Courses
Anxiety, Worries, Fears & Phobias Awareness
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session will enhance awareness of anxiety, worries, fears & phobias with children & young people. Some of the key elements in the training will be to try & identify & explore anxiety, worries, fears & phobias that can be present in children & young people. It will raise awareness of & clarify the difference between different types of anxiety. The session will also highlight self help/supportive strategies & resources & pathways for appropriate referrals. The trainers use a variety of learning approaches & welcome information & anonymous case discussion to improve & develop the practice of course attendees.
Target Audience
Professionals working with children & young people in Darlington
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 12 November 2024 from 1.30-3.45pm via MS Teams
- Wednesday 11 December 2024 from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Co Durham & Darlington Primary Mental Health Team
Anxious About School
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session will raise awareness of emotionally based school avoidance. It will look at potential causes & explore options for supporting families.
Target Audience
Professionals working with children & young people in Darlington
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 5 November 2024 from 1.30-3.45pm via MS Teams
- Wednesday 4 December 2024 from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Co Durham & Darlington Primary Mental Health Team
Attachment Difficulties Awareness
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session will enhance awareness of the subject of attachment in children & young people. Some of the key elements in the training will be to define attachment difficulties in children & young people & identify the behaviours associated with it alongside the factors that influence the development of secure or insecure patters of attachment. The trainers use a variety of learning approaches & welcome information & anonymous case discussion to improve & develop the practice of course attendees.
Target Audience
Professionals working with children & young people in Darlington
Dates, Times & Venues
- Wednesday 13 November 2024 from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
- Tuesday 10 December 2024 from 1.30-3.45pm via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Co Durham & Darlington Primary Mental Health Team
Attentional Difficulties (ADHD/ADD) Awareness
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session will enhance awareness of the subject of attentional difficulties in children & young people. Some of the key elements in this training will be to gain an understanding of attentional difficulties & consider the core symptoms. The training will also give an understanding of ADHD along with the assessment process. There will be an opportunity to share strategies provided by teachers & other professionals. The trainers use a variety of learning approaches & welcome information & anonymous case discussion to improve & develop the practice of course attendees.
Target Audience
Professionals working with children & young people in Darlington
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 19 November from 1.30-3.45pm via MS Teams
- Tuesday 10 December 2024 from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Co Durham & Darlington Primary Mental Health Team
Childhood Trauma & Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Awareness
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This training raises awareness of the importance of recognising the sources and impacts of childhood developmental trauma including the impact on the developing brain. It identifies the symptoms & patterns of behaviour which can be seen as well as the underlying hidden needs & considers the potential longer term impacts on physical & emotional well-being. Delegates should be aware that discussing childhood trauma involves looking at sensitive & difficult information. Also Adverse Childhood Experiences are common and this training may raise difficult memories for some.
Target Audience
All practitioners working with children and families in Darlington
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 19 November 2024 from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
- Tuesday 17 December 2024 from 1.30-3.45pm via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Co Durham & Darlington Primary Mental Health Team
Deliberate Self Harm Awareness
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This half day session will enhance participant’s awareness of the use of self harming behaviour within children & young people. Some of the key elements of the training are to become familiar with presentations of self harm & to develop an understanding of the reasons why young people self harm. Due to the sensitive nature of this subject an emotional opt out is available.
Target Audience
Professionals working with children & young people in Darlington
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 3 December 2024 from 1.30-3.45pm via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Co Durham & Darlington Primary Mental Health Team
Eating Difficulties Awareness
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session will enhance awareness of the subject of eating disorders in children & young people. Some of the key elements of the training will be to define eating disorders in children & young people, identify the types of eating disorders & to understand some of the possible causes and triggers. Treatment options will also be considered & practitioners responsibilities in accordance with their role. The trainers use a variety of learning approaches & welcome information & anonymous case discussion to improve & develop the practice of course attendees.
Target Audience
Professionals working with children & young people in Darlington
Dates, Times & Venues
- Wednesday 20 November from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
- Tuesday 17 December 2024 from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Co Durham & Darlington Primary Mental Health Team
Low Mood & Depression Awareness
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This training session will enhance awareness of low mood with children & young people. Key elements will be to try & identify & explore low mood, looking at triggers & strategies to support children & young people. It will raise awareness of & explore the difference between low mood & depression. Session will also highlight self help/supportive strategies & resources & pathways for appropriate referrals. The trainers attempt to use a variety of learning approaches & welcome informal & anonymous case discussion to improve & develop the practice of course attendees.
Target Audience
Professionals working with children & young people in Darlington
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 5 November from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
- Wednesday 27 November 2024 from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
- Wednesday 18 December 2024 from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Co Durham & Darlington Primary Mental Health Team
Social & Communication Difficulties Awareness
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session will enhance awareness of social communication difficulties with children & young people. Some of the key elements in the training will be to try & identify some common behaviour that is associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & hopefully this will raise awareness. It will identify & explore the triad of impairments: social interaction, social imagination & social communication. The training will also include some helpful strategies for better communication that would enhance the skills professionals already demonstrate to ensure further consistency and encourage good practice across all services. The trainers attempt to use a variety of learning approaches & welcome informal & anonymous case discussion to improve & develop the practice of course attendees.
Target Audience
Professionals working with children & young people in Darlington
Dates, Times & Venues
- Wednesday 6 November 2024 from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
- Tuesday 3 December 2024 from 9.30-11.45am via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Co Durham & Darlington Primary Mental Health Team
ABCD Asset Based Community Development
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This 1 day engaging, interactive & reflective training course will look at:
- what 'asset based' working means & how it links with the Care Act, strengths based practice & the principles of social work
- how to identify, support & utilise Darlington's community assets to help people to achieve positive outcomes
- techniques & tips to enhance & improve asset based working.
Target Audience
DBC ONLY - Targeted Adult Social Care Teams
Dates, Times & Venues
- Thursday 21 November 2024 from 10.00-4.00pm at Tandem
- Wednesday 27 November 2024 from 10.00-4.00pm at Tandem
- Tuesday 3 December 2024 from 10.00-4.00pm at Tandem
- Tuesday 10 December 2024 from 10.00-4.00pm at Tandem
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Community Catalysts
Diploma in Health & Social Care Levels 2 & 3 (Adults)
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Sessions will cover the following:
- promote communication
- engage in personal development
- promote equality & inclusion
- principles for implementing duty of care
Staff will then choose a specific pathway relevant to their role. Qualification will take between 6-18 months to complete.
Target Audience
DBC ONLY - Direct care staff who work with adults on a regular basis
Dates, Times & Venues
The diplomas are run on a rolling programme & can be accessed at any time during the year. Please note this qualification is no longer run by the Workforce Development Team, please contact Learning & Skills for further information: l&[email protected]
Cost
This course is free to DBC staff who require the qualification as part of their job role
Facilitator/s
Learning & Skills, Darlington Borough Council
Family Group Conference Service Briefing
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Family Group Conferencing is a family led decision making meeting in which a child’s wider family network come together to make a plan about the future arrangements for the child. This briefing will look at:
- the function of a Family Group Conference
- the process of requesting a Family Group Conference
- when is the best time to discuss a Family Group Conference.
Target Audience
DBC ONLY - Mandatory for any member of staff within Children's Services who is likely to be involved in a Family Group Conference, particularly those new to the department including agency workers
Dates, Times & Venues
- Thursday 7 November 2024 from 1.30-3.00pm via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Brooke Fenwick or Faith Hirst, Darlington Borough Council
Food Safety & Hygiene for Catering - Level 2
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This course is accredited by City & Guilds. The module covers the following areas:
- individual responsibility for food safety
- the importance of personal hygiene
- how to keep the working area clean & hygienic
- how to receive & store food safely
- preparing, cooking and handling food safely.
Target Audience
DBC Staff - Children's & Adult Services only - it is recommended that anyone who has NOT already completed Food Safety training should complete the Train4Food e-learning module. For further details email: Workforce Development If you only require a refresher then you should complete the Food Safety e-learning module through Academy 10.
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Train4Food
Food Safety & Hygiene - Level 2 (Refresher)
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This course is RoSPA accredited. At the end of the module, delegates will:
- understand the impact of food-borne illness
- be able to identify food hazards & take steps to reduce this risk
- be able to recall & implement the four Cs of food safety
- know the importance of using HACCP to comply with food safety laws.
Target Audience
DBC Staff - Children's & Adult Services only - this is available through Academy 10
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Academy 10
Gypsy & Traveller Cultural Awareness
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Target Audience
Any practitioner working with Gypsy & Traveller families in Darlington
Dates, Times & Venues
- Thursday 7 November 2024 from 9.30-11.30am at Tandem
- Tuesday 12 November 2024 from 9.30-11.30am at Tandem
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Selena Costello, Traveller Education Service
Infection, Prevention & Control
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course delegates will have covered the following:
- principles of infection prevention & control including the chain of infection
- causes & spread of infection
- common pathogens
- infection control risk assessments
- standard precautions
- management of blood & body fluid spills
- safer management of sharps & inoculation injuries
- cleaning, decontamination & waste management
- outbreak recognition
- where to obtain further information, assistance & policies
- applying what you know to where you work.
Target Audience
DBC ONLY
Dates, Times & Venues
- TBC
*Please note this training will start promptly at 10.00am & if you are more than 20 minutes late at the start you will be turned away*
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Cherry Stephenson, Public Health Protection Officer
People Handling Certificate (Moving & Handling of People)
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session will cover general topics such as H&S legislation, risk assessments, responsibility of the employer/employee and similar, as well as the following more targeted areas:
- mobility - stand/ sit/ walk/ transfers
- wheelchair – pushing & pulling – safe use of
- hoisting – chair to chair (where appropriate to service)
- seating – chair choice
- toileting assistance.
Please note there are some online resources available on the intranet: Resources
Target Audience
DBC People Group
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 5 November 2024 from 9.15-4.45pm at Medequip, Unit 3 Beaumont Square, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6XN
- Thursday 12 December 2024 from 9.15-4.45pm at Foundations (FOUNDATIONS STAFF ONLY)
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Edge Training
Professor Thorpe ‘Power of Conversation’
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session will:
- introduce the Thorpe model & increase understanding
- look at relationship-based practice & having conversations rather than exchanging bits of paper
- increase confidence about “holding the risk” when appropriate
- enable families to get the right service at the right time
- learning how the approach allows social workers to use their professional curiosity & skills to the max.
Target Audience
DBC ONLY - All Children’s Social Care Workers including BSF, YEJS.
Dates, Times & Venues
- Thursday 14 November 2024 from 10.00-11.30am via MS Teams
- Thursday 13 March 2025 from 10.00-11.00am via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Nicola Brownhill, Darlington Borough Council
Relational Practice - Session 2
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
- TBC
Target Audience
- DBC Staff Only - Children's Front Door Team
Dates, Times & Venues
- Wednesday 6 November 2024 from 12.00-2.00pm in Room 406, Town Hall
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Nicola Brownhill, Service Manager, Darlington Borough Council
Relational Practice Development 3 - Direct Work
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
- how we capture the voice of children
- what this means & reasons for this
- how do we record this?
- sharing tools & examples.
Target Audience
- DBC Staff Only - Assessment & Safeguarding Teams & CWD Team
Dates, Times & Venues
- Wednesday 20 November 2024 from 10.00-12.00pm at Tandem
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Andi Nevet, Service Manager, Darlington Borough Council
Relational Practice Development 4
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
- TBC
Target Audience
- DBC Staff Only - Assessment & Safeguarding Teams & CWD Team
Dates, Times & Venues
- Wednesday 4 December 2024 from 10.00-12.00pm at Tandem
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Andi Nevet, Service Manager, Darlington Borough Council
Rethink Formulation Training
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
- TBC
Target Audience
- DBC Staff Only - Targeted
Dates, Times & Venues
- Wednesday 13 November 2024 from 10.00-4.00pm at Tandem
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Gary Jones, Head of Practice & Quality, Darlington Borough Council & Elise Houston, Principal Social Worker, Newcastle City Council
Safe Handling of Medication Awareness
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This distance learning course will look at:
- understanding medication & prescriptions
- supply, storage & disposal of medication
- understand the requirements for safe administration of medication
- record keeping & audit processes of medication administration & storage.
Target Audience
Anyone currently working in a role where they need to administer medication in line with legislation & protocols or for those who wish to progress & understand a role of this nature.
For more information please click on the following link: Learning & Skills
Safeguarding Adults & Children
For details of Safeguarding Adults & Safeguarding Children training, visit the Darlington Safeguarding Partnership Website [external link]
Social Communication & Behaviour Characteristics in the Early Years
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
- The training aims to examine behaviour in this age range that could be indicative of further issues in development.
- It will cover the features of Autism, FASD, as well as an exploration of how environmental factors could influence the development of age-appropriate behaviours.
- The focus will be on understanding individual behaviours and supporting children to develop the skills they need to learn and thrive separate to whether a diagnostic process is being followed or not.
Target Audience
Any professionals working with children in the 0-5 age range in Darlington
Dates, Times & Venues
- Thursday 30 January 2025 from 1.30-3.30pm via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Anne Davison, SEND and Inclusion Advisory Lead, Darlington Borough Council
Solution Focused Practice
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This 1 day course will introduce all the major components of solution-focused conversations & provide opportunities to practise the skills involved. As well as developing these skills & confidence in using them, participants will also develop an understanding of the underlying principles.
Target Audience
DBC ONLY - Children's & Adult Services
Dates, Times & Venues
- Thursday 21 November 2024 from 9.30-4.00pm at Tandem
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Martin Webster & Jill Adams, Darlington Borough Council
Still Fighting - Access 27 Ltd Performance & Darlington Xtra Awards
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
A performance exploring the issues affecting LGBTQIA+ young people's mental health followed by a post show workshop/discussion.
This innovative training will coincide with the Darlington Xtra Awards ceremony giving you the opportunity to celebrate learners achievements over some refreshments.
Target Audience
DBC ONLY - Children & Adults Services
*Please note an invite has already been sent out to a targeted group. If you have received & accepted that invite, you do not need to book a place*
Dates, Times & Venues
- Monday 25 November 2024 from 2.00-5.00pm at Hullabaloo Theatre, Darlington
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Workforce Development Team & Access 27 Ltd
Strengthening Families: Restorative Practice Online Awareness Session
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
An online digital training package is available for those who have not yet undertaken the Strengthening Families Awareness Raising session. The 3 hour session has been broken down into 5 short videos which can be accessed & completed separately. The themes of the five part programme are:
- Part 1: Relationships are key
- Part 2: Living our values
- Part 3: The four ways of being
- Part 4: Making decisions fairly & working 'with'
- Part 5: Using restorative language
Target Audience
- Mandatory for DBC People Group who work with Children & Families - to access please visit the Intranet / Workforce Development / Training Course Materials / Strengthening Families
- Multi Agency staff who work with Children & Families - to access please email [email protected]
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Training package by Leeds Relational Practice Centre
Team Teach
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This 2 day programme will look at personal safety, risk reduction strategies (de-escalation), a range of positive handling & interventions together with a focus on policy, documentation & legal guidance.
Target Audience
Any member of DBC staff in a medium risk service area
Dates, Times & Venues
- TBC
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Simon Holding, Team Teach
Team Teach Refresher
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session is a refresher of the full 12 hour programme, it will look at personal safety, risk reduction strategies (de-escalation), a range of positive handling & interventions together with a focus on policy, documentation & legal guidance.
Target Audience
DBC People Group - any member of staff who has previously completed the Team Teach accreditation (within the last 2 years) & requires a refresher
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 5 November 2024 from 9.30-4.30pm at Tandem Hub (Morton Park Business Training Centre)
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Team Teach
The Power of OT - Transforming Health & Social Care Drop-in Session
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Come and meet some of our OT Team and learn more about: the philosophy of profession, the value of activity & take part in our interactive session focusing on modification / simplification of everyday activities to enable people to improve independence and wellbeing. There is no need to book a place.
Target Audience
DBC Staff Only - Children & Adult Services & ALL Students
Dates, Times & Venues
- Thursday 7 November 2024 from 12.00-2.00pm in Collaboration Space Meeting Room
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
The Occupational Therapy Team, Darlington Borough Council
The Power of OT - Transforming Health & Social Care
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Come and meet some of our OT Team and learn more about the philosophy of profession. This online session will also include a question & answer section so if you do have any questions you would like answered then please email them through to Workforce Development Team when booking a place. You can also ask questions on the day.
Target Audience
DBC Staff - All Staff Welcome
Dates, Times & Venues
- Friday 8 November 2024 from 12.00-1.00pm via MS Teams
- Friday 8 November 2024 from 1.00-2.00pm via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
The Occupational Therapy Team, Darlington Borough Council
Understanding the EHCP Process, the Role of the Professionals & the Graduated Response
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session delegates will:
- understand the role of professionals in the assessment process
- understand the circumstances under which an EHC request is appropriate
- understand the term ‘graduated response’ and professionals role in supporting this
- review the EHC timeline.
Target Audience
- Any professionals working with children and young people in Darlington who have or may require an EHC Plan
Dates, Times & Venues
- Thursday 16 January 2025 from 9.30-11.30am via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Anne Davison, SEND and Inclusion Advisory Lead, Darlington Borough Council
Youth Justice Awareness
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This half day session will give an:
- introduction to Youth Offending services & their structure
- an understanding of the way in which young people (YP) are assessed & how their level of intervention is decided
- an overview of the different disposals & orders which a YP can receive from Police/Courts
- a mini intervention ‘taster’
- an exploration of Restorative Justice & processes contained within disposals & YOS work
- a look at welfare versus justice
- summary of custody options for YP.
Target Audience
Anyone interested in learning more about the Youth Justice System, attendees from all backgrounds & services are welcome. It is specifically relevant for partner agencies & services with direct contact with young people. Service or team specific sessions could be delivered either via Teams or in person for groups of 5+
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 19 November 2024 from 9.45-12.30pm via MS Teams
To book a place please email: [email protected]
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Michael Barr, Youth Justice Service
Moving Forward - Understanding Domestic Abuse
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Day 1- Understanding Domestic Abuse
This session will focus on the victim & the victim's viewpoint. We will look at what victims face from the minute an incident reaches the point of reporting to relevant services and what can occur in the time between incident & intervention from specialist services. This session is going to shift the narrative around blame, around shaming victims and it is going to refocus on the language we use and the impact that this can have on victims. This session will answer questions and you will be free to ask questions you want to know about working with victims of domestic abuse.
Day 2- Understanding the Workbooks
This session will focus on how to use the workbooks and share the experiences with the extremely strong people that have become victims of domestic abuse through no fault of their own. Any insecurities and worries will be ironed out so you can feel confident that you can deliver the best support to the person you are working with. You will undertake some exercises from the workbook and there will be some fictional case studies to work through. You will receive a copy of the workbook to take away.
Target Audience
DBC Staff Only - Primarily Assessment & Safeguarding teams & targeted teams in Adults
Dates, Times & Venues
- Cohort 8 - Monday 2 June 2025 & Monday 16 June 2025 from 9.30-4.30pm at Tandem
- Cohort 9 - Thursday 3 July 2025 & Thursday 17 July 2025 from 9.30-4.30pm at Tandem
- Cohort 10 - Monday 8 September 2025 & Monday 22 September 2025 from 9.30-4.30pm at Tandem
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Helen Miley
Moving Forward - The Children's Journey Workbook
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
The Children's Journey is a little guide for children aged 3-10 years. The guide walks the child through the confusing emotions that they might feel when they love their parents and feel upset by their behaviour. The book has interactive segments and break out time and guides the child on what to do if they feel scared at home and how to keep themselves safe.
Target Audience
DBC Staff Only - Primarily Assessment & Safeguarding teams & targeted teams in Adults
Dates, Times & Venues
- Wednesday 9 April 2025 from 9.30-12.30pm at Tandem - FULLY BOOKED
- Wednesday 9 April 2025 from 1.30-4.30pm at Tandem
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Helen Miley
Moving Forward - Challenging Behaviour Workbook
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Challenging Behaviour and how to change focuses on perpetrators behaviour and guides them into accepting their behaviour and owning it. Challenging behaviour is not something people are born with or born to do and they manifest from learnt behaviours or beliefs. Perpetrators can change and those who know they display worrying behaviour want to change. The programme believes that people can change with the right guidance and support and that is what this workbook is about. It is challenging, emotional and not for the faint hearted, but to know that you have been part of change for the better is worth that.
Target Audience
DBC Staff Only - Primarily Assessment & Safeguarding teams & targeted teams in Adults
Dates, Times & Venues
- Thursday 3 April 2025 from 9.30-4.30pm at Tandem - FULLY BOOKED
- Tuesday 6 May 2025 from 9.30-4.30pm at Tandem - FULLY BOOKED
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Helen Miley
Moving Forward - Post Course Impact Analysis & Virtual Check in
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Once you have completed the training programme you should book onto one of these post course virtual check in sessions which will look at how the programme has impacted your work and discuss any issues you may have.
Target Audience
DBC Staff Only - Primarily Assessment & Safeguarding teams & targeted teams in Adults
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 21 January 2025 from 10.00-12.00pm via MS Teams
- Friday 6 June 2025 from 10.00-12.00pm via MS Teams
- Thursday 11 September 2025 from 10.00-12.00pm via MS Teams
- Wednesday 3 December 2025 from 10.00-12.00pm via MS Teams
- Friday 6 March 2026 from 10.00-12.00pm via MS Teams
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Helen Miley
Experts in Practice Briefing - Self Medication/Substance Misuse
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session will:
- increase understanding of self-medication and the reason behind it
- raise awareness of adults at risk
- best approaches when supporting someone who self-medicates
- relapse rates & why it may happen
Target Audience
DBC Staff Only - Anyone working with adults who self medicate
Dates, Times & Venues
- Monday 2 December 2024 from 9.30-10.30am in Room 406, Town Hall
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Jacquelyn McNulty
Experts in Practice Briefing - Autism (Children)
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session will look at:
- what is Autism?
- areas of difference
- anxiety & distress
- working with children – SPELL framework
Target Audience
DBC Staff Only
Dates, Times & Venues
- Monday 4 November 2024 from 2.30-3.30pm in Room 406, Town Hall
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Andrew Robson
Experts in Practice Briefing - Developing Awareness of ADHD in Adults
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
More and more people are recognising the traits & symptoms of ADHD, although the symptoms will have begun in childhood, late diagnosis as an adult is common. This briefing will look at:
- What is ADHD/ADD?
- Some common symptoms, characteristics and behaviours associated with ADHD
- How we can foster inclusion for friends, family, colleagues and clients with ADHD – in the community and in the work place
Target Audience
DBC Staff Only - this session is for people who want to begin to understand how the condition affects people & how to support them
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 10 December 2024 from 10.00-11.00am in Room 406, Town Hall
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Louise Colley
Experts in Practice Briefing - Autism (Children)
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
This session will:
- give an introduction to the research we are undertaking & the reasons for this research based on my own experiences
- discuss practitioners' view of working with families who have children with neurodevelopmental difficulties - challenges, success stories, share practice
- discussion regarding DBC becoming a more inclusive council for people who have neurodevelopmental needs specifically ASD
- what we hope to do with the findings i.e. adapt ways of working which will support practitioners & help families
- signposting to services such as Daisy Chain
- discuss any gaps in knowledge that people feel they need support with
- discuss what would make the delivery of services easier.
Target Audience
DBC Staff Only
Dates, Times & Venues
- Tuesday 12 November 2024 from 10.00-11.00am in Room 406, Town Hall
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Natalie Bell
Experts in Practice Briefing - Anti-Racist Practice
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
- To explore what systemic racism is
- To consider the implications and impacts of systemic racism
- Anti-racist practice – where do we start?
Target Audience
DBC Staff Only - for any member of staff within Children's & Adult Services
Dates, Times & Venues
- Friday 22 November 2024 from 9.30-10.30am in Room 406, Town Hall
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Danielle Farley & Linda Austin
Experts in Practice Briefing - Preparing for Adulthood
Aims & Objectives/Learning Outcomes
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Transition assessments for individual’s who are likely to have care and support needs when they turn 18, Preparing for adulthood needs to happen before the individual turns 18 years old:
- The function of transitional work when preparing for adulthood.
- When is the best time to discuss preparing for adulthood.
- Working collaboratively.
Target Audience
DBC Staff Only - for any member of staff within Children's & Adult Services who is likely to be involved supporting with preparing for adulthood transition for individual’s with a learning disability and/or Autism
Dates, Times & Venues
- Monday 16 December 2024 from 1.30-2.30pm in Room 406, Town Hall
Cost
Free
Facilitator/s
Anna Yoxall
DBC Community Care Inform Licence Holders
There are lots of resources / practice guides available on CCI regarding Learning Disability including:
- how to help adults with learning disabilities develop safe & healthy intimate relationships
- how to identify & assess parents with learning disabilities, plus tips & advice on engaging & communicating with them.
- an understanding of what mate crime is, who perpetrates it & how to identify it.
- how to recognise forced marriage of adults with learning disabilities & the different way it can present to forced marriage of those without learning disabilities.
For more information visit the following website: Learning Disability Knowledge & Practice Hub [external website]
Council for Disabled Children E-Learning Modules
Council for Disabled Children is delighted to announce the launch of the new SEND Basic Awareness e-learning course. It is a freely available, self-guided e-learning tool & is intended to improve level 1 & 2 practitioners’ knowledge & understanding of the Children & Families Act, the SEND Code of Practice, the Local Offer, the graduated approach, the EHC needs assessment process & many other topics around SEND.
CDC was commissioned by senior Health colleagues in the South East to develop e-learning modules to support the SEND Health Training Assurance Framework. These modules have been developed in collaboration with practitioners, senior leaders & parent carers to meet the needs of members of staff working at levels 1 and 2.
Click on the following link for more information: Council for Disabled Children [external website]
Learning & Skills Distance Learning
Learning & Skills provide distance learning courses on the following subjects:
Health Care / Social Care
- Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
- Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
- Care and Management of Diabetes
- Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
- Common Childhood Illnesses
- Principles of Dementia Care
- Common Health Conditions
- Principles of End of Life Care
- Falls Prevention Awareness
- Substance Misuse Awareness
Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
- Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
- Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
- Understanding Behaviour that Challenges in Children
- Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
- Understanding Autism
Mental Health
- Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
- Self Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention
- Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People
- Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Other
- Understanding Nutrition and Health
- Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
- Certificate in Counselling
- Principles of Customer Service
- Principles of Team Leading
- Understanding Retail Operations
- Equality and Diversity
- Information, Advice and Guidance
- Principles of Warehousing
For further details please click on the following link: Learning & Skills
Mental Capacity Act E Learning Course
SCIE's updated, CPD-accredited online course explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making & how to support people to make their own decisions. It's for everyone who looks after or cares for someone, for example, doctors, nurses, care assistants, social workers & family members. Click on the following link: MCA E Learning Course [external website]
The MS Society - MS Awareness Course
A new, free online course is available for care workers & social care staff developed by people with MS & health & social care professionals and produced in partnership with Grey Matter Learning. The course explores the different types of MS, how it impacts the care people may need & how to support people with MS.
An accreditation is available from Grey Matter Learning – details are at the end of the course. Click on the following link for more information: The MS Society [external website]
Zero Suicide Alliance
Anybody can learn to save a life in under 10 minutes.
Zero Suicide Alliance teaches you how to identify, understand & help someone who maybe experiencing suicidal thoughts.
There are various modules to choose from, for more information please visit the following website: Zero Suicide Alliance [external website].
North East & North Cumbria Programme for Alcohol Studies
A comprehensive training programme to equip the workforce with the skills to prevent & manage alcohol related harm. Please click on the following link for more information: Programme [external website]