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A rest centre is a place of safety for the temporary shelter of people who have been displaced during an emergency. It will only run for a maximum of 48 hours. At the rest centre information is gathered from the evacuees in order to assess their immediate, as well as their longer term, needs. Aim: To introduce South Gloucestershire Council volunteer staff to the set up and running of rest centres during emergencies Objectives: • Raise awareness of managing a rest centre • Remind staff of the basics of the command, control and communications structure • Explain various types of issue within a rest centre • Explain basic rest centre requirements • Familiarise staff with administration Only council staff from the emergency planning new volunteer list, who have manager permission to take part.

Core Skills 6: This is a training course for Foster Carers and Adopters that will build on your knowledge and understanding of attachment. Training includes:- Introduction to attachment theory, its significance in normal infant development The impact of attachment experiences on brain development The impact of trauma on child development Different attachment styles The meaning behind children's behavior, understanding and responding to complex emotions and behaviours such as the need to be in control, pervasive shame and extreme anger Interventions in managing family atmosphere The impact of children's behaviour on parents and carers. Looking after yourself and your emotions. This course will help you to understand, survive and facilitate change in the behaviours of the children you care for.