'Basic Safeguarding Awareness' by Tammie Redman - £30 Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: Wednesday 23rd September (9:30am-12:30pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Wednesday 7th October (6:30pm-9:00pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Wednesday 9th December (9:30am-12:30pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Online courses: Wednesday 16th September (6:30pm-9:00pm) – Online via Microsoft Teams Friday 25th September (9:30am-12:30pm) – Online via Microsoft Teams Saturday 17th October (9:30am-12:30pm) – Online via Microsoft Teams To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: To provide a basic introduction to safeguarding and child protection, covering the requirements for all staff who work with children on a frequent or infrequent basis. Learning Outcomes By the end of the training, delegates should: Be aware of relevant legislation and local procedures Be familiar with sign and indicators of abuse and neglect Understand their own role and responsibility in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Know what to do if they have concerns about the welfare of a child Understand the concepts of safeguarding and child protection and the difference between the two
'Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness by Tammie Redman - £30 Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: Thursday 3rd December (6:30pm-8:30pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Online courses: Friday 16th October (10am-12pm) – Online via Microsoft Teams To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Aim: To ensure participants understand child sexual exploitation, who is most at risk and how to support them. Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to: Identify what is child sexual exploitation? Identify children at risk Explore the process of child sexual exploitation Identify opportunities for intervention Increase awareness of how people who sexually exploit other operate Minimising the risk Consider the most appropriate way of supporting an individual Determine ways to keep an individual safe Be confident to deal with a disclosure Understand the role of other agencies as it relates to CSE Learn about other support services and what help and information is available Consider the role of Multi Agency Risk Management Meetings (MARMM) Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE OR, online via Microsoft Teams
'Cultural Capital' by Becky Watanabe - £12 (usually £15) Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: There are currently no face-to-face courses arranged as our training centre is closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Online courses: If you would like to see this online courses on another date, please let us know by emailing [email protected] To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: This course will enable learners to understand the concept of cultural capital and what this looks like in practice and explains different ideas of how to enhance your environment equipping children with knowledge, understanding and skills needed for future success. Learning Outcomes: Understand the concept of cultural capitalism and what this looks like in practice Explore different ideas of how to enhance your environment equipping children with knowledge, understanding and skill needed for future success. Consider how you can strengthen children’s language development, discovering new words in an environment of aw and wonder. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Designated Safeguarding Lead' by Tammie Redman - £45 Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: Tuesday 15th September (9:30am-15:30pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Tue 13 & Wed 14 October (6:30pm-9:00pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Wednesday 4th November (9:30am-15:30pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Mon 14 & Tue 15 December (6:30pm-9:00pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Online courses: Tuesday 8th September (09:30-15:30) – Online via Microsoft Teams Wed 30 Sep & Thu 1 Oct (18:30-21:00) – Online via Microsoft Teams Thursday 22nd October (09:30-15:30) – Online via Microsoft Teams Wednesday 2nd December (09:30-15:30) – Online via Microsoft Teams To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' When booking please inform Acorn of the areas the children you work with live. Aim: To ensure that designated leads understand their safeguarding responsibilities in relation to the organisation and their colleagues. Learning Outcomes:- Describe the role of the designated lead State key areas of responsibility Describe key legislation & guidance that underpins the role Identify the steps your organisation need to take to ensure the safety of children Detail barriers to staff reporting concerns about children and how to overcome them Make appropriate decisions about action to be taken Understand the importance of recording, storing & sharing information Understand emotional wellbeing of staff Participants will be able to:- Describe the role of the designated lead State key areas of responsibility Describe key legislation & guidance that underpins the role Identify the steps your organisation need to take to ensure the safety of children Detail barriers to staff reporting concerns about children and how to overcome them Make appropriate decisions about action to be taken Understand the importance of recording, storing & sharing information Understand emotional wellbeing of staff Who Should Attend? All staff who have a responsibility for designated safeguarding lead, deputy or part of a safeguarding team Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Designated Safeguarding Lead - Annual Update' by Tammie Redman - £30 Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: Monday 12th October (6:30pm-9:00pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Thursday 10th December (9:30am-12:30pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Online courses: Friday 18th September (9:30am-12:30pm) – Online via Microsoft Teams Tuesday 10th November (6:30pm-9:00pm) – Online via Microsoft Teams To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' When booking please inform Acorn of the areas the children in your setting live in. Aim: To ensure that designated leads have been updated on all changes to safeguarding requirements and that their knowledge is refreshed annually, as required by the Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years guidance. Attendees must have previously completed the DSL full day course in the last 18 months. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Enabling Environments - A Natural Approach' by Becky Watanabe - £20 (usually £25) Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: There are currently no face-to-face courses arranged as our training centre is closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Online courses: If you would like to see this online courses on another date, please let us know by emailing [email protected] To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Learning Outcomes: Explore the enabling factors that create a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play Understand the value of unrestricted play opportunities with environments rich with loose parts, sensory play and light tables Create invitations to play discussing the learning intentions, implementation and impact of learning experiences provided Reflect on your role in providing learning experiences within an inclusive environment, and positive interactions with the children and their families Evaluate your practice through discussion and a complimentary Enabling Environments audit tool As part of the session, you will also be provided with an Enabling Environments audit tool to use in your setting. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Awareness' by Tammie Redman - £30 Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: Wednesday 16th December (10am-12pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Online courses: Friday 9th October (2:00pm-4:00pm) – Online via Microsoft Teams To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Aim: To provide an overview of FGM and professionals' safeguarding responsibilities in FGM cases. Learning Outcomes: Understand what FGM is and distinguish between the four types of FGM. Identify key health risks and consequences of FGM. State the legal position in the UK regarding FGM. Understand how and when FGM is carried out. Identify who is at risk of FGM and describe the key indicators. List some of the common justifications for FGM. Be aware of your role in preventing FGM and supporting those who have undergone FGM. Target Group: Those working in healthcare, police, education (including early years), border force and children's social care and is open to all professionals who wish to gain an understanding of FGM. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Nurturing the Development of Early Learning and Care for Babies' by Becky Watanabe - £24 (usually £30) Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: There are currently no face-to-face courses arranged as our training centre is closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Online courses: If you would like to see this online courses on another date, please let us know by emailing [email protected] To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: This course explores the importance of attachment for children, reflecting on the relationships formed at home with a primary carer and in the setting with a keyperson. It enables learners to understand the keyperson role and explore developmentally appropriate activities including sensory play, whilst understanding what an Enabling Environment entails when caring for babies under two. Aimed at practitioners working with babies aged 0-2, Learning Outcomes: Explore the importance of attachment for children, reflecting on the relationships formed at home with a primary carer and in the setting with a keyperson Understand the keyperson role and what this looks like in practice Understand and explore developmentally appropriate activities including sensory play Understand what an Enabling Environment entails when caring for babies under two Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Promoting Health, Safety & Wellbeing in Early Years Settings during the Covid-19 Outbreak' by Becky Watanabe - £10 (special price) Expand Upcoming Courses Online courses: If you would like to see this online courses on another date, please let us know by emailing [email protected] To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: This course is designed specifically to support staff and managers working in Early Years settings, who are anxious, unsure, or would like some support in how to help manage the reopening of early years settings following the lockdown! It will be a mixture of trainer-led and information based training as well as plenty of opportunity for discussions with others. Learning Outcomes By the end of the training, delegates should: Draw upon Government guidance to apply health & safety considerations in the physical environment Reflect on suitable experiences, resources and equipment to prevent further risk of cross contamination Explore suitable experiences to support children's emotional health and wellbeing during the Covid-19 outbreak
'Radicalisation Awareness for Early Years Settings' by Tammie Redman - £30 Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: Wednesday 18th November (6:30pm-9:00pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Online courses: Friday 9th October (9:30am - 12:00pm) – Online via Microsoft Teams To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Aim: To ensure participants understand how parents, siblings and children in their care can be radicalised, who is most at risk and how to support them. Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to: Identify what is radicalisation? Identify parents and children at risk Explore the process of radicalisation Identify opportunities for intervention Increase awareness of the signs of radicalisation in parents, siblings and children Consider the most appropriate way of supporting an individual Determine ways to keep an individual safe Be confident to refer appropriately Understand the role of other agencies as it relates to radicalisation Learn about other support services and what help and information is available Consider the role of the CHANNEL Panel Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
'Safer Recruitment' by Tammie Redman - £60 Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: Monday 5th October (9:30am-5:00pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Thursday 19th November (9:30am-5:00pm) – Face to Face at Acorn Training Centre (MK4 4DE) Online courses: Thursday 10th September (9:30am-5:00pm) – Online via Microsoft Teams Tue 20 & Wed 21 October (6:00pm-9:30pm) – Online via Microsoft Teams Tuesday 8th December (9:30am-5:00pm) – Online via Microsoft Teams To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: This accredited course is endorsed by the Safer Recruitment Consortium. There should be at least one person on a recruitment panel who has undertaken this course. Aim: To enable those with responsibility for recruiting staff within their own agency to understand the context of safer recruitment, establish a safer recruitment process and maintain an ongoing culture of vigilance that deters and prevents abuse and challenges inappropriate behaviour. Please note there is a competency test at the end of this training. Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to:- Gain the skills to deliver safer recruitment to their own agency Identify the key features of staff recruitment that help deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people Consider policies and practices that minimise opportunities for abuse or ensure its prompt reporting Begin to review their organisations’ policies and practices in recruitment with a view to making them safer This training must be renewed every 5 years Who should attend? Anyone who has responsibility for recruiting staff who work with children or young people Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
'Supporting & Nurturing Early Childhood Behaviour' by Becky Watanabe - £24 (usually £30) Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: There are currently no face-to-face courses arranged as our training centre is closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Online courses: If you would like to see this online courses on another date, please let us know by emailing [email protected] To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: An interactive, discussion focused course, looking at different behaviours children display, and how to respond effectively. Learning Outcomes: Understand early childhood behaviours and the interplay between natural and nurtured influences Learn about the development of emotions and strategies of how to respond effectively to different behaviours Understand the key role of the environment and how this can influence children’s behaviour including positive role modelling and interactions between adults and with children. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, onlince via Microsoft Teams
'Understanding & Implementing the EYFS' by Becky Watanabe - £24 (usually £30) Expand Upcoming Courses Face-to-Face: There are currently no face-to-face courses arranged as our training centre is closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Online courses: If you would like to see this online courses on another date, please let us know by emailing [email protected] To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: This course will provide you with an overview of the EYFS and how to implement this in practice. Learning Outcomes: Understand the overarching principles that underpin the EYFS Understand the prime and specific areas of learning and characteristics of effective learning and how to deliver the curriculum through a holistic, play based approach Reflect on the quality of education you provide and what Ofsted means by Intent. Implementation and Impact. Understand the importance of observing children and how to your interactions can extend learning experiences Discuss mandatory assessments and what to include To explore parent partnerships and how to develop this relationship in and out of the setting Who Should Attend? Suitable for anyone working with children in the EYFS Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams