For information on training available in other regions, please consult our new central webpage - www.nationalsupportbrokerage.org.uk
NBN Eastern Region Course Dates 2012-13
Course 1 (venue to be finalised)
Day One: 15th March
Day Two: 16th March
Day Three:
16th AprilDay Four: 17th April
Day Five: 15th May
NBN Eastern Region Booking Form PDF version | Word version
Participants have the option of attending for days one and two as an introductory course; complete the full 5 day non-accredited programme with or without internal assessment or complete the accredited programme. See below for more details
Please contact us for more information on course content and costs of the different options.
Contact:
Tony Phillips 01223 883149/07764 922385Hosted by the Cambridge Brokerage Network
email: tony@realife.org.uk
Course details
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Training and Accreditation
The NBN has worked with the National Development Team, Paradigm, In-Control and the Care Services Improvement Partnership to design training programmes that cover the needs of everyone from a single disabled person wishing to do everything for themselves to a professional paid broker providing a full or part-time service.
The NBN training framework has been designed to provide a core for all NBN approved training.
Your training options explained
1. NBN regional programme: 5 day course followed by ongoing supervision
and local seminars (NBN certificate of attendance)
Days 1 and 2: The first two days are suitable for anyone with an interest in an introduction to principles and practice. Participants wishing to proceed to days 3 and 4 complete a one month reflective journal on their experiences supporting at least one person/family in a number of brokerage roles.
Days 3 and 4 are reserved for participants who wish to learn more about becoming paid or unpaid full or part time professional brokers.
Day 5 acts as a recall and review day.
The course allows one month between each set of two days for practical support work which can be focused either on the participants own support needs if they are a disabled person or family carer or for someone the participant is already supporting. Participants keep a practice journal and return with 'live' issues that are then built into the training sessions to ensure practical outcomes.
The NBN training model does not finish after the initial five days - the full programme should include ongoing local individual and peer supervision from a competent broker or similar who can provide practical assistance as well as person centred, supportive supervision. Brokers should also attend a minimum of four knowledge based seminars per year organised by your region or at national level to ensure a constant update in the quality of information, advice and guidance services.
2. NBN 5 day programme with Internal Assessment
An internally-assessed NBN course has been developed by the NBN Eastern Region based on the same approach used by the General Social Care Council to assess social workers on their 100 work placements. Download the assessment paperwork here or contact Tony Phillips on 01223 883149 or 07764 922385
3. NBN accredited programme
We are pleased to announce that the NBN accredited course is now available.
This course now has nationally-recognised accreditation as 5 units at level 2 by OCN Credit4Learning.
4. NBN introductory programme
Days one and two of the 5 day programme act as a good introduction to core skills and knowledge and can be taken as a stand alone option.
5. Introducing our Kitchen Table Training
We introduced the idea of Kitchen Table courses in Cambridge in 2009 following requests from disabled people and family carers for a programme that fitted both stamina and availability. Kitchen Table courses are hosted by one of the participants in their own home and run for a series of half days to suit individual learning preferences. Further details from Kadie Chapman (Cambridge Brokerage Network) at: kadie@dial.pipex.com or call 01223 883149.
