Training and support

NEW Food Hygiene and Health and Safety training courses

• Don’t have time to attend a course?
• Finding it difficult to release staff to attend training?
• Do you want to do an online course?
• Do you want to be able to order and pay for it online as well?

See more information and buy your chosen course. (PDF)

How it works:

• Once you have purchased your chosen course, you will receive your log in details by email to access and complete your course within 5 working days.
• As these are online courses, if you wish to purchase multiple packs of the same course, you will need a separate email addresses for each individual pack ordered.
• Once completed, you will be able to download your own certificate for Food Hygiene and your Health and Safety certificate will be sent to you.

FREE Online Safeguarding and information sharing courses

For a limited period of time, Buckinghamshire County Council is able to offer access to a basic awareness safeguarding and information sharing course over the web.

Why is this training important?

It is everyone’s responsibility to keep children safe. Safeguarding children training is recommended for anyone working with children and young people. Information sharing is important for anyone working in partnership with other professionals.

Who is this training for?

This training can be used by anyone working or volunteering with children and young people who wish to gain a basic understanding of safeguarding and information sharing. It can be used as part of your induction training. Your employer will be able to advise you on follow up training.

How can I access the FREE training?

• Simply right-click on the link below, select "Open in New Window" and follow these instructions.
• To register for the first time click on the link below the login box.
• Enter your e-mail address and click "Send".
• You will be sent an e-mail with instructions.
• When prompted for a registration key use the word "Bucks".
• If you have difficulties in registering please e-mail cypsworkforcedevelop@buckscc.gov.uk.

http://www.integratedworking.co.uk/melearning_login/Buckinghamshire.html 

Common Assessment Framework (CAF) Training

There is a free ongoing programme for Common Assessment Framework (CAF) Training. This session runs from 9.30 - 12.30 and includes the context and purpose of CAF, how it is being implemented in Buckinghamshire and how and when to complete a CAF.

For information and an application form please email to the address below.

Parental substance misuse

Parental substance misuse is an important issue that social workers encounter frequently.  However, one survey suggests that most have had no formal training on the issue.  One study estimated that between 250,000 and 350,000 children in the UK had a parent who was a problem drug user, and that 62% of children subject to care proceedings had a substance misusing parent.

SCIE's e-learning resource is designed to support social workers responsible for 'children in need' when working with families where a parent or parents are misusing drugs or alcohol.  It will provide them with enough information to be able to make judgements about the possible impact on children that they are responsible for.

http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/elearning/parentalsubstancemisuse/index.asp 

Who is the course suitable for?

This e-learning resource is targeted at children's social care workers to help them work more confidently with families where parents are misusing drugs.

These resources might also be useful for primary care services staff (GPs, Health Visitors, Midwives), Children's Centre staff and students.

The e-learning resource can be integrated into the higher education social work curriculum either as directed or self directed study.