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?
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
Aim(s)
To help parents/carers understand the advantages of their child accessing childcare provision and how they can access funded places.
Objectives
Participants will be able to
Learn the benefits of a child attending childcare provision
Know how much funded childcare they are entitled to.
Learn how to access childcare provision for their child.
Learn about the role of the Virtual School
Dates and times
Wednesday 1 October 2025 18.00 - 19.00
or
Wednesday 11 February 2026 18.00 - 19.00
or
Wednesday 10 June 2026 18.00 -19.00
Via TEAMS
How to book
https://clickdelegate.lancashire.gov.uk/conferenceDetails.asp?eid=7263
This course is for Parents and Carers of Children Looked-After (CLA), Previously Looked-After Children (PLAC) and Children with a Social Worker (CWSW)
Dates and times
Tuesday 28 October 2025
10:00am - 11:00am
Via TEAMS
How to book
https://clickdelegate.lancashire.gov.uk/conferenceDetails.asp?cid=64817
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
Dates and times
Thursday 16 October 2025
10:00am to 12:00pm
Via TEAMS
How to book
https://clickdelegate.lancashire.gov.uk/conferenceDetails.asp?cid=64860
This webinar will inform parents/carers about PEPs, what their aim is and also 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.
Dates and times
Wednesday 24 September 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm
Via TEAMS
How to book
https://clickdelegate.lancashire.gov.uk/conferenceDetails.asp?cid=64814
This course is for Foster carers/ Parents/ Carers of children looked-after (CLA) or previously looked-after children(PLA) / Kinship Carers and children under a child-in-need or child protection plan with pre-school children.
Dates and times
Wednesday 22 October 2025
18:00pm to 20:30pm
Via Teams
How to book
https://clickdelegate.lancashire.gov.uk/conferenceDetails.asp?cid=64916
This course is for Foster carers/ Parents/ Carers of children looked-after (CLA) or previously looked-after children(PLA) / Kinship Carers and children under a child-in-need or child protection plan with pre-school children.
Dates and times
Wednesday 5 November 2025
10:00am to 12:30pm
Via Teams
How to book
https://clickdelegate.lancashire.gov.uk/conferenceDetails.asp?cid=64859
This webinar will inform parents/carers about PEPs, what their aim is and also the PEP process. Attendees will understand what a good PEP should contain and also what whould happen in the PEP review meetings. Attendees will also be given confidence to have an input and help to direct the PEP.
Dates and times
Wednesday 28 January 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm
Via TEAMS
How to book
https://clickdelegate.lancashire.gov.uk/conferenceDetails.asp?cid=64815
Next Steps: Post 16 Options
Who is this course for?
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
Aim(s)
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.
Dates and Times
Wednesday 7 January 2026
12.00pm to 13.00pm
or
Thursday 8 January 2026
18.00pm - 19.00pm
Via Teams
How to book
https://clickdelegate.lancashire.gov.uk/conferenceDetails.asp?eid=7897
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(s)
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
- Understand the simple view of reading
- Tips 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.
Dates and Times
Thursday 22 January 2026
10.30am - 12.00pm
or
Friday 23 January 2026
18.00pm - 19.30pm
via Teams
How to book
https://clickdelegate.lancashire.gov.uk/conferenceDetails.asp?eid=7435