About this event

Worcestershire Children’s First (WCF) Educational Psychology Service (EPS) are offering a 7 week practical course for practitioners who work with and support children and young people at risk of or experiencing Emotionally-Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

This course is specifically for those working with years 5 to 11 (upper primary / secondary). The measures that we will cover do not go down to that age range (reception to year 4) and many of the interventions won’t be appropriate they are more language based

The course will begin with an initial awareness raising session that should be attended by both the practitioner delivering interventions (e.g. teaching assistant, learning mentor) and a member of staff whose responsibility it is to co-ordinate interventions and support for CYP in their setting (e.g. SENCO, Designated Mental Health Lead). The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of the latest research on EBSA and outline the next 6 sessions so that there is a shared understanding of what will be covered.

The next six sessions are more practically based and are intended for practitioners that directly deliver interventions (e.g. teaching assistant, learning mentor, family support worker).

This course will be delivered by a range of Educational and Trainee Educational Psychologists from WCF EPS.

The course is mainly aimed at those working with years 5 to 11. The measures that we will cover do not go down to reception to year 4 and many of the interventions won’t be appropriate as they are more language based

Cost per delegate £200 + VAT

When booking include in the booking requirements field the support member of staff who will be joining the delegate on the Introductory session only. THE SUPPORT MEMBER OF STAFF DOES NOT NEED TO BE FORMALLY BOOKED.

About this event

This virtual course delivered by our Education Psychology team will allow participants to consider how to use emotion coaching and PACE in their settings.
PACE stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy; which is a flexible approach developed by Dan Hughes to help adults to form safe, trusting and meaningful relationships with young people who have experienced trauma.
The course is aimed at anyone who lives, works or cares for young people, as the application of both emotion coaching and PACE are applicable across the age range and across settings.
The training is an introduction to these principles, and an opportunity to practice these skills, as well as share practice. It will allow time to share good practice with other participants, and practice the approaches shared.

Trainers: Louise Oland and Jennifer Kirwan

Cost: £26 +VAT per delegate

About this event

These network events are for Designated Mental Health Leads across all settings and phases. At these events there will be opportunities to hear about the latest information that supports your role in school from a range of agencies and partners. It also provides space to discuss issues that you raise to support you in your role and meeting the mental health and wellbeing needs of all those in your setting.

Free to attend

Suitable those working in Primary, First, Middle or Secondary schools and Colleges

Trainers: Louisa Jones, Educational Psychology

About this event

These network events are for Designated Mental Health Leads across all settings and phases. At these events there will be opportunities to hear about the latest information that supports your role in school from a range of agencies and partners. It also provides space to discuss issues that you raise to support you in your role and meeting the mental health and wellbeing needs of all those in your setting.

Free to attend

Suitable those working in Primary, First, Middle or Secondary schools and Colleges

Trainers: Louisa Jones, Educational Psychology

About this event

These network events are for Designated Mental Health Leads across all settings and phases. At these events there will be opportunities to hear about the latest information that supports your role in school from a range of agencies and partners. It also provides space to discuss issues that you raise to support you in your role and meeting the mental health and wellbeing needs of all those in your setting.

Free to attend

Suitable those working in Primary, First, Middle or Secondary schools and Colleges

Trainers: Louisa Jones, Educational Psychology