Autumn Training Opportunities


Domestic Abuse Awareness -19th September 2019 9.30am – 3.30pm at BAND

Come along to develop an understanding of how domestic abuse can affect children’s wellbeing & development. Have the opportunity to explore different ways to practically support parent and children affected by domestic abuse.


Female Genital Mutilation Awareness -train the trainer course. 9th October 2019 1.30pm – 5pm

In 2015 there was a legal duty imposed on all regulated professionals in relation to FGM called the Mandatory Reporting Duty. This meant that any professional who signs up to a regulatory body to in able to practice their profession would have to report to the police any known cases of FGM. This course provides delegates with the knowledge and skills to be able to deliver an awareness course back in their own settings.
This will enable practitioners:
– Know what FGM is.
– Know what the signs are.
– Know how to respond
– Know where to get further advice around the issue.


Makaton Foundation. 18th, 25th September & 2nd, 9th October 9.30am – 1.30pm

Being able to communicate is one of the most important skills we need in life.
Makaton is a language program using signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech, in spoken word order. With Makaton, children and adults can communicate straight away using signs and symbols.


Food Hygiene. 24th October 9.30am – 12.30pm

This is a certificated basic Food Hygiene course which will concentrate on:
• Personal hygiene.
• Prevention of contamination.
• Time / temperature control of food.
Participants will be encouraged to discuss issues relating to food handling in their setting.

To book onto any of these courses please send in a booking form to training@bandltd.org.uk you can find booking forms on https://bandltd.org.uk/training/band-courses





blog home


⇨ To get more stories like this one join up & get the BAND newsletter.



EYFS Safeguarding reforms Sept 2025: BAND Video Breifing

EYFS Safeguarding reforms Sept 2025: BAND Video Breifing Following on from our successful presentations of the new EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements reforms that are due to come into effect from 1st...

Fundraising news: Arnold Clark Community fund – community funding

Arnold Clark Community Fund Arnold Clark Community fund have 3 funds, open at various times. They provide community funding, including sports kit for young people, poverty relief, food and toy banks, and...

Free Family Origami Workshops

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-family-origami-workshop-tickets-1411745451649 About this event The workshop will be run by Tony O’Hare, former Chairperson of the British Origami Society, who is an expert on all things origami! You will be supported to...

Fundraising News: Barclays Community Sport Fund

Barclays Community Sport Fund Barclays has launched a new Community Sport Fund to improve access to football, cricket and tennis for women and girls. The fund supports community groups and grassroots sports...

Safeguarding Contact Update: Families in Focus have changed their name to Family Help

Families in Focus have changed their name to Family Help. This is to help align them with new national guidance around supporting families and to support them to work more closely with...