Training for parents and carers of children looked after (CLA), previously looked after children (PLAC) and children with a social worker (CWSW)
These courses are for parents and carers of:
children looked after (CLA)
previously looked after children (PLAC)
children with a social worker (CWSW)
Some courses are for a specific audience, or for families with children of a certain age. Please check the title of the training for who it is for, for example CLA, PLAC, CWSW, pre-school, primary or secondary.
Please see the list below for more details and how to book:
Who is this course for?
Parents and Carers of Children Looked-After (CLA), Previously Looked-After Children (PLAC) and Children with a Social Worker (CWSW)
Aim(s)
To raise awareness of how to access the Britannica Encyclopaedia which can be used in school settings and at home to help to build children's knowledge, imagination and understanding of the world around them.
Objectives
To demonstrate how to use this fully funded resource to support the learning of children and young people.
Trainer
Britannica
Delivery method
Online via Teams.
Delivery dates and venue
This course is for parents or carers of children looked-after (CLA)/ Kinship Carers and previously looked-after children (PLA) and children under a child-in-need or child protection plan
These sessions will be hosted as a virtual classroom session. Learners enrolling for these sessions will need their own laptop/PC or smart device to log on to the session.
Aims
To enable Parents and Carers to develop a better understanding of funding process around Early Years, what support is available and how to access that support.
Objectives
Participants will be able to
Understand education legislation and practice in England.
Have an increased awareness of educational outcomes for adopted children and young people.
Explore the barriers to learning for children and young people impacted by trauma.
Have an increased awareness of where/how children and young people learn and how they can be supported.
Trainer
Mel Foster, Sharie Mayren and Chris Page
Delivery dates and venue
Who is this course for?
Parents/carers/adopters/kinship carers.
Aim(s)
This webinar will inform parents/carers about the importance of movement and the link between physical activity, brain development and regulation. They will learn about the different sensory systems, the need to support missed development opportunities and given practical ideas to encourage physical activity and play with their children
Objectives
Explain the key stages of brain development in children and how physical activity supports these stages.
Identify different types of physical activities that are developmentally appropriate for various age groups.
Describe the cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of regular physical activity in early childhood and adolescence.
Recognise signs of insufficient physical activity and its potential impact on attention, behaviour, and learning.
Develop a simple, personalised action plan to increase physical activity at home or in caregiving settings.
Access local and online resources to support ongoing physical activity and healthy development.
Delivery method
Online via Teams.
Delivery dates and venue
This session is for foster carers, adopted parents (also Special Guardians and parents and carers of children looked after and under a child arrangement order) but if your child wishes to attend then please invite them to watch too.
Aims
To inform about the different options available when leaving school and how to access these.
Objectives
At the end of the course attendees will
We will look at the options for your young person post 16 such as college, apprenticeships, university and preparing for employment.
We will briefly explore the different types of courses available at college and university
We will show you how to look for apprenticeships and what you need to enter the world of work in case they want to start looking at part-time employment.
Trainer
Charlotte Iddon – The Virtual School
Delivery dates and venue
Who is this course for?
Foster carers/ Parents/ Carers of children looked-after (CLA).
Aim(s)
This webinar will inform parents/carers about PEPs, what their aim is and the PEP process. Attendees will understand what a good PEP should contain and also what would happen in the PEP review meetings. Attendees will also be given confidence to have an input and help to direct the PEP.
Objectives
By the end of the course the participant will be able to:
Explain what a PEP is
Be aware of the PEP Process
Be aware of the different parts/information on the PEP.
Recognise what is a good PEP
Build confidence to input and support child's PEP meetings
Delivery method
Online via Teams.
Delivery dates and venue
Who is this course for?
Foster carers/ Parents/ Carers of children looked-after (CLA).
Aim(s)
Phonics Strategies and Subject Knowledge - How to help at home
Objectives
To equip foster carers with practical phonics knowledge and confidence to support children’s early reading development at home.
To strengthen carers’ understanding of how phonics is taught in Lancashire schools, ensuring consistent support between home and school.
To provide simple, engaging strategies that help children in care develop secure phonics skills, build reading confidence, and close learning gaps.
Course description
Online via Teams.
Delivery dates and venue
Course summary
To support Parent's/carers with confidence to increase the amount of reading at home by the children in their care. To provide skills and activities to help with word reading and comprehension
Who is this course for?
Foster carers of Children Looked After (CLA), Residential staff supporting Lancashire's CLA, Special Guardianship Order parents of Previously Looked After children. Parents of children on a child in need or child protection plan.
Aim
To support Parent's/carers with confidence to increase the amount of reading at home by the children in their care. To provide skills and activities to help with word reading and comprehension.
Objectives
Participants will be able to
Learn the benefits of regular reading with children and by children
Tips and strategies to encourage children to read.
Understand and support with phonological awareness and decoding -word reading.
Know some comprehension strategies and how to support understanding of text.
Course description
Online via Teams.
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The courses will be hosted as a virtual classroom session. Learners enrolling for these sessions will need their own laptop/PC or smart device to log on to the session.