Course Overview This course is designed to improve recording and reporting practices in children's health and social care sector. All major high profile serious case reviews have found that recording mistakes were present. The course identifies correct practice and processes for the handling, storing and processing of data including the GDPR legislation and what must be recorded and how by distinguishing the differences between fact, opinion and judgement for professional documentation. It also provides guidance for effective and sufficient reporting of incidents within a care setting. The positive aspects of recording such as Life story Work which is imperative for identity purposes of the Children and Young People that we work with are included. 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 Describe why reports have to be written Explain the meaning of ‘ethical writing’ Identify what to include in reports Recognise the difference between fact, opinion, judgement and hearsay Display documentation Course Audience This course is designed for Practitioners working with Families or Children and Young People.
Course Overview Attachment - Children's Care - Essential Level training course aims to provide learners with an understanding and awareness of Attachment and encourages each learner to reflect on their own personal attachments and their practice in relation to working with individuals with Attachment Disorders. The course explores the background of Attachment and how early Theorists developed the concepts that underpin Attachment Theory that we still use today. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. 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 Attachment Disorder Be aware of the underpinning theory of Attachment Identify barriers for Children with insecure attachments Recognise and manage behaviours linked to negative attachments Suggest Strategies to support children with poor Attachments Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Education Support Staff and Youth Workers
Course Overview This course provides progression from the Safeguarding Children Foundation Level Online course. This is a training session for people working with children and young people. Learners will be encouraged to think about their responsibilities in safeguarding, the process to follow when allegations and disclosures are made and how to respond to poor practice. 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 Understanding what Safeguarding means in relation to Children Identify why children are vulnerable and what the signs and indicators are Understand how to respond and record and what needs to be reported Identify what poor practice and what unsafe practice looks like Understand how to whistle blow and what this means Introduce the Complaints Procedure and policies in relation to this Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Children’s Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Residential Care Staff, Teachers, Psychologists and Assistants, Nursery Workers
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.
Course Overview Exploitation Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level training course is designed to highlight the fact that Child Exploitation refers to a child or young person being used for someone else’s gain and that Child exploitation is a form of abuse which can involve sexual, abusive or manipulative behaviour. This course supports practitioners to recognise the indicators and respond appropriately to individuals that are being Exploited. It includes the ‘grooming process’ and how perpetrators manipulate young people into inappropriate relationships and risky behaviours It incorporates the relevant legislation around Exploitation and provides advice on how to support children and young people who have suffered this type of abuse and some excellent resources around Exploitation and who we can signpost to. 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 Give an understanding of the scale of the issue CSE and CCE Include a background of exploitation Recognise the stages of grooming Identify the signs of CSE and CCE Recognise the lessons learned from the Rotherham Raise awareness of County lines Push/ Pull Factors Protocols Resources & Links Course Audience All practitioners that engage with Children and Young People in the workplace (sports, education, health and social care, criminal justice, hospitality, retail, Guides/ Scouts, Volunteers etc).
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. 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 and infographics to enhance the 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 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 to improve recording and reporting practices in children's health and social care sector. All major high profile serious case reviews have found that recording mistakes were present. The course identifies correct practice and processes for the handling, storing and processing of data including the GDPR legislation and what must be recorded and how by distinguishing the differences between fact, opinion and judgement for professional documentation. It also provides guidance for effective and sufficient reporting of incidents within a care setting. The positive aspects of recording such as Life story Work which is imperative for identity purposes of the Children and Young People that we work with are included. 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 Describe why reports have to be written Explain the meaning of ‘ethical writing’ Identify what to include in reports Recognise the difference between fact, opinion, judgement and hearsay Display documentation Course Audience This course is designed for Practitioners working with Families or Children and Young People.
Course Overview This course provides progression from the Safeguarding Children Foundation Level Online course. This is a training session for people working with children and young people. Learners will be encouraged to think about their responsibilities in safeguarding, the process to follow when allegations and disclosures are made and how to respond to poor practice. 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 Understanding what Safeguarding means in relation to Children Identify why children are vulnerable and what the signs and indicators are Understand how to respond and record and what needs to be reported Identify what poor practice and what unsafe practice looks like Understand how to whistle blow and what this means Introduce the Complaints Procedure and policies in relation to this Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Children’s Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Residential Care Staff, Teachers, Psychologists and Assistants, Nursery Workers
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 raises awareness of Infection Control and provides awareness of types of infection, routes of transmission and measures to limit the spread of infection in children’s care. 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 Provide background information on infection control and the importance of public health Discuss legislation and policy relating to infection control Highlight the importance of risk assessment and management in infection control Includes the chain of infection and how to break it Enable learners to describe the types of infections, disease, routes of transmission and the principles of infection Includes infection control measures related directly to children and vulnerable people and the responsibilities of staff and managers Course Audience This is a cross sector course and will benefit all professional’s, frontline workers and leaders working with children and young people.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Course Overview This course defines professional boundaries and how they apply to the children’s care sector, discusses different scenarios staff may come across, explains what happens when boundaries are broken and how to identify broken boundaries with others. 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 professional boundaries are and their importance Discuss why boundaries are broken Provide tips on adhering professional boundaries Encourage learners to self-reflect Describe processes to follow when boundaries are crossed Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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 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.
Course Overview This course provides progression from the Safeguarding Children Foundation Level Online course. This is a training session for people working with children and young people. Learners will be encouraged to think about their responsibilities in safeguarding, the process to follow when allegations and disclosures are made and how to respond to poor practice. 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 Understanding what Safeguarding means in relation to Children Identify why children are vulnerable and what the signs and indicators are Understand how to respond and record and what needs to be reported Identify what poor practice and what unsafe practice looks like Understand how to whistle blow and what this means Introduce the Complaints Procedure and policies in relation to this Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Children’s Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Residential Care Staff, Teachers, Psychologists and Assistants, Nursery Workers
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