Fit for All training for CQ Member Groups to book now.
Please check details of the courses available by clicking the links below – and for online courses, looking at further details on the Caredemy website; but make sure you use the Fit for All booking form below to reserve free places:
Autism Awareness, half day training for anyone delivering services to children and young people 0n 14 March at Norton Hall, Saltley
Paediatric First Aid, blended online training provided by Train Aid with 1 day practical session on 10 April at Hamstead Hall, Handsworth Wood
Safeguarding Level 2 and 3 online and Child Sexual Exploitation Level 2 online – courses provided by Caredemy and including a follow-up session by Zoom after Easter
Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 and 3 online and free Allergen Awareness course online at Food Standards Agency
Online Level 1 courses available for evaluation in: Behaviours That Challenge; Child Sexual Exploitation; Diabetes in Children; Effective Communication; Epilepsy Awareness; Nutrition and Healthy Eating; and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Booking Form
Childrens Quarter members can book places on this training using the form below:
Autism Awareness – Norton Hall Friday 14 March 10am – 2pm
A half-day introduction with trainers from Resources for Autism which gives participants:
- an understanding of what autism is and how it can impact daily life
- increased confidence in working, communicating and interacting with autistic people
- ideas of have to implement autism specific strategies into daily practice.
The course is free for CQ members and costs £25 for others. See Childrens Quarter for details.
Paediatric First Aid – Hamstead Hall Academy Thursday 10 April 10am-4.30pm
This is Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (12 Hour) which will be taught over one classroom day (6 hours), with the additional time completed through an e-learning module (6 hours).
The course meets the requirements of Ofsted & the EYFS. It is suitable for childcare workers who may need to come to the assistance of a sick or injured child in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
Cost for CQ members will be £49.50 including lunch – which is less than half price.
Details are being confirmed. In the meantime please reserve a place by emailing Laura at CQ
Safeguarding Courses – are available at Level 2 and Level 3 online:
Level 2 Safeguarding is a two hour CPD-accredited course which has been tested by Childrens Quarter participants and found to be useful and relevant. It gives learners an overview of safeguarding and the role health and social care workers play in working with and identifying vulnerable children. This course provides an understanding of safeguarding for those who work with children on a regular basis. It is aimed at teachers, people who work in health or social care, people who work in youth justice or in counselling and others. At the end of the Level 2 course, learners should be able to:
- Identify risk factors that make children vulnerable to abuse
- Understand thresholds including how and when risk escalates
- Understand the impact of early intervention in the prevention of child maltreatment
- Identify different ways you can be an effective advocate for children
- Understand when and how to refer a child
- Explain steps to take when making a safeguarding or child protection referral
- Know how to document concerns in an appropriate manner
- Describe how multi-agency teams work together to safeguard children.
Learners receive a certificate after successfully completing an end of course quiz. There will be a follow-up session by Zoom for participants which will look at applying safeguarding principles in practice. Book places on the Level 2 course above.
Level 3 Safeguarding is 3 hour online CPD-accredited course which has not so far been tested by Childrens Quarter participants: we are looking for learners who already have experience and knowledge of Safeguarding to help judge the usefulness and relevance of the course as a refresher qualification. The course aims to give learners an overview of assessment, evaluation, and interventions related to safeguarding and child protection and equip learners so they can recognise and intervene in cases of abuse. The course is aimed at Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs); school leaders and governors; managers of care services; police officers; social workers and others. See the Caredemy for details of the Level 3 course, but book your free place using the Fit for All booking form above.
Child Sexual Exploitation – is an additional Level 2 online course which aims to give learners an overview of what child sexual exploitation is, signs of child sexual exploitation, prevention, and how to respond to concerns. It is for people who work directly or indirectly with children and young people in the UK, including social workers, teachers and youth workers. See details on Caredemy and book a free place above.
Food Hygiene – courses are available at Level 2 and Level 3 online:
Level 2 Food Hygiene is a 2 hour online CPD-accredited course by Caredemy which has been tested by Childrens Quarter participants and found to be useful and relevant. It meets UK regulations for food handlers and incorporates the latest UK food safety and hygiene training standards. It is aimed at catering staff but is appropriate for anyone who deals or comes in contact with food. It covers an overview of food safety and hygiene regulations that outline the preparation and sale of food that is safe to eat. At the end of the course, learners should know about and understand:
- Food-borne diseases
- Food legislation
- Food conservation
- Temperature management and storage
- Personal hygiene
- Hazard analysis (HACCP).
Learners receive a certificate after successfully completing an end of course quiz. Book your places above.
Free online Food Allergy and Intolerance training is available at the government’s Food Standards Agency.
Level 3 Supervising Food Safety is 3 hour online CPD-accredited course which has not so far been tested by Childrens Quarter participants: we are looking for learners who already have a level 2 Food Safety certificate and who are responsible for managing food provision to children and young people to help judge the usefulness and relevance of the course. It aim to give learners an overview of food safety and legislation, microbiological hazards, preventing contamination, food safety management systems, and the supervisor’s role in food safety. The course is aimed at food business owners, people responsible for supervising food preparation, handling and storage, chefs and kitchen managers, educators and food safety trainers, event organisers and others. At the end of the course, learners should be able to:
- Define terms related to food safety
- Describe the economic impact of poor food safety practices
- Identify those most at-risk for food-borne illness
- Describe current food safety legislation.
Learners receive a certificate after successfully completing an end of course quiz. See further details at Caredemy.
Further Level 1 Courses for Evaluation
Please help us evaluate whether the following Level 1 one-hour CPD-accredited online courses from Caredemy are appropriate and useful by signing up for a place at:
- Behaviours That Challenge – aims to give learners an overview of challenging behaviours, which some people may display when their needs aren’t being met. Positive behaviour support and ways to support individuals with behaviours that challenge are discussed. The course is for ‘caregivers, support workers, teachers and anyone who works with individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviours’. See details on Caredemy
- Diabetes in Children – this course is aimed primarily at healthcare professionals and aims to equip them with the skills and knowledge to help effectively manage diabetes in children. See details on Caredemy
- Effective Communication – this introductory course is for anyone looking to improve their communication skills. It aims to equip participants with tools and techniques to communicate effectively, build relationships, and achieve success. See details on Caredemy
- Epilepsy Awareness – aims to give an overview of what epilepsy is, how it is treated, and how health and social care workers can help to improve the health outcomes of those with epilepsy. The course is for people working in health and social care, school staff, caregivers and families. See details on Caredemy
- Nutrition and Healthy Eating – aims to give an overview of basic information and guidance about eating a healthy, balanced diet. The course is for people who work in health and social care, teachers and school staff, early years practitioners and health and fitness staff. See details on Caredemy
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – aims to give an overview of what obsessive-compulsive disorder is, common symptoms, treatment options, and how to support an individual who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. See details on Caredemy
Caredemy courses are generally aimed at people working in health and social care, but are not specifically aimed at staff and volunteers working with children and young people unless stated. As above, please check out details on the links to the Caredemy site, but make sure you book using the Fit for All booking form above in order to get free places.