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This half day course follows CQC requirements on the administration of medication. It includes trainer presentation, discussion, and a short multiple-choice assessment at the end to check the information has been retained by participants. Relevant handouts/paperwork will be provided. This course is aimed at any adult social care staff in South Gloucestershire, working in domiciliary, residential and day care services (statutory sector AND IVP sector agencies).

This 1-day workshop is for South Gloucestershire Council Adult Care practitioners ONLY. Its key purpose is to equip staff with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make judgements and clearly record the rationale for decisions that are robust, supported by the relevant evidence and defensible when scrutinised by others. Practitioners need to assess people’s needs and their desired outcomes and then make decisions that keep that person and their carers at the heart of the assessment and support planning process. In all aspects of their work they have to find ways to balance a number of competing pressures including arranging person-centred care and support that meets Care Act and Mental Capacity Act requirements, whilst also managing risk and safeguarding issues effectively, using the organisation’s recording policy and using resources effectively.

This course is for practitioners who are new to outdoor play and learning and those wishing to develop their understanding of why and how we can incorporate maths and literacy into outdoor play. Children often learn best outdoors as it suits and supports their learning style and motivation. Their fascinations with sticks, stones and other natural resources are a perfect tool and environment to enable children to express their knowledge, ideas and curiosity with a subject that is often only thought about inside using numbers and pencils. Come with an open mind for hands-on learning. We will be outside whatever the weather so please bring waterproofs, stout shoes and warm clothes.

These events are suitable for Childminders and the SENCO in your setting. Keeping up to date with local and national information is a challenge for everyone. These networks will provide Childminders and SENCOs with a range of experiences, with opportunities to come together to share information and to engage in professional discussion and dialogue. Meetings will be structured to provide: • Local and national updates • An opportunity to discuss and explore a current early years SEND topic or theme • An opportunity for practitioners to share good practice and learn from each other The focus for the meeting will be posted on the VLE one month prior to the meeting taking place.

The training covers: • What trafficking and slavery are • Nature and scale of the issue – nationally, regionally, locally • Types of trafficking and slavery and how to identify them • Legal definitions • Working with potential victims • Victim and survivors perspective • How to interview and engage with vulnerable persons, safeguarding approach • The National Referral Mechanism – what it is and completing it • Processes to follow and things to consider • Your agencies responsibilities • Case studies and practice identifying potential victims The standard charge for this course is £35. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions.

This is a basic practical taster session for any practitioner wanting to build their confidence and find out a little bit more about working outdoors with children. During this taster session we will be exploring the outdoor environment, sharing experiences and developing your own confidence. We will be looking at a range of activities and experiences to take back to your setting. Please note this course does not qualify you to run Forest School sessions. We will be outside for the entire session, whatever the weather. Waterproofs, stout walking boots/welly boots and warm clothing is advised.