Author: Professional Learning

*NEW* Verbal Intervention Training

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New – Verbal Intervention Training

We are pleased to announce that we have agreed a new training provider for Verbal Interventions for Children and Young People training.

Crisis Prevention Institute will now be providing Verbal Intervention Training across our authority. CPI provide de-escalation and behaviour management training that puts people first.

We ran our first session in May and the training was really well received with lots of positive feedback. Sessions are face to face and run from 9am until 4:30pm (4:00pm if shorter breaks are agreed).

The session will run on Monday 19 February from 9am until 4pm at Earlston Primary School.

The training is for 24 delegates and a member of the inclusion and wellbeing team will also be present on the day. Spaces can be booked through Business World.

Please note – these sessions are for mainstream staff only. Enhanced provision staff will continue to complete the 2 day training course with Team Teach.

For the course information or enquiries please contact clpl@scotborders.gov.uk

Connecting with Parents’ Motivations (CwPM) Training – Increasing staff skills in engaging families

Connecting with Parents’ Motivations (CwPM) Training – Increasing staff skills in engaging families

One day training: 9am – 4pm, 19th October or 26th October 2023 at SBC Council HQ

Aimed at all staff working with children and families, including Early Years Practitioners, PoPP trained staff, Social Work staff and members of NHS Borders staff particularly Health Visiting Teams.

CwPM is a strength-based communication skills training developed within NHS Education Scotland (NES) that is designed to enhance the abilities of the wider children and families workforce, so that they can have more of the kinds of conversations with parents that are likely to facilitate parent uptake and engagement with support.

CwPM training helps to develop non-judgemental, empowering partnerships between practitioners and parents. The training encourages greater use of specific strength-based communication skills that have been scientifically demonstrated to increase engagement between practitioners and families.

The training day uses short video clips, discussion, reflection and a range of interactive activities, with lots of time to learn and practice new skills. The day also offers information about the Psychology of Parenting Project (PoPP) – what it is and how it’s delivered in the Scottish Borders.

For enrolment and further details please email mhutton@scotborders.gov.uk by Friday 29th September 2023, or earlier as places are limited. N.B. Funding for supply cover may be available if required.

Please also let me know if you want to attend the training but are unable to make either the 19th or the 26th. We will be looking at other days and possibly two twilight sessions.

Marjorie Hutton

Early Years Strategy Officer

SEEMiS Training

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