Events for November 2009


Early Years Parent Programme – Session 4

Date: Monday 2nd November – 9.30am – 11.30am

Venue: Retford Central Children’s Centre, Arlington Way, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6EA

A series of 8 sessions for parents of children (between the ages of 2 and 5) on the Autistic Spectrum living in Nottinghamshire.

Topics covered include: Understanding ASD, Communication, Interactive Play, Behaviour, Health and Education, Parents’ Feelings and Emotions and How to Access Help.

Contact: Helen Hornsby on 01623 520 520



Epilepsy Awareness Course

Date: Monday 2nd November

A one-day course designed to give an understanding of epilepsy.

£40 per person.

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

Click here to download a booking form for this event



LDQ Four Week course – Week 1

Date: Tuesday 3rd November

Week 1 of a one-day course over four weeks for workers on induction working within a learning disability service.

£350 per person for all four days

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

Click here to download a booking form for this event



Autism Awareness Training

Date: Wednesday 4th November

A one-day course for support workers, families, volunteers, other professionals and anyone interested in understanding individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

£40 per person.

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

Click here to download a booking form for this event



Moving and Handling Course

Date: Thursday 5th November

A one-day course that provides a general knowledge of correct techniques in a variety of settings.

£40 per person.

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

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Early Years Parent Programme – Session 5

Date: Monday 9th November – 9.30am – 11.30am

Venue: Retford Central Children’s Centre, Arlington Way, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6EA

A series of 8 sessions for parents of children (between the ages of 2 and 5) on the Autistic Spectrum living in Nottinghamshire.

Topics covered include: Understanding ASD, Communication, Interactive Play, Behaviour, Health and Education, Parents’ Feelings and Emotions and How to Access Help.

Contact: Helen Hornsby on 01623 520 520



Asperger Syndrome Awareness

Date: Tuesday 10th November

A one-day course for support workers, families, volunteers, other professionals and anyone interested in understanding individuals with Asperger Syndrome.

£40 per person.

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

Click here to download a booking form for this event



Food Hygiene (Basic) Course

Date: Wednesday 11th November

A one-day course providing a general knowledge of hygiene in the preparation and storage of food.

£40 per person.

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Course

Date: Thursday 12th November

A one-day course of information and advice on how to recognise abuse of vulnerable adults. The course aims to provide practical solutions on how to deal with this very difficult and emotive subject.

£40 per person.

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

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Early Years Parent Programme – Session 6

Date: Monday 16th November – 9.30am – 11.30am

Venue: Retford Central Children’s Centre, Arlington Way, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6EA

A series of 8 sessions for parents of children (between the ages of 2 and 5) on the Autistic Spectrum living in Nottinghamshire.

Topics covered include: Understanding ASD, Communication, Interactive Play, Behaviour, Health and Education, Parents’ Feelings and Emotions and How to Access Help.

Contact: Helen Hornsby on 01623 520 520



Executive Functioning

Date: Tuesday 17th November

A one-day course for support workers, families, volunteers, other professionals and anyone interested in understanding the impact of executive functioning deficits.

£40 per person.

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

Click here to download a booking form for this event



Health and Safety Course

Date: Wednesday 18th November

A one-day course that gives a general knowledge of health and Safety requirements in a variety of settings.

£40 per person.

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

Click here to download a booking form for this event



Promoting Continence Course

Date: Thursday 19th November

A one-day course that gives a basic knowledge and understanding of continence.

£40 per person.

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

Click here to download a booking form for this event


A Survivors Guide to Autism and Difficult Behaviour – Session 1

Date: Friday 20th November – 10.00am – 2.00pm (bring your own lunch)

Venue: Park Hall Autism Resource Centre, Park Road, Bestwood Village, Nottingham NG6 8TQ

For parents/carers of a child with a diagnosis of ASD. The sessions help parents gain a better understanding of the reasons for their child’s behaviour and explore ways in which stress can be managed.

The course consists of 2 sessions.

Contact: NORSACA on 0115 976 1805


Early Years Parent Programme – Session 7

Date: Monday 23rd November – 9.30am – 11.30am

Venue: Retford Central Children’s Centre, Arlington Way, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6EA

A series of 8 sessions for parents of children (between the ages of 2 and 5) on the Autistic Spectrum living in Nottinghamshire.

Topics covered include: Understanding ASD, Communication, Interactive Play, Behaviour, Health and Education, Parents’ Feelings and Emotions and How to Access Help.

Contact: Helen Hornsby on 01623 520 520


Dad’s Forum

Date: Tuesday 24th November – 7.30pm

An informal meeting of dads in a pub or other venue where dads have the opportunity to exchange information, ideas and experiences.

See www.nottsdadsforum.co.uk for further information.

Contact: Kieran Lee on 0115 976 1720 or kieran.lee@nottscc.gov.uk



LDQ Four Week course – Week 2

Date: Tuesday 24th November

Week 2 of a one-day course over four weeks for workers on induction working within a learning disability service.

£350 per person for all four days

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

Click here to download a booking form for this event



ASPIRES (Autism Specific Physical Intervention and Reactive Educational Strategies) 1 Day Refresher Course

Date: Thursday 26th November

A one-day refresher course for support workers and managers in residential establishments.

£40 per person

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

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Safe Handling of Medication Course

Date: Thursday 26th November

A one-day course for those responsible for administration and storage of medication giving knowledge of the safe handling and storage of medication (meets the Skills for care knowledge set).

£40 per person.

Contact: NORSACA Training on 01909 506678 between 9.30am – 12.00pm

Click here to download a booking form for this event


A Survivors Guide to Autism and Difficult Behaviour – Session 2

Date: Friday 27th November – 10.00am – 2.00pm (bring your own lunch)

Venue: Park Hall Autism Resource Centre, Park Road, Bestwood Village, Nottingham NG6 8TQ

For parents/carers of a child with a diagnosis of ASD. The sessions help parents gain a better understanding of the reasons for their child’s behaviour and explore ways in which stress can be managed.

The course consists of 2 sessions.

Contact: NORSACA on 0115 976 1805



Early Years Parent Programme – Session 8

Date: Monday 30th November – 9.30am – 11.30am

Venue: Retford Central Children’s Centre, Arlington Way, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6EA

A series of 8 sessions for parents of children (between the ages of 2 and 5) on the Autistic Spectrum living in Nottinghamshire.

Topics covered include: Understanding ASD, Communication, Interactive Play, Behaviour, Health and Education, Parents’ Feelings and Emotions and How to Access Help.

Contact: Helen Hornsby on 01623 520 520



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