Christmas hols must be Safe Space training preparation again!

Feels like Christmas holidays are designed for Safe Space preparations but I think I'm ready at last for next weekend:

• I've edited the powerpoint deck (down), and added 1 new slide
• I've created a risk assessment complete with contingencies for the training
• I've amended the training plan - annotated with timings for a 10am & 2pm start; included ppt slide numbers for the activities I'm going to use; added the survey monkey link from slide 76 and greyed out activities I'm not using for the first time.
• I've re-read the "session plan with full guidance book" several times and marked up the de-brief notes for each activity with colour coded post-its.
• I've laminated all 61 activity sheets.
• I've bought a new extension cable and several blocks of post-its.
• I've checked Being Prepared is still the 2013 edition I have already printed off and bound.
• I've tried (unsuccessfully) to get the trading order code for the key messages booklet -Trading are closed now until 2/1/18, so I've emailed the question.
• I've packed my flip chart & pens.
• Santa brought me a lovely blue tooth speaker (from Cath Kidston) and it works with my laptop
• I've charged my other Cath Kidston gift of a power pack which can be used to keep the speaker going if it runs out of charge but of course both are now fully charged.
• I've visited all the additional websites on slide 67 - check out the booklets on the NAPAC website https://napac.org.uk/resources/ "It wasn't your fault" and "You are not alone" they are very sad but really well produced.
• However I haven't yet saved the ppt to the USB stick, as I state in my risk assessment, but I keep making more changes. I will though.

I do have one question I can't find an answer too  - What is Full Safeguarding Pathway Step 21?

I obviously stopped paying attention at that point  hope nobody asks me on 6th!

 

MBTI Christmas Card

OPP's view of Christmas 

My MBTI Christmas card says it all!

 It's really interesting and so accurate this is so relevant for my training style - forgotten just how useful this is and how it is reflected in my trainings! Very useful refresher for my PDP.

Christmas Workshop

Results of a Bath Bombe workshop at Dixie Dot crafts in Gloucester

So easy to make and a really enjoyable leaders evening too. The plastic egg moulds are much cheaper than the bath bombe moulds it was interesting choosing the scents - I settled on peppermint in the end some of the floral ones were way too heavy. In the Ikea jar is coconut body scrub which was so easy to make and smells wonderful. Really easy to replicate with the Guides probably more easily, than Brownies but I'm just thinking of the clearing up!

Dixie Dot do some really good workshops - wished I had caught the ginger bread house plate decorating and I will look out for the button frame one.  Nice evening after the hectic usual Christmas activities.

WAGGGS World Thinking Day 2018 - Go outside to make an impact

World Thinking Day 2018 is completing this triennium theme, by celebrating the Impact that the Movement has on the lives of our members and their communities.  For the first time ever, the World Thinking Day challenge will become a global mosaic of change-making ambassadors!
Why a mosaic? When small pieces (such as our individual changes) are positioned in the right way, they create one complete image: the bigger impact we create together!

Don’t forget to buy your World Thinking Day badges from the WAGGGS online shop at www.wagggs.shop.org
Do you know what shape we get if we add the four elements from the sections of this year’s World Thinking Day pack? It’s our World Trefoil! You can use the parts as pieces of a puzzle and each time the group completes a section they earn a piece. Once they complete all four sections they can create the World Trefoil! Learn what the parts symbolize here: http://bit.ly/WorldTrefoil
Our World Thinking Day 2018 mosaic has four parts:
1. The Flame [pages 9-17] is the spark that inspires us to bring change.
2. Two Stars [pages 18-27] are shining bright and equip us with the skills and knowledge we need.
3. The Compass [pages 28-35 leads the way in order to make change happen.
4. The Trefoil leaves [pages 36-38] are giving shape to mark our impact.
Go Outside! Hold the activities somewhere outdoors in your neighbourhood or among nature.
Make an Impact! Understand the power you have to bring positive change. Choose and complete one activity from each of the three sections: flame, two stars and the compass.
Leave your mark: #ThisIsImpact! How is your group leaving a positive mark in your neighbourhood? Capture this impact and share it with WAGGGS to create one global Impact mosaic!

Safe Space Module 4

I attended a module 4 training yesterday and was surprised to find such a big proportion of the module relies on facilitation and discussion. It's very different to modules 1-3, still comprehensive and designed so you can use activities from module 1. It draws on the code of conduct as the foundation; but there is the requirement to think on your feet according to the knowledge and experience of the audience more. It's designed for commissioners, those who do the reporting, and spells out their responsibilities for supporting their leaders. This module needs to be delivered with an understanding of management and leadership of volunteers, as the audience could take the training in some awkward places.  Looking forward to delivering it for the first time.