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HAPPY NEW YEAR. We hope you enjoyed a relaxing break.

We weren’t planning to send an e-newsletter this month however there are a few important items to inform you about so please find an update below.

PRO-ACTIVE North London Board Recruitment – Phase 2

After a successful first phase of recruitment the Board is looking to strengthen its membership and ensure that it has a broad skills, sector and knowledge base. As such the Partnership needs Board Members who:

· Share our passion for getting people more physically active in North London

· Operate at a senior level and can open doors and influence key agencies

· Have the vision, skills and enthusiasm to lead and support the work of the new Partnership

The full advert is attached. If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity you can download a Recruitment Pack and Skills Matrix from www.vagaassociates.com. If you wish to informally discuss any particular matters related to this appointment process please contact Adrian Ledbury (Director) on 020 8411 4823 or by e-mail at a.ledbury@mdx.ac.uk .

To apply for a position please send your CV and a completed skills matrix to: Adrian Ledbury, Director, PRO-ACTIVE North London, Middlesex University, Building 2, North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, London, N11 1QS.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 9 February 2007.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

As you maybe aware, Sport England and the 5 Pro-Active London Sub Regional Partnerships are undertaking a London wide workforce and sector skills survey. We attach the questionnaire and a letter of explanation.

London Workforce Questionnaire

Letter to Partners on Talent and Building Capacity

In distributing this questionnaire we have used our existing database. We are aware that our database has a number of contacts from the same organisations. To ensure full coverage the survey has been sent out to all these contacts. Where possible we have tried to reduce the possibility of duplication.

We are particularly keen to enable the right people in organisations to respond to this questionnaire. Please can you ensure that someone in your organisation coordinates the responses to this questionnaire. The questionnaire addresses;

·       Workforce and volunteer make up /profile (please note, this should have some form of HR/Personnel input, if this exists.)

·       Recruitment and retention issues for the workforce, club or organisation

·       Skills needs and skill gaps within the organisation (please note, this may require input from people involved with training and workforce development)

Should you have any problems in responding to this questionnaire please contact our commissioned contractors Ottaway Strategic Management Ltd, by ringing Martin King on 01273 491905 or 07985 441304 or emailing on martin@ottawaystrategic.co.uk

Please take the time to complete this vital questionnaire. Its value to sport and the development of sport is crucial. With this questionnaire completed, we will be able to finalise sub regional workforce development plans and this will assist in securing funding to help provide training and skills development of our sectors workforce.

London Sports Awards 2007

The London Sports Awards, organised by London Sports Forum for Disabled People (LSF) and supported by Sport England London, recognise disabled people who have made an outstanding achievement over the past year in their sport. Please note that the deadline for nominations to be returned to LSF is Friday 26th January 2007. The awards also honour the valuable contributions of volunteers, sports clubs, teams, coaches and schools who have taken the initiative to make access to sport better for disabled people. The winners of the London Sports Awards are announced on 8th March 2007 at a gala dinner in the spectacular Living Room at City Hall. Please forward this information to any contacts who may be interested. Further forms can be downloaded from our website:

http://www.londonsportsforum.org.uk/awards.html

London Summer of Sport 2007

Local Community and Voluntary Groups are encouraged to apply to the Summer of Sport programme for funding to run sport and physical activity events. The events should take place between the 1st May and 30th September 2007 and applications should be for no more than £500. To ensure that groups providing sporting and physical activity opportunities to disabled people have as much chance of success as possible, LSF (in conjunction with Greater London Authority and London Councils) will be running two workshops. The two workshops will take place on Tuesday 23rd January between 3-5pm & 6pm-8pm and will take place at the offices of London Council close to London Bridge/ Borough stations. Please contact: Alan Whetherly London Sports Forum for Disabled People for more details Tel: 020 7354 8666.

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY SPORTS WORK – FINAL CHANCE TO REGISTER

What: Level 3 Certificate in Community Sports Work (CCSW)

When: 23rd Jan, 30th Jan & 6th Feb (9-5pm)

Where: Score Community Centre, 100 Oliver Road, Leyton London, E10 5JY

Course code: CCSW-Sc001

The Certificate in Community Sports Work is a new professional development qualification for coaches, officers and leaders working in community sport. The Certificate is a Level 3 VRQ and forms a core section of the NVQ Level 3 in Sports Development. The course will provide candidates with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of:

• Understanding the community

• Networking within the community

• Planning a community sports programme

• Communicating and building effective community relationships

• Managing session dynamics and building motivation

• Managing conflict in a community sports context

• Building momentum of your community sports programme

• Effective monitoring and evaluation of a community sports session

• Managing the growth and sustainability

How to book and fees information

please contact LCSN Training Booking 020 8556 5973

ASDIL SPORTS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING - SPORTS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION COURSE

9.00am – 4.00pm on 1st & 2nd March 2007

London South Bank University Techno Park Building 90 London Road London SE1 6LN

The Association for Sports Development in London, with the support of National Association for Sports Development will be offering a two-day foundation workshop in March 2007, as part of its continuing commitment to the professionalism of the sports development workforce. The objective is to provide professionals new to working in sport and physical activity with an early opportunity to build a network, learn career specific skills and develop their understanding of the context (geography, structures, people) in which they work. The certificated workshop will be tailored to suit the London region but is part of a UK wide programme recognised by Sport England and Skills Active. By the end, delegates will be able to:

· Apply appropriate planning processes and techniques to their work and produce an action plan

· Describe relevant networks and structures for sport and physical activity

· Identify the resources available to support their work

· Utilise ideas and learning gained from their peers

· Produce a personal development plan

It will include:

· What is sports development?

· Working with partners

· Planning and time management

· Information – how and where to find it

· Issues in sport and its development.

· Working with the community

The fee for workshop will be £150.00. Please make your cheques payable to Association for Sports Development in London and forward with the enclosed application form to Jacob Okere, London Sports Forum, 436 Essex Road, London N1 3QP. For further information please contact Jacob Okere on 020 7354 8666 or at jacob@londonsportsforum.org.uk

Kind regards

ADRIAN LEDBURY

Director

PRO-ACTIVE North London

Middlesex University

Building 2, North London Business Park

Oakleigh Road South

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