Read more Book your place This course covers: How to develop your understanding of domestic abuse The impact of domestic abuse on children Methods and strategies that support children's needs Book your place
Read more Book your place Attending this course provided me with both the techniques and importantly, the opportunity to practice mindfulness. I would recommend it wholeheartedly. Sefton Foster Carer Elspeth is a member of the Mindfulness Association, a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy practitioner and senior supervising social worker and trainer. This programme supports your wellbeing to […]
Read more Book your place How to approach family time when the plan is for the child to return home to their parent(s). This course will highlight the key practice principles with Family Reunification. It outlines laws and policies guiding reunification. As a fostering family, you emotionally invest in the child's wellbeing, the challenge of […]
Read more Book your place This 6 week course runs from 10am – 1pm on the following dates. 11th, 18th, 25th September and 2nd, 9th, 16th October. You will need to attend all 6 dates to complete the course. Week 2 Blocked Trust and Miscuing What is blocked trust/epistemic mistrust and how does it develop? […]
Read more Book your place Accidents happen, but do you know what to do in an emergency? This course will provide you with the skills to assess an emergency situation, and how to deal with an unresponsive child through using the recovery position, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how to use a defibrillator. Learn how to […]
Read more Book your place For children and young people to recover from early traumatic experience, whether caused by maltreatment or serious neglect, they need to replay the DVD of their earlier life with a safe parenting person. This helps them to rewire their brain for a productive and satisfying life. So, they ideally need […]
Read more Book your place Attending this course provided me with both the techniques and importantly, the opportunity to practice mindfulness. I would recommend it wholeheartedly. Sefton Foster Carer Elspeth is a member of the Mindfulness Association, a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy practitioner and senior supervising social worker and trainer. This programme supports your wellbeing to […]
Are you curious about fostering but not sure where to start? Come along to our relaxed and welcoming Fostering Information Evening and find out everything you need to know. You'll meet members of our fostering team, hear from experienced foster carers, and have the chance to ask any questions you have, big or small. We’ll talk you […]
Read more Book your place This 6 week course runs from 10am – 1pm on the following dates. 11th, 18th, 25th September and 2nd, 9th, 16th October. You will need to attend all 6 dates to complete the course. Week 3 Emotional Attunement & Building Relationship Connections What is emotional attunement and why is it […]
Read more Book your place As foster carers you have a safeguarding role for the children in your care. Learn how children may be harmed by others and how to spot the signs of abuse. Understand the reporting role of the foster carer and how to respond to a disclosure. This course will also provide […]
Read more Book your place What do foster carers need to record and why? What is child-centred recording? We will also cover the legal context to foster carer recording, practical guidance and Sefton's recording and confidentiality policies. Book your place
Read more Book your place Attending this course provided me with both the techniques and importantly, the opportunity to practice mindfulness. I would recommend it wholeheartedly. Sefton Foster Carer Elspeth is a member of the Mindfulness Association, a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy practitioner and senior supervising social worker and trainer. This programme supports your wellbeing to […]
