Directions to Netherton Park Children.pdf

Please make sure you register your attendence so we know to expect you!

SW Regional Meeting & Mastering Advocacy Boundaries (20 Jun 2012)

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

SW Regional Support Meeting & Mastering Advocacy Boundaries Training Session

Coordinator: Jane Menday

Mastering Advocacy Boundaries training session incorporating confidentiality and role and responsibilities

NOTE: There is parking at this venue, if you have any problems finding the venue please contact Sheila on 07733 303124

Regional meeting agenda items to Jane

These meetings are for FREE for CROA members and £50 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

FREE Training: Key Themes of Non Instructed Advocacy (25 Jun 2012)

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

FREE Training: Key Themes of Non-Instructed Advocacy

Delivered by Action for Advocacy, funded by the Department for Education (DfE)

Full details of course here: NIA flyer 2012 free Wkshop.docx

What does NIA mean in practice? Is NIA part of an advocates role or only those IMCA trained?

What tools can advocates use to ensure they are reflecting wishes and feelings?

What are the challenges and dilemma's that advocates can face? How can these be overcome?

This workshop, with active participation will provide an overview of the tools available to advocates, and answer these and many more questions

There are limited places so book early!

Bring your own lunch!

An Introduction to Advocacy with Disabled Children & Young People (02 Jul 2012)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:30:00 GMT

An Introduction to Advocacy with Disabled Children & Young People

By the end of this course you should: Have acquired practical advocacy skills in working with disabled children & young people; explored different methods of communication, and have an understanding of the appropriate use of Non-instructed Advocacy (NIA)

Accreditation: Level 3

Who for: Adults (maximum 16 participants)

Cost: £99 (Members) or £110 (Non-Members)

MEMBERS get a 10% discount when they register (you need to be logged in to access this).

This course can also be delviered in house to your team at a cost of £330. Please discuss your training needs with Jane Menday, CROA's Training Development Officer, on 07595 217317 or jane@croa.org.uk

Professional Independent Advocacy for Children & Young People (03 Jul 2012)

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Professional Independent Advocacy for Children & Young People

By the end of this course you will have a thorough understanding of safe and effective advocacy practices and have clarity about your role as an advocate working with children and young people.

Who For: Advocates, Children's Rights Workers

Length: 2 days

Level and Credits: Level 3, 6 Credits

Cost: £445.50 (Members) or £495 (Non-Members)

Aims and Objectives: Aims Obj PIAwCYP.pdf

Members: get a 10% discount when they register (you need to be logged in to access this)

This course can also be delivered in-house to your team at a cost of £1320. Please discuss your training needs with Jane Menday, CROA's Training Development Officer, on 07595 217317 or jane@croa.org.uk

Understanding Children's Rights (05 Jul 2012)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Understanding Children's Rights

By the end of this course you will have a thorough understanding of why children's and young people's rights exist, which are relevant to your work, and how to promote them in your organisation

Accreditation: Level 2/3 Credits 2

Who for: Adults (maximum 16 participants)

Length: 1 day

Cost: £99 (Members) or £110 (Non-Members)

MEMBERS get a 10% discount when they register (you need to be logged in to access this)

Jane can be contacted on 07595 217317 or jane@croa.org.uk

East Midlands Regional Support Meeting & Legal Update Seminar (04 Sep 2012)

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMT

East Midlands Regional Support Meeting & Legal Update Seminar

Legal Seminar Facilitator: Kamena Dorling

A mixture of presentation, case studies, group work and question and answer sessions.

Legal Update Seminar flyer: CLC_leaflet 2011.pdf

Coordinator: Steve Lowe

These meetings are the best place to share, network and get peer support from other professional's within your region.

This is a newly established regional group so make sure you put this date in your diary and register your attedndance!.

All agenda items to Steve

These meetings are FREE to CROA Members and £50.00 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

Time: 11.00 to 2.00 with working lunch (Bring your own)

London Regional Meeting & Mastering Advocacy Boundaries (07 Sep 2012)

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMT

London Regional Meeting & Mastering Advocacy Boundaries Training Session

Regional Coordinator: Angie Treby

Agenda items to Angie

These support group meetings are the best way to access peer support and hear about best practice!

These meetings are for FREE for CROA members and £50 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

Training Session Facilitator: Jane Menday

Mastering Advocacy Boundaries - training session incorporating confidentiality and role and responsibilities.

More info coming soon; in the meantime; get yourself registered to attend and put this date in your diary!

NOTE Time and Venue: TBC

NW Regional Meeting & Mastering Advocacy Mediation (11 Sep 2012)

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMT

NW Regional Meeting & Mastering Advocacy Mediation

NW Coordinator: Mark Bailey

All agenda items to Mark

These meetings are for FREE for CROA members and £50 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

Training Session Facilitator: Jane Menday

More info coming soon; but in the meantime; get registered on the training and put the date in your diary!

Yorks Regional Support Meeting (13 Sep 2012)

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Yorks Regional Support Meeting

Coordinator: Kathy Peacock

Agenda items to Kathy

These meetings are the best way for members to connect and share with other professional's.

These meetings are FREE to CROA Members and £50 for non-members. To become a member click here

Please ensure you register your attendance - so we know you're coming!

The CROA Team

North East Regional Meeting (18 Sep 2012)

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT

North East Regional Meeting

Coordinator: Rachel Gibson

Agenda items to Rachel

These regional meetinsg are there to support our members; they enable members to network with other members and get peer support

Directions to venue: Directions to Netherton Park Children.pdf

Please make sure you register your attendence so we know to expect you!

South East Regional Meeting (18 Sep 2012)

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:30:00 GMT

South East Regional Meeting

Coordinator: Claire Blakemore

The regional meetings are the best way to access peer support and hear about best practice.

These meetings are for FREE for CROA members and £50 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

Agenda items to: Claire

Please ensure you register your attendence so we know you're coming!

SW Regional Meeting & Local Government Ombudsman - Guide to making Complaints (19 Sep 2012)

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMT

SW Regional Support Meeting & Local Government Ombudsman - Guide to making Complaints

Host: Liz Small

More info coming soon; in the meantime; get yourself registered to attend and put this date in your diary!

These meetings are for FREE for CROA members and £50 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

Regional meeting agenda items to Jane

An Introduction to Advocacy with Disabled Children & Young People (15 Oct 2012)

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT

An Introduction to Advocacy with Disabled Children & Young People

Who for: Adults (maximum 16 participants)

Cost: £99 (Members) or £110 (Non-Members)

MEMBERS get a 10% discount when they register (you need to be logged in to access this).

Professional Independent Advocacy for Children & Young People (16 Oct 2012)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Professional Independent Advocacy for Children & Young People

Who For: Advocates, Children's Rights Workers

Length: 2 days

Level and Credits: Level 3, 6 Credits

Cost: £445.50 (Members) or £495 (Non-Members)

Aims and Objectives: Aims Obj PIAwCYP.pdf

Members: get a 10% discount when they register (you need to be logged in to access this)

Understanding Children's Rights (18 Oct 2012)

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Understanding Children's Rights

Accreditation: Level 2/3 Credits 2

Who for: Adults (maximum 16 participants)

Length: 1 day

Cost: £99 (Members) or £110 (Non-Members)

MEMBERS get a 10% discount when they register (you need to be logged in to access this)

Jane can be contacted on 07595 217317 or jane@croa.org.uk

Participation - The Positive Involvement of Young People (19 Oct 2012)

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Participation - The Positive Involvement of Young People

Accreditation: Level 2/3 Credits 2

Who for: Adults (maximum 16 participants)

Length: 1 day

Cost: £99 (Members) or £110 (Non-Members)

MEMBERS: get a 10% discount when they register (you need to be logged in to access this)

Jane can be contacted on 07595 217317 or jane@croa.org.uk

North East Regional Meeting & Mastering Advocacy Boundaries Training Session (06 Dec 2012)

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT

North East Regional Meeting & Mastering Advocacy Boundaries - Training Session

Coordinator: Rachel Gibson

Agenda items to Rachel

These regional meetinsg are there to support our members; they enable members to network with other members and get peer support

Directions to venue: Directions to Netherton Park Children.pdf

Training Session: Mastering Advocacy Boundaries, incorporating confidentiality and role and responsibilities, more info coming soon!

Facilitator: Jane Menday

Please make sure you register your attendence so we know to expect you!

London Regional Meeting & Legal Update Seminar (07 Dec 2012)

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMT

London Regional Meeting & Legal Update Seminar

Coordinator: Angie Treby

Agenda items to Angie

These support group meetings are the best way to access peer support and hear about best practice!

These meetings are for FREE for CROA members and £50 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH - 12.30 - 1.00

Legal Update Seminar flyer: Legal Update Julia Thomas.docx

Please ensure you register your attendance online - so we know you're coming!

NW Regional Support Meeting (11 Dec 2012)

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT

NW Regional Support Meeting

NW Coordinator: Mark Bailey

All agenda items to Mark

These meetings are for FREE for CROA members and £50 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

Time: TBC

These meetings are the ideal place to get access to peer support, share good practuice and network with other members in your region.

Please remember to register your attendence so we know you're coming!

South East Regional Meeting & Non-Instructed Advocacy and Advocacy in Child Protection (11 Dec 2012)

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:30:00 GMT

South East Regional Meeting & Non-Instructed Advocacy & Advocacy in Child Protection training session

Regional Coordinator: Claire Blakemore

The regional meetings are the best way to access peer support and hear about best practice.

These meetings are for FREE for CROA members and £50 for non-members. If you would like to become a member click here

Agenda items to: Claire

Training Session Facilitator: Jane Menday

Non-Instructed Advocacy and Advocacy in Child Protection, using best practice to facilitate change for children and young people.

More info coming soon; in the meantime, get yourself registered to attend and put this date in your diary!

Yorks Regional Support Meeting (13 Dec 2012)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Yorks Regional Support Meeting

Coordinator: Kathy Peacock

Agenda items to Kathy

These meetings are the best way for members to connect and share with other professional's.

These meetings are FREE to CROA members and £50 for non members. If you would like to become a member click here

Please ensure you register your attendance - so we know you're coming!

The CROA Team

SW Regional Meeting & Participation Risks at a Time of Change (16 Jan 2013)

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT

SW Regional Support Meeting & Participation Risks at a Time of Change Training Session

Regional Coordinator: Jane Menday

Agenda items to Jane

Training Session Facilitator: Bill Badham

More info coming soon; in the meantime; get yourself registered to attend and put this date in your diary!

Directions: Badminton Road Office Map.pdf