We recognise the most important influence in a child’s life is family. Children who grow up with safe, stable and nurturing relationships form stronger friendships, develop greater resilience, achieve more in school and are more likely to build positive relationships throughout their lives.
We are child focussed in our intent but recognise that the most effective way to help and protect children is to work alongside the whole family. Therefore strengthening families is central to our aims as we know that families have greater capacity for change when we work with them as partners. This is part of an evidence based approach known as Restorative Practice.
We aim to embed a culture across our workforce where dignity and respect is the basis for our interventions. Every member of staff will understand the principles of Restorative Practice and its ethos will underpin all of our work and align to the borough vision of ‘Forging a Future for all’.
Events & Training
Welcome to the Centre for Professional Practice Training Programme. The programme runs from February 2018 to February 2019 and has been tailored to meet the needs of the service as well as supporting our staff in their own professional development and wellbeing.
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We aim to be a “one stop shop” for Children’s Services where you will be able to access a range of training opportunities available internally from the CPP team; the Safeguarding Board and Research in Practice.
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Each service area has differing training needs and this is promoted within the programme by identifying a target audience for each training course.
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If you would like to attend a course and are not listed as the target audience please contact the CPP team inbox to discuss this in more detail.
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Our training programme is set up into provide a variety of learning techniques, from full day training to half day workshops. You will also be able to access a range of online training courses to do in your own time. Using differing styles of learning you will also be able to attend Peer Supervision Groups on set topic areas to explore practice in a reflective journey.
Team Training
Team training sessions are also on offer which cover a range of day-to-day basic practice issues that can be tailored to the need and approach of the individual teams.
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Continuously updated
The training programme will be continuously updated and more courses and training opportunities will be added throughout the year! Subscribe to receive updates at the bottom of this page.
Ward House, Himley: Training Venue
The majority of the out of office training is located at Ward House, Himley. When attending any training please be aware that parking permits being needed and that lunch is not (and no food-warming facilities). Tea/coffee shall be provided in training sessions and there is a Cafe based on the Himley grounds for those requiring to purchase food.
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Learning or access needs
When booking the training courses you are asked to inform us of any learning needs or access requirements you may have that we can support you with. Please ensure that you notify of any issues at the time of booking to ensure that your needs are met.
We look forward to seeing you in the training sessions!