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 September 2016
Welcome to the September edition of the Participation Cymru Newsletter!
This month’s newsletter includes the latest courses from our new training programme, information from our regional participation networks, our All Wales network and the latest news, methods, consultations, events plus much more!
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 Participation networks events: Participating through the arts
Last chance to book!
Are you interested in widening your engagement activities and exploring new approaches for participatory decision making?
These events will be an opportunity for people and projects to share their creative approaches to engagement; also for other engagement practitioners to share their perspectives on related issues of co-design, co-production and participation.
These regional participation networks are suitable for anyone working in the field of participation and citizen engagement. This network event is also suitable for artists and academics who are interested in socially engaged practices and public participation.
Attendees come from a range of different organisations in the public and third sector that focus on a variety of issues. The events are suitable for anyone from any level within an organisation that has an interest in practical participatory work, including consultation officers, trustees, volunteers, development workers and managers.
These practitioner networks are lively, participatory workshops which provide an opportunity for peers to engage, share and support each other.
They provide an invaluable opportunity to:
- Meet other practitioners in your area
- Share good practice
- Share ideas
- Problem solve
- Develop participatory skills
- Acquire new skills
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 Training programme 2016-17
Participation Cymru continue to provide training for those in the third and public sector who want to achieve effective engagement. Our courses can provide the skills you need to engage with confidence.
Our courses are fun, participative and take place in a relaxed learning environment. They can provide you and your organisation with the skills needed to provide an excellent service. We recognise that people learn in different ways; in our new training programme you will find a variety of short courses, workshops, accredited learning, seminars and online learning opportunities. All of our training is led by experts in their field who are committed to best practice in participation and engagement.
Take a look at our programme of courses for 2016-17 (PDF)
This year we have endeavoured to keep costs down by not producing our own training brochure but continuing to include our courses as part of WCVA’s wider training programme.
The following courses are taking place over the next few months:
Get involved in the conversation on Twitter using #WCVALearning
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 Crowd sourcing training
The right course but in the wrong location or language? If you see a course that interests you on this training programme or more widely on our website but it is not being delivered in a location convenient for you or you would rather it be delivered in Welsh or bilingually then please do get in touch. If you can find interest for the course in your area then we can come to you and help you to promote it too.
Bespoke training and consultancy
We can come to you! All our courses can be delivered to you in your own organisation and it often works out to be cheaper depending on numbers. Welsh and bilingual courses are also available.
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 Method of the month: Emoji exit ticket
An emoji is an icon or smiley face used in electronic messages and web pages. The word emoji is a portmanteau of the japenese words that mean ‘picture’ and ‘character’.
Aim:
To evaluate a session, workshop or event using symbols (emojis)
Method:
- Give each participant an exit ticket (a free printable version is available) – this ‘ticket’ is customisable and you can change which emoji icons appear on the ticket
- At the end of a session, ask participants to circle the emoji(s) that reflect how the session made them feel and to explain the reason why
Variations:
- As emojis are a digital phenomenon; you could also ask people to send you emojis on social media instead of using a ticket
- If you have access to laptops or iPads, you can ask participants to complete the emoji exit ticket on the device.
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 Do you want to run some face-to-face engagement activities but aren't sure where to start?
We will work with you and your team throughout the whole process to; design, plan and run focus groups/workshops etc with your stakeholders, advise on recording and using qualitative feedback, writing up the report and debriefing to help you to identify good practice and learning for your organisation.
We support staff throughout the process and will work closely with your team. This is a practical way to build your organisation's capacity, experience and confidence in running face-to-face engagement activities, in a safe and supportive environment. We bring a wealth of experience and learning from working with other organisations which we will share throughout.
Please contact us to discuss your needs
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 Welsh Government’s new consultation website
Consultations provide you with the opportunity to have your say on new developments from Welsh Government
Welsh Government has launched the new consultation area of their website. The new website has an updated clean and simple design and a useful search function, but don’t take our word for it! Have a look around the site and send your feedback and suggestions to Welsh Government.
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 Social Care Wales - Appointment of Board Members
Do you have an interest in social care? The establishment of Social Care Wales presents an exciting opportunity to improve social care in Wales. We are looking for board members from all walks of life who have a passion to improve social care standards and the services provided to members of the public.
The Social Care Wales Board will provide leadership and direction to the organisation. It will set plans, agree how and where a budget of approximately £20m is spent and review the progress and delivery of work. We are looking to recruit people from many walks of life, including carers, service users and members of the public with knowledge and experience in a wide range of areas with a passion to make a positive difference.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on 13 October 2016.
For further details and to apply go to http://tinyurl.com/j68kdkl or for queries contact the Shared Service Helpdesk on 029 2082 5454 or email SharedServiceHelpdesk@wales.gsi.gov.uk
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 Investing in Nature Guide
Taking care of nature in our homes and gardens is one thing but how do we do it in the places where we work or volunteer?
Designed with community groups in mind, this new Investing in Nature guide helps us look at the negative impacts that we may inadvertently be having on nature and explains the simple, practical but often over-looked actions that we can take to Help Wildlife to Thrive. It also explains how you can influence others and do more across your group or organisation by Getting Nature into Your Environmental Policy.
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 Invitation to consultations on Event Volunteering
Do you involve volunteers in public events? Volunteering Spirit Wales is looking at improving the quality of volunteer involvement and we’d like to share what we’ve learnt with you so far ... as well as hear from you!
We’ll be holding two Project Consultation Events which are free of charge across Wales at the following WCVA offices from 10.45am – 15.15pm (including lunch):
- Wednesday 16 November in Rhyl
- Tuesday 22 November in Cardiff Bay
We’ll be sharing information about the Volunteering Spirit Wales project; presenting some of the questions and issues arising from our work so far and encourage responses that will help us develop the most useful resources for the sector as a legacy of the project as well as capture other hopes and suggestions that could be addressed by the project.
Find out more
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