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foundation Communication Skills - Children's Care - Foundation Level
Communication Skills - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course raises awareness of the importance of good communication, why breakdowns in communication are detrimental to staff and Children and Young People, communication techniques and how to improve upon your skills. This programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Outline core principals of communication Discuss the effects of good and poor communication Discuss the skills needed for effective communication Discuss the barriers to communication and how they can be reduced Outline how you can communicate effectively with your colleagues Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.

foundation Child Sexual Exploitation - Children's Care - Foundation Level
Child Sexual Exploitation - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This is a training session for people working with Children and Young People who are victims of Sexual Exploitation. This course aims to raise awareness of the differences between Child Sexual Exploitation and other forms of abuse. It will provide learners with an understanding and awareness of the impact and prevalence of sexual exploitation and how victims are identified and targeted. It will outline the stages of grooming and will discuss the lessons learned from the Serious Case Reviews. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Help the learner to differentiate between Sexual Exploitation and other forms of abuse To form an understanding of the scale and prevalence of Sexual Exploitation within society To identify the stages of Grooming To demonstrate an understanding of best practice Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers and Police/ Probation staff

foundation Bullying Awareness - Children's Care - Foundation Level
Bullying Awareness - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course is designed for people working with Children and Young People who are victims or perpetrators of Bullying. The course will raise awareness of bullying, will encourage the learners to self-reflect on their practice in relation to bullying and will introduce strategies to manage it. It also covers the underpinning theories to support knowledge acquisition. The programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Understand the nature of bullying Describe the consequences of bullying Identify the different types of bullying Recognise the signs and symptoms Explain how to manage an incident Help to support the victim and the perpetrator Help to reduce the number of incidents Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers

foundation Attachment - Children's Care - Foundation Level
Attachment - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview Attachment underpins the relationships that Children and Young People have with staff and other Children and Young People. This course will provide strategies to help staff support Children and Young People with negative attachments. The programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Define attachment Discuss the background, facts and evidence of attachment in Children and Young People Help you to be aware and understand the underpinning theory of attachment Identify barriers for Children and Young People with Insecure Attachments Recognise behaviours linked to negative attachment experiences Suggest strategies to help Children and Young People with poor attachments Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.

foundation Alcohol Awareness - Children's Care - Foundation Level
Alcohol Awareness - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course will provide an awareness of the effects of alcohol on Children and Young People and enable support staff to deal with alcohol related incidents in childcare settings. The programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Help support staff to recognise when somebody is drunk and what to do if they are Identify the short and long-term effects of alcohol Deal with an alcohol related incident in the home Talk to a child or young person about alcohol related issues Recognise changes in behaviour that could point towards a drinking habit Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers.

foundation Administration of Medication for Vulnerable Adults - Adult Care - Foundation Level
Administration of Medication for Vulnerable Adults - Adult Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This Administration of Medication training has been written for adults that work in the care industry with vulnerable adults. The course raises awareness and gives an insight into the legislation that relates to Medication Administration and the safe handling of medications. The 7 rights of Medication Administration are discussed in depth to embed good practice within the workplace. Record keeping and the importance of this is highlighted, along with templates of two different types of MAR charts, the details that are on a MAR chart and why they are there. The importance of checking labels and medication leaflets and why an individual should have knowledge of what the medication is/does before they are administering it. Information around the Storing and disposing of medication to ensure health and safety guidelines can be adhered to is included in the course. Allergies and adverse reactions are incorporated along with the responsibility of support staff should there be concerns about a potential reaction, along with the importance of supporting individuals with self-administration. The programme benefits from animated scenes and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. Aims & Objectives Safe handling of medication 7 R’s Different types of medication Routes into the body Record keeping Storing and disposing of medication How to handle errors Allergies/Adverse reactions Self-administration Course Audience Adult Practitioners in the Adult Social Care sector

foundation Administration of Medication for Looked After Children - Children's Care - Foundation Level
Administration of Medication for Looked After Children - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This Administration of Medication training has been written for adults that work in the care industry with Children and Young People. The course raises awareness and gives an insight into the legislation that relates to Medication Administration and the safe handling of medications. The 7 rights of Medication Administration are discussed in depth to embed good practice within the workplace. Record keeping and the importance of this is highlighted, along with templates of two different types of MAR charts, the details that are on a MAR chart and why they are there. The importance of checking labels and medication leaflets and why an individual should have knowledge of what the medication is/does before they are administering it. Information around the Storing and disposing of medication to ensure health and safety guidelines can be adhered to is included in the course. Allergies and adverse reactions are incorporated along with the responsibility of support staff should there be concerns about a potential reaction, along with the importance of supporting individuals with self-administration. The programme benefits from animated scenes and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Safe handling of medication The 7 R’s Different types of medication Routes into the body Record keeping Storing and disposing of medication How to handle errors Allergies/Adverse reactions Self-administration Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Care and Support Centre Practitioners, Support Workers, and Nursing Staff who work with Children.

foundation Harmful Sexualised Behaviour - Children's Care - Foundation Level
Harmful Sexualised Behaviour - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course has been designed for those working with Children and Young People displaying harmful sexualised behaviours. Learners will be supported to understand the importance of their role in preventing and proactively managing harmful sexualised behaviour including introduction of third sector partners to support with management of this including Brook and Continuum of Sexual Behaviour. Learners will understand and define the signs and symptoms of this and also the procedures to follow when there is an incident. The programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Explain the difference between normal, problematic and harmful sexualised behaviour Outline the causes and prevalence of the issue Provide awareness of some main assessment approaches Provide awareness of different interventions Discuss tools and skills for practice Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers, Education workers.

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level

T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level THINK – ASSESS – NURTURE – KEEP CONTROL Course Overview T.A.N.K. is two-day, classroom-based training programme, designed specifically to help people working with children and vulnerable adults, who can often display challenging behaviour whilst in crisis. T.A.N.K. focuses on developing an understanding of how this behaviour can present itself in the care environment. It provides both theoretical and practical skills to help delegates respond positively employing strategies and interventions that can safely de-escalate situation, minimising the risk to themselves and young person. Delegates are supported to analyse different behaviours, dynamically risk manage situations, considering strategies and interventions to safely manage behaviour. Delegates will analyse and reflect on relationship between trauma attachment, mood, and behaviour leading to long-term improvement. The course features group work, practical activities, and discussion to enhance skills development. Our highly experienced Trainers are passionately dedicated to reducing the use of physical restraints, and although the use of restraints and physical intervention are included, this is as a last resort, only using these when all other strategies have proved unsuccessful. Aims and Objectives Interventions which impact positively on the delegate and the people they support Demonstrate how to positively reinforce good behaviour Reflect on positive and negative consequences of behaviour Provide a toolkit that delegates can use to provide safe and meaningful intervention Introduce the concept of social reinforcement and how this can work in care and support environments Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level

T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level THINK – ASSESS – NURTURE – KEEP CONTROL Course Overview T.A.N.K. is two-day, classroom-based training programme, designed specifically to help people working with children and vulnerable adults, who can often display challenging behaviour whilst in crisis. T.A.N.K. focuses on developing an understanding of how this behaviour can present itself in the care environment. It provides both theoretical and practical skills to help delegates respond positively employing strategies and interventions that can safely de-escalate situation, minimising the risk to themselves and young person. Delegates are supported to analyse different behaviours, dynamically risk manage situations, considering strategies and interventions to safely manage behaviour. Delegates will analyse and reflect on relationship between trauma attachment, mood, and behaviour leading to long-term improvement. The course features group work, practical activities, and discussion to enhance skills development. Our highly experienced Trainers are passionately dedicated to reducing the use of physical restraints, and although the use of restraints and physical intervention are included, this is as a last resort, only using these when all other strategies have proved unsuccessful. Aims and Objectives Interventions which impact positively on the delegate and the people they support Demonstrate how to positively reinforce good behaviour Reflect on positive and negative consequences of behaviour Provide a toolkit that delegates can use to provide safe and meaningful intervention Introduce the concept of social reinforcement and how this can work in care and support environments Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners

intermediate Mental Health First Aid - Adult and Children's Care - Intermediate Level
Mental Health First Aid - Adult and Children's Care - Intermediate Level

Course Overview Mental Health First Aid - Adult and Children's Care - Intermediate Level training course provides progression from the First Aid Foundation and Essential Level courses. This one-day course trains delegates to be mental health first aid champions. Delegates will gain an understanding of common mental health illnesses and be given the confidence to promote mental health awareness. The course gives delegates the ability to spot signs of mental ill health and the skills to support positive wellbeing for themselves and others. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. This course can be delivered in face-to-face classroom environment or a virtual classroom via a webinar: on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Understand about Mental Health First Aid Demonstrate knowledge about mental health and stress in the workplace Explain impacts that alcohol, drugs have on mental health Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan Building a mentally healthy workplace Early warning signs of mental ill health Course Audience This is a cross sector course for anyone who understands the benefits of having a Mentally Healthy workplace.

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level

T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level THINK – ASSESS – NURTURE – KEEP CONTROL Course Overview T.A.N.K. is two-day, classroom-based training programme, designed specifically to help people working with children and vulnerable adults, who can often display challenging behaviour whilst in crisis. T.A.N.K. focuses on developing an understanding of how this behaviour can present itself in the care environment. It provides both theoretical and practical skills to help delegates respond positively employing strategies and interventions that can safely de-escalate situation, minimising the risk to themselves and young person. Delegates are supported to analyse different behaviours, dynamically risk manage situations, considering strategies and interventions to safely manage behaviour. Delegates will analyse and reflect on relationship between trauma attachment, mood, and behaviour leading to long-term improvement. The course features group work, practical activities, and discussion to enhance skills development. Our highly experienced Trainers are passionately dedicated to reducing the use of physical restraints, and although the use of restraints and physical intervention are included, this is as a last resort, only using these when all other strategies have proved unsuccessful. Aims and Objectives Interventions which impact positively on the delegate and the people they support Demonstrate how to positively reinforce good behaviour Reflect on positive and negative consequences of behaviour Provide a toolkit that delegates can use to provide safe and meaningful intervention Introduce the concept of social reinforcement and how this can work in care and support environments Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level

T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level THINK – ASSESS – NURTURE – KEEP CONTROL Course Overview T.A.N.K. is two-day, classroom-based training programme, designed specifically to help people working with children and vulnerable adults, who can often display challenging behaviour whilst in crisis. T.A.N.K. focuses on developing an understanding of how this behaviour can present itself in the care environment. It provides both theoretical and practical skills to help delegates respond positively employing strategies and interventions that can safely de-escalate situation, minimising the risk to themselves and young person. Delegates are supported to analyse different behaviours, dynamically risk manage situations, considering strategies and interventions to safely manage behaviour. Delegates will analyse and reflect on relationship between trauma attachment, mood, and behaviour leading to long-term improvement. The course features group work, practical activities, and discussion to enhance skills development. Our highly experienced Trainers are passionately dedicated to reducing the use of physical restraints, and although the use of restraints and physical intervention are included, this is as a last resort, only using these when all other strategies have proved unsuccessful. Aims and Objectives Interventions which impact positively on the delegate and the people they support Demonstrate how to positively reinforce good behaviour Reflect on positive and negative consequences of behaviour Provide a toolkit that delegates can use to provide safe and meaningful intervention Introduce the concept of social reinforcement and how this can work in care and support environments Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners

foundation Safeguarding Children - Children's Care - Foundation Level
Safeguarding Children - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course will define what safeguarding is and its principles, help you to recognise situations where children may be at risk of harm, identify signs of abuse and cover procedure to follow. The programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Explain what safeguarding is State the principles of safeguarding for childcare settings Describe safeguarding legislation Identify types of abuse and their possible indicators Identify risk factors Outline your safeguarding responsibilities Emphasise the importance of whistleblowing Discuss disclosure and barriers to disclosure Explain how to respond to disclosure and record and report a disclosure/concern Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.

foundation Fire Safety Awareness - Children's Care - Foundation Level
Fire Safety Awareness - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course raises awareness around the causes of fire, the associated dangers, and the prevention of fires. Evacuation procedure, the use of safety equipment and policy are also covered. The programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Improve awareness of the common causes of fire Give you an understanding of appropriate actions to take in the event of a fire Enable you to identify and remove fire hazards Raise your awareness of fire safety equipment and procedures Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers

foundation Administration of Medication for Looked After Children - Children's Care - Foundation Level
Administration of Medication for Looked After Children - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This Administration of Medication training has been written for adults that work in the care industry with Children and Young People. The course raises awareness and gives an insight into the legislation that relates to Medication Administration and the safe handling of medications. The 7 rights of Medication Administration are discussed in depth to embed good practice within the workplace. Record keeping and the importance of this is highlighted, along with templates of two different types of MAR charts, the details that are on a MAR chart and why they are there. The importance of checking labels and medication leaflets and why an individual should have knowledge of what the medication is/does before they are administering it. Information around the Storing and disposing of medication to ensure health and safety guidelines can be adhered to is included in the course. Allergies and adverse reactions are incorporated along with the responsibility of support staff should there be concerns about a potential reaction, along with the importance of supporting individuals with self-administration. The programme benefits from animated scenes and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Safe handling of medication The 7 R’s Different types of medication Routes into the body Record keeping Storing and disposing of medication How to handle errors Allergies/Adverse reactions Self-administration Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Care and Support Centre Practitioners, Support Workers, and Nursing Staff who work with Children.

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