(for opportunities for youth training and awards click here, for training resources click here)

NACYP does not offer a 12 month training calendar as such - we provide the support when and if our member clubs need it. All the courses we provide are run by qualified tutors, delivered in partnership with other Voluntary, Statutory and Private Sector Organisations.

All training that NACYP provide is certificated and most of the courses have recognised formal accreditation. Our training provides a range of opportunities for those working in youth work. We aim to continually review and improve the quality of provision and safe practice in our member clubs, by encouraging staff, volunteers and young people to attend our regular training events.

The learning opportunities at NACYP can be provided in-house or externally. The course lengths vary from short to long and can be distance learning or may require a portfolio of evidence. Either way, we are here to support the development of youth clubs, leaders and young people. NACYP is always able to respond to individual and groups - given the right amount of notice.

The 2008/2009 NACYP Training Programme has proved successful and has raised standards in youth work, shared best practice and extended opportunities and development for staff, volunteers and young people.
Total number of training courses delivered              11
Total number of people attended courses               109
Total number of adults                                                    54
Total number of young people (under 25 years)    55

For more details please contact us

The following courses are currently being delivered across the county:

•    Child Protection / Safeguarding Courses
•    First Aid Courses
•    Health and Safety / Risk Assessment
•    Food Hygiene
•    Drug/Alcohol Awareness
•    Tool Box of Activities
•    Participation Training
•    Thinking of planning a residential
•    Arts and Crafts
•    Quality Mark Scheme
•    Trustee / Management Committee Training
•    Funding for your Club
•    Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers
•    Keystone Awards
•    Sporting Activities Programme for yp 16 – 25 (Level 2)
•    Youth Achievement Awards
•    Volunteer Training Programme
•    Young Leaders

Coming Soon - We will be offering
 
•    The Basic Expedition Leader Award  (BELA)
•    The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
•    Moon Lighting (outdoor persuit)
•    Sports Coaching – Football, Refereeing, ABA Boxing, Netball plus much more -  
•    Emergency Sport Aid
•    Equal opportunities
•    Disability discrimination

The above courses are available to those who are working, volunteering or who are a member of a sport or youth club, such as:

•    Young People
•    Youth workers
•    Coaches
•    Volunteers
•    Club representatives and administrators
•    Trustees and Management Committee Members
•    Parents and carers
•    Anyone else with an interest in young people and/or sport

Policies and Procedures

NACYP encourages all of its members to undertake training that promotes good practise in the youth club environment.  To help promote this we ask that every club has thought through the process and, as part of the affiliation to NACYP, we ask that all clubs have policies available, or alternatively work together with NACYP to implement these, these include:

•    Safeguarding Young People (inc - Staff vetting, Confidentiality and Data Protection)
•    Health and Safety (inc - First Aid, Accident investigation prevention and Fire Regulations)
•    Recruitment - Training and development
•    Equal opportunities

NACYP has prepared overarching Policy and Procedure templates on behalf of our affiliated member clubs and have worked with 80% of our affiliated building based clubs to adopt and implement these into practice.

Quality Mark Scheme

 We are promoting a Quality Mark Scheme in 2010 for our member clubs through the National Clubs for Young People, which has been endorsed by the National Youth Agency and the Department for Education and Skills.
Quality Mark (QM) is an accreditation scheme to formally recognise levels of quality in youth work. It gives clubs a mark of recognition that will boost their external profile and fundraising potential. The process of self-evaluation will also reveal areas where performance can be improved

The SAP Pack

The SAP Pack is a comprehensive guide to leading sport and activity sessions in youth clubs. It covers everything from planning a session to applying for funding, including ideas for getting young people involved and integrating the activity with wider personal development.