Foundations for Positive Futures: Promoting Health, Emotional Wellbeing and Social Development in Children Aged 5-11

Who is this course for?
Foster carers , Social workers and support workers from fostering service, social workers and support workers from family safeguarding, children in our care teams and family time workers.

ā˜• Light refreshments will be provided (tea, coffee and biscuits). Please note lunch is not provided.

šŸ‘¶ Babies in arms are welcome to support carers to attend. Please note there are no facilities available to occupy mobile children or older youngsters.

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Aim(s)
The aim of the day will provide carers with practical knowledge, resources, and the opportunity to connect directly with a range of services that support children and families. Whether you are currently caring for a child in this age group or considering for the future, the day will support your knowledge.

Services attending
Children & Family Wellbeing Hubs
School Nursing Team
Holiday Club Services
Independent Visitor Service
LINX
SCAYT
NEST

This event is an opportunity to ask questions, build relationships with professionals, and gain greater confidence in supporting childrenā€™s physical health, emotional wellbeing, and developmental needs.

Training Day Objectives
By the end of the training day, foster carers will be able to:

  • Understand the role and purpose of each service
    Gain a clear overview of what the following services do, who they support, and how they fit within the wider childrenā€™s services network:
    Children & Family Wellbeing Hubs, School Nursing Team, Holiday Club Services, Independent Visitor Service, LINX, SCAYT, and NEST.
  • Recognise when and how to access support for children and young people
    Identify the specific needs (physical health, emotional wellbeing, mental health, social development, identity, and independence) that each service can support, and understand appropriate referral routes and thresholds.
  • Build confidence in supporting childrenā€™s physical and emotional wellbeing
    Develop greater confidence in responding to childrenā€™s health, emotional, and developmental needs, including understanding preventative support and early help options.
  • Strengthen partnership working with professionals
    Build positive working relationships with practitioners from each service, understand their professional roles, and learn how to communicate effectively and collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for children.
  • Support childrenā€™s experiences, inclusion, and opportunities
    Learn how services such as Holiday Clubs, Independent Visitors, LINX, and NEST can promote social inclusion, enjoyment, resilience, identity, and positive experiences for children and young people in care.
  • Enhance understanding of specialist and targeted services
    Increase awareness of targeted support available through services such as SCAYT and NEST, including when specialist input may be needed and how it complements the foster carer role.
  • Feel empowered to ask questions and seek advice
    Use the training day as a safe opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and clarify uncertainties directly with professionals.
  • Leave with practical knowledge and next steps
    Know who to contact, where to find further information, and how to follow up after the event to ensure children and young people receive timely and appropriate support.

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Trainer
Facilitated & by LCC fostering service

Delivered by Lancashire Health young people and Families service, Lancashire Family Hubs

and partner agencies.

Course Description
Face to Face

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Delivery Dates & Venue
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