Girlguiding Worcestershire County Day 2023
(Bookings open until Friday 22nd September)
Date: Saturday 7th October 2023
Time: 09:15 – 15:30
Venue: Christopher Whitehead Language College, Bromwich Road, Worcester. WR2 4AF
There is plenty of car parking on site. Why not car share and bring a guiding friend?
If you have any additional requirements please let us know on the booking form.
Frequently asked Questions
What are the times for the day ?
9:15 – 9:30 Registration / Coffee and hot pastries
9:30 – 9:45 Welcome
9:45 – 11:15 Session 1
11:15 – 11:45 Morning Break
11:45 – 13:15 Session 2
13:15 – 14:15 Lunch
14:15 – 15:30 Session 3
15:30 Close
During lunchtime you can peruse the Girlguiding Worcester Division Depot and Blackmore Shop, chat to County Advisors and members of the Trefoil Guild.
Can I come for only part of the day?
Yes that’s fine, we are fully flexible. Come for the full day, morning only or afternoon only.
Do I need to bring my own refreshments?
Bring your own packed lunch. Hot and cold drinks will be available, it would be appreciated if you could please bring a refillable cup with you. If you do forget your lunch, there is a local supermarket nearby. Pleas ask at reception if your need directions
What shall I wear ?
Please wear uniform, where possible.
Do I need to bring anything with me ?
A notebook and pen may be useful. Refillable cup (if you have one). Any additional items for specific sessions will be sent by separate email.
Why are some session choices showing as full.
Sessions have limited spaces and are filled on a first come first served basis. Sessions are repeated, so hopefully you should get your first choice on most occasions.
How do I remember what I have chosen
You should receive a confirmation email of the choices you have made. Please print or make a note of your choices annd bring this with you on the day.
Who do I contact if I have a question or need to change or cancel my booking?
Please contact learning.development@girlguidingworcs.org.uk
Trainings :
| 09.15 – 09.35 | Registration |
| 09.35 – 09.45 | SESSION 1 |
SESSION FULL |
Please note this session will start at 09.15 hours |
| Risky Business |
A session to provide guidance and support to create and use risk assessments to ensure a safe environment for all your guiding activities and to be able to recognise unsafe situations. |
| The other 40%:
Singing in the Unit |
Action songs, traditional songs, songs that make you laugh! Use them at your unit meetings or at your residential events. Find out how to make a campfire fun and engaging. |
| Celebrating every member | Examine the possible diversity of needs of girls and volunteers in the unit. Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership. Develop ways to adapt activities and meetings so everyone can have a great guiding experience. Know which forms can be used to support girls and volunteers. Learn how to support young members and volunteers and how to report incidents of discrimination. |
| Using your Young Leaders | Using your Young Leaders. How to include them in the planning. |
| Engaging all Members | How to cope with the broad range of ages and abilities in your unit and how to make best use of the helpers you have. |
SESSION CLOSED |
SESSION CLOSED |
| Using Guiding systems | A session to develop your skills in using GO, updating girls programme achievements, together with accessing and using the Learning Platform. |
SESSION CLOSED |
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| Having fun Internationally | Come and have fun trying out a range of crafts and games from around the world. |
| 11.45 – 13.15 | SESSION 2 |
SESSION FULL |
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| Budgeting and Accounts | Looking at how to effectively manage your Unit accounts. To include budgeting, maintaining good records, together with submitting your year-end accounts. |
| Programme Overview | An introduction (or refresh) to the guiding programme including themes, unit meeting activities, skills builders, interest badges and anniversary badges. |
SESSION FULL |
Session Full |
SESSION CLOSED |
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SESSION FULL |
| The promise in the programme. | Ideas and activities to help the girls learn and understand the promise and help them identify the promise in action. |
SESSION FULL |
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| Celebrating every member | Examine the possible diversity of needs of girls and volunteers in the unit. Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership. Develop ways to adapt activities and meetings so everyone can have a great guiding experience. Know which forms can be used to support girls and volunteers. Learn how to support young members and volunteers and how to report incidents of discrimination. |
SESSION CLOSED |
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| 13.15 – 14.15 | LUNCH |
| 14.15 – 15.30 | SESSION 3 |
SESSION FULL |
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| Planning for good Guiding | Explore how to plan your programme around the six themes, find out how to apply the five essentials to your unit’s activities. Look at how to meet the Doing Our Best standards. Take a look at resources to build a great programme. |
| Celebrating every member | Examine the possible diversity of needs of girls and volunteers in the unit and the adjustments we make to adapt to those needs. Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership. Develop ways to adapt activities and meetings so everyone can have a great guiding experience. Know which forms can be used to support girls and volunteers. Learn how to support young members and volunteers and how to report incidents of discrimination |
| Going Away With | Would you like to take your girls away on residential adventures? Come along and find out more about completing the Going Away Qualification and how to get started. |
SESSION CLOSED |
SESSION CLOSED |
| Air and Share
Rainbow Leaders |
Come and meet the County Rainbow Adviser. An opportunity to share programme and activity ideas and experiences with other Rainbows Leaders from across the County. |
| Air and Share
Brownie Leaders |
Led by an experienced County Brownie Leader, an opportunity to share programme and activity ideas and experiences with other Brownie Leaders from across the County. |
| Air and Share
Guide Leaders |
Come and meet the County Guide Adviser. An opportunity to share programme and activity ideas and experiences with other Guide Leaders from across the County. |
| Air and Share
Young Leaders |
Come and meet the County Young Leader Adviser. An opportunity to share programme and activity ideas and experiences with other Young Leaders from across the County. |