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Internet Safety - Children's Care - Foundation Level

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.

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Healthy Eating - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview The course provides knowledge on food groups, physical activity and making healthy lifestyle choices as well as promoting and encouraging a healthy lifestyle in the home. 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 Identify important nutrients for children and young people Explain how the Eatwell Guide can be used to make healthy food choices Identify the main food groups in the Eatwell Guide and show the proportion that each group should contribute to the overall diet Provide practical tips for making healthy food choices Explain the importance of physical activity State how much and what types of physical activity are beneficial for children and young people 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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Health and Safety - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course raises awareness of health and safety in the workplace relative to children’s home settings. It covers the legislation in place, hazard awareness and risk assessment and prevention of harm. 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 Give you an understanding of what health and safety means to everyone Raise your awareness of the difference between hazard and risk Help you to identify hazards in the home Enable you to make necessary changes in day-to-day housekeeping to reduce risk Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.

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Health and Safety - Adult Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course raises awareness of health and safety in the workplace relative to the adult’s care settings. It covers the legislation in place, hazard awareness and risk assessment and prevention of harm. 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 Give you an understanding of what health and safety means to everyone Raise your awareness of the difference between hazard and risk Help you to identify hazards in the home Enable you to make necessary changes in day to day housekeeping to reduce risk Course Audience Adult Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Adult Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.

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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.

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GDPR - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course defines what GDPR is, who it effects and how it affects those who work in the children’s care sector. It explains how to meet GDPR requirements and the rights of an individual over their data. 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 your understanding of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Explain the history of GDPR Identify different roles within GDPR Identify the basic rights of an individual Describe GDPR special categories Improve your understanding of GDPR principles Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.

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Food Safety Awareness - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course raises awareness of the dangers of food poisoning, storing and preparing food correctly and preventing contamination in children’s care. 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 you to apply good food hygiene practices so that you are able to provide children and young people with food that is safe to eat and won’t make them ill Help you understand what you can do to prevent food poisoning, including the steps you can take Identify ways to maintain cleanliness Describe methods to prevent cross contamination Give you information on storing and heating food at the correct temperature Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff

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Food Safety Awareness - Adult Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course raises awareness of the dangers of food poisoning, storing and preparing food correctly and preventing contamination. 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 you to apply good food hygiene practices so that you are able to provide vulnerable adults with food that is safe to eat and won’t make them ill Help you understand what you can do to prevent food poisoning, including the steps you can take Identify ways to maintain cleanliness Describe methods to prevent cross contamination Give you information on storing and heating food at the correct temperature Course Audience Adult Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Adult Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff

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First Aid Awareness - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course introduces basic first aid principles in children’s care, what to do in a variety of emergency situations, how to treat different injuries and where to get help. The programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. Aims & Objectives Introduce you to the three principles of first aid Explain what a primary survey is Help you recognise the importance of communication Give details of CPR and the recovery position Identify a variety of first aid issues Give information on how to manage different situations Describe the contents of a first aid kit Course Audience This is a cross sector course and will benefit all professional’s, frontline workers and leaders working with children and young people.

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First Aid Awareness - Adult Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course introduces basic first aid principles, what to do in a variety of emergency situations, how to treat different injuries and where to get help. 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 Introduce you to the three principles of first aid Explain what a primary survey is Help you recognise the importance of communication Give details of CPR and the recovery position Identify a variety of first aid issues Give information on how to manage different situations Describe what a first aid kit contains Course Audience This is a cross sector course and will benefit all professional’s, frontline workers and leaders.

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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

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Fire Safety Awareness - Adult Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course raises awareness around the causes of fire, the dangers associated and how to prevent 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, Centre Practitioners, Adult Education Workers

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Female Genital Mutilation - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course raises awareness of the issue of female genital mutilation, its origins and its prevalence today. How to help young girls who have undergone the procedure, how to identify a girl at risk and a carers role in upholding the law 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 Increase your awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) Explain the implications, both physically and emotionally on young girls Help you recognise the signs and symptoms of FGM Describe the law and current legislation surrounding FGM Help you recognise your supporting role Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.

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Equality and Diversity - Children's Care - Foundation Level

Course Overview This course raises awareness of discrimination in and out of the workplace. The learner will be supported to understand forms of discrimination and how to respond to different types of discrimination. Advice and practical competency tips will be provided to the learner to help them create an inclusive culture within the workplace and how to promote different diversity needs within the workplace. 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 the terms Equality and Diversity Provide an overview of legislation relating to Equality and Diversity Explain how legislation is implemented in the workplace Provide examples of how Equality and Diversity can be promoted Highlight the importance of dealing with discrimination Understand the importance of prevention Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers

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Drug Awareness - Children's Care - Foundation Level

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

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County Lines - Children's Care - Foundation Level

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

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COSHH - Children's Care - Foundation level

Course Overview The course provides information on the types of substances the learner may encounter, how to identify them and any effects that may occur from their misuse. It covers situations the learner may have to deal with in the home and how to avoid them. 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 Raise your awareness of COSHH and how it affects your workplace Help you identify hazardous substances Help you recognise the labels on household products Give you information to reduce dangers in the home Help your understanding of the need for safe storage Increase your awareness of how to deal with an accident involving hazardous substances Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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Attachment - Children's Care - Advanced Level

Course Overview Attachment - Children's Care - Advanced Level - 2 Day training course is designed to provide Managers of Children and Young People’s services with a deep knowledge and understanding of the theory of Attachment. It gives them an insight into some of the behaviours displayed by Children and Young People and why they behave in the way they do. It also highlights how previous Attachments can shape how we engage in relationships in the future and offers learners the chance to look into and understand their own Attachment style and how it can have an effect on how they empathise with the Young People that they support. 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 the various Types of Attachment Highlight Bowlby’s Theory of Attachment Bowlby’s Explanation of Attachment Impact on Disruption of Attachment Different Cultural Variation of Attachment Understanding Proximity Seeking The Internal Working Model 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