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<title>New Training Session Available : SEQF for Manager</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us on our next Implementing the Supported Employment Quality Framework Model Fidelity (SEQF):&nbsp;Managers Workshop session.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This one day course will familiarise you with SEQF process empower you to monitor and review your service's work against SEQF.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #333333; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">As part of this CPD accredited Workshop we will work through the following areas:&nbsp;</span></p>
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    <li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">The Core Values of SE and the 5-Stage Model</span></li>
    <li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">How SEQF is measured against the core values and 5 stages of supported employment</span></li>
    <li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">How SEQF is measured against Business Results and Key Performance Indicators</span></li>
    <li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Hints and Tips on how Managers can embed SEQF as a continuous improvement tool</span></li>
    <li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">How Managers can support their frontline staff within SEQF and what to expect from them</span></li>
    <li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;">Sharing of good practice, identifying areas for continuous improvement and implementing SEQF&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p><strong>Course Participant Feedback</strong> <br /><span style="color: #223a9b;">'The SEQF workshop for managers was beneficial for me as someone new to the model. The content was delivered with enough detail and pace to support my understanding and allow me to build a solid base of knowledge to further develop in the future. For
me it was valuable investment of time, and I would recommend this to other managers'.&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><strong>Next Course&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>When:</strong> Wednesday 9th of July 2025, 09:30 - 3:30pm online via Teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><strong>Cost:</strong> £195+VAT for BASE members and £234+VAT for non-members.
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New SEQF Training Course launched </title>
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<description><![CDATA[<h4><span style="font-size: 14pt;">New Training Course</span></h4> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Managers Workshop for implementing Supported Employment Quality Framework Model Fidelity (SEQF)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Find out more about the SEQF and how you can implement, monitor and review your service's work against Model Fidelity.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><strong>When:&nbsp;</strong>Tuesday 3rd June 2025, 09:30 - 3:30pm </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><strong>Where: </strong>Online via Teams</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Cost:&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">£234 plus vat&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">per person </span>|&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">£195 plus vat&nbsp; per person for BASE members &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial;">As part of the CPD accredited Workshop we will work through the following areas:&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Core Values of SE and the 5-Stage Model</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial;">How SEQF is measured against the core values and 5 stages of supported employment</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial;">How SEQF is measured against Business Results and Key Performance Indicators</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Hints and Tips on how Managers can embed SEQF as a continuous improvement tool</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial;">How Managers can support their frontline staff within SEQF and what to expect from them</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sharing of good practice, identifying areas for continuous improvement and implementing SEQF&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: Arial;">We have a maximum of 12 places for this training. Any questions please <a href="mailto:training@base-uk.org ">email the training inbox&nbsp;</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We’re taking bookings via <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/NxfBADST7i">https://forms.office.com/e/NxfBADST7i</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 May 2025 14:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Free Training Available in Midlands Area </title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>BASE/Inclusive Trading CIC will be delivering Neurodiversity Awareness and Workplace Inclusion Training sessions for Employer and Support Staff during March and April 2025.</p><p>These free online training sessions are being funded by West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) through their Thrive At Work programme.&nbsp;</p><p>These sessions are intended to support WMCA in their ambition to make sure that young people with neurodiverse conditions have better chances to get jobs and live healthier mire successful lives.&nbsp;<br /></p><h6>Neurodiversity Awareness and Workplace Inclusion for Employers Training&nbsp;</h6><p>Session Times:10.30 -12.30 , various dates&nbsp;</p><p>These sessions will include insightful discussions, practical tips, and how to lead the way in inclusive recruitment and retention practices&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The Language of Neurodiversity&nbsp;</li><li>The Business Case for Neurodivergent Inclusion</li><li>Myth busting and the Art of the Possible when recruiting and retaining neurodivergent staff.<br /></li></ul><p>Next session dates </p><p><span style="color: #e7293c;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiversity-awareness-and-workplace-inclusion-for-employers-tickets-1264185275189" target="_blank">26th March 2025 10:00 - 12:30</a> <br /> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiversity-awareness-and-workplace-inclusion-for-employers-tickets-1264199026319" target="_blank">28 March&nbsp; 2025 10:00 - 12:30&nbsp;</a><br /></span><span style="color: #e7293c;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiversity-awareness-and-workplace-inclusion-for-employers-tickets-1264199026319" target="_blank"></a></span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiversity-awareness-and-workplace-inclusion-for-employers-tickets-1264205786539" target="_blank">31 March 2025 10:00- 12:30</a></p><h6>Supporting Young People on their Career Pathway Training Sessions&nbsp;</h6><p>Session times 9.30- 13.00 or 13.30- 17.00 various dates&nbsp;</p><div><div>For any support&nbsp; staff who are supporting young neurodivergent people navigate their career journey. This session will share hints, tips and tools on working with young people and helping them overcome the barriers that they face.&nbsp;<br /></div><div>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>The Language of Neurodiversity<br /></li><li>Employment Pathways and how we support individuals<br /></li></ul><ul><li>Working with Employers and understanding the business case for supported employment when engaging employers</li></ul><p>Next session dates</p></div><p><span style="color: #e7293c;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-young-neurodivergent-people-on-their-career-pathway-tickets-1270576641939?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">19 March 2025&nbsp; 09:30 - 13:00&nbsp;</a><br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-young-neurodivergent-people-on-their-career-pathway-tickets-1270585719089?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">26 March 2025&nbsp; 13:30 - 17:00</a></span></p><p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></p><p>Open to Employers and Support Staff who are based across the Midlands.</p><p>We will be adding more dates soon.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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