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
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
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
or
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)
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Dates and times
7 March 2025
12pm - 12:45pm
How to book
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