Looking for Training?
Take a look below to explore our current training and development opportunities available for volunteers and staff of SCVYS member groups.
Did you know?
5,354 volunteers/staff completed training as part of their roles within SCVYS member groups in 2023-24. Enhancing their skills, knowledge and confidence in providing support for children and young people in Staffordshire.

Food Safety & Hygiene (Level 2)

This online course is suitable for anyone working in a role that involves the handling or preparation of food. You will learn:

  • The impact of food-borne illness
  • Understanding food law
  • Food safety hazards and contamination
  • Food preservation, storage and contamination control

                                                                                                                        Course duration:  Approx 2-3 hours learning

This is an online course that participants complete at their own convenience.

To request a log on for this training please email: office@staffscvys.org.uk and ensure you include the name of your organisation.

We can only provide two free log ins per member organisation, so please check with your line manager. If your organisation requires access to additional courses, please contact SCVYS on 01785 240378.

External Training Opportunities

National Youth Agency Academy

The Academy aims to enhance the skills of Youth Work practitioners through our dedicated online learning platform. We want everyone who provides support to young people to have the skills, knowledge and confidence to do so safely and effectively. Find out more here

The Skills Network

Whether you’re an individual looking to learn something new, or an organisation looking for staff training, we offer a wide range of courses that will develop skills and knowledge for everyone.

We also have over 45 free courses available fully funded for staff members or personal development across the UK. Find out more here.

Safeguarding and Risk Management Hub

A freely accessible online resource providing guidance, support, advice and access to training resources in relation to safeguarding and risk management for organisations and individuals working with young people Find out more here. 

Free Courses in England

We provide adults in England with accredited Level 2 free online courses.

Working with the very best training providers in the UK we are able to supply over 70 flexible free online courses via UK government funding.

Find out more here.