Training
Training is an essential part of your Leadership journey. We have a fantastic team of volunteer trainers and look forward to welcoming you to one of our sessions: brush up your skills; learn something new; join the conversation, expand your network; make new friends and have fun!
Please browse the training carousel below to find your required training session
Faurefold Low Ropes Team Challenge – Leaders briefing- May Evening
Faurefold Low Ropes Team Challenge – Leaders briefing- May Evening
Faurefold are pleased to be able to open a new Low Ropes Team Challenge Course at the site in the Spring of 2023. The course is made up of 8
First Response – one day course
First Response – one day course
This one day full course includes all the modules except the e-learning module. You will need to complete this during the week before you attend the course via the Girlguiding
Leadership Development Day – June
Leadership Development Day – June
This is the chance for Leaders in Training to complete all or any of the 5 compulsory trainings as part of the Leadership Development Programme, face to face and in
Leadership Development Day-October
Leadership Development Day-October
This is the chance for Leaders in Training to complete all or any of the 5 compulsory trainings as part of the Leadership Development Programme, face to face and in
Surrey East Leaders Weekend 2025
Surrey East Leaders Weekend 2025
Surrey East Leaders Weekend 2025 at Hautbois, Norwich
Residential Qualification Training Day
Residential Qualification Training Day
Do you wish to find out how to take your Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Rangers on a residential adventure (camp or indoor)? Do you want to complete a Residential, Catering
Leadership Development Day – March
Leadership Development Day – March
Details to be confirmed: A chance to complete 4 training modules of the Leadership Development Programme face to face meeting new leaders and share experiences.
Can’t find what you are looking for?
Our training co-ordinators are happy to answer your queries
Or for general enquiries and suggestions:
First Response Courses
First Response Co-ordinator: Angela Hammond
Safer Guiding
Safer Guiding Co-ordinator: Lorna Smith
Leadership Development Programme
Leadership Co-ordinator: Janet Coninx
Residential Qualification
Residential & Outdoor Advisor: Jane Luff
Surrey East Training – what we offer
County Training Days
Usually held once a year, the date will be advertised as soon as possible. Roughly two months beforehand details and booking form will be added to the events calendar and appear here. Various sessions are included for all section leaders covering programme, fun activities, and skills. Suggestions for topics of training welcome.
County Evening Trainings
Throughout the year evening training session are held, which usually consist of section training for leaders-in-training (programme training). Occasionally other sessions are included depending on demand.
Safer Guiding
Safer guiding is our safeguarding training and will help you to:
- Understand your role in safeguarding and what to do.
- Learn about our approach to health and safety and your responsibilities.
- Find out all about data protection and what you need to do.
- Include everyone.
There are 2 types of safer guiding training – safer guiding and safer guiding basics. The one you’ll do will be based on your role.
First Response
One leader in each unit must hold a first aid qualification. If you think an existing qualification will cover you for Girlguiding, please email the 1st Response Co-ordinator for advice
The course lasts 6 hours and is held on a day at the weekend or virtually over three evenings. This must be updated every three years.
Mentoring sessions for Leaders in Training
These are held to support you in achieving your leadership qualification, they are held virtually and around the county.
Air and Share Sessions
Air and share sessions are held monthly, virtually for an hour and offer an informal session to find out about a range of areas with in Girlguiding.
Sessions include topics such as: Getting ready for September (emergency files, updating go, registers etc); Finance (a look at gift aid and the Girlguiding accounts package); Preparing for annual Subscriptions (updating go, explaining annual subscriptions to parents and finances); Go and the Girlguiding website (a look at what else is on GO and the national website)
Residential Training
This training is for Leaders wanting to take their girls away for the first time. These sessions are usually run once a year and explain the Going Away with Scheme and what’s involved. Sessions are usually run in the spring.
Special one-off skills Training
These are held periodically as need arises. For example, these might cover mini bus training, crafts, music, drama, etc.
If you have a suggestion, send us your ideas using the contact form
e-learning
Online training courses let you develop new skills at a time and place that suits you
Access all of Girlguiding’s online training here
Training Enquiry?
Contact the County training team with your question
You can also use this form to suggest any trainings we aren’t currently offering but you would like to see offered or to ask a specific question about training.