Online training

MeLearning Online

The MeLearning Training Programme offers a range of courses aimed at those working with vulnerable children and young people. The courses are delivered online so that users can work at their own pace and at a convenient time. Each course is roughly equivalent to one or two day’s face-to-face training. At the end of the course you will be provided with a certificate once the assessment quiz has been completed. It is a requirement for a pass rate of 70% to be accepted as being knowledgeable in the topic. You have three attempts at answering the questions correctly but if the final score is less than 70% it is advisable you inform your supervising social worker and to attend a face to face training course, if available. Any training with a pass rate of less than 70% will not be included towards your learning and development. The on-line training is an alternative way of accessing training and once you have completed a course with an acceptable pass rate there is no requirement for you to attend face to face training on the same subject; unless specifically requested to do by your Supervising Social Worker.

Addressing the Health Needs of Looked After Children - Roles and responsibilities of Corporate Parents

Looked after children are the most vulnerable cohort of children, compared to their peers, in view of their adverse childhood experiences. Research tells us that they have poorer health outcomes than their peers and are 50% more likely to have a diagnosable mental health condition than the general population. Local Authorities and all statutory partners are deemed as being corporate parents for these children and young people so have a duty to act as they would for their own child.

Disability Matters online learning for foster carers of children and young people with disabilities

The Fostering Network has partnered with Disability Matters to put together a free online learning resource for foster carers. The Disability Matters for Foster Carers learning package comprises eight courses focused on issues relevant to foster carers of children and young people with disabilities. The e-learning package can be accessed free of charge.

Information Governance eLearning

Medication Awareness and Safe Handling of Medicines

Mindfulness - an introduction

Missing Children eLearning

The course will give you the confidence to know what to do when a child goes missing and how children going missing or being absent can be prevented.

Prevent duty eLearning

This is introductory training which will provide an important foundation on which to develop further knowledge around the risks of radicalisation and the role that you can play in supporting those at risk.

RSPCA Breaking the Chain of Animal Cruelty

The course can be accessed by following the Interactive training link and is primarily for children to do.

Safer Sleep for Baby

Children's Safeguarding Assurance Partnership Website Each year around 200 babies will die unexpectedly before their first birthday. Many of these deaths are classified as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or cot death, which usually happens when babies are sleeping. No-one wants to think that the worst will happen to their baby but it's important that parents and foster carers know the risks and what they can do about them.

Suicide Awareness