CH 21/425

Event Type(s)

Briefing / Webinar

Event Description

This 3-hour webinar is for foster carers who have not completed the 3-hour Cultural Competence webinar. This course is part of the Foster Carers pathway and seeks to enable you to support children in your care to explore and develop a sense of identity.

Important
To be able to access and participate in this webinar you must have the following:

Access to a laptop or computer,

Access to the Internet,

A web camera with microphone,

Ability to connect to Skype.

Training Objectives

The aim of this course is to assist you in increasing your awareness of the concepts of equality, diversity and discrimination in order that you can better ensure that your work with children, enable and empower them to know their rights and seek support and advice when necessary.

The course will also suggest tools and activities that you can use with children to help you explore these concepts.

Learning Outcomes

If you apply what you have learned in this webinar, you will be able to:

Describe the key concepts of Equality and Diversity.

Recognise and assess the impact of insensitivity and discrimination on children and families.

Identify the impact of personal, internal or external factors on the “construction” of the identity of children and seek their voice.

Apply strategies for enhancing cultural awareness, humility and respect in your work setting or in your home.

Consider the importance of identity and regard for equality and diversity in your recordings.

Course Pre-Requisites

In order to access this course, delegates will require a laptop or computer, internet connection, and the ability to connect to Skype.

Subject Areas

Foster Care

Target Audience

Trainers

Course Owner

Learning and Development Admin (learninganddevelopment@westsussex.gov.uk)

Course Costs

Internal LA Cost: £0

PVI/Care Provider Cost: £0

Partnership Cost: £35

Early Years Subscriber Cost: £35

External Cost: £50