High Peak CVS Training Programme Courses for the Voluntary Sector High Peak CVS run a range of training programmes, all of which have built a reputation for being of high quality. We currently run the following training projects: P-MITT mobile IT training that comes to you Grassroots Learning in Gamesley and Farifield. For the last two years we have run a project in Gamesley, with Derbyshire Learning + Skills Council Neighborhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NLDC) funding, designed to help voluntary and community groups in the area access training that is appropriate for them – anything from a first aid course to football coaching. This project, which now includes the Fairfield area, runs until March 2006 and so if you are a voluntary and community group in either area we can help you! For more information contact Esther: Tel 01663 735 350, Email esther@highpeakcvs.org.uk New Mills Project A training project for voluntary and community groups in the New Mills area, designed to provide training developed around their specific requirements to enable them to be better equipped to meet their aims. Project finishes in March 2006. For more information contact tony@highpeakcvs.org.uk Equalities project Our Learning + Skills Council programme providing diversity awareness, equal opportunities legislation training and meeting the specific training needs of local disabled people’s groups. More information from tony@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Learning in Derbyshire

Training events database
We now have a comprensive searchable listing of training events throughout the High Peak and relevant to the sector on our Database. Search for the type of training you want, and in some cases even book it online! If you run training that is relevant to the voluntary sector locally and want it listing, please contact Nicola Dinsdale, training administrator: Tel 01663 735 350; Email Nicola@highpeakcvs.org.uk.

Can’t see what you want? If you are a local voluntary and community group of any size, and have a specific training need please contact tony@highpeakcvs.org.uk as we may be able to help!

High Peak CVS Main Training Programme

Our training programme has built a reputation for being of high quality, and all of the sessions are delivered by qualified tutors who understand the needs of the voluntary sector locally.

Accessibility
All of our courses are held at accessible venues across the High Peak. If needed, we are able to provide resources to ensure that all can participate fully – please indicate your needs on the booking form. We can also assist with childcare and transport costs – please telephone us to discuss your specific needs. All of our full day courses include lunch.

If you are a voluntary or community group based in the borough, and cannot find what you are looking for, please let us know – we may be able to offer tailored training just for you!

Booking & confirmation
To book a place, simply complete the form on the back of this brochure. Course instructions, including directions, will be sent a couple of weeks before the course date.

Cancellation
There is a cancellation fee if delegates book and then don’t turn up and haven’t let us know with at least 24 hours notice. This fee, which will be invoiced, is £10.

For more information or to access any of this training, please contact Nicola or Tony at High Peak CVS on 01663 735 350

This information is also available as a leaflet in large print and Braille
Telephone 01663 735 350 for a copy in either format

Free Places available for OnBoard Community Leadership Programme - Blended Learning. OnBoard provides training for people who want a leadership role in their community. Its innovative approach to learning equips emerging leaders with the confidence, tools and the networks to bring about change and to develop a fulfilling role. It is an accredited programme that has been running successfully for the past 3 years.

Part attended and part on-line, OnBoard blended learning is geared to those in rural areas or who want to study at a time, place and pace that suits them - perhaps because of work or personal commitments. Materials may be accessed via the web, by email, in printed format or by CD Rom.

EMDA has offered bursary funding so that free places are available in the East Midlands to voluntary sector organisations. OnBoard is keen to have on the programme people from Derbyshire.

For more information please contact Carol Hall, OnBoard Co-ordinator on 0115 934 9586 or ch@nde.org.uk. More information is available on the web site: www.onboard-leaders.co.uk