Upcoming training & events

10 - 11 Oct 2022

2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course will enable workers who work with families to develop effective ways and build confidence in working with difficult behaviour, in order to recognise potential impacts on professional dynamics and multi-agency child protection work when professionals are faced with working with families who are hostile and evasive. It is recommeded for all BFfC staff who work in families homes alone as part of our Lone Worker training pathway

Provided by Talking Life

Mon 10 Oct 2022

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

There is already emerging evidence, internationally and domestically, that the Coronavirus crisis is leading to an increase in domestic abuse

Provided by Making Research Count

11 - 18 Oct 2022

2 full days

Motivational Interviewing is useful for a wide range of social issues. Its primary focus is on igniting motivation to change, and so it is helpful when clients are stuck in problems and not advancing in change. As such it is helpful in all change and recovery-based services such as mental health, substance misuse, offending, social work, domestic violence, supported housing, young people’s services, family work and more besides.

Wed 12 Oct 2022

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

This course is designed for people who want to receive training in emergency first aid. It is especially suited for nominated first aiders in offices. The course covers first aid protocols for adult casualties only.

Wed 12 Oct 2022

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Wed 12 Oct 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

Part of our PPEP Mental Health programme. The presentation of anxiety in adolescence and how to talk with young people about it.

Thu 13 Oct 2022

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Thu 13 Oct 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1 hour)

TBC

Provided by Reading Borough Council

Thu 13 Oct 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

Universal Safeguarding Children Refresher

Wed 19 Oct 2022

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

What has changed for registered Social Workers in your annual CPD Requirements?

Thu 20 Oct 2022

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

This is the second of a four webinar programme seeks to explore the process of relationship building in work with children, young people and their families. These webinars will, drawing on both current and seminal research, look at some of the complexities of relationship building. They will highlight the importance of self-awareness, features of good practice, the pitfalls and traps we can fall into, and how these can be avoided.

21 Oct 2022 - 4 Nov 2022

2 day course

Mon 24 Oct 2022

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Audit has become an increasing feature of how casework and services are managed in local authorities. As well as serving as an important quality assurance mechanism for individual children and families, they can also be an invaluable source of learning, providing insight into the wider practice system. All too often, however, audit has been criticised as being reductionist and ‘tick box’ in its nature. This webinar will explore the potential of audit to be used in more constructive and helpful ways.

27 Oct 2022 - 10 Nov 2022

2 day course

Tue 1 Nov 2022

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (5 hours)

Tue 1 Nov 2022

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (2 hours)

Wed 2 Nov 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1 hour)

Thu 3 Nov 2022

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)