Open Courses
Open Courses
Our open courses offer our standard range of courses on an open basis, providing learners with the additional benefit of training alongside workers from other organisations. The exchange of ideas and the sharing of knowledge and skills significantly enhances the training environment.
Safeguarding for Managers (Level 5)
An in-depth look at the area of child protection from the manager’s position of responsibility. Looking at how planning can assist and looking at how staff training can assist. Understanding how to deal with incidents and difficult situations, understanding what to report and when to report. Looking at issues of dangerous practice. Looking at how to deal with operational tensions within organisations.
Self-Harming Behaviour
Deliberate self harm can be hard to understand and even harder to deal effectively with. Self harm is a common behaviour exhibited by troubled young people and can be extremely distressing for them. It can be dangerous and provoke high levels of stress.
Sexualised Behaviour
Working with children and young people who have sexualised behaviour requires some specialist knowledge and understanding. These children and young people may be struggling to come to terms with past abuse and with their own sexuality. They may be vulnerable to sexual exploitation and may face a variety of sexual health issues. This course aims to address some of these issues and allow staff to understand and think about how to tackle these difficult areas.