Find out how to access training, see the training that is available and a list of further reading and websites that help you develop as a foster carer.
Training support for foster carers
In this document you will find out how to access training, see the training that is available and a list of further reading and websites that help you develop as a foster carer.
Accessing training
All foster carers have now been given access to the training database. Please contact BSC training on 0113 378 5274 or email
BSC.training.administration@leeds.gov.uk to receive your password.
To then access the training database, please click on the link below.
https://leeds.csod.com/client/leeds/default.aspx
If you are having a problem logging into the training database, please contact BSC training via the contact details above.
Once you have submitted your training request - your SSW MUST approve the training before you are fully allocated a place. If this is NOT done you may lose your place. When this is done you will then receive a confirmation email.
If you book onto training and then find that you can’t attend, please advise BSC Training so that your place can be allocated to someone else.
NEW TRAINING AVAILABLE!
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training for complex needs
We have had requests for some time now for a complex
needs TCIF and this year the workforce development team are pleased to inform you that we are offering a TCIF Complex needs refresher for those carers who support children and families with disabilities and complex needs. So we are expecting that this will book up quickly.
It is a two day 10am to 2pm refresher and the dates are below. The venue for all sessions is - Technorth Family Learning centre, 9 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB
23rd and 24th May 20th and 21st June 12th and 13th July 12th and 13th September 29th and 30th November
If you would like to book on please email -
workforcedevelopment@leeds.gov.uk
Safeguarding training available
Did you know that you don’t have to repeat your introduction to safeguarding training:
Introduction to
working together to safeguard children and young people more than once? Once you have attended this course all you need to do is update your knowledge through the Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP)
Refresher Training
If you would like to further your safeguarding knowledge feel free to brows the other
LSCP training sessions.
Please note that you will need a cost code from your supervision social worker to book because there is a charge for non-attendance.
Caring for LGBTQ+ Children and Young People
This webinar is suitable for foster carers who want to develop their knowledge, tools and confidence to support LGBTQ+ children and young people in their care
The webinar will be led by Stonewall and will focus on:
- LGBTQ+ terminology
- The experiences of LGBTQ+ young people
- The experiences of care experienced LGBTQ+ young people
- Tips and tools to better supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people
- Scenarios and reflection Please click
here to book a
Self-directed learning
Other resources
AC Education | We have online training available via AC Education. Various courses are available including the following introductory courses - Equality and diversity -An introduction Female genital mutilation - An introduction Food hygiene - An introduction GDPR - An introduction Health and safety - An introduction Health and safety for Foster Carers - An introduction Peer on peer abuse Safeguarding - An introduction Please email
workforcedevelopment@leeds.gov.uk for more details |
E-Safety Learning | • Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline. Explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you’re on a phone, tablet or computer.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ • NSPCC Learning Training and resources to help you protect children from abuse and neglect.
https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/ • O2 – Keeping kids safe online
https://www.o2.co.uk/help/nspcc |
Open University | There are a number of free courses offered by the Open University that you can complete on-line. Click on the following link:
Open University Free courses You can select from a list- examples of courses that might be of interest to carers are: • Attachment in the early years • Childhood in crisis • Emotion • Exploring Anxiety ….to name just a few… Remember it all counts towards your learning and development – just remember to tell your SSW that you have completed it. |
Further reading / websites
Attachment
Behaviour Support
- Why can’t my child behave? Empathetic Parenting Strategies that work for Adoptive and Foster Families by Dr Amber Elliot
- Reclaiming Youth at Risk, co-authored by Larry Brendtro, Martin Brokenleg, and Steve Van
- 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen
- Brene Brown - The power of vulnerability -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o
Trauma Informed Practice
- The paradox of Trauma Informed Care -
https://www.ycom/watch?v=jFdn9479U3s
- How to Help a Client Come Back into Their Window of Tolerance with Bessel van der Kolk & Ruth Lanius -
https://www.ycom/watch?v=fmDk4sotWGs
- Neurobiological Informed Trauma Therapy with Children and Adolescents by Linda Chapman
- The body keeps the score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
- 8 keys to safe trauma recovery by Babette Rothschild
- Using a trauma model to understand the impact of sexual exploitation on Author: Norma Howes, published; 18.11.14 -
https://www.rip.org.uk/
- Using the trauma model to understand the impact of domestic abuse: working with the perpetrator, victim and children. Author: Norma Howes, published; 21.4.15. -
https://www.rip.org.uk/
- Guide to compassion fatigue and secondary trauma in human Author: Lori Goossen, published; 19.7.11 -
https://www.rip.org.uk/
Neuroscience
Child Development
Other
