A COUNSELLING APPROACH IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: 2-6 July 2001
GUIDANCE PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE:  19-21 September & 23-24 October 2001
PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: 23-25 January and 14-15 February 2002
CURRICULUM & CAREERS GUIDANCE: 1-3 May and 9-10 May 2002

Venue: Northern College.  Aberdeen teachers should apply through Services to Schools and Centres (inservice), Summerhill Education Centre.  For further information contact Terry Ashton.

2001-2002
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GUIDANCE AND PUPIL SUPPORT
Northern College
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13 JUNE 2001
ALCOHOL AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
A course for anyone interested in promoting the health and well-being of people living and working in Grampian to introduce them to basic information in the alcohol field and to promote exploration of participants' own values and attitudes with a  view to learning through group work and discussion.  Venue:  Health Promotions, 181 Union Street, Aberdeen.  Further details from Health Promotions on 01224 551375

14-15 JUNE  2001
SOLUTION-FOCUSED INTERVENTION FOR SCHOOL PROBLEMS
An international workshop organised by SYCOL and led by Ben Furman, a psychiatrist living in Finland.  He will introduce Kids' Skills, a new and exciting solution-focused "fun" approach to practical problem solving with children.  Venue: Edinburgh.  Cost £155 + VAT.  For more details call 01758 770653 or e-mail workshops@sycol.co.uk

20-21 JUNE 2001
SEXUALITY AND PREJUDICE: CHALLENGING HOMOPHOBIA
A two-day course organised by the Family Planning Association Scotland in Glasgow for staff working in statutory and voluntary sectors, including teachers, social workers, youth workers, nurses, health and social care staff.  Cost £150.  Further details from adrienne@fpascotland.freeserve.co.uk

21 JUNE 2001
SEX EDUCATION IN SCOTTISH SCHOOLS: NATIONAL SEMINAR
A national seminar organised by Learning and Teaching Scotland to examine and clarify the implications of the recent circular and guidance published by the Scottish Executive.  Venue: Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen, 10am to 3.30pm.   Participation is by nomination.  If you are interested please contact Terry Ashton.

21 JUNE 2001
REDUCING TRUANCY AND EXCLUSIONS THROUGH POSITIVE PARENTS POWER
A one day training course organised by Network Training at the Thistle King James Hotel, Edinburgh for staff responsible for reducing truancy and exclusions from school.  For further details click here

22 JUNE 2001
REDUCING TRUANCY AND EXCLUSIONS THROUGH POSITIVE PARENTS POWER
A one day training course organised by Network Training at the Posthouse Glasgow City Hotel for staff responsible for reducing truancy and exclusions from school.   For further details click here

22 JUNE 2001
CAN YOU TAKE IT?  INVOLVING YOUNG PEOPLE AS VOLUNTEERS
A course for for anyone working with young volunteers under the age of 25.   Cost £110.  Organised by Fast Forward; venue Edinburgh  Cost £110.  Details from Fast Forward tel 0131-554-4300; fax 0131-554-4330 or by e-mail to admin@fastforward.org.uk

2-6 JULY 2001
A COUNSELLING APPROACH IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS
a module of the CERTIFICATE COURSE IN GUIDANCE - a course for guidance staff and all those interested in guidance posts in the future.  The course consists of 15 days in school time and 5 days in summer holiday.  The four modules are:

A COUNSELLING APPROACH IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: 2-6 July 2001
GUIDANCE PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE:  19-21 September & 23-24 October 2001
PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: 23-25 January and 14-15 February 2002
CURRICULUM & CAREERS GUIDANCE: 1-3 May and 9-10 May 2002

Venue: Northern College.

7AUGUST 2001
SQA sends results data to UCAS who will the transmit data to Scottish higher education institutions.

10 AUGUST 2001
SQA will make exam results available in electronic format to centres on the afternoon of`10 August.

13 AUGUST 2001
SQA posts exam results to candidates to arrive next day.

13-16 AUGUST 2001
NON-VIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION
A training programme about managing disruptive behaviour organised by CPI Worldwide Ltd at Heriot Watt University.  For further details tel 0161 904 8585 or visit www.crisisprevention.co.uk

29-31 AUGUST 2001
SEX EDUCATION, YOUNG PEOPLE AND RELATIONSHIPS
A three-day course organised by the Family Planning Association Scotland in Glasgow for staff working in statutory and voluntary sectors, including teachers, social workers, youth workers, nurses, health and social care staff.  Cost £195.  Further details from adrienne@fpascotland.freeserve.co.uk tel 0141 576 5088

4-6 SEPTEMBER 2001
YOUNG MEN, SEXUALITY AND MASCULINITY
A two-day course organised by the Family Planning Association Scotland in Glasgow for staff working in statutory and voluntary sectors, including teachers, social workers, youth workers, nurses, health and social care staff.  Cost £150.  Further details from adrienne@fpascotland.freeserve.co.uk tel 0141 576 5088

7 SEPTEMBER 2001
EDUCATION DAY - OFFSHORE EUROPE

12 SEPTEMBER 2001
ISSUES IN CHILD PROTECTION
a one-day course on Child Protection Guidelines and the responsibilities of schools and staff at Summerhill Education Centre, room 353 9.30am to 3.15pm.  This is an important course for teachers which aims to help participants to consider further the procedures in Aberdeen for dealing with child protection and suspected abuse, and to develop awareness of the associated issues, so that they may fulfil their responsibilities within the Child Protection Guidelines.  It will be held on a series of dates as follows: 12 September 2001; 29 November 2001; 12 December 2001; 18 January 2002; 24 January 2002; 4 February 2002; 1 March 2002; 20 March 2002; 1 May 2002; 30 May 2002

14 SEPTEMBER 2001
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING OPEN DAY
A day aimed at potential students, teachers, families or advisers (10 am to 3pm).   For further details phone Student Recruitment and Admissions on 01786 467046 or e-mail recruitment@stir.ac.uk

19-21 SEPTEMBER 2001 AND 23-24 OCTOBER 2001
GUIDANCE PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE
a module of the CERTIFICATE COURSE IN GUIDANCE - a course for guidance staff and all those interested in guidance posts in the future.  The course consists of 15 days in school time and 5 days in summer holiday.  The four modules are:

A COUNSELLING APPROACH IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: 2-6 July 2001
GUIDANCE PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE:  19-21 September & 23-24 October 2001
PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: 23-25 January and 14-15 February 2002
CURRICULUM & CAREERS GUIDANCE: 1-3 May and 9-10 May 2002

Venue: Northern College.

21 SEPTEMBER 2001
GENDER AND PUPIL PERFORMANCE
A one-day conference organised by the Centre for Educational Sociology (CES) at the University of Edinburgh Conference and Training Centre, 15 South College Street.  For further details click here

3 OCTOBER 2001
ALCOHOL AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
A course led by Michael Hutchinson for anyone interested in promoting the health and well-being of people living and working in Grampian to introduce them to basic information in the alcohol field and to promote exploration of participants' own values and attitudes with a  view to learning through group work and discussion.  Venue:  Health Promotions, Union Street, Aberdeen.    Further details from Health Promotions on 01224 551375

17 OCTOBER 2001
UNIVERSITY OF ABERTAY OPEN DAY
1pm to 4.30pm and 6pm to 8pm.  For further information call 01382 308080 or visit the University of Abertay website

17 OCTOBER 2001
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING OPEN EVENING
An evening (6pm to 9pm) for those unable to attend the open day on 154 September 2001.   For further details phone Student Recruitment and Admissions on 01786 467046 or e-mail recruitment@stir.ac.uk

30, 31 OCTOBER, 1 NOVEMBER, 27-29 NOVEMBER 2001
SEXUAL HEALTH TRAINING FOR TRAINERS
A six-day residential training for trainers organised by HEBS.  For further details phone 0131 536 5500 or e-mail admin@hebs.scot.nhs.uk

1 AND 2 NOVEMBER 2001
DRUG AWARENESS AND EDUCATION (stage 3)
A two-day course organised by Health Promotions and led by Frances Donohoe at Health Promotions, Union Street, Aberdeen.   Further details by phoning 01224 551375

6 NOVEMBER 2001
2001 A SEX EDUCATION ODYSSEY
A conference to reflect on the changes ins ex education in the past year and begin to identify and address the challenges ahead.  Organised by the Family Planning Association Scotland in Glasgow.  Further details from adrienne@fpascotland.freeserve.co.uk tel 0141 576 5088

14 NOVEMBER 2001
DRUG AWARENESS AND EDUCATION (stage 1)
A two-day course organised by Health Promotions and led by Frances Donohoe at Health Promotions, Union Street, Aberdeen.   Further details by phoning 01224 551375

29 NOVEMBER 2001
ISSUES IN CHILD PROTECTION
a one-day course on Child Protection Guidelines and the responsibilities of schools and staff at Summerhill Education Centre, room 353 9.30am to 3.15pm.  This is an important course for teachers which aims to help participants to consider further the procedures in Aberdeen for dealing with child protection and suspected abuse, and to develop awareness of the associated issues, so that they may fulfil their responsibilities within the Child Protection Guidelines.  It will be held on a series of dates as follows: 12 September 2001; 29 November 2001; 12 December 2001; 18 January 2002; 24 January 2002; 4 February 2002; 1 March 2002; 20 March 2002; 1 May 2002; 30 May 2002

12 DECEMBER 2001
ISSUES IN CHILD PROTECTION
a one-day course on Child Protection Guidelines and the responsibilities of schools and staff at Summerhill Education Centre, room 353 9.30am to 3.15pm.  This is an important course for teachers which aims to help participants to consider further the procedures in Aberdeen for dealing with child protection and suspected abuse, and to develop awareness of the associated issues, so that they may fulfil their responsibilities within the Child Protection Guidelines.  It will be held on a series of dates as follows: 12 September 2001; 29 November 2001; 12 December 2001; 18 January 2002; 24 January 2002; 4 February 2002; 1 March 2002; 20 March 2002; 1 May 2002; 30 May 2002

14 AND 15 JANUARY 2002
ASSERTIVENESS AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING
A two-day course organised by Health Promotions and led by Fiona Knowles at Health Promotions, Union Street, Aberdeen.   Further details by phoning 01224 551375

18 JANUARY 2002
ISSUES IN CHILD PROTECTION
a one-day course on Child Protection Guidelines and the responsibilities of schools and staff at Summerhill Education Centre, room 353 9.30am to 3.15pm.  This is an important course for teachers which aims to help participants to consider further the procedures in Aberdeen for dealing with child protection and suspected abuse, and to develop awareness of the associated issues, so that they may fulfil their responsibilities within the Child Protection Guidelines.  It will be held on a series of dates as follows: 12 September 2001; 29 November 2001; 12 December 2001; 18 January 2002; 24 January 2002; 4 February 2002; 1 March 2002; 20 March 2002; 1 May 2002; 30 May 2002

23-25 JANUARY AND 14-15 FEBRUARY 2002
PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
a module of the CERTIFICATE COURSE IN GUIDANCE - a course for guidance staff and all those interested in guidance posts in the future.  The course consists of 15 days in school time and 5 days in summer holiday.  The four modules are:

A COUNSELLING APPROACH IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: 2-6 July 2001
GUIDANCE PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE:  19-21 September & 23-24 October 2001
PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: 23-25 January and 14-15 February 2002
CURRICULUM & CAREERS GUIDANCE: 1-3 May and 9-10 May 2002

Venue: Northern College.

24 JANUARY 2002
ISSUES IN CHILD PROTECTION
a one-day course on Child Protection Guidelines and the responsibilities of schools and staff at Summerhill Education Centre, room 353 9.30am to 3.15pm.  This is an important course for teachers which aims to help participants to consider further the procedures in Aberdeen for dealing with child protection and suspected abuse, and to develop awareness of the associated issues, so that they may fulfil their responsibilities within the Child Protection Guidelines.  It will be held on a series of dates as follows: 12 September 2001; 29 November 2001; 12 December 2001; 18 January 2002; 24 January 2002; 4 February 2002; 1 March 2002; 20 March 2002; 1 May 2002; 30 May 2002

4 FEBRUARY 2002
ISSUES IN CHILD PROTECTION
a one-day course on Child Protection Guidelines and the responsibilities of schools and staff at Summerhill Education Centre, room 353 9.30am to 3.15pm.  This is an important course for teachers which aims to help participants to consider further the procedures in Aberdeen for dealing with child protection and suspected abuse, and to develop awareness of the associated issues, so that they may fulfil their responsibilities within the Child Protection Guidelines.  It will be held on a series of dates as follows: 12 September 2001; 29 November 2001; 12 December 2001; 18 January 2002; 24 January 2002; 4 February 2002; 1 March 2002; 20 March 2002; 1 May 2002; 30 May 2002

13 FEBRUARY 2002
GLOBAL ROCK CHALLENGE
At Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (provisional).  For further information click here

1 MARCH 2002
ISSUES IN CHILD PROTECTION
a one-day course on Child Protection Guidelines and the responsibilities of schools and staff at Summerhill Education Centre, room 353 9.30am to 3.15pm.  This is an important course for teachers which aims to help participants to consider further the procedures in Aberdeen for dealing with child protection and suspected abuse, and to develop awareness of the associated issues, so that they may fulfil their responsibilities within the Child Protection Guidelines.  It will be held on a series of dates as follows: 12 September 2001; 29 November 2001; 12 December 2001; 18 January 2002; 24 January 2002; 4 February 2002; 1 March 2002; 20 March 2002; 1 May 2002; 30 May 2002

20 MARCH 2002
ISSUES IN CHILD PROTECTION
a one-day course on Child Protection Guidelines and the responsibilities of schools and staff at Summerhill Education Centre, room 353 9.30am to 3.15pm.  This is an important course for teachers which aims to help participants to consider further the procedures in Aberdeen for dealing with child protection and suspected abuse, and to develop awareness of the associated issues, so that they may fulfil their responsibilities within the Child Protection Guidelines.  It will be held on a series of dates as follows: 12 September 2001; 29 November 2001; 12 December 2001; 18 January 2002; 24 January 2002; 4 February 2002; 1 March 2002; 20 March 2002; 1 May 2002; 30 May 2002

20 AND 21 MARCH 2002
SEXUALITY AND YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK COURSE
A course led by A Family Planning Association trainer for anyone working with young people in a community or youth work setting and concerned with providing appropriate, effective sex education for those young people.  Venue:  Health Promotions, Union Street, Aberdeen.    Further details from Health Promotions on 01224 551375

27 AND 28 MARCH 2002
ASSERTIVENESS AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING
A two-day course organised by Health Promotions and led by Fiona Knowles at Health Promotions, Union Street, Aberdeen.   Further details by phoning 01224 551375

1-3 MAY AND 9-10 MAY 2002
CURRICULUM & CAREERS GUIDANCE
a module of the CERTIFICATE COURSE IN GUIDANCE - a course for guidance staff and all those interested in guidance posts in the future.  The course consists of 15 days in school time and 5 days in summer holiday.  The four modules are:

A COUNSELLING APPROACH IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: 2-6 July 2001
GUIDANCE PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE:  19-21 September & 23-24 October 2001
PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: 23-25 January and 14-15 February 2002
CURRICULUM & CAREERS GUIDANCE: 1-3 May and 9-10 May 2002

Venue: Northern College.

1 MAY 2002
ISSUES IN CHILD PROTECTION
a one-day course on Child Protection Guidelines and the responsibilities of schools and staff at Summerhill Education Centre, room 353 9.30am to 3.15pm.  This is an important course for teachers which aims to help participants to consider further the procedures in Aberdeen for dealing with child protection and suspected abuse, and to develop awareness of the associated issues, so that they may fulfil their responsibilities within the Child Protection Guidelines.  It will be held on a series of dates as follows: 12 September 2001; 29 November 2001; 12 December 2001; 18 January 2002; 24 January 2002; 4 February 2002; 1 March 2002; 20 March 2002; 1 May 2002; 30 May 2002