fbpx Upcoming Events › Training › – London Youth

Training and Events

You can browse our upcoming events below, including training sessions, network events, workshops, and more. Use the filters on the left side to refine your search.

Click on an event to read more about it and find out how to book on. Please note that we only advertise events six weeks in advance, so please check back later if your preferred date is not available.

Most events are only open to London Youth members. If you would like to join as member, click here.

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Introduction to MEL and designing an evaluation plan

Online

A 3-hour taster session, introducing you to the MEL cycle and key concepts.  The training will help you understand: Why MEL is important Definitions and terms Key principles of effective evaluation How to design an evaluation plan:  identifying objectives and understanding what you want to achieve through your evaluation, prioritising outcomes, identifying measures of success […]

Wellbeing for you, Wellbeing in your practice

Online

If you’re new to the world of wellbeing, this online workshop with Haptivate is the perfect way to get started. Get ready for an interactive exploration of the latest and greatest research, tools and tips from the worlds of neuroscience, positive psychology and mindfulness. You will walk away with practical tools that you can use […]

Researching grant-makers, corporates and individuals

Online

This session will provide you with some free (yes, free!) ways to research grant-makers, corporates and individuals and provide robust information to decide who to approach for funds.  Treasure hunting for the VCSE sector!

Advanced Safeguarding and Child Protection

Online

For those who are already familiar and experienced in safeguarding and want to extend their knowledge to explore some of the more challenging areas of safeguarding. Suitable for those in positions as deputy od Designated safeguarding lead as well as managers and leaders in services for under 18’s. Overview To explore new and emerging trends […]

Collecting quantitative data

Online

This session will help you to: Identify what quantitative data you may need Understand how to design effective tools to collect the data you need Develop skills in data collection It will cover what is quantitative data, common quantitative data needs in a youth work setting, pros and cons of different quantitative tools and good […]

Youth-Led Decision Making

Online

This ONLINE training will include facilitated discussions and activities to help youth workers improve their skills and confidence in youth involvement, particularly with starting a youth board, young trustees and/or other youth-led governance structures. Using an interactive and reflective approach, we will have an opportunity to learn more about the types of youth involvement structures […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid – four parts

Online

Become a Youth Mental Health First Aider The Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is for everyone who works with, lives with or supports young people aged 8-18. The course, which runs across four days online, Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th and Friday 21th March 9.30am - 12.30pm each day, will teach you the […]

Safer Recruitment in Youth Work Settings

Online

An essential course for any staff involved in recruitment and selection of staff who will be working with under 18’s. This course is suitable for any staff who may be on interview panels as well as safeguarding leads and trustees. Areas covered: DBS – myth busting and links to policy From advertising to appointment – […]

Introduction to Youth Involvement and Participation (Online)

Online

This online training will include facilitated discussions and activities to help youth workers improve their skills and confidence in youth involvement. In this interactive introductory session, we’ll explore: What is youth involvement Why is youth involvement important in your practice ​ How can you lay the foundation for long term and effective youth involvement in […]

Exploring Risky Behaviours

Online

Whilst it is impossible to protect children and young people from engaging in risk taking behaviours and potentially making harmful choices, by understanding potential risks and vulnerabilities, raising awareness and building the confidence and skills to inform decision-making, youth workers can help build resilience to cope better with risky situations. This workshop explores why some […]

Collecting qualitative data

Online

This session will help you to: Identify what qualitative data you may need Understand how to design effective tools to collect the data you need Develop skills in data collection It will cover what is qualitative data, common qualitative data needs in a youth work setting, pros and cons of different qualitative tools and good […]

Exploring Bias, Inclusion and Diversity with Chickenshed

London Youth 47-49 Pitfield Street, London

Chickenshed brings you a workshop that covers a range of areas around the crucial inclusion and diversity agenda- using experiential and immersive learning styles that are informed by our creative arts practice. You will be led by a team of those learning how to use their power to support and engage better as leaders, and […]

Important information about training:

  • You can book a maximum of 2 people per organisation for an individual training.
  • Online training is interactive, you must have connection to a microphone and cameras will be encouraged to be switched on to facilitate discussion and engagement during the session and/or in breakout rooms.
  • Training Cancellation Policy – if you can no longer attend a training then please let us know at least working 3 days before the training so we can offer this training to someone on the waiting list. Cancellations made 2 working days or less before a scheduled training course may be subject to a penalty.
  • We operate a waiting list for this training. If you find that a training is full and still want to attend, please email the Membership Development Support Officer. We will contact you directly before the training if there is space.