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Safe Drive Stay Alive Evening Performance – Thursday 14th November at 7.15pm

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I encourage all who have young and emerging drivers in their family or who are in a position to help us promote the safe drive message to attend our special evening performance on the 14th of November 2013 at Rothes Halls in Glenrothes at 7.15pm. This year saw Safe Drive Fife win two ! national awards for its contribution in reducing Fife road casualty numbers within 16 – 25 year olds.

Please find below a flyer with details of the free show and display it on notice boards etc , please feel free to forward on to friends, family or anyone you feel would benefit from seeing this multi award winning show.

SDSA Poster

Tickets are limited so be quick !!

Note – 15 year old and over only

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Teenage Girls, Physical Activity and Self-Esteem

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Below you will find a course descriptor for the Teenage Girls, Physical Activity and Self-Esteem training course which has evaluated well over the last year and is designed to support staff to feel more confident around encouraging teenage girls to be more active.

Course descriptor

We are now offering interested and experienced training practitioners the opportunity to participate in a Training for Trainers course to enable others to deliver this course.

The Training for Trainers Course will be held at the Playfield Institute, Stratheden Hospital on Tuedsay 19th and Wednesday 20th November 2013.

Participants must be able to commit to both days.  Applicants will be required to complete a short questionnaire about their previous training experience. (See below)

Teenage Girls T4T application form (2)

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Youth 1st – Whats On July to October 2013

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Listed below are details of events and training coming up over the next couple of months.

If you are interested in any of the events contact the office on 01592 611319 or emailadmin@youth1st.co.uk.

Places are limited on the workshops so book now to avoid disappointment.

Young Leaders (for young people 10 to 14 years old) – limited places available

Date:                     Various dates during July – 2 sessions over 2 weeks

Time:                    Various

Venue:                 Various

Cost:                      FREE for Youth 1st member groups.  £30 per person for all other groups.

Youth 1st are organising a number of Young Leaders courses during July.  The Young Leader Award is a programme of leadership training for young people between the ages of 10 and 14 that supports them working with younger children, teaching leadership skills through a whole range of games and activities.

The award responds to the individual needs of each organisation and its young leaders through a flexible, differentiated programme.  It focuses on specific skills such as instruction giving, organisation of people and equipment and the use of space.  Rather than breaking leadership down into its constituent parts, the Award teaches these topics through a practical, activity based, holistic approach.  In this way Young Leaders ‘learn by doing’ and by the end of the course will not only have the confidence and ability to lead others, but also have knowledge and experience of an extensive range of games and activities.

There are STILL PLACES AVAILABLE and is suitable for group bookings.  BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.  Deadline for registrations is 15th July 2013.

Driving4Success (for young people 15+) – limited places available

Date:                     Various dates during August – 5 sessions over 5 weeks

Time:                    Various

Venue:                 Various

Cost:                      FREE for Youth 1st member groups.  £30 per person for all other groups.

Youth 1st are organising a Driving4Success course during August.  The course includes the following sessions:  First Steps, Road Safety, Emergency First Aid, Basic Maintenance and Driving Skills.  This is a pre-learner road safety programme for young people and is very popular.

There are STILL PLACES AVAILABLE on this workshop.  BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.  Deadline for registrations is 15th July 2013.

Curriculum for Excellence Workshop (for youth workers and volunteers)

Date:                     10th September 2013

Time:                    6pm to 9pm

Venue:                 Youth 1st building, Glenrothes

Cost:                      FREE for Youth 1st member groups and voluntary youth organisations.  £15 per person for all others.

This training workshop introduces Curriculum for Excellence to learning providers, including youth workers, before having an in-depth look at the Experiences and Outcomes that all children and young people should achieve, regardless of the setting.  Participants will leave with a practical tool to support them to identify the Experiences and Outcomes most relevant to youth work.

There are STILL PLACES AVAILABLE on this workshop.  BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.  Deadline for registrations is 3rd September 2013.

Arts & Crafts Workshop (for youth workers and volunteers)

Date:                     To be confirmed

Time:                    6pm to 9pm

Venue:                 Youth 1st building, Glenrothes

Cost:                      FREE for Youth 1st member groups and voluntary youth organisations.  £15 per person for all others.

This an informal, practical workshop for Youth Workers and Volunteers who would like programming ideas and information about Arts and Crafts resources and how to be creative.

There are STILL PLACES AVAILABLE on this workshop.  BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.  Deadline for registrations is 31st August 2013.

Conflict Resolutions (for youth workers and volunteers)

Date:                     7th October 2013

Time:                    6pm to 9pm

Venue:                 Youth 1st building, Glenrothes

Cost:                      FREE Youth 1st member groups and voluntary youth organisations.  £15 per person for all others.

This interactive session will introduce participants to a variety of skills that will assist them to deal with conflict situations in a way that avoids the use of aggression.

The workshop will use discussion and role play to assist in developing effective listening skills, effective negotiation skills and effective assertiveness skills.

There are STILL PLACES AVAILABLE on this workshop.  BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.  Deadline for registrations is 30th September 2013.

Internet Safety (for youth workers and volunteers)

Date:                     23rd October 2013

Time:                    6pm to 9pm

Venue:                 Youth 1st building, Glenrothes

Cost:                      FREE for Youth 1st member groups and voluntary youth organisations.  £30 per person for all others.

This informative workshop, delivered by trainers from Youth Scotland and hosted by Youth 1st, will explore how young people use the internet, social media and mobile technology  and what this means for you as a youth worker. It will take a practical look at the issues you need to be alert to as a youth worker and provide tips on how to keep yourself and young people safe.

There are STILL PLACES AVAILABLE on this workshop.  BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.  Deadline for registrations is 14th October 2013.

Emergency First Aid (for youth workers and volunteers)

Date:                     28th October 2013

Time:                    5.30pm to 9.30pm

Venue:                 Youth 1st building, Glenrothes

Cost:                      £25 per person for Youth 1st member groups and voluntary youth organisations.  £45 per person for all others.

Youth 1st are organising an Emergency First Aid Course (4 hours) for Youth Workers, Volunteers and Young People (aged 15+).  Hosted by Youth 1st and delivered by qualified First Aid instructors from Thistle Medical, this session gives the first aider the confidence to deal with most emergency situations until the arrival of the emergency services.

There are STILL PLACES AVAILABLE on this workshop.  BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.  Deadline for registrations is 30th September 2013.

Other Events coming up from November 2013

  • Driving4Success (we are taking registrations NOW!)
  • Introduction to Fundraising
  • Move It Essentials
  • Games Games Games
  • Emergency First
  • Child Protection
  • VYN Networking Events
  • Various Games, Sports and Arts sessions
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Learning Experiences Catalogue now launched

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Education Scotland has announced the launch of the Learning Experiences Catalogue which aims to develop a sustainable programme of relevant, engaging and challenging learning experiences for children and young people aged 3–15 within a broad general education.

Learning experiences have been designed to support children and young people to learn to create, collect, code, animate, bake, garden, build, tell stories all set within contexts and many of them are interdisciplinary.

The catalogue provides learners with a brief description of each learning experience which they can read or can be read to them by clicking the audio file beside the LearnCat icon. Graphics have been designed to support learners in understanding where the learning will take place, which curriculum areas they will learn within and who they will learn with. Educators are provided with more information about each learning experience and planning guidance.

Each academic term a new collection of learning experiences will be launched. The autumn collection of learning experiences will be live from September 2013.

Explore the Learning Experiences Catalogue today.

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Join the ‘Commonwealth Class’

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The BBC, the British Council and the Commonwealth Secretariat have joined forces to bring you Commonwealth Class, an exciting new opportunity for schools.

Commonwealth Class is a special initiative that provides teaching resources, online debates and interactive activities for schools to mark the run-up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games. It celebrates the values of the Commonwealth and connects schools and young people as they learn about how to be active, responsible global citizens as part of the Commonwealth family.

The Commonwealth Class education pack is an exciting resource designed to teach young people about Commonwealth values such as rights and responsibilities, protection of the environment, respect for others and what people need to lead healthy lives free from poverty.
Produced by the British Council, the resource pack contains cross-curricular activities, short films and discussion guides with learning outcomes that link to key skills, curriculum subjects and Commonwealth values. Activities include what qualities you need to be a successful Commonwealth athlete, and an exploration of the route of the Queen’s Baton Relay which will visit all 71 countries and territories taking part in the 2014 games.

Get set for 2014 and download the British Council Commonwealth Class education pack today.

BBC online debates
Commonwealth Class partner, the BBC, is hosting a series of monthly online debates commencing this summer. The debates are intended to create a platform for schools in the UK and Commonwealth countries to teach and learn together.
The first debate in the series will take place on Thursday 13 June.
Visit Schools Online and sign up to Commonwealth Class for more resources and interactive activities that support lesson planning and teaching across the curriculum
And a week before the first debate you can visit the BBC’s Commonwealth Class website to find out how you can take part!

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Funding to help groups celebrate the 2014 Commonwealth Games

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A new £4 million fund has opened which will help the people of Scotland celebrate their part in the Commonwealth before, during and after the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

‘Celebrate‘ is a joint scheme developed by the Scottish Lottery Distributor’s Forum which is made up of Big Lottery Fund Scotland, Creative Scotland, Heritage Lottery Fund and sportScotland.

Grants of between £500 to £10,000 are available to help communities across Scotland come together to hold arts, heritage, sports and local community celebrations of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The fund will also support communities to celebrate the diversity of the Commonwealth and create a legacy of community and Commonwealth connections.

Celebrate is open to

  • voluntary and community organisations
  • community councils
  • statutory bodies (such as schools, local authorities or health boards)

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until 12 December 2014. For more information, and to apply, visit the Celebrate website.

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Game On Challenge– put your goals for 2014 on the map

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Is your school or organisation planning to mark the Commonwealth Games with a specific initiative? A fun run or sports day perhaps? Getting involved in the Queen’s Baton Relay? A whole school initiative? Or is your local authority running a Mini Games programme?

No matter how big or small your Games related initiatives are we invite you to share them through the Game On Challenge and add to the excitement now building towards Glasgow 2014, the biggest multi-sporting event ever hosted in Scotland.

Benefits of taking the Game On Challenge

  • Your school/organisation will be showcased on the Game On Challenge interactive map alongside other entries from across the UK and beyond. This will provide others with ideas and inspiration for learning through the Games.
  • Every school and organisation that takes part will receive an official ‘Game On Scotland’ certificate.
  • Education establishments may also be eligible for a Game On Scotland plaque in recognition of imaginative ways they have used the Games as a context for learning.
  • All entries will be in with a chance to win exclusive Glasgow 2014 prizes.
  • Scottish schools who sign up by the 24 May will be entered into a free prize draw to receive a visit from Clyde, the official mascot for the Games.

How do we share our challenge?

Simply visit the Take the challenge page and complete the form.

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The Magnum Moment from Identity Artworks

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The Magnum Moment is a learning experience that helps students deal with and manage peer pressure, school pressure and life pressure.

TMM starts with a short storytelling video and continues with creative activities and games that raise self-awareness in actions, thoughts and feelings that might hurt their own future.

The experience concludes with each student gaining a fresh perspective of themselves through active reflection.

Activity 1 – This colourful and dynamic tabletop brainstorming experience uncovers and explores how certain actions, things they say or do, that might inadvertently create barriers for themselves. Prizes are awarded to the table with the most actions listed.

Activity 2 – ‘Thoughts’ card game reviews thinking styles and patterns contributing to harmful actions identified during brainstorming.

Activity 3 – ‘Feelings’ card game engages students to raise self-awareness and prioritize their emotions for more positive outcomes in the future.

TMM comprises two school periods delivered by an Identity associate with one school staff member also taking part. Once school delivery is complete the school staff member oversees the short ongoing workbook reflection process in which students…

·       Identify 1 action/thought/feeling that resonates from the brainstorming activity.

·       This 1 action/thought/feeling is explored and written about daily with 5 easy questions.

·       The 5 questions are addressed for 7 days thus changing habits.

Each student walks away with a literal toolkit to make better decisions in the future.

·      TMM workbooks

·      TMM wristbands

·      TMM four sided cards

Each school walks away with their own toolkit to carry on the good work.

·      TMM ‘thoughts’ card pack

·       TMM ‘emotions’ card pack

The icing on the cake is students are awarded YoungScot points for school participation.

Ideally delivered to 70 students this programme is flexible depending on school needs. As such price will vary according to how many students attend.

For more information or to book a session contact Billy Zima  (billy@identityartworks.co.uk)