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Give a compliment to your career and take it to the next level. This Autism Awarness will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to shine in your professional career. Whether you want to develop skills for your next job or want to elevate skills for your next promotion, this Autism Awarness will help you keep ahead of the pack. The Autism Awarness incorporates basic to advanced level skills to shed some light on your way and boost your career. Hence, you can reinforce your professional skills and essential knowledge, reaching out to the level of expertise required for your position. Further, this Autism Awarness will add extra value to your resume to stand out to potential employers. Throughout the programme, it stresses how to improve your competency as a person in your profession while at the same time it outlines essential career insights in this job sector. Consequently, you'll strengthen your knowledge and skills; on the other hand, see a clearer picture of your career growth in future. By the end of the Autism Awarness, you can equip yourself with the essentials to keep you afloat into the competition. Along with this Autism Awarness course, you will get 10 other premium courses. Also, you will get an original Hardcopy and PDF certificate for the title course and a student ID card absolutely free. This Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 1: Learning Disability Awareness Course 2: Neuropsychology and Development of Children Course 3: Cognitive behavioural therapy Course 4: Designated Safeguarding Lead DSL Complete Diploma Course 5: SEN Teaching Assistant and Child Development - Complete Bundle Course 6: British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 with Bonus Module Course 7: Counselling Children & Supporting Their Wellbeing Course 8: Play Therapy Course 9: Home Based Childcare Course - Level 3 Course 10: Speech Therapy Level 3 So, enrol now to advance your career! Benefits you'll get choosing Apex Learning for this Autism Awarness: One payment, but lifetime access to 11 CPD courses Certificate, student ID for the title course included in a one-time fee Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday Free up your time - don't waste time and money travelling for classes Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors Learn at your ease - anytime, from anywhere Study the course from your computer, tablet or mobile device CPD accredited course - improve the chance of gaining professional skills How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the course you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £6*11 = £66) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course: Previously it was £10) Curriculum of the Bundle Course 1: Understanding Autism Awareness and Diagnosis Level 2 Module 1: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Module 2: Learning Difficulties Related to Autism Module 3. Autism Diagnosis Module 4. Cognitive Approaches in Autism Module 5. Dealing with Autistic Individuals Module 6. Other Considerations for Dealing with Autistic Individuals Module 7. Engagement in Autism Awareness Course 2: Learning Disability Awareness Module 01: Learning Disability and Mental Health Module 02: Learning Disability Nursing Module 03: Psychosocial Interventions Module 04: Psychodynamic Approaches Module 05: Learning Disability Nursing Throughout the Lifespan Module 06: Role of the Learning Disability Nurse in Promoting Health and Well-Being Module 07: Care Planning in Mental Health Settings Module 08: Nursing Models and Behavioural Interventions Module 09: The Future of Learning Disability Nursing Module 10: Future Spheres of Practice for Learning Disability Nursing Course 3: Neuropsychology and Development of Children The Theory of Psycho-social Development Serve & Return Practical Tips For Serve & Return Fuzzy Trace Theory - Explains and Predicts Adolescent Risk Taking Adolescent Risk Taking and the Prefrontal Cortex Operant Conditioning - How Reinforcement Works and How it can help you The Danger of Unearned Rewards (Habituation and Expectations) Influencing behavior through linguistic cuing Does violent media lead to aggressive kids? Parenting Styles Culture and seeing world How childhood experience (ie violence) can result in choosing abusive partners A Highly Regimented Life is a Very Stressful Life Heritable vs. Inherited Hormones and Development Course 4: Cognitive behavioural therapy Psychology of Stress Individual experiences of 'stress' Stress Management Psychology of 'Anxiety' Anxiety Disorders Coping with Anxiety Final Words Course 5: Designated Safeguarding Lead DSL Complete Diploma Safeguarding Children Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Course 6: SEN Teaching Assistant and Child Development - Complete Bundle Module 01: Special Education Needs (SEN) An Overview Module 02: SEN Support Module 03: High Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN Module 04: SEN Teaching Methodologies Module 05: Communication and Interaction Module 06: Cognition and Learning Module 07: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties Module 08: Sensory or Physical Needs Module 09: Working in Partnership Course 7: British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 with Bonus Module Module 01 Introduction to the Course Fingerspelling Vocabulary Used in Daily Lives Common Names Module 02 Greetings and Introduction Question Signs Opinions Introduction Dialogue Clarification Taking Leave Taking Leave Dialogue Module 03 Describe People Personal Information Family Dialogue Animal and Pets Describing family - Animals Module 04 Weather Transports Transport Dialogue Direction Simple Direction Dialogue Module 05 Colours Size Numerals BSL vs English Grammar Order Module 06 Rooms Objects Objects Dialogue Numbers Using the numbers Days and Months Dialogue Module 07 Home Questions and statements about the home Work Work Dialogue School Activities at School Dialogue Shopping Shopping and Spending Dialogue Module 08 Travel Holiday Travel and Holiday Dialogue Hobbies and Activities Hobbies and Interests Dialogue Food & Drinks Dialogue Module 09 Object and Shopping Story Home story Food and Drinks story Activities Story Travelling and Holiday Story Hobbies and Interests Story Course 8: Counselling Children & Supporting Their Wellbeing Section 01: Introduction Section 02: Prevalence Section 03: Definition of Mental Health Section 04: Recognizing Mental Health Problems among Children Section 05: Signs and symptoms of Mental Health Difficulties among Children Section 06: How can we help children experiencing mental health difficulties? Section 07: Accessing External Support Systems Section 08: Testing Your New Knowledge and Skills Section 09: Bonus Course 9: Play Therapy Module 01: What is Play Therapy Module 02: Advantages and Outcomes of Play Therapy Module 03: Models and Approaches of Play Therapy Module 04: The Play Settings: Therapist, Abused Child and Materials Module 05: Typical Issues in Play Therapy Module 06: Play Therapy for Sexually and Emotionally Abused Children Module 07: Play Therapy for Children Who are Homeless Module 08: Play Interventions for Disaster Mental Health Module 09: Case Studies and Recent Trends in Play Therapy Course 10: Home Based Childcare Course - Level 3 Module 01: Introduction to Home-Based Childcare Module 02: Registering as an Approved Home-Based Childcarer Module 03: Effective Skills of a Childcarer Module 04: Children's Learning and Development Module 05: Safeguarding Children Module 06: Health and Safety Module 07: Healthy Food for Children Module 08: Children with Special Needs Module 09: Law and Legislation Course 11: Speech Therapy Level 3 Module 01: An Overview of Speech Therapy Module 02: The Science of Speech Module 03: The Anatomy of Speech Module 04: Characteristic of Speech: Linguistic Discipline Module 05: Literacy and Language Development Module 06: Child Speech & Language Disorders Module 07: Adult Speech & Language Disorders Module 08: How to Help a Child with SL Difficulties CPD 110 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in this Autism Awarness bundle. Persons with similar professions can also refresh or strengthen their skills by enrolling in this course. Students can take this course to gather professional knowledge besides their study or for the future. Requirements Our Autism Awarness is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having these various expertise will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple job sectors. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included Certificate of completion Hard copy certificate - Included You will get the Hard Copy certificate for the title course (Understanding Autism Awareness and Diagnosis Level 2) absolutely Free! Other Hard Copy certificates are available for £10 each. Please Note: The delivery charge inside the UK is £3.99, and the international students must pay a £9.99 shipping cost.

A one-day training course for all staff in special schools and colleges, to increase confidence and skills providing RSE and pastoral support to learners.

Can you manage the care home efficiently and seamlessly? Learn how to manage a care home with effective rules and regulations and make your career path smooth with the CPD - accredited certificate. This Course at a Glance Get a brief introduction to care home management. Acquire teamwork principles. Understand Recruitment, selection and induction of staff. Learn how to achieve positive outcomes for service users. Achieved reward CPD UK accredited certificate. Learn through engaging video-based training sessions. Continuous tutor support is available 24/7. Care Home Management Course Overview The care home management course provides guidelines and training to run the care home smoothly. Running a service organisation is something you must be skilled at managing, otherwise, you will end up losing your customers, who are the zest of your organisation. Thus this course will teach you all the necessary skills that need to be required before starting to manage a care home organisation. Overall this course will unveil all the methods and ways related to managing the care home. Additionally, employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions value the care home management course ccredited by CPD UK. For details, please visit the Learner FAQs on our website. Who should take this course? The care home management course is suitable for the following: The individual wishing to build a care home. The individual who is responsible for looking after the care home. People who have a care home. Any care home manager can do this course to increase their knowledge and skills. Learners who have an intense interest in learning care home management. Entry Requirements The care home management course requirements are the following:  You need a laptop or PC and a stable internet. Any previous qualifications are not required. You should find a quiet place during the class. Assessment On the assessment round, you will participate in the MSQ test to examine your learning from this course. After completing the gardening course's all modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure.  The MCQ test measures how much a learner can grasp from each section. In the assessment test, you must get 60% as a pass mark. Course Curriculum Introduction ● What Is A Care Home? ● When To Consider A Care Home? ● Understanding The Different Types Of Care Home ● Residential Homes ● Nursing Homes Leading and Managing a Care Home Team ● Teamwork ● Working Towards Objectives ● Importance Of Managing Team Performance Providing A Safe And Secure Environment ● Health And Safety ● What Are The Health And Safety Hazards In Care Homes? ● Approach To Health And Safety ● Managing Risks Safeguarding And Protecting Vulnerable Adults ● Forms Of Abuse ● What Is Safeguarding Adults And Why It Matters? ● The Aims Of Safeguarding Adults ● Six Principles Of Safeguarding Promoting Effective Communication ● What Is Communication In Health And Social Care? ● Types Of Communication In Health And Social Care ● How To Promote Good Communication In Health And Social Care? ● Look For Other Social Cues ● Barriers To Communication In Healthcare Leading A Person-Centred Approach To Care ● Personalised Care And Support Planning ● What Are The Benefits To Personalised Care And Support Planning? ● Personalised Care And Support Plans ● The Key Features Of A A Personalised Care And Support Achieving positive outcomes for service users ● Improving Personal Health And Wellbeing ● Why Is Equality And Diversity In Care Homes Important? ● How Can You Promote Equality And Diversity In Care Homes? ● The Equality Act 2010 ● Code Of Conduct Financial Management in Care Homes ● What Is Budgeting? ● What Is Financial Planning? ● What To Do If You're Behind Budget ● Managing Staff Hours / Vacancies / Use Of Agency And The Budget ● Effective Financial Management Strategies Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement ● Reasons For Making Improvements ● Recognising The Need To Make Care Home Improvements ● How To Make Care Home Improvements? ● Care Home Leadership Mindset Effective Leadership and Decision-Making ● What are Leadership Styles? ● Common Leadership Styles ● Decision-making process ● What is the difference between problem solving and decision-making? ● Steps for an effective decision-making process ● Managing conflict ● Identifying the signs of conflict ● Conflict resolution checklist End-of-Life Care and Bereavement Support ● Palliative Care ● End Of Life Care In A Care Home ● Checklist For Owners And Managers ● Bereavement, Grief And Loss Conclusion Conclusion Recognised Accreditation CPD Certification Service CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. This term refers to learning activities that professionals undertake to improve their skills and capabilities. Employers and professional organizations globally recognize CPD UK. Thus, a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value for your professional goal and achievement. Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam, you can order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. The certificate can be obtained in PDF version for £12, and there is an additional fee to receive a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQs Why should I do this care home management course? You should do this course as this course will help you understand how to run a service organisation without facing any unwanted issues. It will also help you understand how a care home works compared to other service provider organisations. Can I run a care home organisation without any university degree? Yes, you can. You do not have to acquire any university degree to set up or build an organisation. You may require skills and experience. You can get the skills through this course; experiences will be acquired over time. Can I talk to someone before starting this course? Yes, you can. Our customer service is open 24/7. You reach us anytime from anywhere. You will get all the contact details here:https://lead-academy.org/contact-us. Do I have to sit for an on-site exam for this course? No. This course is entirely remote. However, you must attain an online MCQ exam to test your learning. I am from outside the UK. Will I get access to the Course? Yes, you can. Since it is an e-learning course, anyone from anywhere can enrol in our courses. What is an Accredited course? The professional body approves the procedures if any e-learning platform claims its courses are accredited. What is the benefit of doing an accredited course? You will only realize the benefit of having a CPD-accredited certificate once you face the corporate world. As employees, job places, and more value the CPD-accredited certificate, you must own this certificate by doing the course with us. What do you mean by a CPD course? CPD refers to Continuing Professional Development, and the CPD-accredited course is developed for individuals who want to continuously improve and update their skills within their professional field. This certificate claims that the certificate holder's knowledge is up-to-date in their work area. How safe is it to purchase a course over the Internet? We have been providing online courses for years, and all our learners' info is safe with us. We have implemented robust security measures to protect our learners' personal and financial information. Additionally, we use secure payment gateways to ensure safe transactions for course purchases.

Behavioural Wellbeing Plan includes a private consultation, an individual plan tailored to the needs of your horse and a follow-up phone call.

Join us for a fun and interactive online workshop with Rebecca to learn the basics of mindful photography! Event lasts one week. Agenda 18:00 - 18:30 Opener - before we start we will get to know you a little. 18:30 - 19:15 Session starts - we will explore the basics of Mindful Photograpy together 19:15 - 19:20 Short Break 19:20 - 20:30 Practical exercises, feedback and discussion 20:30 - 20:30 Details on the week long project About this event Event lasts 2 hours Welcome to an exciting online event with an optional guided and fully interactive project to last the whole week! Special bank holiday code available now email rebecca@mindfulphotography.org.uk and ask for the code ! Introduction to Mindful Photography with Rebecca, founder of Mindful Photography UK. Join us on Mon Sep 23 2024 at 18:30 GMT for a unique experience that combines mindfulness and photography. We deliberately keep our sessions limited to small numbers so that we all have a chance to talk to each other and have interactive discussion. In this online session, Rebecca will guide you through the art of capturing moments with intention and awareness. Learn how to slow down, observe your surroundings, and create beautiful images that reflect your thoughts and feelings. No prior experience required, just bring your camera or smartphone and an open mind. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the world through a new lens! Sign up now to secure your online spot. Here is some feedback from a recent session we ran this springtime. I think you will agree these are big changes and we are so proud to be part of them! I felt the session was really inclusive. I feel more mindful and in the present moment. The process is transferable and “you can do it anywhere”. I feel my wellbeing is supported, and I feel more in control. I understand myself better, I accept myself. It supports my creativity and self-expression which I hadn’t always fully acknowledged. I realise I had a fear of making mistakes, but by being in a group I feel so supported. I feel more physically active. I feel more self-aware and have increased my self-knowledge. I feel more empowered to do things and make changes in my life and in my community. Frequently asked questions What is your refund policy? We can accept cancellations up until 48 hours before we begin. We regret, as we are a small CIC, that we cannot take cancellations via email but ask that you log into Eventbrite to cancel your ticket should it be necessary. Do I need any special equipment? No, you need something to take a photograph on, a valid email address and a strong internet connection so that we can communicate over zoom. You would benefit from downloading an app called www.padlet.com to your device but this is not essential. The extension project is entirely optional. What happens after the week long project is finished? You will be invited into a community project or if you live in North Yorkshire you might like to book a 1:1 session with me. Personalised sessions start at £49:99 per person. Do I have to be a photographer? Absolutely not, we assume no prior experience of photography. Is this like therapy? We are not therapists but the process has a gentle and calming effect upon your wellbeing. We will be engaging in simple tasks to encourage mindfulness. We do ask that you are well and happy to engage in a small group session online. We embody respect in our work and we ask that you do the same. Will you be using my images? We never share your images unless you specifically ask for us to. Your image and copyright remains your own. Can I share your lesson content? We are a community interest company called Mindful Photography UK CIC and all images, wording, content, intellectual property are trademarked and copyrighted by Mindful Photography UK 2024. We ask that you respect our livelihood and do not share our lessons and content.

Resilience has become a buzzword in mental health and corporate well-being – but what does it mean and why are some people more resilient to stress than others? Discover important insights that will help to inform your work and bring much needed clarity to the topics of stress and resilience. Human givens psychotherapist, Julia Welstead explains the scientifically-sound answers to these important questions and an insightful view that will increase your understanding of “resilience” – allowing you to make more informed decisions and interventions. Your no-nonsense approach is always refreshing. I just wish more people knew about and practiced the human givens approach.HG STUDENT What will you learn What “resilience” & “stress” really mean and where resilience comes from A more helpful and sound alternative to the flawed concept of “good stress” How we can build resilience in a way that is healthy – and how organisations can contribute to this in the workplace An important model that will help you understand – and explain – stress and resilience A number of practical ways to immediately reduce stress levels – useful for yourself or to teach others Who is this webinar suitable for? You – if you want to know the best ways to help people who are suffering from stress – whether for professional or personal reasons HR consultants, HR managers, wellbeing officers, psychotherapists, counsellors, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, health visitors, nurses, pastoral workers, social workers, youth workers, trainee counsellors, psychology students, etc. Anyone wanting to know more about the latest effective strategies for alleviating emotional distress that incorporate the latest insights from neuroscience

Empower Mental Health First Aiders and Champions to maintain their skills with regular Refresher training. Just like physical first aid, we recommend that you refresh your skills every two to three years. (Certificate expires after 3 years). If it's time to update your skills, book onto an MHFA Refresher course now and feel confident that you are performing your vital role safely.

Person Centred Planning (PCP) is a powerful tool for visioning, future planning and team building. It gets everyone on the same page and creates a progressive, constructive atmosphere so it is especially useful for people who are feeling ‘stuck’ or in a really desperate situation. The PCP processes we teach are called “PATH” and “MAPs”, and are both used for different situations. “To facilitate a group, family, team or organisation in thinking together around a given challenge or issue. Here is an opportunity to experience for real the person centred, futures planning tool – MAP/PATH” (Pearpoint, Forest, O’Brien. 1989). PCP can focus on an individual, with family and friends in the room supporting them, or focus on a group who want to set goals, and realise their potential as a team. PCP focuses on hopes and dreams, so is a very positive approach to planning, and utilises graphic facilitation, making it a very friendly way of working that is accessible to everyone.  This unique, hands on PCP training course explores the difference between ‘person-centred thinking’ and ‘service-centred thinking’. Traditionally, we have not always listened deeply enough to the needs of those we are planning for. Often ‘medical model’ thinking dominates our planning for those with the most complex needs. Typically we plan ‘about’ rather than ‘with’ children and adults.  We examine this ‘service centred’ approach that most professionals are used to, and question its limitations. This values based approach to inclusion will give participants the ‘theory’ behind why thinking and working in a person centred way is so important, and challenges people to strive for more for the people we are planning around. In addition to the knowledge and theory, this course empowers participants to facilitate their own Person Centred Plans using the PATH or MAPs process and provides the skills to do this effectively. Learning objectives  Strengthen understanding of how to think in a person centred way Knowledge of the steps of PATH / MAPs process Ability to facilitate PATH/MAPs process Ability to graphically facilitate a PCP meeting Develop problem solving and planning skills Inclusive Solutions offer: We could provide training for a team of staff, or we could facilitate a PATH or MAP around a disabled person. We can also offer bespoke training packages, please enquire for more details.  1 day “Introduction to PCP” with up to 100 attendees focusing on ‘Person Centred Thinking’ – includes live demonstration of PATH or MAPs Process (for a member of the group / with a student and their family/friends). 2 day “PCP Skills training” – More skills focused, lots of practice. Includes Graphics academy, Process academy and Coaching (Best with under 30 attendees). 2 day “Introduction to PCP with Skills training” – includes live demonstration of PATH or MAPs process, Graphics academy, Process academy and Coaching (Best with under 30 attendees). Half day PATH or MAP for a disabled person, led by two experienced Inclusive Solutions facilitators. Full day PATH or MAP for a team, organisation or group such as a full school staff led by two experienced Inclusive Solutions facilitators. Typical Structure of 2-Day “Introduction to PCP with Skills” Training This course is most useful when delivered over 2 days so we have time to cover the ‘skills’ behind facilitating a PATH or a MAP. Here is an example of what usually happens. If you need us to, we can tailor any of our courses to suit your specific needs.  Day 1 AM What makes a good welcome?Service centred thinking and working – what does it involve, how does it make people feel?Reflections on current practices – what is useful and what is harmful?Introduction to underpinning values of person centred thinking and working In depth exploration of the fundamentals of inclusion – encouraging identity, focusing on gifts and capacities Sharing success stories, and personal insight from experienced psychologistsShowcasing a number of practical PCP process in actionIntroduction to the “5 service accomplishments”, or “5 ordinary needs” PM  Full PATH process demonstration, led by 2 experienced facilitators – one process facilitator and one graphic facilitatorVolunteers will make notes on what they see the facilitators doing and feedback at the end of the dayFeedback, Q&A Day 2 AM Graphics Academy – we will ease you into the world of graphic facilitation and show you how simple it really is – includes live coaching and graphics tutorial, then participants will practice on each other by facilitating the first 1 or 2 sections of the PATH Process Academy – we will give you some pointers about holding the group, and facilitating in an inclusive way, this is another chance to practice your new graphics skills PM The group is divided up, and volunteers are selected to facilitate PATH meetings The group then run the PATH’s simultaneously with an experienced coaches in the room to guide and to be available for questionsWe reconvene to feedback about the process and digest all we have learntBrief Q&A session and then final reflections

Restorative Interventions in Schools A “Restorative Solution” is a non-adversarial approach to conflict resolution where the person who has done something wrong in a given situation becomes accountable to those s/he has harmed. This person is then given the opportunity to “make up” for their inappropriate behaviour through agreement and reparation. An intervention can involve a formal conference, or it can be a simple conversation on a corridor or playground. Restorative Interventions work with all ages of young people, and the techniques can be used in parental meetings, can prevent exclusions and challenge poor behaviour. Our feedback tells us that when problems between young people are addressed in this way, those problems rarely reoccur. Course Category Behaviour and Relationships Teaching and Learning Description Restorative Interventions in Schools A “Restorative Solution” is a non-adversarial approach to conflict resolution where the person who has done something wrong in a given situation becomes accountable to those s/he has harmed. This person is then given the opportunity to “make up” for their inappropriate behaviour through agreement and reparation. An intervention can involve a formal conference, or it can be a simple conversation on a corridor or playground. Restorative Interventions work with all ages of young people, and the techniques can be used in parental meetings, can prevent exclusions and challenge poor behaviour. Our feedback tells us that when problems between young people are addressed in this way, those problems rarely reoccur. Also Available on line– self paced learning… give it a try! Testimonials ‘Interesting. A different approach. Another ‘weapon’ in the armoury. Will try to use.’ ‘Made me think how I can approach confrontations differently. Useful, reminded me where my focus should be and that things will be difficult at times, but that’s no excuse to stay in the comfort zone!’ ‘Excellent day. Lots of ideas to take away and use on a daily basis. Thanks.’ ‘Nice to do some work on behaviour without sanctions and restraints in mind’ Learning Objectives To introduce participants to Restorative Interventions To develop understanding of value and role in developing inclusive practice of Restorative Interventions To develop and practise Restorative Intervention skills processes Opportunity to reflect on professional practice Mutual support established with other ‘front line’ practitioners Who Is It For ? Multi Agency Teams Social workers CAMHS teams Year Managers Primary and secondary staff Early Years and School based Practitioners Heads and Deputies SENCOs Advanced Skills Teachers Primary and secondary teachers Local Authority Support Services Course Content This can be introduced in one day or as a workshop but is better offered over a series of sessions. The course answers the questions: What should we do if rewards and punishments do not work? Can we find an alternative process to recommending permanent exclusion or special unit or school placement? Struggling with a child for whom praise and sanctions seem ineffective? Want to develop a more restorative school or team? I need a process which works with relationships not just behaviour. What will work for our relationships policy? This day’s training will enable participants to facilitate Short Restorative Conferences, and will suggest ways of working with young people and others that will help to repair broken relationships, and challenge some difficult behaviour. Including all those affected by an incident in its resolution is a powerful way of producing significant improvements in behaviour. We will cover: What are restorative solutions? Background and detailed teaching of processes Inclusion values underpinning this work Processes modelled and opportunities to try process out Practical setting up of restorative conferences Stories and outcomes

What is Person Centred Planning? How is it different to any other kind of meeting or planning? On this day all will become clear… Give your team the opportunity to pause and reflect on what matters most to them about the work they do. The act of listening to each other creates relationship and strengthens trust and inclusion within the team – in creating a shared vision, groups of people build a sense of commitment together. They develop images of ‘the future we want to create together’, along with the values that will be important in getting there and the goals they want to see achieved along the way. Unfortunately, many people still think ’vision’ is the top leader’s job. In schools, the ‘vision task’ usually falls to the Headteacher and/or the governors or it comes in a glossy document from the local authority or the DfES. But visions based on authority are not sustainable. Making inclusive action plans using full participation and graphic facilitation Drawing on the planning tools MAPS and PATH (Pearpoint, Forest and O’Brien 1997) and other facilitation sources we use both process and graphic facilitation to enable the group to build their picture of what they would love to see happening within their organisation/community in the future and we encourage this to be a positive naming, not just a list of the things they want to avoid. Jack Pearpoint, Marsha Forest and John O’Brien developed these innovative approaches in North America and they are being used successfully in many parts of the UK. The planning can focus on an individual, group or organisation and provides a powerful problem solving opportunity, which is flexible and robust enough for many occasions. Tell the story, find the dream, touch the nightmare, and explore who you are, what are the gifts and strengths of the person or group, what are the needs of those present and what is the action plan for the future? Learning objectives  Participants understand Person Centred Planning and its values and applications Participants have skills and confidence to facilitate PATH/MAP processes Participants learn graphic as well as process facilitation skills Strengthens practitioners inclusive practice Provides additional tools for those involved in inclusive work in schools and the community Further develop problem solving and planning skills Course Content The course answers the questions: Need to find new ways to bring Pathway Planning alive? Bored with annual reviews, transition plans and review meetings? Want to find a way of making meetings and planning feel more real and engaging? Need an approach, which engages a young person respectfully together with his or her family and friends? Want the ultimate visual record of the process of a meeting, which will help everyone, keep track? Want to problem solve and plan for the future of a small or large group, service or organisation up to the size of an LA? Inclusive Solutions offer an introductory day to person centred planning or a 3 – 10 session course which is practical as well as values based. Participants will receive direct individualised coaching and training. We will cover: The person being at the centre Family members and friends being full partners Planning reflecting the person’s capacities, what is important to the person and specifying the support they require to make a full contribution to their community Planning building a shared commitment to action that will uphold the person’s rights Planning leading to continual listening, learning and action and helping the person get what they want out of life. Essential Lifestyle Planning, PATH MAPS Personal Futures Planning.