Bike It Officer
Sustrans

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Please note that there is a small charge (from £35) for these courses.  More free training will be available in autumn 2009.

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Welcome to the April 2009 issue of the WSA e-newsletter.  The WSA is taking nominations for this years annual Unsung Hero and Administrator of the Year Awards so please send in your forms by 15th May 2009.  There are several useful articles on child protection in this issue, in particular the changes to the start date of the new vetting and barring scheme as well as links to documents from the recent child protection lead officer meeting at SCW. 

Nominations are now open for this years Unsung Hero and Administrator of the Year awards.  The deadline is Friday 15th May 2009.  Click here for more information

The latest issue of the wsa: news (March 2009) is available to download in PDF from the WSA website.  Alternatively, if you'd like a hard copy please contact Greta on 0845 846 0020.  Click here for more information

Presentations from the Child Protection Lead Officer Meeting held on 3rd March 2009 at SCW are now available to download from the WSA website.  Click here for more information

The Government's new vetting and barring scheme to protect children and vulnerable adults has been delayed until July next year.  Click here for more information

The Vetting and Barring Scheme contact centre is now live. If you have any questions or queries about the Scheme please call 0300 123 1111.  Click here for more information

There are several changes in employment law coming into force in April 2009.  Click here for more information

Does your organisation wish to provide more services through the medium of Welsh? If so, there’s help at hand that will enable you to do just that, and it’s free of charge. Click here for more information

New guidelines on the national minimum wage will help voluntary organisations avoid the pitfalls of treating volunteers like employees.  Click here for more information

SkillsActive, in partnership with the Nancy Ovens Trust, is now taking applications for its annually awarded SkillsActive and Nancy Ovens Bursary.  Click here for more information

The Open University is carrying out international comparative research into the role of board chairs in the governance of voluntary organisations. The University is seeking input from board chairs, board members or those who have experience of working with boards in the voluntary sector.   Click here for more information

CCPR (Central Council for Physical Recreation) are holding their 37th National Conference.  The day will seek to find solutions to the increased burdens on sports organisations as well as challenge delegates to work within the current financial pressures to continue to promote and provide sport and recreation.  Click here for more information

The 5x60 programme is aimed at getting children to take 60 minutes of physical activity or sport five times a week.  Launched in October 2006 with £7.6m of assembly government funding, it has so far had a 98% uptake, the SCW have revealed.  Click here for more information