Biases are inclinations that people hold towards a particular idea, individual, group or belief. They can cause us to act favourably or unfavourably towards groups of people based on characteristics that we perceive them to possess. Unconscious bias is not intentional but it can affect everyday decisions and interactions.
At Achieving for Children, we are committed to valuing difference and diversity in our workforce and in the children and families we work with, so that their identities are promoted and their individual needs can be met.
This elearning course gives a clear insight into ...
Course Code: EDU 20/368
Managing Aggression and Violence (EVENT FULL)
Anyone whose job requires them to deal with the public can be at risk from violence. This can include employees engaged in giving a service, education, caring professions, cash transactions, delivery and collection, and controlling or representing authority (Healthy Working Lives, 2013).
This workshop will provide staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively respond to situations of conflict with service users. Such situations may include incidents where service users display aggressive or threatening behaviour or in extreme cases use physical aggression or violence. The focus of th ...
Course Code: EDU 20/726
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Tuesday 2 March 2021
09:30 - 12:30
Home Study, N/A, N/A, N/A
Attachment: Use in Assessment - Level 3
This series of three courses will focus upon how an improved understanding of attachment strategies can inform work with children, young people and families, and offer an additional lens through which to attempt to understand their behaviour in the home, in placements, and in educational settings. The courses will also introduce ideas of how workers and carers for vulnerable children and young people can adapt their ways of working in order to promote best outcomes for the children.
This course follows on from Attachment: Impact on Practice- Level 2. It is aimed at professionals working wi ...
Course Code: SFVSS 20/237
Remaining places 12
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Tuesday 9 March 2021
10:00 - 15:30
Home Study, N/A, N/A, N/A
First Response and Personal Safety for Lone Workers (EVENT FULL)
This course will equip employees with the skills to observe and manage risk. The session will be interactive and engaging and is designed to meet the needs of practitioners working with children, young people and their families.
The training provider has a wealth of experience, they know how important it is for lone workers to have access to a practical training offer on this really important subject area. Consequently, this course is intended to provide staff who work alone with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage the risks of lone working and respond to situations of conflic ...
Course Code: EDU 20/723
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Thursday 6 May 2021
09:30 - 12:30
Home Study, N/A, N/A, N/A
Managing the Pressures of a Busy Work Life
The wellbeing of staff is a key area of focus for Achieving for Children and it’s partners. Social work, SEN casework, family support work, family therapy, youth work, management, teaching, business support, early years are all highly demanding, pressured and challenging jobs. They can be both physically and emotionally draining. Support for children, young people and their families should be enhanced with support for the staff working with them. This course provides a space for staff to think about their own emotional wellbeing and consider new strategies to enhance and prioritise their own w ...
Course Code: EY 21/005
Remaining places 15
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Tuesday 11 May 2021
10:00 - 12:30
Home Study, N/A, N/A, N/A
First Response and Personal Safety for Lone Workers (EVENT FULL)
This course will equip employees with the skills to observe and manage risk. The session will be interactive and engaging and is designed to meet the needs of practitioners working with children, young people and their families.
The training provider has a wealth of experience, they know how important it is for lone workers to have access to a practical training offer on this really important subject area. Consequently, this course is intended to provide staff who work alone with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage the risks of lone working and respond to situations of conflic ...
Course Code: EDU 21/197
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Wednesday 26 May 2021
09:30 - 12:30
Home Study, N/A, N/A, N/A
First Response and Personal Safety for Lone Workers
This course will equip employees with the skills to observe and manage risk. The session will be interactive and engaging and is designed to meet the needs of practitioners working with children, young people and their families.
The training provider has a wealth of experience, they know how important it is for lone workers to have access to a practical training offer on this really important subject area. Consequently, this course is intended to provide staff who work alone with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage the risks of lone working and respond to situations of conflic ...
Course Code: EDU 21/230
Remaining places 11
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Monday 7 June 2021
09:30 - 12:30
Home Study, N/A, N/A, N/A
Attachment: Use in Assessment - Level 3
This series of three courses will focus upon how an improved understanding of attachment strategies can inform work with children, young people and families, and offer an additional lens through which to attempt to understand their behaviour in the home, in placements, and in educational settings. The courses will also introduce ideas of how workers and carers for vulnerable children and young people can adapt their ways of working in order to promote best outcomes for the children.
This course follows on from Attachment: Impact on Practice- Level 2. It is aimed at professionals working wi ...
Course Code: SFVSS 20/238
Remaining places 19
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Tuesday 15 June 2021
10:00 - 15:30
Home Study, N/A, N/A, N/A
First Response and Personal Safety for Lone Workers (EVENT FULL)
This course will equip employees with the skills to observe and manage risk. The session will be interactive and engaging and is designed to meet the needs of practitioners working with children, young people and their families.
The training provider has a wealth of experience, they know how important it is for lone workers to have access to a practical training offer on this really important subject area. Consequently, this course is intended to provide staff who work alone with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage the risks of lone working and respond to situations of conflic ...