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Membership Availability

The ACSW Committee have researched and consulted on a membership category structure, presented this to the AGM and obtained ratification. They have also suggested what they see as the optimum membership fee structure, in order to deliver what members want. Some potential members have fed back that the suggested fee is too expensive, so this has put back the process and led to membership availability being delayed. However, this process has now been completed and therefore the Association offers membership on this link: Join the ACSW

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Training on how to use CSWs

ACSW Presenters required.

ACSW Project for implementing a training session for teachers/tutors in education.
ACSW is creating a training session to encourage good practice for teaching Deaf students in mainstream classes, and how to use a CSW. The aim is to provide information to a wide variety of teaching professionals: Teachers of all student ages, Tutors in FE/HE establishments, support staff and administrative staff. After attending the training session, delegates should have a better awareness of the role of a CSW, how to modify teaching strategies & resources to include Deaf students, understand the needs of a Deaf student and the role of ACSW.
For rationale see ACSW eNewsletter. For further information, download: Training.pdf

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Research Group set-up

During the first year of the Association, membership of the ACSW will be open to all people working as CSWs, and all those with an interest in the work of CSWs. There will be no membership categories; therefore fees for the first year will be set at £35 for all.

During the year, the membership criteria (as voted and approved at the AGM) will be the subject of consultation and modification by a research group. This group will be made up of CSWs, Deaf consultants and professional CSW team leaders (names to be announced). If you would like to volunteer for this research group, please email Membership Secretary

At the end of this consultation period, the modified membership criteria and fees will come into force, and those who are already members of ACSW will be allocated appropriate membership status.

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ACSW general meetings

The ACSW Committee has planned general meetings in accordance with the ACSW Constitution. However, because the fee structure has been delayed, these meetings have been delayed due to the absence of income from fees.

Dates have been proposed, and should income amount to sufficient funds to cover expenses, the proposed dates will become actionable and will be promoted accordingly. See the ACSW Forum for specific details.

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Task groups

ACSW aim to set up Task Groups to investigate the following areas and submit a final report to the ACSW Committee:

Independent Register of Professional CSWs
Employment Advice (Freelance & Agency)
Legal & Insurance
Education
Business
Arts

If you would like to be part of any of these task groups please contact the Chair with a brief description of your interest in a particular topic or as a general member of a group needing support.

Task group description
1. Task groups should be made up of 1 team leader and a minimum of 2 additional officers with an interest and or relevant experience in the particular area.
2. The Team Leader shall be chosen by the group itself before the brief is submitted.
3. All Task Groups must be made up of ACSW members.
4. Each task group member has equal right of access to the ASCW committee via the ACSW Chair
5. Task groups are directly responsible to the committee via the ACSW Chair
6. The group must keep the Committee updated with information as required
7. Within the first month the group must have collectively agreed on a brief which includes a time-scale. This must be presented to the ACSW committee for approval.
8. In all matters, the group must ensure all voices are equally heeded and represent the members' views impartially.
9. The group must act in accordance with roles set out within ACSW's documentation, e.g. Constitution, Memorandums and Articles, Standing Orders, Equal Opportunities, etc.
10. The group must undertake relevant tasks and to complete these within time-scales given.
11. The group must provide an annual report prior to the AGM.
12. Communication to be via a private, hidden group located on the ACSW forum.
13. Task groups will be responsible for keeping their diary updated for the ACSW Committee.
14. All members of the ACSW shall have access to contact and question the Task Groups via the ACSW Committee.

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