Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is something that anyone working with and/or living with children and young people should have knowledge of to help keep them safe. This online workshop has been designed to raise awareness about the complexities of CSE and develop the skills to identify and respond appropriately. This includes what the term means, […]
Preparing for statutory RSE: We need to talk about the impact of pornography With easy access to free online porn and a growing number of young people claiming to be regular consumers, especially during lockdown, the need for high quality RSE has never been more important. This webinar aims to support teachers, youth workers and […]
Detached youth work has long been recognised as an effective way to engage those young people considered vulnerable or 'at risk' who choose not to access building based youth provision. In the past few months this has been especially true with lockdown restrictions in place and a media focus on young people in relation to […]
Covid 19 & Beyond : New Trends of Violence Amongst Young People Gang Conference October 2020 Gain information, knowledge, & outcome‐driven practices that engage & empower those in local communities with chronic & emerging gang issues to create comprehensive solutions to prevent gang violence, reduce gang involvement, & suppress gang‐related crime. This conference brings together […]
Building resilience is a huge part of development. Young people are resilient, they cope better during or after difficult situations. They ‘bounce back’ when things go wrong. Young people need resilience to navigate life’s ups and downs. Resilience education gives children and young people the opportunity to develop a range of social and emotional skills that can […]
Youth work is complex series of professional principles, practices and methods which we often describe as the science of enabling young people to believe in themselves and build positive futures. This workshop explores the values and ethics of youth work and explains why it is different to other work with young people. It provides practical […]
Being friendly, accessible & responsive while acting with integrity. Youth work takes a holistic approach with young people. The second workshop in this series explores young people's development, the issues that affect them and how to respond appropriately to need. It provides a basic understanding of challenging behaviour and explores the principles for working safely […]
Targeted youth support is specific, tailored interventions aimed at young people and their families who need extra provision on top of universally provided services. They work with each young person from their own starting point, drawing in partners, peer and parents as appropriate, challenging and enabling them to understand the consequences of their actions .The […]
Lockdown restrictions and the slow lifting of them has been challenging for everyone, including young people. For some this has resulted in increased tensions at home, difficulty expressing emotions and aggression, impacting on mental health and emotional wellbeing. As we begin the journey back to normal life, this webinar aims to develop an understanding of […]
Explore work with young women and better understand issues such as equality, radicalised harassment, sexual violence From social media and celebrity culture to pornography, politics to sports, girls and young woman are bombarded with conflicting with messages about what it means to grow up female in the UK today. This webinar offers ideas to motivate […]
Managing youth services is no mean feat. In recent times, it has become even more challenging with less funding and resources available to secure the work. Aimed at new or prospective managers, this session offers an opportunity to develop management skills and explore basic management theories. This includes anyone currently managing volunteers or part-time […]
Violent radicalisation is among the most pervasive challenges of our time. While it is not confined to any age, sex, group or community, young people are particularly vulnerable to the messages of violent extremists and terrorist organisations This 3-hour online course aims to give facilitators a deep insight on radicalisation so they are better prepared […]
