How do I join the Trainers/Educators database?
If you are interested in joining the database of the Trainers/Educators there is an application form for you to complete.
There is also a guidance document on how to complete the application.

Before submitting the application form contact Jane Holton on 01438 843879 to discuss your suitability.

However, it is important that you refer to your own agency/company/school/college policy in relation to working with outside visitors. Further information can be found at External Contributors.

What are the benefits for me to go on the database?
Recently a consultation took place with current members on the database on what they felt the benefits were for them to be on there.

• Sign posting to appropriate agency
• Quick and easy reference
• Credibility of individuals
• Generic DEF ethos to training and education
• Promotion of agency
• Where the gaps are – where to step in

Guidance for Completing Form

Web database of Educators and Trainers in Hertfordshire

For educators and trainers involved in preventing drug misuse through education for young people and parents/carers and training for professionals working in Hertfordshire

Please note that all the information supplied will be placed on a website for public access.

Certain sections contained within the form are specific to either drugs education or training.

Please fill in the form electronically.

All subsequent information and copies of qualifications, and CRB clearances to be sent directly to:

Jane Holton,
Young Peoples Substance Misuse Team,
SFAR102,Farnham House,
Six Hills Way,
Stevenage SG1 2FQ.

with a copy of completed signed form.



Location
Please write down where you are willing to work within Hertfordshire.

Drugs Training Received
Please give details of the training organisations, the training programmes and dates of the courses attended in the last 2 years.

Professional Qualifications
List all appropriate professional qualification or equivalent – please give dates and institution. (Also give details and dates, as appropriate, of: competency based scheme, occupational training or any current training you are undertaking.)
Proof of qualifications listed must be submitted with the form.

Key Skills
Please detail all your key skills.

Specific Topics Offered
What specific areas of drug education/training can you offer?
Please include any relevant publications, information with your form.

Ethos
Please describe your philosophy and ethos as a trainer/educator with regards to drugs training, education and prevention.

Disclosure Date
Please state the date of your CRB disclosure (this should be within the last 3 years).
Proof of your CRB disclosure must be submitted with this form.

Professional Body
Are you a member of any professional body – please specify

Drugs Education Delivered
Educators please give details of course, which you have delivered, over the last 2 years, stating your role, target trainees and course evaluation.

Drugs Training Delivered
Please give details of courses, which you have delivered, over the last 2 years, stating your role, target trainees and course evaluation.

Costs
What are the estimated costs for training/education work? Please specify

Availability
What is your availability for providing drugs training within the county e.g. location, limitations (please specify).