Falkirk Family Support CIC Free Training

Posted on February 24, 2016

Falkirk Family Support CIC are currently trying to identify third sector organisations who might be interested in free training regarding child protection, working with vulnerable people, data protection, equality and diversity and volunteering.

Training is around 2 hours and they would be happy to visit any organisation in the Falkirk District area who would want training. The training will involve an activity and a discussion about what policies and procedures should be in place.

For further information, please contact Rod Bissett on 07982 037482 or email: alisbissett@outlook.com

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