Helping Children Move

HELPING CHILDREN MOVE (1 DAY COURSE)

ABOUT THE COURSE

Children who are accommodated are too often denied their chance to maintain and build attachments to others. The psychological, emotional and physical health of these children are jeopardised as a result.

Well managed moves can reduce some of the damage done to these children. This one day course will enable all those involved with children's placements to reflect on practices and build a greater understanding of how we can help children with the moving on process and make it sensitive to the child's individual needs.

This one day course is suitable for all childcare professionals at every professional level who are involved in placement moves for children of all ages (e.g. social services, fostering and adoption, & private and voluntary sectors).


AIMS & OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course participants will:

Understand the importance of preparation for moves.

Appreciation of the different kinds of moves experienced by looked after children.

Understand the impact of moves on all involved.

Understand ways in which children express and internalise the loss and trauma of a move.

Have an opportunity to reflect on their own practices and gain strategies which will build their confidence when dealing with moves in the future.




On completion of the course delegates are provided with course materials and are awarded a certificate. The training will commence at 9:30am and finish at 3:30pm. This course runs with a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 25 delegates.

If you would like to organise a course for your team please contact us to discuss availability.