We have a selection of first response trainings that are available to book.

Choose from a Face to Face all in one day or Face to Face over two dates.

The cost is £15 per participant for the full course which must be paid before your course starts. This is a legitimate expense that can be taken from your unit funds. Payment will need to be made to the office before your training takes place. Details of how to pay are on the Eventbrite booking page.

You must be able to attend all sessions in the booking.

To book your course please click on the dates below – if the eventbrite page does not show a green register button it means that it is sold out

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Sunday 6th February 2022

Face to Face 6-hour course 10am – 4.00pm at Moulton Guide Hall.
Participants need to provide their own food, with access to the kitchen to make drinks

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Wednesday 16th February 2022    

Face to Face 6-hour course 10am – 4.00pm at Moulton Guide Hall.
Participants need to provide their own food, with access to the kitchen to make drinks

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Saturday 5th March 2022

Face to Face 6-hour course 10am – 4.30pm at Moulton Guide Hall.
Participants need to provide their own food, with access to the kitchen to make drinks.

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Monday 14th and 21st March 2022 -6.30pm-9.30pm

This course is split into two sessions both Mondays and being held face to face at the Unity Centre, Moulton Park

There will be access to the kitchen to make drinks

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Tuesday 5th and 12th April 2022 – 1.00pm-4.00pm

This course is split into two sessions both Tuesdays and being held face to face at the Moulton Guide Hall

There will be access to the kitchen to make drinks

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Please note: your training will not be complete until you have also completed the First Response eLearning which can be accessed via the learning platform HERE

You will need to log in to the learning platform, if its your first time put in your Go! username and click on ‘forgotten password’ then a link will be sent to you to set up.

For those that hold an external qualification please check the syllabus HERE – you must be able to tick all the boxes and you must also complete the Girlguiding e-learning above.   If you have anything missing we are holding monthly 1 HOUR catch up trainings via zoom so that your external qualification can still be added to your Go! record.  Contact the office for details of catch-up courses – office@girlguidingnorthamptonshire.org.uk

Click HERE to join the closing ceremony for Jubilee Castle Virtual Camp at 11.00am on Sunday 11th April

Click HERE to join the campfire for our Jubilee Virtual Camp on Saturday 10th April at 6pm

Please click HERE to join the opening ceremony at 11.00am Saturday 10th April

Come and join our AGM on 13th May at 7.30pm from the comfort of your home. We are holding it virtually via Zoom. A few of the county team will host a meeting that everyone is very welcome to log into and watch.

A look back on all the fantastic but different guiding that happened 2020, and an opportunity to share some of our future plans

If you want to join us please register to attend using the Eventbrite platform HERE

The password to participate will be sent in the confirmation email and also in two reminders – 1 day before and 10 minutes before.  (Scroll down to the bottom of the Eventbrite email to view)

FAQS

What should I wear?

Guide wear or your own clothes

Will there be refreshments?

Usually we would supply refreshments at these events so please feel free to have your own while we are online

How do I join the meeting?

You will receive an email link with a code and password 1 day before and 10 minutes before the meeting via your email address. If you book on for anyone else please make sure their name and email address is used during the registration process so that they receive the links too

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Contact the office on office@girlguidingnorthamptonshire.org.uk

Closing Date12th May 2021

AGM Minutes 2021

2020 review

Keep looking at the Girlguiding UK website to get the latest updates

Risk Assessment Information Access HERE

Update on roadmap for Girlguiding (look under England section) Access HERE

Girlguiding’s First Response is now made up of 3 x 2hr modules. Module 1 will be completed face to face with Modules 2 and 3 being completed in a virtual classroom.

You will also have to complete the Girlguiding e-learning that relates to this, access HERE

All modules and the e-learning must be completed before the first response can be added to your Go! record. They must also be completed within a 3-month window from start to finish

Below are booking dates for Module 2 and 3.  You must be able to attend both days/times to get both modules.

The cost is £15 per person – this is ONE payment and covers all three modules.  We will be keeping a spreadsheet at the office with payment dates and modules completed for each individual.  How to pay is in FAQs on Eventbrite when you register.  Your booking will not be confirmed until payment received.

Module 2 and 3 Tuesday 13^th and 20^th April 7-9pm

Module 2 and 3 Saturday 17^th April 10.00-12 noon and 1-3pm

Module 1 – The Practical  – you will be notified how to complete this once booked and paid for module 1 and 2

Register to attend our first virtual County Training Day 18th April 2021via Eventbrite HERE

Come and Join us for our first virtual County Training Day. (Book early to avoid disappointment as places will be limited)

This year Northamptonshire are joining forces with Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire too.

Want some tips from other leaders and trainers? Then County Day is the place to be. Register to attend above. Enter your personal details with your session choices from the information given below. 

As we are virtual you can choose to attend as few or many session times as you wish.

9.00am Registration will open

9.45 Welcome from the County Commissioner

Then In the first instance please indicate which sessions times you can attend by ticking the appropriate box then we will try and accommodate your choices with the time that suits you best.

Session 1 will run 10.15am-11.15am

Session 2 will run 11.45am-12.45pm

Session 3 will run 1.45pm-2.45pm

3.00pm Fun Session

3.30pm Closing words

NB Safe space for young leaders will require attendance to session 1 and 2 and the young leader qualification is available in session 3 only

Make your Choice (you will be asked to make one main preferred choice then to tick a selection of any others you would be happy to attend)

• Returning to Face to Face Guiding for Leaders (This is now Full)
• Returning to Face to Face Guiding for Commissioners
• Outdoor Socially Distanced ideas
• Indoor Socially Distanced ideas
• Ideas, Hints and Tips for continuing with Virtual Meetings
• Networking session to talk to other leaders about the difficulties of returning to guiding and continuing to meet virtually
• Risk Assessments
• Fundraising and Grants
• Growth and Retention for Commissioners
• Young Leader Qualification (session 3 only – 1.45-2.45pm) for young leaders currently doing the qualification
• Safe Space 1 & 2 for Young Leaders (must do session 2 and 3 – 11.45am-2.45pm)

FAQs

What should I wear?

Guide wear should be worn. 

How do I join on the day?

The email address that you used to register for this training will be used to send you log on information for your sessions. You will receive this sometime during the week commencing the 12th April 2021. Each individual joining must have their own email address.

How do I book?

Use the REGISTER button above to book your place – if you are booking for more than one person please input all full names and their personal email to allow us to print registers and to send joining info

Under 18?

If you are under 18 years of age you will be required to provide parent guardian details so that a consent form can be completed for your attendance

Additional needs? – Please state any needs that a trainer should be aware of

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Contact the Training team on training@girlguidingnorthamptonshire.org.uk or  01604 648740 9.30-12.30  weekdays and term-time.

Closing date for bookings?

7th April 2021

Please click on the link below to register to do a level 3 safe space.  These are the latest courses available from our Region for 2021

Book HERE

Come and join us for a special training on how to use Zoom.

For those who want to give it a go but are not sure where to start.

• Learn about what Zoom has got to offer
• Lots of helpful tips and tricks from our trainers
• Have a go at being the host

Register to attend on the eventbrite platform here