Some of the Training
The importance of these comprehensive training programs cannot be overstated, as they are meticulously designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of caregivers and professionals working with children and young people. Covering critical areas such as safeguarding, exploitation, missing children, therapeutic parenting, professional boundaries, safety planning, countering bullying, supervision, risk management, emotional intelligence, and safe medication administration, these trainings ensure that staff are well-equipped to create safe, supportive, and nurturing environments. By participating in these courses, caregivers can better understand and respond to the complex challenges faced by vulnerable children, ultimately promoting their well-being and development through informed, empathetic, and proactive approaches.
Safeguarding aims to protect children and young people from abuse and harm. The course covers recognizing signs of abuse, understanding collective and individual responsibilities, and the importance of creating a safe environment. It also addresses responding to allegations, effective record-keeping, and risk management.
This training covers child sexual exploitation (CSE), child criminal exploitation (CCE), and county lines. Participants learn to recognize signs of exploitation, understand its impact, and work with multi-agency partners. It also highlights laws against CSE and strategies to disrupt exploitation.
This course focuses on the risks associated with children going missing. It explains the definition of 'missing', the reporting process, and the importance of Return Home Interviews. Participants learn about push and pull factors, risks during missing episodes, and contextual safeguarding.
The course teaches the principles of therapeutic parenting and the impact of traumatic stress on child development. It covers recognizing attachment difficulties, promoting secure attachments, and the importance of empathy-based responses and self-care.
Participants learn the importance of professional boundaries in building positive relationships. The course covers communication skills, consistency, transparency, and the impact of emotional boundaries. It also addresses the zones of helpfulness and boundary "holding".
This training emphasizes creating and maintaining effective safety plans for children. It covers strategies for navigating crises, understanding the dynamic nature of safety plans, and the importance of regular reviews. Rapid reviews are also discussed for evaluating organizational approaches and informing policy decisions.
The course addresses different forms of bullying, including cyberbullying and workplace bullying. Participants learn to create a safe environment, recognize signs of bullying, understand its impact, and implement anti-bullying policies. It also covers the needs of victims and bystanders.
Participants learn to regularly evaluate risks for children and implement protective measures. The course covers assessing hazards, planning to reduce risks, contextual and community-based risks, and the difference between risk management and risk assessment. Continuous risk assessment and review processes are also discussed.
The course covers legislation and procedures for safely administering medication to children. It includes storage procedures, using Medication Administration Records (MAR), understanding medication classifications, and handling emergencies. Confidentiality and security in medication procedures are also emphasized.
Why Us
Our Unique Value Proposition
We believe our children and young people deserve the best care provided by the biggest hearts and the kindest hands.
As a family, we have spent over 33 years caring, helping, learning, and achieving outcomes that make a positive difference in the lives of children and adults.
We value relationships, and as a family, we want to invest in and maintain partnerships by going above and beyond the expectations and tasks we provide by building protective and positive relationships.
We value relationships, and as a family, we want to invest in and maintain partnerships by going above and beyond the expectations and tasks we provide by building protective and positive relationships.
When we provide training, consultancy, or any other support, it is personal and always delivered in the best interest of children, young people, and the adults who help in their lives. This contribution is our vocation and one we are proudly invested in and dedicated to providing.
Meet the Trainer
I’m Leanne Gilbey, RMN: – Expert Safety Trainer from West Midlands
For more than twenty years, Leanne Gilbey has been a guiding figure in the field of Health and Social Care. With 16 years dedicated to the NHS, she has served as a nurse in inpatient and Community Mental Health services. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, Leanne has assisted both young people and adults in finding paths to improved mental health and overall well-being.
In her role as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Leanne brings a wealth of experience to the Integrity team. Leanne is also trained in emotional regulation interventions and cognitive behavioral approaches, skills she has refined over the years. Prior to specializing in mental health, Leanne worked in general nursing wards
Leanne Gilbey
- Trainer
Meet the Trainers
I’m Dave Hughes : – Expert Training , Social Care Practice Leadership and Consultancy from West Midlands
Dave Hughes has dedicated more than 17 years to supporting children, young people, and families for over 17 years since 2007. Dave has served as a Registered Manager for children and young people's homes and as a Responsible Individual on two occasions.
Dave has collaborated with local authorities and public and private sector services, covering youth teams, youth offending, early help, secure estate, dual diagnosis settings, homeless, and resettlement services.
Dave has collaborated closely with multiple agencies, extended services, and safeguarding partners, taking a holistic approach. He has also conducted training for the Police, health and social care, and education. Dave's expertise extends to providing comprehensive training to new and existing homes for children teams, facilitating homes' registration with Ofsted, and conducting independent regulation 44 visits.
Dave Hughes
- Trainer
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