We are beginning to plan the main event in the IOL North West region's calendar - the annual conference, which you probably know is a mixture of talks, workshops and networking opportunities…
At this stage we are putting together a programme of workshops - covering a wide range of interest areas - reflecting our diverse membership. We hope to include the usual industry updates from across the field alongside practical skills workshops and more theoretical seminars.
Call for workshop presenters:
- We would welcome offers from members to run workshops in their areas of expertise. Workshops are typically attended by 10 - 20 people.
- The conference starts at 9.30am with a five minute ‘outdoor learning news’ slot available and two workshop slots – one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
- The morning workshop slot is usually shorter at around an hour and is often a more theoretical discussion type seminar.
- The afternoon session is usually longer – around 90 minutes to two hours and is often a more practical indoor or outdoor session.
- Lunch is provided.
You may assume you have access to a room, some outdoor space and may specify whom you would like to see as participants, whether it might be suitable for someone new to the field including students, established practitioners or people in more senior roles.
You would be welcome to bring along a display banner and advertising material.
Costs and Payment
We have always tried to keep overhead costs for the conference as low as possible in order to make best use of our members' money - and in the past have really benefited from people giving their time free of charge. We realise this is not something everyone can afford to do and have a small budget available to pay expenses when required, to ensure we offer the best programme of workshops for our members.
If you are interested in running a workshop PLEASE get in touch with the following details and send to Tim Deighton, NWIOL.
- Workshop Title:
- Brief description of content:
- Aimed at: We have three levels at which we are trying to pitch the workshops:
Entry level for those new to the field including students, trainees, apprentices. Practitioner level for those with a good level of experience. Senior level for managers, decision makers and strategic thinkers.
- Provider's details: name, address and phone number:
- A short (two line) biography - who you are, your experience etc:
- Maximum number of participants:
- Resources required eg. room, woodland, outdoor space, computer, projector etc:
- Any other info or special requests:
- Whether this would fit into the shorter morning slot or longer afternoon slot?
- An indication as to whether your workshop would be free of charge or that expenses would need to be agreed.
- Please indicate whether you are covered by your own or your organisation’s insurance policy. Policy Number:__________
- Please confirm that you have been through a risk assessment process for your workshop. (Note – please do not send any documentation)
All workshop proposals will be discussed at the autumn NWIOL committee meeting and confirmations will be sent after that date.