Third sector participation in local
decision making has never been higher on the political agenda, and
is now embedded within a wide range of policies relating to local
government. This places high expectations upon local authorities to
show how they are supporting improved and effective third sector
engagement in local strategic partnerships. Local infrastructure
organisations (LIOs) play a vital part in making this happen.
The Skilling Up for Stronger Voices resources are a portfolio of
materials and learning resources to support and develop the skills
and knowledge of local third sector representatives in effective
partnership working. They have been piloted with a number of LIOs
and representatives. Feedback from these pilots has informed the
final contents and layout.
We can now provide you with an experienced trainer in this field,
who will develop and deliver a programme for your reps using the
Skilling Up for Stronger Voices resources. This will be tailored to
your local context and can form part of your training offer to your
local sector. Bursaries of up to £1,500 are available to help you
put this training on.
Booking
If you are interested in asking NAVCA to come and train your reps
please
download the briefing note which explains the different units that
can be delivered (Word 240KB). Once you have decided
download and complete form SU1 (Word, 193KB) and return to
helen.oparinde@navca.org.uk.
Returning the form does not constitute a booking at this stage. For
more information or to make a booking please contact Helen
Oparinde, Learning and Development Officer at
helen.oparinde@navca.org.uk
or 0114 289 3966.
If you would prefer to deliver these resources yourself, contact
Helen Oparinde.