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Introduction to Supervision and Senior Practice - Adult and Children's Care - Intermediate Level

Course Overview Introduction to Supervision and Senior Practice - Children's Care - Intermediate Level intends to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to undertake supervision and other senior tasks such as recording and reporting relevant issues and how to complete risk assessments. The course enables learners to be aware of current legislation that will need to be implemented into your role and gives information on what OFSTED will be expecting to see in your workplace. Also included is a detailed account of what your role will entail and how to measure the overall experiences and progress of children and young people living in the home, how well young people are helped and protected and the impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers. A session re-cap is held where the learner can ask any further questions and key factors are stated by the trainer. Learners are also given the opportunity to evaluate their learning experience. 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 Knowledge around Legislative Framework – New Regulations & Quality Standards How OFSTED will inspect How to undertake shift planning & leading The importance of Reporting & Recording Awareness of Notifications – Regulation 40, 44 & 45 How to compile Plans & risk assessments Understanding of Self-auditing & development Instil learners with confidence around Supervision & Upskilling Course Audience Practitioners who work in a supervisory role in the health and social care sector

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Transgender Diversity - Children's Care - Intermediate Level

Course Description Transgender Diversity - Children's Care - Intermediate Level training course aims to provide learners with a deep understanding of gender identity and the issues faced by children and young people who question their gender. It provides advice on the correct way to address people who are Transgender or who are transitioning and how to support them. The course also provides guidance on acceptance and how practitioners can support Trans teenagers throughout the process. 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 and Objectives Provide an understanding to gender identity and gender diversity: what it means to be trans or gender diverse Give knowledge and advice around Transgender terminology and pro-nouns Highlight the challenges faced by Trans young people Include a Glossary to support learners to understand the terminology around Trans Discuss gender, its meaning and relevance to the topic Support learners to acquire a deep insight into transition and what it entails Guidance to support children and young people with Trans Issues Course Audience This course is designed for people that work closely with Children and Young in all industries.

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Foetal Alcohol Syndrome - Children's Care - Intermediate Level

Course Overview Foetal Alcohol Syndrome - Children's Care - Intermediate Level training course is training session for people who work with children and vulnerable adults. This course is designed to aid understanding of the dangers of consuming alcohol whilst pregnant. It gains an insight into how Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder can impact on the child and its carers. It provides advice on how to support people with the disorder and provides visual displays of the physical symptoms. The course features a range of role play, group work, case scenarios and activities 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 Define FASD and provide a background into its origin Discuss the symptoms of FASD and give examples of how the brain is affected Analyse how FASD affects the social, emotional and cognitive functioning of a child Provide legislation and prevalence around FASD Summarise how to support people with FASD Course Audience Psychologists, Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, Learning Support Assistants, Residential Social Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers, Education workers

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Loss and Bereavement - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Loss and Bereavement - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level training course is a training session for those who are working with children and adults with the knowledge required to understand the issues involved in loss and bereavement. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives Explain what is meant by the term loss and bereavement Identify different definitions and models Explain personal reflections on loss Identify what staff can do to help Provide strategies on Looking After Yourself to consider avoiding compassion fatigue Course Audience Psychologists, Teachers, Speech Therapists, Learning Support Assistants, Residential Social Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers, Education workers.

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Life Story Work - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Life Story Work - Children's Care - Essential Level training course is designed to aid understanding and awareness of Life Story Work, it encourages each learner to reflect on their practices and others. An insight into the importance of Life Story Work especially in regard to identity. We will introduce models and strategies to improve Life Story Work and activities to support the learner will professional application in their areas of work, this will include recognising cultural, ethnical and disability needs and diversities. The course will also outline the importance of collecting relevant items as well as how to effectively support the individuals. The course will introduce a range of group work sessions with reflective practice built in to enable them to take this back to the children they support. There are also interactive activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives Consider the impact of early childhood experiences and the importance of Life Story Work Understand the emotional impact of Life Story Work on children and carers Gain knowledge legislation, the aims and principles of Life Story Work Recognise barriers to Life Story Work and learn how to overcome them Be aware of the importance of identity in Life Story Work including cultural diversity Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers

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Safer Recruitment - Children's Care - Intermediate Level

Course Overview Safer Recruitment - Children's Care - Intermediate Level training course is a training session for people working with children. This course is for those working in Safer recruitment, safer recruitment is a set of practices to help make sure your staff are suitable to work with children. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keep children and safe from harm. The course features a range of group work, activities 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 Assessing the risks that safer recruitment can pose to children Support your team in Managing Safer Recruitment Understands why it’s important to develop child protection and safeguarding measures and that you have support from the highest level in your organisation Develop a robust safeguarding and safer recruitment policy Outline expectations and behaviours that are acceptable within your organisation Selecting the right staff Course Audience Psychologists, Teachers, Speech Therapists, Learning Support Assistants, Residential Social Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers.

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Substance Misuse - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Substance Misuse - Children's Care - This is a training session for people working with children and young people who misuse substances. This course aims to support learners to understand Substance misuse and provides them with the tools should this be an issue for people they care for and support. The course will also help them to understand the dangers that substance misuse can present with and highlights the importance of prompt action when substance misuse is identified. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives Identify the factors that can cause substance misuse Understand the different types of drugs, effects and risks and the ways to consume drugs so that learners are well informed of the signs Understand the substances most commonly used by children and young people How to recognise when a substance has been misused Explain what to do in an emergency and non-emergency situations Describe how to communicate with and discourage substance misuse Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers, Adult Support Worker, Nursing Staff

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Complaints and Allegations - Children's Care - Intermediate Level

Complaints and Allegations - Children's Care - Intermediate Level Course Overview Complaints and Allegations - Children's Care - Intermediate Level training course is designed to give people the confidence to make a complaint without feeling anxious or uncomfortable. It provides advice on how to support people with complaints procedures and provides advice on how to be honest and open when doing so. The activities encourage reflection that can be implemented into practice. Then, the quiz is completed at the end of the course to consolidate learning. A session re-cap is held where the learner can ask any further questions and key factors are stated by the Tutor. Learners are given the opportunity to reflect on what they have gained from the programme. 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 To comply with the National Minimum Standards for children and Children’s Homes Regulations For all complainants to be confident about complaining without fear of reprisal For the process to be open, transparent and fair To clarify the procedure for making complaints Course Audience Practitioners in the Social Care Sector

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ADHD Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview ADHD - Children's Care - Essential Level training course intends to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of what ADHD is and what it presents as. It includes the different types of ADHD and describes ineffectiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness and discusses the causes. Legislation and interventions are included that can be followed in the workplace. The activities encourage reflection that can be implemented into practice. There is a quiz to complete at the end of the course to consolidate learning. A session re-cap is held where the learner can ask any further questions and key factors are stated by the tutor. Learners are given the opportunity to evaluate their learning experience. 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 Have a basic understanding of what ADHD is Understand how as a carer we support a child or young person with ADHD ADHD and their types Girls and Boys and the effects Causes of ADHD Theory behind ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed Course Audience Practitioners in the health and social care sector.

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

Course Overview Administration of Medication for Looked After Children - Children's Care - Essential Level training course aims to support learners to understand the procedures of the homes including the recording responsibilities of the learners in the workplace. It will also cover the Rights of Medication Administration and highlights the adverse reactions that people may have to medication. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This is a half-day training session for people working with Children and Young People This training session is available in both face-to-face and virtual classroom settings. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives Understanding the homes procedures relating to administration of medication How and what to record How to store and dispose medication safely Understand the rights of medication administration and what to do in the event of a reaction to medication Understand how to handle and avoid errors Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers, Adult Support Worker, Nursing Staff

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Safeguarding Children - Children's Care - Intermediate Level

Course Overview Safeguarding Children - Children's Care - Intermediate Level training course provides progression from the Safeguarding Children’s Essential Level course. This is a training session for people working with children. This course is for those working in children's residential care in order for them to have an understanding of the requirements around safeguarding, identifying abuse, being able to respond appropriately in situations where abuse is likely to occur and recognising the importance of reporting any suspected incidents. The course features a range of group work, activities 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 Looks at legislation, guidance, policy and procedure relating to safeguarding Identifies points regarding making safeguarding personal Enables trainees to give examples and identify signs of possible abuse Understands how to report and respond to disclosures of abuse and how to support children at risk who make a disclosure Identifies the role of other agencies and who to contact Understands how to manage practice that helps to safeguard individuals from harm or abuse and also explain policy regarding monitoring Course Audience Psychologists, Teachers, Speech Therapists, Learning Support Assistants, Residential Social Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers, Education workers.

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Mood and Behaviour Dysregulation - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Mood and Behaviour Dysregulation - Children's Care - Essential Level training course investigates how mood and behaviour can be determined by emotion and how we can support Children and Young People to regulate their emotions. It describes how as humans we have various types or levels of emotional intelligence and how this drives us to understand the behaviours of others and how this influences the level of support that we give to others. The notion that behaviour is a form of communication is highlighted along with how it is imperative that practitioners communicate effectively with individuals with mood and behaviour dysregulation and be aware of their role in de-escalation. 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 and Objectives Define Mood and Behaviour Regulation Discuss relevant statistics and prevalence figures Inform learners of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder and the symptoms and causes of it Include other disorders associated with Mood and Behaviour Dysregulation Highlight the importance of emotion, knowing our emotions and how our emotions affect others Stress the importance of being aware of our moods, behaviour and emotions when managing challenging behaviour Course Audience This course is designed for people working with Children and Young People that can display challenging behaviours or have mood dysregulation.

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Leaving Care - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Leaving Care - Children's Care - Essential Level training course is a training session for people working with care leavers. The course is designed to aid understanding of the importance of adequate planning for children and young people leaving care. This course will cover the barriers that young people face, will introduce practical skills and tips to help overcome these and will share best practice for policy and procedural development. Learners will focus on the difficulties that care leavers face and how to best support care leavers with this. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives Define leaving care and introduce past practices and attitudes Include factors that impact on leaving care experiences Describe Pathway Plans and give examples of how these link to Independence Plans Define the importance of Corporate Parenting Introduce recent developments that could affect practice Provide learners with advice on how to support young care leavers Engage learners in reflective practices with the view to implement into their role Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers

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Female Genital Mutilation and Breast Ironing - Children's Care - Intermediate Level

Female Genital Mutilation and Breast Ironing - Children's Care - Intermediate Level Course Overview Female Genital Mutilation and Breast Ironing - Children's Care - Intermediate Level training course raises awareness of the factors that exist for victims of FGM and Breast Ironing, the importance of understanding the impact of this and how this can affect children and young people. The learner will also develop understanding on how best to support young people who have been victim to this practice. The course features a range of group work, activities 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 Define FGM and Breast Ironing Describe and identify the different types of FGM Provide awareness of how FGM and Breast Ironing are practiced, who does it and with who Discuss the law and legislation around FGM and Breast Ironing and discuss how prevalent they are Highlight reasons why it is practiced and reasons why it is opposed Give information on what is being done to eliminate the practice and guidance on what we can do to support Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers

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Administration of Medication for Vulnerable Adults - Adult Care - Essential Level - Free Course on Eventbrite - PLEASE BOOK VIA EVENTBRITE

Course Overview Administration of Medication for Vulnerable Adults - Adult Care - Essential Level training course aims to support learners to understand the procedures followed by the home including any recording responsibilities. It also covers the Rights of Medication Administration and highlights the adverse reactions that people may have to medication. This is a training session for people working with Vulnerable People within care provisions. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be booked both in face-to-face or virtual classroom settings. Aims & Objectives Understanding the 6 R’s of safe handling of medication How and what to record with medication safely. Understand the rights of medication administration and what to do in the event of a reaction to medication. Understand how to handle and avoid errors. Detail allergies and adverse reactions. Discuss routes that medication can be administered. Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Care and Support Centre Practitioners, Support Workers, Adult Support Worker and Nursing Staff who work with Vulnerable Adults.

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LGBTQIA+ - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview LGBTQIA+ - Children's Care - Essential Level training course will give an insight into the challenges that Children and Young People face with their identity and sexuality and raise awareness of how attitudes and stereotypes can have a negative effect on Children and Young People. This training provides a background in LGBTQIA+ that helps learners to understand how things have developed in the last 50 years. It explains the legislation in place and the laws around being LGBT. Also included is advice for practitioners on how they can support Children and Young People with LGBTQIA+ issues. Aims & Objectives Define LGBTQIA+ and explain the letters in the acronym Explain terms related to LGBTQIA+ Discuss the law, legislation and international laws Highlight the negative aspects and stereotypical views Investigate what is being done to improve things Provide a list of resources for support Course Audience Anyone who works closely with Children and Young People from various sectors.

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Autism Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Autism Spectrum - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level training course has been designed for those who are working with Children and Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the home, classroom or residential environment. It aims to provide the learners with an insight into the lives of people who live with the condition in order for them to then provide appropriate and effective care. It also highlights the importance of adopting a person-centred approach to the teaching and learning of people who have the condition. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be delivered in both a face-to-face or virtual classroom setting. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objective An explanation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Outline how ASD affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them Provide awareness of the behaviour exhibited by some people with Autism Provide strategies to support people with Autism Discuss the importance of person-centred care planning Course Audience Psychologists, Teachers, Speech Therapists, Learning Support Assistants, Residential Social Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers, Education workers.

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Airway Suction - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Airway Suction - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level training course is a training session for people working with people who need Airway Suction. The course aims to provide learners with an understanding and awareness of the types of suction with a focus on Oral Suctioning. It will ensure that learners know how to recognise and respond to the signs in people who require suction. There is a focus on report writing, the importance of understanding the respiratory system and how this works in relation to Aspiration and Mucociliary Mechanism. 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 Define Airway Suction and discuss types of Suctioning Give a background to Airway Suction and investigate current legislation Display the anatomy and physiology of the upper airway Highlight the types of Suction devices Describe Oral Suction both manually and mechanically Provide safety tips and things to be aware of Course Audience Practitioners who work in a Health Care Setting

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Self-Harm Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Self-Harm Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level training course outlines the basic understanding of self-harm and suicide. It explores ways to prevent and reduce harm caused by children and young people within the work environment. Included are different strategies and techniques to be referred and incorporated into practice. Learners will be able to identify common signs and symptoms of an individual who self-harms as well as be able to relate to the likelihood of individuals to attempt suicide. It has been designed to develop tools and techniques to be used to respond to self-harm and suicide ideation. 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 Give an understanding of self-harm and suicide Understand the associated risk factors Explore harm minimisation and prevention Increase our confidence Provide tools and techniques to respond to suicide ideation and self-harm Resources & Links Course Audience This course is designed for people who work in the social care sector with children and young people who may be at risk of self-harm or suicide.