Learn, Collaborate and Connect
Free foundational Youth Work Training is being offered for students, volunteers, employees and local residents for people working with young people in Keyham and the surrounding areas.
Starting on March 10, 2022 in Keyham
Training Programme Outline
INTRODUCTION SESSION
An overview – youth work in the area, your experiences & expertise, training ahead and benefits of partnership working
UNDERSTANDING SAFEGUARDING
An opportunity to develop awareness and confidence in recognising safeguarding concerns, and understand how to respond to young people at risk
SAFEGUARDING – YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK
An opportunity to develop understanding of risk outside the family home, awareness of how to recognise signs of concern and how to respond. This session will include understanding sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, harmful sexual behaviour and peer on peer abuse
WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE (PART 1)
An introduction and opportunity to gain knowledge and skills of youth work and to develop confidence to support young people in your day. This training session will identify key themes for young people today and reflect upon teenage years
WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE (PART 2)
An opportunity to further explore key themes to support you in your work with young people, with a focus on communication, young people’s development and involving young people in decision making. During this session you can explore youth work in more details and look at options and resources should you choose to move on to more formal training and qualifications
PREVENT
An opportunity to learn about identifying and supporting young people at risk of radicalisation, extremism and terrorism and understand the local and national procedures for reporting any concerns
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
An introduction and opportunity to explore diversity & equality legislation, including local networks and support for young people in Plymouth. This training session will explore the barriers to engagement and identify good practice
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
An opportunity to develop an understanding of how to promote positive health and wellbeing with young people and to learn about organisations in place to support any concerns
RELATIONSHIPS & SEXUAL HEALTH
An introduction into developing knowledge and skills around relationships and sexual health with young people. This training will share experience, explore key themes and identify resources and good practice and develop knowledge of support services for young people in Plymouth
DRUG & ALCOHOL AWARENESS
Introduction to working with young people and drugs and alcohol. In this session we will develop knowledge around the substances, their impact and affects and support services available for young people in Plymouth
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR IN A YOUTH SETTING
An introduction and opportunity to explore challenging behaviour in a youth setting; identifying issues behind conflict, sharing experiences, building confidence and exploring how to manage challenging behaviour in a youth setting.
To book a place on one, more, or all training sessions complete the booking form by visiting this link https://forms.gle/9D96MUrNd5GzR7hz9 or scan the QR Code on the attachment below.
Training for People Working with Young People
The training has been made possible by funding from the Home Office.
For more info email – info@plymouthtraining.com or call 01752 564 342.