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Social workers in particular, are encouraged to book on this training:
This live interactive virtual course forms the foundation level of a programme of training on 'Attachment Based Practice with Families'. It replaces the previous 'Application of Attachment Theory' 2 day course. Practitioners who have attended the Application of Attachment Theory course are eligible to book directly on to the second part of the programme: 'Attachment Based Practice with Families, Part 2 - Adolescence, Adulthood and the Family System'
This Part 1 course focuses on infancy and early childhood, moving up to the school years. It introduces contemporary attachment theory, its links with child development, neurobiology and the emerging field of narrative medicine. 
Attachment theory is essential for understanding how human beings function in relationships and how people develop social and psychological difficulties. It is also fundamental for understanding what constitutes psychological wellbeing.

Participants will need to complete pre-course activities through the trainer's website. Once you have successfully booked on you will receive a link to the platform for this event, joining instructions and guidance on accessing the trainer's website.

This live interactive virtual classroom, delivered through Microsoft Teams provides essential information, guidance and professional development for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).

This 2-day training programme will provide staff with the skills, knowledge and understanding to undertake the role within an educational setting, ensuring compliance with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 as well as locally developed guidance and documentation.

In order to gain your certificate, you must attend both days training, however you may start in the role of DSL after completion of the first day.

Important note. Full joining instructions and guidance will be provided with your confirmation email. Please see “Additional information” for further important details.

Please note this training is now live interactive virtual classroom training and will be delivered via Zoom.

These new format events will support staff who work directly with families to be more confident and capable when holding difficult conversations. 

Participants will be introduced to a new set of practice principles that have been designed by East Sussex practitioners and consider how to integrate holding difficult conversations with families with Solution Focus and Motivational Interviewing techniques.

All registered participants are required to watch this 16 minute introductory video from the trainer Phil Jones in advance of participating in this workshop.

Important. Please see "Additional Information" for joining instructions.

The aim of this FREE course is to provide substance misuse training to support individuals with substance misuse problems, contribute to their protection and carry out basic substance misuse interventions. Whilst also looking at the holistic response to problematic substance misuse needs, such as mental health, sexual health/exploitation, child protection, and the law.

Important note: It is essential that you have undertaken the Safeguarding Children and Alcohol and Drugs foundation (Modules 1 and  2) e-learning prior to coming on this course (see additional information under full details), or you may be turned away.

This live, interactive training will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Full Joining Instructions, including links and guidance will be attached to your confirmation email.Please ensure you read these prior to the course start date and keep them in a safe place.

This course covers general sign posting for families key miles stones, enabling families to access online services and information digitally, delivered by the Family Information Service in Children's Services who established the Parent Information Contact (PIC) https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies/familysupport/parent-information-contacts/ scheme in 2007. 

Workshop for frontline staff in working with parents including;  

Administration support staff, community support organisations, early help keyworkers, health visitors, library staff, nursery nurses, parent support advisors, school pastoral care workers, school teaching assistants and school reception staff social workers and volunteers.

Once you have successfully booked a place on this event, you will receive a separate calendar invite with a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting, which will be the platform for this event. Please note this invite will be sent close to the day/time of the event and guidance on accessing this will be given ahead of the training. You will need a laptop, smartphone or online device for this training.

This live interactive virtual classroom, delivered through Microsoft Teams provides essential information, guidance and professional development for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).

This 2-day training programme will provide staff with the skills, knowledge and understanding to undertake the role within an educational setting, ensuring compliance with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 as well as locally developed guidance and documentation.

In order to gain your certificate, you must attend both days training, however you may start in the role of DSL after completion of the first day.

Important note. Full joining instructions and guidance will be provided with your confirmation email. Please see “Additional information” for further important details.

To enable participants to explore effective inter-agency working in Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups.

This FREE live, interactive training will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Full joining instructions, including links and guidance will be attached to your confirmation email. Please ensure you read these prior to the course start date and keep them in a safe place.

Important note: Full joining instructions, including links to access the training and guidance will be attached to your confirmation email. Please ensure you read these prior to the course start date and keep them in a safe place

Time pressures impact our work and personal lives as we aim to achieve higher levels of performance with less resource (time) to achieve it. The ability to manage time is an essential skill for effective people. Time management is not about cramming more work into your day, it is about doing better work, with less stress and knowing you have achieved what you set out to do.

This session will be remotely delivered via MS Teams. Please check the joining instructions under Additional Information.

Time pressures impact our work and personal lives as we aim to achieve higher levels of performance with less resource (time) to achieve it. The ability to manage time is an essential skill for effective people. Time management is not about cramming more work into your day, it is about doing better work, with less stress and knowing you have achieved what you set out to do. We will also address how to manage your time when working from home.

This course aims to challenge professional thinking, values and beliefs that exist around safeguarding children with additional needs. To understand the risks and indicators associated with safeguarding children with additional needs.

This FREE live, interactive training will be delivered via Microsoft Teams.

Important notes.
Full joining instructions, including links to access the training and guidance will be attached to your confirmation email. Please ensure you read these prior to the course start date and keep them in a safe place. Please ensure you are logged in and ready to go at least 15 minutes before the start of the course, so you allow some time for you to resolve any technical issues, as we are unable to provide assistance on the day.

It is essential that you have completed the Safeguarding Children eLearning and the pre-course reading, prior to coming on this course (see additional information under full details), or you may be turned away.