This is training and consultancy tailored to meet your unique needs. It is contemporary and informative but it is not superficial. First and foremost it asks for, and encourages, genuine commitment and input from students and from those who sponsor them. I do not provide training for the purpose of "jumping through legislative hoops." For many years a wide range of child care,social care, educational and academic organisations and establishments throughout the United Kingdom and in Europe have used my services. If you are interested in what I can provide for you or just wish to talk to someone about planning your own bespoke training or consultancy, email me at charlessharpe@dsl.pipex.com or for an informal discussion call me on 01803863968 or 07969845762
I am listed on the UK Register for Learning Providers.
Training
What do I offer ?
I design, evaluate and deliver workshops, training courses and initiatives related to all aspects of work which involves the nurture, care, support, education and the physical and psychological development of children and young people. My training provides information and knowledge but at its core it is experiential in nature and is always focussed on the significance of relationships. Those engaging in any of the training I have to offer are encouraged be encouraged to develop and exercise a capacity for sincere and deep reflection.
Who is the training for ?
My training courses are for everyone involved in direct work with children and young people including residential child care workers, mentors, youth workers, teachers, teaching assistants, social workers, parents, foster parents, life space workers, and social care, social work and education management teams.
What courses are offered ?
A considerable back and current catalogue of courses are available, These include
child development
child protection in education and social care settings
national child care standards
the adolescent phenomena
therapeutic child care : what it means and how to achieve it
child/adult relationships in family, residential and educational settings
the care of children and young people
comunication andpresentation skills
leadership and management
team development
professional ethics
confidentiality
counselling and life space skills
legislation related to children and young people
the meaning and the role of being a substitute parent
working with children and young people who have been abused
supervision skills
child and family assessment
risk assessment becomes human
the whys and hows of recording and report writing
all aspects of working in a residential child care setting
managing a team in a child care setting
tactical and strategic thinking for organisational management teams
psychodynamic theory and practice for those who work with children and young people
social learning theory and cognitive behavioural therapy theory and practice
and much more !
At what level are the training courses delivered?
It depends on what you need. The courses vary from half day workshops to one year weekly day release courses and are from preliminary induction level to graduate level.
Do the courses have to be from the back or current catalogue ?
No. In most cases, courses are, after consultation, tailor-made to meet the needs of the organisation seeking the training. If time is short and a ready –prepared course will fit the bill then it will be provided.
How will students be able to demonstrate that they have received and successfully completed their training ?
A goodenoughcaring.com Certificate of Continued Professional Development is presented.
Consultancy
My consultancy services are made available help meet the needs of indivivudal children and children in groups as well as the needs of those who directly care for them.
- Project development, including the writing of all the required policy and procedure documentation.
- Research
- Organisational strategy and reviews
- External supervision of operational managers
- Recruitment
- Staff team building
- Investigation and report writing
- Group consultation for staff and senior management teams
- Academic course development and validation
For an informal discussion email me at charlessharpe@dsl.pipex.com or call me on 01803863968