Protective Behaviours / Child Protection Courses

 There are free places available on this course

taking place on  Wednesday 6th and

Wednesday 13th July 2011.

 The course is two days and free to anyone

working/volunteering within

                                                  Brighton and Hove.

Protective Behaviours (PB's) is a safety awareness programme which helps  children and adults to recognise any situation where they feel worried or unsafe, such as feeling stressed, bullied or threatened and explores practical ways to keep safe. Protective Behaviours also looks at identifying support networks for times when we need someone to listen and help.

Also Available

Monday 4th July FREE Community Group Child Protection & Protective Behaviours half day courses
Wednesday 20th July Child Protection Training Level 1 - 10:00 - 16:00

If you would like to book a place on these courses please call 01273 420973 or email ellie.talebian@safety-net.org.uk for a booking form alternatively you can book directly onto our free courses by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/org/906180167?s=3788991 and booking your place online.

Workshops for New Music Leaders

18 May, 6.30pm - 9pm - Boundary setting and child protection

This is just a guide to what will be covered on the days. All sessions will incorporate some practical activities as well as theory and context.

- Ground rules for engagement,
-Understanding group dynamics,
-Managing behaviour,
-CRBs,
-Safe spaces,
-Safeguarding,
-Working with partners,  Managing risks

25 May, 6.30pm - 9pm - Essential instrumental skills for new music leaders

This training session aims to help new Music Leaders assist existing leaders and ultimately facilitate their own workshops with young people. We will concentrate on basic guitar and keyboard skills for those new to these instruments but those with some experience will also find it invaluable for translating their skills into a range of settings. We will also cover some basic music theory using the most accessible linked chords to create quick and satisfying live band workshops for everyone involved.
Both workshops take place at the Crew Club, 26 Coolham Drive, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5QW

To book your place, please contact Rachael Casoria  at rachael@rhythmixmusic.org.uk or call
08701 417 484 

For more information see: http://www.musicleader.net/content.asp?CategoryID=1498

Working with Distressed Young People (Empowering Youth and Community Work Practice) by Bob Harris

Written by a psychotherapist, consultant and trainer, this book provides a fascinating insight into the isolation and distress that some young people experience.

The information is presented in a targeted and accessible form based on theories ranging from neuroscience to attachment theory along with a solid understanding of group dynamics. The book explores these complex theories in depth, linking them to poignant and illuminating case studies which provide a practical understanding of the complex, limiting or destructive behaviour of some young people.

This is a good guide for those encountering such situations, both in an individual and group setting, which is skilfully informed by a blend of youth work, therapeutic professional experience and expertise. The book highlights the idea that attempts to help young people may be disrupted by unresolved attachment issues and brings insight into the way that they can act out the causes of their distress. It also discusses the vital foundation of trust in people’s lives.

This is a particularly good resource for those wishing to go into the youth offending area of social work or those who work with Young People in a group / individual setting.

To view a sample chapter and/or to buy the book, please click here: http://www.learningmatters.co.uk/title.aspx?myBid=631

 To get to more information on Bob Harris, please click here: www.bobharrispsychotherapy.com

Free Training available to the Voluntary and Community Sector

** Many courses in the Core Skills and Knowledge Programme continue to be free for ALL CVS and Early Years organisations **

The Core Skills and Knowledge Programme [1MB] provides development opportunities for everyone working with children and young people in Brighton & Hove, so that they can work together to improve outcomes for children in our city. The programme is based on the Children’s Workforce Development Council’s Common Core of Skills and Knowledge. This explains that everyone working with children, young people and families should have a common set of skills and knowledge in six areas:

• Effective communication and engagement
• Child and young person development
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child
• Supporting transitions
• Multi-agency working
• Sharing information

The programme is open to all those who work with children and young people. This includes:

• The city's integrated children's services staff, including school staff
• Other public sector workers
• Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) staff and volunteers
• Foster carers
• Anyone else who works with children and young people even if that is only part of their role

For full details, please click here.

To go straight to the booking form, please click here.

Child Protection Awareness in Music Course

MusicLeader is pleased to announce the launch of Child Protection Awareness in Music – an online training programme for musicians who work with children and young people.

Child Protection Awareness in Music is the latest in the NSPCC’s EduCare series of distance learning courses. It has been produced by the NSPCC and the Musicians Union, in partnership with MusicLeader and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).

The training programme uses short films to show a variety of good and bad practice examples, which are available to watch online. It will help anyone teaching music to children and young people to gain a better understanding of their child protection responsibilities and avoid situations that could lead to accusations of misconduct.

Child Protection Awareness in Music covers a wide range of scenarios that are relevant to both school and out-of-school settings, including:

•Handling inappropriate communications with children and young people
•How to demonstrate playing techniques
•Dealing with a difficult group situation
•What to do when you have concerns that a child / young person may be suffering abuse or self-harming

MusicLeader recommends that anyone working in music with children and young people complete this basic introduction to child protection. This course provides fantastic value for money at only £15 plus VAT and will only take two to three hours to complete. All learners receive a certificate of achievement upon completion of the course – a great way to help them evidence to employers / customers that they have essential knowledge and understanding in this area.

To access the course visit http://platinum.educare.co.uk/music

We are very interested to hear from anyone who completes this course - any feedback/suggestions can be sent to enquiries@MusicLeader.net.

MU & MusicLeader Child Protection Awareness Workshop

Are you a music teacher?
Does your work involve contact with children either on a one to one basis or within a group?
Want to learn about good working practices within this environment?

This Child Protection Awareness workshop is held in partnership with Musicians Union, and aims to give our members who teach the necessary skills and resources to work safely with children.

This event will cover issues such as:

• Child protection legislation
• Practical advice and good practice within a teaching environment
• Protecting yourself, interacting with children and working with children with
special educational needs
• Recognising an abused child; what to do
• Child protection case studies

More information ia available here