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Child Protection Update Effective child protection depends not only on reliable and accepted procedures for all staff involved with children, but also on their skills, knowledge and judgment and the ability to work together co-operatively. Staff with lead roles in child protection require specialised training in order to carry out their work with abused children and families.

This is a one day course for participants to develop the skills necessary to provide emergency first aid to someone who has an accident or suddenly becomes ill at work. Participants will be trained and assessed during the course in order to receive a certificate. Please note - you will be required to complete 3 practical assessments and a multiple choice test. You need to bring Photo ID eg passport, driving licence. If these are not available please bring your Work ID with photo If you require assistance with reading/writing please let the use know prior to the start of the course.

This network is for practitioners and staff who have already completed certificated Makaton training such as Beginners 1&2 or Foundation workshops and are using it within their setting. This network provides an opportunity for practitioners who have already completed certificated Makaton training to refresh and recap signs from stages 1-4 and discuss practical ways to use signs and symbols in everyday situations We will stay informed of Makaton developments and look at themes to support and develop your Makaton practice such as festivals, songs, animals, colours and those found on the Makaton website. It is an opportunity to network, share challenges and good practice.

This course is open only to line managers working for South Gloucestershire Council. Managers are expected to manage the performance of individuals in their team and this isn't always an easy task. This course covers good management practice in a setting where managers are encouraged to learn from each other's experiences and are able to get HR advice on current issues. The standard charge for this course is £70 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is designed for staff who work on the following processes: EHCP and Early Help This session will provide participants with a more in depth look at Mosaic, covering the fundamentals, specifically the ‘Workflow’ process by giving people the opportunity to work through a process that they will use in their day to day work. This session builds on the Mosaic: Getting Started (Intermediate Session). Participants will begin to develop the necessary skills they need to get started with adding and progressing work (‘Workflow’) in preparation for go live on 12th March 2018. This session is mandatory for all staff who work on the following processes: CP, CIN, Fostering, LAC, Leaving Care, EHCP and Early Help (including CP note takers but not including Business Support). There are 3 types of advanced session, grouped into 1: CP & CIN 2: Fostering, LAC & Leaving Care 3: EHCP & Early Help – you only need to attend one session that covers the process you work with most often. Please email: cahsupportdesk@southglos.gov.uk if you have any questions.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is designed for staff who work on the following processes: CP, CIN, Fostering, LAC, Leaving Care, EHCP and Early Help (including CP note takers but not including Business Support). This session will provide participants with a more in depth look at Mosaic, covering the fundamentals, specifically the ‘Workflow’ process by giving people the opportunity to work through a process that they will use in their day to day work. This session builds on the Mosaic: Getting Started (Intermediate Session). Participants will begin to develop the necessary skills they need to get started with adding and progressing work (‘Workflow’) in preparation for go live on 12th March 2018. This session is mandatory for all staff who work on the following processes: CP, CIN, Fostering, LAC, Leaving Care, EHCP and Early Help (including CP note takers but not including Business Support). There are 3 types of advanced session, grouped into 1: CP & CIN 2: Fostering, LAC & Leaving Care 3: EHCP & Early Help – you only need to attend one session that covers the process you work with most often. Please email: cahsupportdesk@southglos.gov.uk if you have any questions.

This course is aimed at practitioners who wish to explore creative, imaginative and practical ways of supporting children with sensory difficulties. Most of us unconsciously learn to combine our senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste, balance and the sense of our body in space), in order to understand our environment. However, a proportion of the population do not and these are the children with sensory needs. This course will run as a practical session, looking in depth at sensory seeking or avoidance behaviours you may notice displayed by some children in your setting. We will discuss the impact of this for the child, the setting and the resources you have available, looking at strategies to help support your next steps for these children. The session is designed to share ideas and resources to support children’s creative, physical and sensory development. Practitioners will be given the opportunity to plan and design their own activities and resources, and to share ideas to support good practice. Practitioners will gain confidence in supporting children with sensory needs through the use of sensory strategies, techniques and activities to increase focus and attention, allowing children to be ready to learn and achieve. Please bring a packed lunch as lunches will not be provided. (Those who have previously attended ‘Practical Inspiring Resources and Strategies to Support ALL Children’ should not attend this course.)

The multi-agency South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board oversees the Joint Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding Adults in this area. It is essential that a wide range of staff working in local authority, health and social care agencies are fully aware of the key issues in safeguarding vulnerable adults and of how the policy affects them in their front-line roles. The half-day ALERTER course is essential training for all front-line staff and managers who are involved in providing services to safeguard vulnerable adults and work directly with service users . The course content is closely linked to relevant Competencies in the local South Glos Safeguarding Adults Competency Framework. Course attendance is monitored by the Safeguarding Adults Board. For half-day courses – The standard charge for this course is £35. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions. For full-day courses – The standard charge for this course is £70 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions.

Overweight children are more likely to have poorer mental and emotional health, with many experiencing teasing and bullying linked to their weight. They may have low self-esteem, be socially isolated and regularly take days off school, resulting in poor attendance. They are also more likely to become obese adults with a higher risk of chronic ill health, disability and premature mortality. As part of a holistic approach to a child’s health and wellbeing, professionals & practitioners in health, education and social care have a professional responsibility to help families recognise and acknowledge the importance of a healthy weight. Like many sensitive subjects, it is often the way in which the issue is talked about rather than the issue itself that causes problems for both practitioner and family. The stigma attached to obesity makes it harder for practitioners and families to talk openly and constructively about it. This new course aims to build confidence in raising the issue of weight with families. A brief and appropriate conversation can be an important first step towards positive wellbeing.