Daily Sparkle training brochure

The New One Year Training & Support Programme for Your Activity Staff

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The Objectives • This programme will empower Activity staff to provide the optimum Quality of Life for your residents, in line with the values of “Voice - Choice - Control”.

• It is a practical programme - all its elements are focused on the development of new skills & their subsequent implementation.

• The programme is designed to provide documentation to cover the relevant CQC compliance requirements.

This Year Long Training Curriculum Includes: This program includes trainings on reminiscence, cognitive stimulation therapy, reality orientation therapy and a number of other simple, effective and enjoyable approaches Live Nationwide Training; We can either offer an exclusive day, just for your staff, or for smaller groups, attendance at regional training days which are open to all activity organisers (see dates opposite).

Distance Learning; Fortnightly trainings including; “The Reminiscence Training Guide” - a 24 part course written by reminiscence experts and commissioned for The Daily Sparkle.

Assignments; As new skills are taught to participants they are given appropriate assignments to practice implementation and gain confidence.

Access To The Online Training Forum; ‘The Real Issues’; An opportunity to discuss pertinent ‘real issues’ with other activity staff and healthcare professionals. A chance to ask for advice and support.

Monthly Tele-Conferences; Each month we host a phone based seminar with a special guest from the care industry. They will share their expertise and take questions.

Coaching & Support Line; A one hour weekly opportunity to phone and ask our team of experts for specific advice.

Staff Competitions; A boost to engaging activity staff and residents whilst rewarding innovation and best use.

CQC Compliance Documentation - Evidence provided of the participant’s training.

- Specific guidance and generic templates supplied to activity staff to enable them to produce effective C.Q.C. evidence regarding Quality of Life provision.

Limited to 6 Groups in 2011 This programme will be available to just six groups during its first year.

How Can I Find Out More?

For further details visit www.dailysparkle.co.uk/training

The Objectives • This programme will empower Activity staff to provide the optimum Quality of Life for your residents, in line with the values of “Voice - Choice - Control”.

• It is a practical programme - all its elements are focused on the development of new skills & their subsequent implementation.

• The programme is designed to provide documentation to cover the relevant CQC compliance requirements.

This Year Long Training Curriculum Includes: This program includes trainings on reminiscence, cognitive stimulation therapy, reality orientation therapy and a number of other simple, effective and enjoyable approaches Live Nationwide Training; We can either offer an exclusive day, just for your staff, or for smaller groups, attendance at regional training days which are open to all activity organisers (see dates opposite).

Distance Learning; Fortnightly trainings including; “The Reminiscence Training Guide” - a 24 part course written by reminiscence experts and commissioned for The Daily Sparkle.

Assignments; As new skills are taught to participants they are given appropriate assignments to practice implementation and gain confidence.

Access To The Online Training Forum; ‘The Real Issues’; An opportunity to discuss pertinent ‘real issues’ with other activity staff and healthcare professionals. A chance to ask for advice and support.

Monthly Tele-Conferences; Each month we host a phone based seminar with a special guest from the care industry. They will share their expertise and take questions.

Coaching & Support Line; A one hour weekly opportunity to phone and ask our team of experts for specific advice.

Staff Competitions; A boost to engaging activity staff and residents whilst rewarding innovation and best use.

CQC Compliance Documentation - Evidence provided of the participant’s training.

- Specific guidance and generic templates supplied to activity staff to enable them to produce effective C.Q.C. evidence regarding Quality of Life provision.

Limited to 6 Groups in 2011 This programme will be available to just six groups during its first year.

How Can I Find Out More?

For further details visit www.dailysparkle.co.uk/training

Frequently Asked Questions Is the training just about The Daily Sparkle ?

No. Using The Sparkles reminiscence newspaper to maximum effect is covered but this is only one part of the overall programme.

Is there a catch?

Only in that this programme is exclusive to Sparkle subscribers.

What do you expect activity staff to be able to do differently by the end of this year?

We are confident that staff will have experienced a significant and permanent increase in confidence and ability enabling them to plan and deliver a range of quality activities without needing to rely on high levels of resources.

Why is it a year long?

One-off trainings have been shown to have very limited impact on future behaviour whereas extended programmes create permanent change in attitudes and skill levels. Our programme is set up for sustainable change.

How much is it to subscribe to the Daily Sparkle? £59 p.c.m per home for The Daily Sparkle and £49 pcm per home for The Weekly Sparkle. (Please note prices increase 15% on May 2nd).

Is this another boring training?

One thing our trainings are not is boring! We know from our own experience and a wealth of research that trainings have to be stimulating and fun if they are to achieve the optimum benefits. One of our post-training evaluation questions is: “ How much fun did you have today?”

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The Media Guardian Innovation Awards 2011 The Daily Sparkle is shortlisted for The Guardian Digital Entrepreneur Award for 2011.

Visit www.guardian.co.uk/megas/shortlist-2011 The finals are on 23 March 2011. Fingers crossed!

1,500 Craegmoor Residents To Receive Weekly Sparkle 33 of Craegmoor’s Residential Homes will have the Weekly Sparkle reminiscence newspapers put into their day. “We subscribed to a trial of The Weekly Sparkle and the positive feedback from both residents and staff left us no alternative but to sign up.” Debra Fox, Quality Development Team (Dementia), Craegmoor

Star Wards Daily Sparkle announce a deal to supply and support Star Wards. We are proud to be a part of the amazing work that they do on over 600 NHS wards. Find out more at www.Starward.org

European Healthcare “European Healthcare group has subscribed to The Daily Sparkle as not only does it enhance the quality of life for our residents, it also aids in the development of person centred activities” Denice Howard, Regional Operations Manager, European Healthcare Group

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