Intergenerational training for trainers and practitioners: Ayr

Wednesday 20th September 2023, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: The Cutty Sark Centre, 40 High St, Ayr, KA7 1QW

BOOKINGS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED

GWT recognise the impact that the cost-of-living crisis is having upon training budgets and in response they are offering their one-day intergenerational training at a reduced rate for Ayr on Wednesday 20th September

Trainer – Lorraine George

The course is divided into three areas and covers the following learning outcomes:

What is Intergenerational Practice?

On completion participants will be able to:

  • Describe what intergenerational practice is and how it can be defined.
  • Explain how planned intergenerational work can be relevant to meeting policy aims in different areas of social policy, community development and work with children, families and older people.
  • Explain the relationship between intergenerational practice activities, policy and outcomes.

Bringing Groups Together

On completion participants will be able to:

  • Give examples of how to bring generations together to effectively meet challenges and overcome barriers.
  • Describe the importance of bringing different generations together during a staged process.
  • Demonstrate how to address ageism and stereotyping through a range of activities.
  • Describe and demonstrate how intergenerational activities and projects can be accessible and inclusive.

“Some people are old at 18 and some are young at 90. Time is a concept that humans created.” Yoko Ono

“Aw Dad, you’ve done a lot of great things. But you’re a very old man now, and old people are useless.” Homer Simpson to Abe Simpson

Social Impact

On completion participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the importance of monitoring and evaluating intergenerational activities and projects in a planned way.
  • Evaluate the potential impact which intergenerational practice may have on participants and within communities.
  • Demonstrate a range of approaches to monitoring and evaluation.
  • Describe the issues around participation and involvement in monitoring and evaluation processes.
  • Choose a range of methods for presenting information and the evidence collected during monitoring and evaluation.

GWT is pleased to confirm that the following training courses have been CPD accredited by the CPD Standards Office which aids you in your career progression and advancement.

Benefits of CPD

CPD helps employees keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date. It also ensures that the professional standard of their qualifications and registrations is maintained. Furthermore, it contributes to their professional sense of direction. Completing CPD helps build their confidence and credibility, allows them to showcase their achievements and equips them with tools to cope positively with change. Training courses will be of interest to those who are keen to embed intergenerational approaches within their programme of work.

Participants can request a certificate awarding them with 4 hours of accreditation.

Costs
£35 – Concession: GWT Member / Third Sector Under 250K / GWT Member Public
£50 – Full: Non member/Private/Public

Book Your Place

Sorry, bookings are now closed for this event.