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This course meets the criteria set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage 2017 and is designed for professional child carers including pre-school and nursery teachers and childminders caring for children under 8 years old. The syllabus is designed in accordance with UK resuscitation guidelines and meets Ofsted requirements for first aid training in early years settings.

Neglect is a key feature in many families who safeguarding professionals work with and yet it is hard for professionals who are involved to create successful interventions to be analytical about neglect and challenge professional thinking about neglect.

This course will focus particularly on the experiences of adolescents as victims and as perpetrators of violence against women and girls, with the inclusion of the following key issues:

• gendered way in which boys and girls are experiencing abuse
• how rape, sexual assault and consent is defined in law
• impacts of sexual violence on children and young people
• practical skills and tools to engage with young people both 1-1 and as a group to prevent sexual violence
• gain an awareness of a whole-school/organisation approach to preventing sexual violence
• develop a model of best practice in responding to disclosures of sexual violence, including how to refer to specialist support services

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This training course has been developed in order to provide Wandsworth Councils Children’s Social Services Managers with a firm theoretical and practical understanding of Mosaic navigation, administration and Workflow functions, as well as Wandsworth Councils Mosaic recording standards with a specific focus on manager tasks and practices.

The course will comprise of interactive activities, group discussions and the use of film to illustrate key topics.
The focus will be on the experiences of adolescents as victims of familial abuse; in particular the impact of sexual abuse on children and young people - a survivors account.
There will also be a presentaion by an ex CAIT officer regarding up to date legislaltion and an interactive session on Forensics.

This course will explore definitions of sexual abuse, the child's journey, what signs and behaviours a child might display.

strategies for supporting sexually abused children, the therapeutic relationship and self-support.

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This course meets the criteria set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage 2017 and is designed for professional child carers including pre-school and nursery teachers and childminders caring for children under 8 years old. The syllabus is designed in accordance with UK resuscitation guidelines and meets Ofsted requirements for first aid training in early years settings.

Following the publication of The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 there is a duty on all practitioners to prevent people being drawn into terrorism. This duty includes training staff to recognise radicalisation and extremism and know how to report any concerns.

This session will provide you with an understanding of radicalisation and extremism and the dangers to extremist views, building resilience against these and knowing what to do if you experience them.

• Gain an understanding of ‘Prevent’ and the definitions of radicalisation
• Recognise factors that could make someone vulnerable to terrorism
• See why some people are able to influence and manipulate others
• Recognise when a vulnerable individual may need help
• Understand how to access help and support
• Let’s talk about it with young people

The Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide Intervention course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.

Suicide First Aid teaches a practical framework for interventions to be used when working with clients and service users or members of the community. Delegates will be more aware of risk factors that might lead someone to experience suicidal thoughts, spot the signs that an individual is at risk and feel confident in their response.

No previous experience or training is necessary. Participants will be asked to self-reflect and empathise with a person having thoughts of suicide. There is no expectation of participants to share their personal experiences.

As any of us could, at any time, encounter a person having suicidal thoughts, this training is open to a wide variety of staff and volunteers working with adults, children and families. It is free at the point of access.

This session explains what the MARAC is, shows you how to make a referral and explores options for safety planning around domestic violence