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
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
Course Overview This course will help learners to understand radicalisation, extremism and terrorism. To understand the government’s strategy to help stop terrorism, identify when a young person is at risk and help prevent them from being drawn into terrorism. 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 radicalisation, extremism and terrorism Help you identify a range of indicators of children and young people being drawn into radicalisation Help you recognise how children become radicalised Help you develop your role and help you facilitate change Improve your knowledge of the Prevent Strategy Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, residential care staff, specialist health and education staff working with children, youth leaders and practitioners.
Course Overview This course raises awareness of the issue of drug misuse in Children and Young People. It will provide learners with knowledge about substances and how they affect those under the influence of them. The course will guide learners in talking to Children and Young People about drugs and how to help a Child or Young Person with a substance misuse problem. 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 Develop understanding around the different terms Understand the dangers of drug misuse Understand the effects of drugs on children Identify signs of children taking drugs Explain what actions to be taken in emergency and non-emergency situations How to approach and talk with children about drugs and the dangers Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers
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.
Course Overview Foundation Level training course is for people working with Children and Young People who are victims of County Lines abuse. This course aims to raise awareness of County Lines and give an insight into what County Lines consists of, what forms this takes and the terminology that is used within this. The learner will also break down the various components of County Lines, the impact that this has and the importance of Social Media and mobile devices in setting up and maintaining County Lines which will help the learner to understand signs and behaviours associated with it. 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 understand and support children involved in County Lines abuse To identify terminology and prevalence rates of exploitation To discuss and breakdown Gang Violence within County Lines Examine associated behaviours and needs Highlight the impact on the well-being of children Explore process and policy in relation to reporting County Lines concerns Provide advice on how to report and record County Lines activity Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers, Police and Probation staff, Hospitality Staff
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
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
Course Overview This course will help learners to understand radicalisation, extremism and terrorism. To understand the government’s strategy to help stop terrorism, identify when a young person is at risk and help prevent them from being drawn into terrorism. 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 radicalisation, extremism and terrorism Help you identify a range of indicators of children and young people being drawn into radicalisation Help you recognise how children become radicalised Help you develop your role and help you facilitate change Improve your knowledge of the Prevent Strategy Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, residential care staff, specialist health and education staff working with children, youth leaders and practitioners.
Course Overview This course will raise awareness of the issue of knife crime, define what knife crime is and the laws on knife crime, explain why a young person might carry a knife and how carers can help prevent knife crime and create a safe environment for young people. 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 Discuss the definition and facts on knife crime Explain why a young person may carry a knife Highlight social media’s involvement in knife crime Explain the 4 R’s Give an understanding of the signs and indicators Discuss how we can talk to young people and aid prevention Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.
Course Overview This course raises awareness of the issue of drug misuse in Children and Young People. It will provide learners with knowledge about substances and how they affect those under the influence of them. The course will guide learners in talking to Children and Young People about drugs and how to help a Child or Young Person with a substance misuse problem. 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 Develop understanding around the different terms Understand the dangers of drug misuse Understand the effects of drugs on children Identify signs of children taking drugs Explain what actions to be taken in emergency and non-emergency situations How to approach and talk with children about drugs and the dangers Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers
Course Overview Foundation Level training course is for people working with Children and Young People who are victims of County Lines abuse. This course aims to raise awareness of County Lines and give an insight into what County Lines consists of, what forms this takes and the terminology that is used within this. The learner will also break down the various components of County Lines, the impact that this has and the importance of Social Media and mobile devices in setting up and maintaining County Lines which will help the learner to understand signs and behaviours associated with it. 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 understand and support children involved in County Lines abuse To identify terminology and prevalence rates of exploitation To discuss and breakdown Gang Violence within County Lines Examine associated behaviours and needs Highlight the impact on the well-being of children Explore process and policy in relation to reporting County Lines concerns Provide advice on how to report and record County Lines activity Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers, Police and Probation staff, Hospitality Staff
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
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
Course Overview The course raises awareness of the risk of Children or Young People going missing from care and provides information that the learner can use to help them respond appropriately should a Child or Young Person in their care go missing. It also highlights their important role in prevention. 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 the terms ‘missing from care’ and ‘away from placement without authorisation’ Identify possible reasons for going missing from care Identify the risks of going missing Identify signs that could indicate a child may go missing Identify factors that could trigger a missing episode Explain your role before, during and after a missing incident Course Audience Residential Care Worker, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners
Course Overview This course identifies how Children and Young People use the internet and the different types of dangers their activities can expose them to. It explains how care staff can promote the safety of Children and Young People when using the internet, how staff can identify the signs that a Child or Young Person in their care is being groomed or bullied online and how to have conversations with Children and Young People around keeping themselves safe. 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 Make you aware of conduct and risk taking behaviour Highlight and identify different areas that may pose a risk to Children and Young People Discuss sexual abuse online and grooming Give advice on having discussions with Children and Young People Identify how we can help keep them safe online Outline the advantages of the internet Give advice on how to access support Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.
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
Course Overview This course raises awareness of the issue of drug misuse in Children and Young People. It will provide learners with knowledge about substances and how they affect those under the influence of them. The course will guide learners in talking to Children and Young People about drugs and how to help a Child or Young Person with a substance misuse problem. 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 Develop understanding around the different terms Understand the dangers of drug misuse Understand the effects of drugs on children Identify signs of children taking drugs Explain what actions to be taken in emergency and non-emergency situations How to approach and talk with children about drugs and the dangers Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers
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.
Course Overview This course will raise awareness of the issue of knife crime, define what knife crime is and the laws on knife crime, explain why a young person might carry a knife and how carers can help prevent knife crime and create a safe environment for young people. 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 Discuss the definition and facts on knife crime Explain why a young person may carry a knife Highlight social media’s involvement in knife crime Explain the 4 R’s Give an understanding of the signs and indicators Discuss how we can talk to young people and aid prevention Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.
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
Course Overview This course identifies how Children and Young People use the internet and the different types of dangers their activities can expose them to. It explains how care staff can promote the safety of Children and Young People when using the internet, how staff can identify the signs that a Child or Young Person in their care is being groomed or bullied online and how to have conversations with Children and Young People around keeping themselves safe. 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 Make you aware of conduct and risk taking behaviour Highlight and identify different areas that may pose a risk to Children and Young People Discuss sexual abuse online and grooming Give advice on having discussions with Children and Young People Identify how we can help keep them safe online Outline the advantages of the internet Give advice on how to access support Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.
Course Overview Foundation Level training course is for people working with Children and Young People who are victims of County Lines abuse. This course aims to raise awareness of County Lines and give an insight into what County Lines consists of, what forms this takes and the terminology that is used within this. The learner will also break down the various components of County Lines, the impact that this has and the importance of Social Media and mobile devices in setting up and maintaining County Lines which will help the learner to understand signs and behaviours associated with it. 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 understand and support children involved in County Lines abuse To identify terminology and prevalence rates of exploitation To discuss and breakdown Gang Violence within County Lines Examine associated behaviours and needs Highlight the impact on the well-being of children Explore process and policy in relation to reporting County Lines concerns Provide advice on how to report and record County Lines activity Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers, Police and Probation staff, Hospitality Staff
Course Overview This course explains what trauma is and why and how it occurs, provides examples of traumatic experiences, explains Children and Young People’s behaviour in reaction to trauma and how staff should approach care when looking after a traumatised Child or Young Person. 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 Discuss the definition and prevalence of trauma Give examples of traumatic experiences and common reactions Discuss the long-term impact that can occur Give ideas on trauma triggers and responses Give an overview of trauma informed care Discuss that challenges you may face Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.
Course Overview This course raises awareness about self-harm in children’s care sector; why young people self-harm, the different types of self-harm, who is vulnerable to it and how to help young people recover. The programme benefits from an 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 Explain what self-harm is Why children might resort to self harming and the problems associated with it Identify some of the signs that could indicate a child is self-harming Identify different forms of self-harm Identify groups that are vulnerable to self-harm Describe/demonstrate how to talk to a child who is self-harming using a sensitive and understanding approach Identify appropriate support to a child who is self-harming List possible substitutions and recovery strategies that child can try Advise how you can raise the issue with a child you suspect is self-harming Emphasise the need to follow the children’s home Self-harm Policy regarding reporting and recording Course Audience This course is aimed at residential care staff, specialist health and education staff working with children, youth leaders and practitioners.
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