Training for parents and carers of children looked after (CLA), previously looked after children (PLAC) and children with a social worker (CWSW)

These courses are for parents and carers of:

  • children looked after (CLA)
  • previously looked after children (PLAC)
  • children with a social worker (CWSW)

Some courses are for a specific audience, or for families with children of a certain age. Please check the title of the training for who it is for, for example CLA, PLAC, CWSW, pre-school, primary or secondary.

Please see the list below for more details and how to book:

To help parents/carers understand the advantages of their child accessing childcare provision and how they can access funded places.

Participants will be able to
• Learn the benefits of a child attending childcare provision
• Know how much funded childcare they are entitled to.
• Learn how to access childcare provision for their child.
• Learn about the role of the Virtual School

This webinar is delivered virtually.

Dates and times

2 October 2023 6pm to 7pm

or

22 January 2024 6pm to 7pm

How to book

Funded Childcare Webinar

This webinar will inform parents/carers about PEPs, what their aim is and also the PEP process. Attendees will understand what a good PEP should contain and also what would happen in the PEP review meetings. Attendees will also be given confidence to have an input and help to direct the PEP.

Method of delivery: Microsoft Teams

Dates and times

9 October 2023 10am to 12pm

or

10 January 2024 1pm-3pm

or 

1 May 2024 10am to 12pm

How to book

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This virtual training covers the developmental stages of children and young people and how we should focus on what stage the children are at to meet their needs instead of their chronological age.

Dates and times

8 May 2024 12pm to 2pm

or

9 May 2024 6pm to 8pm

How to book

8 May 2024 12pm to 2pm

or

9 May 2024 6pm to 8pm

For: Parents/Carers of CLA 

This webinar will inform parents/carers about PEPs, what their aim is and also the PEP process. Attendees will understand what a good PEP should contain and also what should happen in the PEP review meetings. Attendees will also be given confidence to have an input and help to direct the PEP.

 

Dates and times

16 October 2024

10:00am - 14:00pm

TEAMS

How to book

Personal Education Plans (PEPs) - Parent/Carer webinar

 

For: Parents/Carers of CLA 

This webinar will inform parents/carers about PEPs, what their aim is and also the PEP process. Attendees will understand what a good PEP should contain and also what whould happen in the PEP review meetings. Attendees will also be given confidence to have an input and help to direct the PEP.

Dates and times

15 January 2025

10:00am - 14:00pm

TEAMS

How to book

Personal Education Plans (PEPs) - Parent/Carer webinar

 

Training around the different sensory needs of children and young people. Looking at signs and symptoms of children with sensory needs and then strategies to meet and support children with their sensory needs.

Dates and times

15 October 2024

12:00pm- 14:00pm

Zoom

How to book

The Impact of Trauma on Sensory Processing (All Children)

 

Training around the different sensory needs of children and young people. Looking at signs and symptoms of children with sensory needs and then strategies to meet and support children with their sensory needs.

Dates and times

16 October 2024

18:00pm - 20:00pm 

Zoom

How to book

The Impact of Trauma on Sensory Processing (All Children)

 

We want to help your kids broaden their horizons, explore everything that piques their interest, and complete their homework quickly and easily. Encyclopædia Britannica has nearly 250 years of experience creating trusted and reliable content. 

We strive to nourish the thirst for knowledge in every person — from the youngest of minds just beginning their journey to seasoned pioneers discovering incredible and unbelievable facts. Everything we develop is designed to expand knowledge, imagination, and the understanding of the world around us.

Dates and times

7 March 2025

12pm - 12:45pm

 

How to book

Britannica Encyclopaedia Introduction for Parent & Carers

Participants will be able to

  • Learn the benefits of regular reading
  • Understand the simple view of reading
  • Tips to encourage children to read.
  • Understand and support with phonological awareness and decoding -word reading.
  • Know some comprehension strategies and how to support understanding of text.

Dates and times

6 February 2025

10:00am  to 12:30pm

or

6 February 2025

17:30pm to 20:00pm

How to book

The Power of Books - Encouraging and supporting reading at home