Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI)

Faith Supplementary School Teacher Training
2019-03-22 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Newcastle Central Mosque, The White House Grainger Park Road, Newcastle, NE4 8RQ, United Kingdom
An introduction to teacher training for Madrassas
The Madrassa is one of the most important milestones of Islamic education. This teacher training course explores the basic principles of teaching and Islamic tradition and seeks to empower Muslim educators and deepen the appreciation of Madrassas.
By the end of the course, participants will:
• Understand the importance of policies and procedures around safeguarding within the Madrassa school context;
• Be able to provide a safe, supportive and positive environment for students;
• Understand and provide the different Special Educational Needs (SEN) and implement the teaching methods;
• Develop and strengthen the relationships between students, teachers and parents;
At the end of the training, participants will receive a completion certificate. SFI recommends that you attend the course annually to maintain your knowledge and professional development.
The course is delivered by Dawood Masood, who has been serving at Al-Hira Cultural and Educational Centre, Luton since 2011 as the Head of Educational and Youth Services and a teacher of Islamic Studies.

Health and Safety Awareness Training
2019-03-17 14:30 - 18:00 | Makki Masjid & Madrasa, 75 Stafford Road, BIRMINGHAM, B21 9DU
The aim of the course is to develop awareness of Health and Safety concerns for your faith institution. The session will enable attendants to build a setting compliant with health and safety

laws.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the five different potential
hazards and related risks;
• Learn how to minimise risks;
• Learn about potential fire risks
Upon completion, participants will receive a full set of notes and a certificate of completion.

Click here to register.

MINAB Leadership Development Programme
2019-03-16 - 2019-03-17 | North Manchester Jamia Mosque, 3 Woodlands Road, Manchester, M8 9LF
The MINAB leaders development programme is a certified personal development course by the Institute of Leadership and Management. Participants will be taught about effective leadership qualities, emotional intelligence and personal development planning to develop their leadership skills through understanding the self.

The course will cover personal development and leadership through:
● Leadership principles and qualities
● Leadership Archetypes
● Emotional intelligence
● Understanding self
● Reflection and personal development planning

Health & Safety Awareness Training
2019-03-10 14:30 - 18:00 | Madina Education Trust, Madian House, Walsall, WS10 9EL

Safeguarding Children Awareness Training
2019-03-10 09:45 - 13:00 | Central Mosque Committee and Community Centre, 41 Selborne Street, Walsall, WS1 2JN, United Kingdom
Who should attend: Trustees, management committee members, teachers, imams, volunteers and any one else working with children aged 0 – 18 or adults with care and support needs (vulnerable adults).

Course outline:

Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
What is Safeguarding
Four Rs of safeguarding – Recognise, Respond, Report, Record
Major types of abuse and major signs of each type of abuse
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees
/Management Committee

Further learning sources
Questions & Answers

Click here for pre-course material

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490

Certification: Certificates of attendance will be given to those attending these courses.

Safeguarding Children and Adults Awareness Training
2019-02-26 16:00 - 20:00 | MADINA MASJID, SPENCER STREET, KEIGHLEY, Birmingham, BD21 2PP
Who should attend: Trustees, management committee members, teachers, imams, volunteers and any one else working with children aged 0 – 18 or adults with care and support needs (vulnerable adults).

Course outline:

Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
What is Safeguarding
Four Rs of safeguarding – Recognise, Respond, Report, Record
Major types of abuse and major signs of each type of abuse
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees
/Management Committee

Further learning sources
Questions & Answers

Pre-course material

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490

Certification: Certificates of attendance will be given to those attending these courses.

Introduction Effective Governance and Risk Management
2019-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 | MADINA MASJID, SPENCER STREET, KEIGHLEY, BIRMINGHAM, BD21 2PP
This certified course is essential for current and potential trustees/ management committee members as it will help them to fulfill their legal duties and deal with common governance issues. It provides an introduction to their legal responsibilities in six key areas and how to assess and manage risks.

Participants will also learn how to:

• Run a charitable organisation effectively
• Improve decision making and policy implementation
• Deal with major governance issues
• Complete seven steps of assessing and reducing risks that are linked with faith activities and facilities.

Health and Safety Designated Team Training
2019-02-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Jamiah Abdullah bin Masood Masjid, 78 Evelyn Road, Birmingham, B11 3JJ
This training offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed for the role of the Health and Safety Officer.

The training will outline the main duties of a HSO. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• To carry out a Health & Safety Risk Assessment.
• To identify hazards and related risks in the day to day activities of your faith institution
This course is delivered by Muhammad Latif.

To register click here.

Health and Safety Awareness Training
2019-02-23 17:00 - 19:00 | BiLD Academy, Burton Upon Trent

Safeguarding Children Awareness Training
2019-02-23 15:00 - 20:00 | 16 Mapperley Close, London, E11 2SF
Who should attend: Trustees, management committee members, teachers, clergy, volunteers and any one else working with children aged under 18.

Course outline:

Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
What is Safeguarding
Four Rs of safeguarding – Recognise, Respond, Report, Record
Major types of abuse and major signs of each type of abuse
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees
/Management Committee

Further learning sources
Questions & Answers

For more information, please email Shakil Ahmed: shakil@sfitogether.org

Introduction to Effective Governance and Risk Management
2019-02-23 14:30 - 16:30 | 16 Mapperley Close, London, E11 2SF
This certified course is essential for current and potential trustees/ management committee members as it will help them to fulfill their legal duties and deal with common governance issues. It provides an introduction to their legal responsibilities in six key areas and how to assess and manage risks. Participants will also learn how to:

• Run a charitable organisation effectively
• Improve decision making and policy implementation
• Deal with major governance issues
• Complete seven steps of assessing and reducing risks that are linked with faith activities and facilities

For more information, please email Shakil Ahmed: shakil@sfitogether.org

Health and Safety Designated Officer Training
2019-02-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Aisha Masjid and Madrasah, 4 Rutter Street, Walsall, WS1 4HJ
This training offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed for the role of the Health and Safety Officer.

The training will outline the main duties of a HSO. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• To carry out a Health & Safety Risk Assessment.
• To identify hazards and related risks in the day to day activities of your faith institution
This course is delivered by Muhammad Latif.

Click here to register.

Live Q&A Session with Oldham Athletic's FC
2019-02-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Jalalabad Jamay Masjid, Sickle Street, Oldham, OL4 1SB

Emergency First Aid at Work
2019-02-20 09:00 - 16:30, 2019-02-16 09:00 - 16:30 | Zia ul Ummah Centre, 13 Victoria Street, Birmingham, B9 5AA
The training consists of the knowledge of first aid to save lives and will cover choking, unconsciousness, bleeding, asthma, meningitis, CPR, stroke and heart attacks. The training is delivered by Waheed Hussain, who has over seventeen years experience within the Ambulance Service and is currently a Paramedic. He is qualified in Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
The course is accredited by First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and the Federation of First Aid Training Organisations (FOFATO).
The training costs £20, click here to register.

Emergency First Aid at Work
2019-02-20 09:00 - 16:30 | Alfalah Community Support Centre,, 89 Tindal Street, BIRMINGHAM, B12 9QU

Love Your Community
2019-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Pickwick Park, Oldfield Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham
As part of the ‘Show The Love’ campaign by The Climate Coalition, three Mosques, Sultan Bahu Trust, Clifton Road Mosque and Paigham-e-Islam Mosque are coming together for a joint community clean up and other activities.
For more information, contact: abdullah.rehman@hotmail.co.uk

Catalyst Leadership Programme
2019-02-18 09:30 - 2019-02-19 16:00 | Faizan-e-Islam, 575 Leabridge Road, London, E17 9DZ
To apply, download an application form click here.

Show The Love, The Climate Coalition
2019-02-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Birmingham Central Mosque, 180 Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham, B12 0XS
As part of the ‘Show The Love’ campaign by The Climate Coalition, Footsteps has organised an event in collaboration with Central England Quakers and the Bahu Trust. An afternoon tea event where speakers will share their thoughts on what they care about and talk about climate change.

To book and for more information: footstepsbcf.org.uk/love

Health and Safety Awareness Training
2019-02-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Makki Masjid & madrasah, 75, Stratford Road, Birmingham, B21 9DU

Safeguarding Designated Safety Lead Training
2019-02-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Abu Yusuf academy, Southall
The aim of the course is to develop the knowledge and skills of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for faith institutions

As the DSL, you will learn what your role is and how to carry out your duties.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Carry out a Safeguarding Risk Reduction Assessment;
• Identify areas of concern related to the syllabus and day to day running of your faith institution;
• To respond to allegations or cases of abuse
This course is also delivered by Muhammad Latif.
Click here to register.

Health and Safety Awareness Training
2019-02-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Al Fatiha Community School, 28 George Street , Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9RG

Health & safety Awareness Training
2019-02-10 14:30 - 17:30 | Isleworth Deen Centre, 114 Twickenham Road, London, TW7 7DJ

Health & Safety (Designated Officer Training)
2019-02-09 14:30 - 17:30 | Jamiah Abdullah bin Masood Masjid, 78 Evelyn Road, Birmingham, B11 3JJ
This training offers participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed for the role of the Health and Safety Officer.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• To carry out a Health & Safety Risk Assessment
• To identify hazards and related risks in the day to day activities of your faith institution.

Click here to register.

Health and Safety Awareness Training
2019-02-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Masjid Hamza مسجد, 90 Church Road, Birmingham, B13 9AE

Safeguarding Adults With Care and Support Needs, Awareness Training
2019-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Shree Ram Mandir, Ford street, Pleck, Walsall, WS2 9BW
Who should attend: Trustees, management committee members, teachers, clergy, volunteers and any one else working with adults at risk (vulnerable adults) aged 18 or over.

Course outline:

Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
Who, what, where and how of abuse and neglect
How to prevent abuse or how to respond if abuse is suspected
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees/Management Committee
Further learning
Questions & Answers

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Fee: £10 per person but FREE for SFI Network members

Certification: Certificates of attendance will be given to those attending the whole course.

Safeguarding Children (Awareness) Training
2019-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Zia Ul Ummah Centre, 13 Victoria Street, Birmingham, B9 5AA
Safeguarding Children (Awareness) Training for Trustees, management committee members, teachers, clergy, volunteers and any one else working with children aged 0 – 18.

Course outline:

Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Four Rs of safeguarding – Recognise, Respond, Report, Record
Major types of abuse and major signs of each type of abuse
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees
/Management Committee

Further learning sources
Questions & Answers

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490

Fee: £10 per person or FREE for SFI Network members

Certification: Certificates of attendance will be given to those attending the whole course.

Pre material: What_to_do_if_you_re_worried_a_child_is_being_abused.

Safeguarding Adults (Awareness) Training
2019-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Cradley Heath Mosque & Islamic Centre, Plant Street, Birmingham

Safeguarding Children (Awareness) Training
2019-01-19 14:00 - 18:00 | Manarat Foundation, 2051 Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3DY

Safeguarding Adults (Awareness) Training
2019-01-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Safe Heaven, 163 Gerrard Street, Birmingham, B19 2AP
Safeguarding awareness training for trustees, management committee members, teachers, clergy, volunteers and any one else working with adults at risk (vulnerable adults) aged 18 or over.

Course outline:

Importance of safeguarding – in British law and in the Sacred Texts
Safeguarding and Adult Protection
Four Rs of safeguarding – Recognise, Respond, Report, Record
Major types of abuse and major signs of each of them
Duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and trustees
/Management Committee

Further learning
Questions & Answers

To book a place or for more information, contact: Shakil@sfitogther.org, 07505900490. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Fee: £10 per person or FREE for SFI Network members

Certification: Certificates of attendance will be given to those attending the whole course.
