Stockport Action for Voluntary Youth Supporting all aspects of voluntary youth!

SAFEGUARDING LEVEL 1-BASIC AWARENESS COURSE FOR THE PVI SECTOR (This course should be done every 3 years)

This course is certified by the Stockport Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.

Recognise concerns about a child or young person including signs and symptoms

Appreciate own role and that of others

Contribute and take whatever actions are needed to safeguard children and young people

14^th May 6pm-9pm Heaton Moor Centre

27^th June 6-9pm Heaton Moor Centre

How can you engage effectively with children, young people and families?

How can you build good working professional relationships?

Do you enable clear communication?

How do you make sure you record the right information?

16^th May 6pm -9pm

Walthew House

Learn how children develop, what should they be able to do at each stage of life.

Learn why attachment is so important and consequences of poor attachment.

What can we do to support children and families with attachment problems?

Resilience- What is it and why are some children able to cope and other not? And what can you do to build resilience?

20^th June 1pm-4pm

Walthew House

Do you work alone with children, young people and families?

Explore the differences between professional and personal relationships?

Are you aware of the everyday risks to yourself in your work/role and how to avoid those risks

Learn how to undertake a simple risk assessment to protect yourself and others?

13^th June 6pm - 9pm

Walthew House

Explore feelings around conflict, aggression and violence

Understand anger cycles and methods for managing the situation

Practical strategies and techniques for dealing with difficult situations and how to stay in control.

9^th July 1pm- 4pm

26^th June  - all day Walthew House

What are Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and why do they matter?

What is political correctness and what is the right thing to say?

What is the legislation relating to diversity and equality?

How can little changes make a big difference to the people who use your  service

25^th May 1.00pm -4.00pm

Walthew House

Learn a range of methods to undertake direct work which allow the child/parent to express themselves

Learn techniques to provide a focus and dilute the intensity of the interaction for the child/parent

Build a relationship by using a collaborative activity for worker and child/parent

To Be Confirmed

DISABILTY aWARENESS

· What is disability and how important is Language?

· Values and attitudes towards children with disabilities and identify a range of myths and stereotypes

· Identifying barriers and overcoming them and practical ways to improve your service delivery

· Equality Act 2010 and Disability Discrimination

20th April 2012 (9.30-12.30)

15th May 2012  (13.30-16.30)

 7th June 2012    (09.30-12.30)

 9th July 2012  (09.30-12.30)

        Fred Perry House

ASTHMA AWARENESs 

Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.4 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma. The interactive sessions allow attendees to explore using inhalers and other asthma related equipment. Attendees also receive a useful information pack. This free awareness training covers:

·        Asthma facts and what asthma is·        Signs, symptoms, triggers and treatment·        Recognising an asthma attack and what to do·        Asthma UK information and Helpline

For further information contact on miranda.galloway@stockport.gov.uk or 07891949450

Tuesday 29th May 10am - 12pm. at Stopford House,

Thursday 14th June 1pm – 3pm Walthew House

Tuesday 10th July 10am – 12pm Walthew House

Sessions are also available to individual agencies on request.