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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.

Care leavers have told us that they would have found moving on to independence much easier if they had developed more life skills before leaving care. This event aims to provide information for carers to understand the options for young people in terms of housing, education and benefits; to enable you to help to assess the needs of your young person. With this knowledge you will also be more able to consider how changes to the "fostering" status may have an impact on your household. We will also have members of the team to offer advice on accommodation options including Staying Put Scheme and Supported Lodgings.

This course is for practitioner staff whose job role includes undertaking assessments with adults with autism. Such staff will work in a range of agencies in the Statutory sector in South Gloucestershire, particularly in social and health care services, but also in some Independent, Voluntary or Private sector agencies. Examples are: Social Workers, Social Work Assistants, OTs, OT Assistants, District Nurses, Care Co-ordinators etc. This one day course builds on practitioners existing awareness about Autism & their initial understanding of working with adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). The day will use the SPELL framework: STRUCTURE, POSITIVE, EMPATHY, LOW AROUSAL, LINKS, and will look specifically at how to undertake effective assessments for people with ASC. This course is delivered in line with the Skills for Care Knowledge Set 'Supporting people with ASC' and will be made up of tutor presentation, audio visual material,  real life example, discussion, group exercises and question and answer. You will be given a comprehensive set of notes. The standard charge for this course is £80 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions