Training and Events

LAYC organises a general training programme for member groups annually (actually it seems to work best from October to June) which covers core topics like Child Protection, Emergency Aid, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Group Work Skills and Basic Food Hygiene as well as other topics identified by members from training needs evaluations.

Courses generally have a practical focus and are at an introductory level – details of course content and formal are always posted on the website so that you can check it covers what you are looking for before you book. You can book onto courses via the website. Members can access these courses at heavily discounted rates.

Places are usually restricted to 2 places per club initially, although reserve lists are kept if you want more places. 1 week before the course contact is made with those booked on the course to confirm their attendance and reserve places allocated at that stage if any become available. Unfortunately because of the levels of demand and the subsidised cost, LAYC has to charge anyone who fail to attend training courses they have booked on if they do not contact LAYC in advance in time to allow someone else to make use of the place.

If you are interested in talking to LAYC about tailoring a training course to your own requirements then please contact LAYC eg if you have a large number of staff needing places and can provide a suitable venue locally it may be possible to arrange for LAYC to deliver training in your own club or local area.

Training Programme 09

Welcome to the start of LAYC's training programme for 2009/10 commencing with courses between October and December 2009.

You can book by phone (667 1828); email enquiries@layc.org.uk or via this website by clicking here

Additional courses will be added nearer the time, as they are confirmed.

Date Time Venue Notes Cost to members
Saturday 6th March
Introduction to Food Hygiene		 10am-12.30pm LAYC This REHIS course is for staff and volunteers who serve food, set out and clear away meals, and reheat prepared meals. £10
Wednesday 17th March
Sexual Health (1)		 6-8.30pm LAYC Previous LAYC courses were Part I courses. You need to do Part I before tackling Part II £10 for two courses
Saturday 20th March
Challenging Behaviour		 10am-12.30pm LAYC Dealing with difficult children/young people £10
Wednesday 24th March
Sexual Health (2)		 6-8.30pm LAYC Previous LAYC courses were Part I courses. You need to do Part I before tackling Part II £10 for two courses
Saturday 27th March
Child's Play 4		 10am-4pm Nelson Hall 10am – 12.30pm: Morning Courses (Choose one from)
Manual handling & how to do it safely
Child Protection
Get dancing with your kids

1.30pm – 4pm Afternoon Courses (Choose one from)
Fun games with Spark in the Dark
Getting kids to behave using behaviour strategies
Craft session using fabrics and recycled material
 £10 or 2 for £10
Wednesday 31st March
Funding		 6-8.30pm (with lunch) LAYC Basic level approach to fundraising for youth/children's groups £10

You can book for any of these courses online .

Terms & Conditions

The cost of LAYC's courses will be £10 per course per person for LAYC member groups and £20 per course per person for non LAYC members. As there are limited places on each course, priority will be given to LAYC members and clubs will be restricted to two participants in the first instance, which will be on a first come/first served basis. Please note that if participants fail to turn up for the course without giving advanced notice, clubs will be charged £20. Clubs will be invoiced for all courses.

Training Scheme

The LAYC Training Scheme has been setup to: