Now in their 16^th year these annual awards celebrate the success of adult learners, teachers, volunteers and organisations who have been involved in delivering post 19 education and training across West Berkshire.

There are 10 award categories and winners are presented with a certificate and £100 (£250 for the group award). To make a nomination simply click here or download the attached form.

The deadline for nominations is 5pm on Friday, 27^th April 2018.

For more information go to the community learning website at www.westberks.gov.uk/laa2018.

The Learner Achievement Awards are organised by the Community Learning team on behalf of the West Berkshire Community Learning Partnership and sponsored by Newbury College, Newbury Community Resource Centre and West Berkshire Training Consortium.

Data Protection can seem like a complex area and you may have heard about the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) coming into force on the 25th May 2018, which will affect all organisations, this includes small businesses, parish/town councils, voluntary and community groups. Which is why CCB is facilitating this session in partnership with Databasix. This training has been organised to help smaller organisations understand how they can ensure they are GDPR compliant.

GDPR strengthens a number of existing principles and introduces more rights for individuals in the use of their personal data. This training session will introduce the GDPR to delegates, describe the differences between the Data Protection Act 1998 and provide practical steps that need to be taken in order to start implementing GDPR.

What will I learn?

• Understand the basic principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Know what the key differences are between GDPR and the Data Protection Act
• Understand how it applies to the personal and sensitive data you collect, use and process.
• Understand how Data Protection fits with Freedom of Information, Information Sharing and Information Security.
• Be confident in the steps your organisation needs to take to get ready for GDPR
• You will leave the session with some practical tips and tools for managing your GDPR implementation plan.

Trainer

The course will be delivered by Kelli Peters of Databasix. Kellie spent 14 years working in the NHS and Civil service managing teams processing personal data. During her time with the NHS she has been involved in delivering Information Governance and Data Protection training courses to members of staff, both clinical and non-clinical. Since setting up Databasix UK in 2013, Kellie has used her experience to develop data protection workshops for SMEs and Charities across the Thames Valley, with the view of providing practical advice and guidance.

Date, Time and Venue

Tuesday 24th April at Douai Pavilion & Park, Upper Woolhampton, RG7 5TQ The session will commence at 2.00pm and will finish by 4.30pm.

Booking & Price

CCB and CBAS Members – £35 per person. Non member – £40 per person

To book a place please click on this link: https://ccberks.wufoo.eu/forms/z1smyp4w1mat5xk/

This training event is supported by West Berkshire Council Adult Community Team.

Helen with students at an English lesson at Tesco Extra English lesson in Slough

CCB are very grateful to Berkshire Community Foundation for their grant award to enable CCB to continue advising low income families in fuel poverty in Berkshire.

Helen Dean, Project Co-ordinator said ‘This is fantastic news! The grant will enable CCB to continue to advise low income families in all aspects of reducing their gas and electricity costs; running 10 sessions at Children’s Centres and other venues across Berkshire from April 2018 onwards.’

Helen with students at an English lesson at Tesco Extra English lesson in Slough in February: a session run under our current project. Comments from students on Helen’s talk: ‘Good information’, ‘Helpful advice on energy saving’, ‘Thank you for coming. Now I understand how to save energy’