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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. Using the PATH or MAP processes of group facilitation and the creating of a large wall sized graphic we will provide a School Improvement Plan to be proud of!  Course Category Visioning and Problem Solving Person Centred Planning Strategic Work Team Building and Leadership Description There is an old Japanese proverb, “Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare” “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about” MARGARET WHEATLEY – ‘TURNING TO ONE ANOTHER’ (2002) 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. 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. ??Let us join you to explore your vision and the ‘roadblocks’ to your vision. Testimonials “Thank you so much for the work you did with us yesterday – I have since been in 2 schools today and have spoken to an number of other colleagues who were present – all were totally overwhelmed by the session – they loved it.” “I was totally blown away, so nice to reflect and realise what a long way we have come” “That was so powerful and motivational” “Our Primary is now an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding School’ – we were in Special Measures – the Visioning and Planning using the PATH process for 3 years has seriously contributed to this”. Learning Objectives To create a far reaching and shared vision of the future for the school team/group you are working with and ensure that each person present contributes to this To create a visual representation (a graphic) of the vision and use this to plan future actions and to inform school improvement and development plans To facilitate the group in thinking through what some of the barriers to achieving their vision are and to begin work on how these can be removed To build a sense of commitment, common purpose and trust within the team/group Who Is It For ? Headteachers School managers EIP Managers Whole staff – including everyone Course Content The facilitation of a shared vision can be delivered as a full or a half day but, unlike our other training days this day depends on your and your team’s needs and the time you have available The course will cover: Creating the vision The Story So Far Headline Themes Naming the Nightmare A Year from Now Naming Roadblocks and Barriers Building strength Who will we need to take with us on the journey towards the vision Who are we? – Gifts, Strengths and Talents Charting Specific Actions

Click to read more about this training, in which we demonstrate a live problem solving approach which is based on the active participation of family members. Course Category Inclusion Parents and Carers Behaviour and relationships Problem Solving Description In this training we demonstrate a live problem solving approach which is based on the active participation of family members. ‘Family Circles’ is an evolving new approach to problem solving with families and is based on our years of family work and the development and use of the Circle of Adults process. Inspired by our own Parent Solutions work and the Circle of Adults process as well as Family Group Conferencing and other Restorative Interventions we bring you Family Circles. Essentially the approach involves gathering a family together for a process that is facilitated but majors on the family members offering each other their wisdom and ideas. The approach is capacity focused, person centred approach to working with families rather than the dominant deficit oriented and ‘medical model’ of viewing and planning for or doing things to families. This training can be modelled with a group of professionals or better still with a family. In our work with families we develop the importance of naming stories or theories and seeking linkages and synthesis between what is found out and explored about the family situation and its history. We like participants to sit with the uncertainty, to reflect on the question ‘why’ but without judgement of each other. Deeper reflections may span a whole range of perspectives from ‘within person’ considerations, to situational or systemic possibilities. Health or emotional issues can be reflected on alongside organisational or transactional aspects of what is going on for the family. The better the shared understanding the better the strategy or actions which emerge from these meetings. Quality hypotheses with a close fit to reality lead to more effective implementation in the real world. We encourage ‘loose’ thinking, a search for connections, deeper listening, an ‘open mind’, speculation and exploration without moral judgements. From this stance self-reflection as well as reflection on the situation can produce remarkable insights. The quality of theories or new stories generated is directly influenced by family members’ experiences and the models of learning, behaviour and emotion, systems, educational development, change and so on that they have been exposed to.  Learning Objectives To provide opportunities for: Shared problem solving in a safe exploratory climate in which the family will find its own solutions. Individuals to reflect on their own actions and strategies An exploration of whole-family processes and their impact Emotional support and shared understandings of issues at a child, parent, family, school and community level. Feed back to each other on issues, ideas and strategies that are agreed to be worth sharing with them. Who Is It For? Anyone interested in working with families in a way that builds and makes use of their capacities rather than focus on their challenges and difficulties. Social Care teams School staff Community organisers Educational Psychologists Course Content True family empowerment Deepening shared stories and understandings Facilitating groups Problem solving process Handling family group communication Allowing direct feedback and challenge between participants in a safe way Building relationships Process: Family members are welcomed: Introductions are carried out, ground rules and aims clarified whilst coffee is drunk. A recap from the last session is carried out: To follow up developments and reflections after the last meeting. One issue is selected for the main focus Issue presentation: The family member who raised the concern is asked questions to tell the ‘story’ of the issue or problem. Additional questions/information from the group about the problem are gathered: Ground rules may need to be observed carefully here. Individual participants need to be kept focused and prevented from leaping to premature conclusions or to making ‘helpful’ suggestions about strategy. Relationship aspects to the problem are explored. Metaphors and analogies are invited. How would a fly on the wall see your relationship? If you were alone together on a desert island, what would it be like? Impact of previous relationships/spillage from one relationship to another are explored. Eg what situation they are reminded of? For instance, does this situation remind you of any of those angry but helpless feelings you had with your other son when he was an adolescent? This provides opportunities to reflect on how emotions rub off on other people. The parent feels really frustrated, and on reflection we can see that so does the child System/Organisation factors (Family system/school and community systems and so on): What aspects help or hinder the problem? For instance, does the pastoral system of the local school provide space, or time and skilled personnel able to counsel this young person and work actively with their parents? Synthesis. At this stage the Graphic facilitator summarises what they have heard. They then go on to describe linkages and patterns in what they have heard. This can be very powerful. The person doing the graphic work has been able to listen throughout the presentation process and will have been struck by strong messages, emotions and images as they have arisen. The story and meaning of what is happening in the situation may become a little clearer at this point. Typical links may be ‘mirrored emotions’ strong themes such as loss and separation issues, or repeated processes such as actions triggering rejection. This step provides an excellent grounding for the next process of deepening understanding. What alternative strategies/interventions are open to be used? Brainstormed and recorded. ’Either/ors’ need to be avoided at this time also. This needs to be a shared session in which the family member who is presenting the concern contributes as much as anyone. Care is needed to ensure that this person is not overloaded with other people’s strategies. The final selection of strategy or strategies from the brainstormed list is the problem presenter’s choice. Strategies might include: a special time for the young person, a meeting with the child’s parents to explore how she is being managed at home and to share tactics, a home-school diary, counselling, or an agreed action plan that all are aware of, agreed sanctions and rewards and so forth. Strategies may productively involve processes of restitution and restoration, when ‘sorry’ is not enough. Making it right, rather than punishments or rewards, may then becomes the focus. First Steps. The problem presenter is finally asked to agree one or two first steps which they can carry out over the next 3-7 days. It can help to assign a ‘coach’ who will check in with them to ensure they have carried out the action they have named. This is a time to be very specific. Steps should be small and achievable. The person is just ‘making a start’. A phone call, or making an agreement with a key other person not present at the meeting would be ideal examples. Final reflections. Sometimes referred to as a ‘round of words’ help with closure for all involved. Reflections are on the process not the problem. In large families this is best done standing in a circle. In smaller groups all can remain sitting. Passing around a ‘listening stick’ or something similar such as a stone or light heighten the significance of the process ending and improve listening. Finally the problem presenter is handed the ‘Graphic’ this is their record of the meeting and can be rolled and presented ceremoniously by the facilitators for maximum effect! If you liked this course you may well like: Parent Solutions

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A 1-day course open to anyone wishing to explore the use of therapeutic touch to enhance wellbeing and improve engagement with a person living with dementia on their terms and with dignity. We’ll cover specialist massage techniques on easily accessible areas of the body i.e. the arms, hands and face with a view to meeting needs and facilitating expressing emotions in a dementia friendly way. We’ll explore the intricacies of consent, how the law impacts us and the benefits of massage so you can sell your service well all through a trauma informed lens. We’ll take a look at how the brain is impacted by dementia to understand certain behaviours and then focus on compassionate communication giving you immediately useable tools to connect without words and traverse the rocky road of relationships with your loved one or client more smoothly. “When words escape us, touch says it all.” No qualifications needed – just hands and an open heart. * Learn innovative, progressive & advanced specialist techniques to connect with compassion * Improve communication and fulfil unmet needs with practical tools & skills * Explore ways of communicating and easing anxiety and reducing medication needs through nuturing touch. * Provide meaningful engagement through truly “person centred” & “holistic” approaches * Increase confidence & competence working in this field * For qualified bodywork therapists, carers, family, friends & dementia professionals For more details on course content, please see frequently asked questions. CORNWALL: You can book both the Massaging Persons Living with Dementia course, 0n October 18, 2024, and course and the Aromatherapy for Persons Living with Dementia course, on October 19, 2024, as a package for £350 (a saving of £50) – please choose the option on the checkout. BRISTOL: You can book both the Massaging Persons Living with Dementia course, 0n March 13, 2024, and course and the Aromatherapy for Persons Living with Dementia course, on March 14, 2024, as a package for £350 (a saving of £50) – please choose the option on the checkout. 1-1 TRAINING 1-1 training may be preferable because you would like a personal touch, 1-1 is your preferred style of learning or one of the planned dates does not suit you. 1-1 training provides you with flexibility of training to suit your specific needs and goals. Please click on the 1-1 training button. It is a good idea to get in touch 1st so that you can confirm a date that is suitable for us both. You can book one-toone training here or by contacting Nicolle by email After successfully completing the course, either in a group or 1-1, qualified therapists will gain CPD points with one or more of the professional bodies. Carers and other professionals will receive a certificate of attendance. ‘The course was far wider than just massage and I have been trying things out with the dementia people in one of the care homes I visit with remarkable results. One lady who just sits and does not interact with anyone happily told us all about the war and what Windsor was like when she was a young girl’ JC, Massage Therapist, Fleet, Hants “An opportunity to learn how to enable people who have dementia feel comfortable about having massage & nurturing touch, learning specialist techniques that reflect understanding the world from your client or loved one’s perspective.”

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The aim of the Level 2 Diploma in Care - fast track mode (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) is to confirm occupational competence for Adult Care Workers or Healthcare Support Workers. This Level 2 Diploma in Care (fast track mode) qualification offers the opportunity for learners to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to be an Adult Care Worker in an adult care setting or a Healthcare Assistant; Support Worker or Personal Assistant in a healthcare support environment. At Level 2, the UK sector skills council decided that there would be a common qualification for both Health and Adult Care settings. This means that there will be no barrier to entering either the Adult Care or Health Workforces. The content of the Level 2 Diploma in Care (fast track mode) qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Apprenticeship Standards 'Adult Care Worker' and 'Healthcare Support Worker'. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, examples of which are included below: Adult care worker Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker Personal Assistant The Level 2 Diploma in Care (fast track) will require learners to demonstrate understanding and effective practice in the following areas: Communication Person development Values and behaviours Health and wellbeing Responsibilities Safeguarding The Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification links with the requirements for the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Health and Social Care. Program Overview: Level 2 Diploma in Care Key Highlights of Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification are: Program Duration: 9 Months (Fast track mode available) Program Credits: 46 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Mandatory units (Total Credits: 24) The Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification consists of 9 mandatory units for a combined total of 24 credits Communication in Care Settings (3 credits) Duty of Care (1 credits) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Care Settings (2 credits) Handle Information in Care Settings (1 credits) Health, Safety and Well-being in Care Settings (4 credits) Implement Person-Centred Approaches (5 credits) Personal Development in Care Settings (3 credits) Responsibilities of a Care Worker (2 credits) Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings (3 credits) Optional Units (Total Credits: 22) The learner must also achieve a minimum of 22 credits from these units. Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions (2 credits) Understand the Context of Supporting People with Learning Disabilities (4 credits) Assist in the Administration of Medication (4 credits) Contribute to Support Positive Risk-Taking of Individuals (3 credits) Contribute to Support Learning Disabilities to Access Healthcare (3 credits) Promote Positive Behaviour Support (6 credits) Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (3 credits) Understand Mental Health Problems (3 credits) Understand Mental Well-Being and Mental Health Promotion (3 credits) Enable Individuals to Develop Strategies to Manage their Behaviour (8 credits) Support Independence in the Tasks of Daily Living (5 credits) Understand how to Support Individuals to be part of a Community (3 credits) Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals (3 credits) Who is this course for? At Level 2, the UK sector skills council decided that there would be a common qualification for both Health and Adult Care settings. This means that there will be no barrier to entering either the Adult Care or Health Workforces. The content of the Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Apprenticeship Standards 'Adult Care Worker' and 'Healthcare Support Worker'. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, examples of which are included below: Adult care worker Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker Personal Assistant Requirements The Level 2 Diploma in Care will require learners to demonstrate understanding and effective practice in the following areas: Communication Person development Values and behaviours Health and wellbeing Responsibilities Safeguarding Career path Achievement of Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to: Gain employment as a Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker or Adult Care Worker / Personal Assistant Progress onto the Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Progress onto the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.

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The aim of the Level 2 Diploma in Care (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) is to confirm occupational competence for Adult Care Workers or Healthcare Support Workers. This Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification offers the opportunity for learners to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to be an Adult Care Worker in an adult care setting or a Healthcare Assistant; Support Worker or Personal Assistant in a healthcare support environment. At Level 2, the UK sector skills council decided that there would be a common qualification for both Health and Adult Care settings. This means that there will be no barrier to entering either the Adult Care or Health Workforces. The content of the Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Apprenticeship Standards 'Adult Care Worker' and 'Healthcare Support Worker'. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, examples of which are included below: Adult care worker Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker Personal Assistant The Level 2 Diploma in Care will require learners to demonstrate understanding and effective practice in the following areas: Communication Person development Values and behaviours Health and wellbeing Responsibilities Safeguarding The Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification links with the requirements for the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Health and Social Care. Program Overview: Level 2 Diploma in Care Key Highlights of Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification are: Program Duration: 9 Months (Fast track mode available) Program Credits: 46 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Mandatory units (Total Credits: 24) The Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification consists of 9 mandatory units for a combined total of 24 credits Communication in Care Settings (3 credits) Duty of Care (1 credits) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Care Settings (2 credits) Handle Information in Care Settings (1 credits) Health, Safety and Well-being in Care Settings (4 credits) Implement Person-Centred Approaches (5 credits) Personal Development in Care Settings (3 credits) Responsibilities of a Care Worker (2 credits) Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings (3 credits) Optional Units (Total Credits: 22) The learner must also achieve a minimum of 22 credits from these units. Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions (2 credits) Understand the Context of Supporting People with Learning Disabilities (4 credits) Assist in the Administration of Medication (4 credits) Contribute to Support Positive Risk-Taking of Individuals (3 credits) Contribute to Support Learning Disabilities to Access Healthcare (3 credits) Promote Positive Behaviour Support (6 credits) Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (3 credits) Understand Mental Health Problems (3 credits) Understand Mental Well-Being and Mental Health Promotion (3 credits) Enable Individuals to Develop Strategies to Manage their Behaviour (8 credits) Support Independence in the Tasks of Daily Living (5 credits) Understand how to Support Individuals to be part of a Community (3 credits) Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals (3 credits) Who is this course for? At Level 2, the UK sector skills council decided that there would be a common qualification for both Health and Adult Care settings. This means that there will be no barrier to entering either the Adult Care or Health Workforces. The content of the Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Apprenticeship Standards 'Adult Care Worker' and 'Healthcare Support Worker'. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, examples of which are included below: Adult care worker Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker Personal Assistant Requirements The Level 2 Diploma in Care will require learners to demonstrate understanding and effective practice in the following areas: Communication Person development Values and behaviours Health and wellbeing Responsibilities Safeguarding Career path Achievement of Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to: Gain employment as a Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker or Adult Care Worker / Personal Assistant Progress onto the Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Progress onto the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.