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Think Carer - A Call to Action  
This video is for any professionals who are likely to come into contact with family and friends carers as part of their role. The health and social care system relies hugely on family and friends carers and society owes them a great deal. Caring can, however, sometimes come at a cost to the carer; that is why we have a range of information and support services available to enable effective caring and support the carers’ health and wellbeing. Busy carers do not always identify themselves as such and we need the workforce to take on the role of identifying carers, listening to carers ... Online Learning
Date: 01/01/2044
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 5 minutes At your desk
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The Care Act And Children's Services  
This module is for all staff working in Children's Social Care as well as other people working with Children and Families. This module will give you an overall awareness of the new legislation and how it's being delivered in West Sussex. It covers the Care Act in general terms and also how it applies to Children's Services. Online Learning
Date: 01/01/2044
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Online Learning

 Anytime 60 minutes At your desk
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Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Basic Awareness Workshop: Half Day  
Modern Slavery is a priority for the West Sussex Safer Communities Partnership as one of the areas of high risk due to the severe and long-term impact that it has upon the vulnerable. It includes the exploitation of men, women and children. To tackle this issue effectively, a multi-agency response is required. Under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, local authorities have a duty to notify the Home Office of any individual encountered in England and Wales who they believe is a suspected victim of slavery or human trafficking. Modern Slavery is also a type of abuse within the Care Act 2014 that ...
SessionSession DateSession TimeSession VenueRoom NameMap
Session 1Wednesday 29 April 202009:30 - 12:30Horsham - County Hall North/ParksideRoom 14
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Wednesday 29 April 2020

09:30 - 12:30

Horsham - County Hall North/Parkside

Room 14
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Working Together To Safeguard Children Refresher  
This half day course is for practitioners working across the children and young people's workforce to refresh their safeguarding knowledge.
SessionSession DateSession TimeSession VenueRoom NameMap
Session 1Monday 11 May 202009:30 - 13:00Chichester - County HallLearning Loft - 306
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Monday 11 May 2020

09:30 - 13:00

Chichester - County Hall

Learning Loft - 306
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Managing Medication Audits  
This half day workshop is for senior care support staff, that are accountable for the management of medication in their establishment and who wish to implement or improve audits in medication. The workshop will include a general update on any new local/national legislation and guidance, plus the use of an audit tool. You must be up to date with Medication Administration Level 2 training (training completed within the last 2 years) and have a general understanding of a Medication Policy, preferably the West Sussex County Council Medication Policy.
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Session 1Wednesday 13 May 202009:30 - 12:30Worthing - Centenary HouseFestival
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Wednesday 13 May 2020

09:30 - 12:30

Worthing - Centenary House

Festival
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Working Together To Safeguard Children Refresher  
This half day course is for practitioners working across the children and young people's workforce to refresh their safeguarding knowledge.
SessionSession DateSession TimeSession VenueRoom NameMap
Session 1Wednesday 20 May 202009:30 - 13:00Horsham - County Hall North/ParksideParnham Room
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Wednesday 20 May 2020

09:30 - 13:00

Horsham - County Hall North/Parkside

Parnham Room
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Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Basic Awareness Workshop: Whole Day  
This whole day workshop is for WSCC and local authority staff and partners agencies to increase awareness about Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. Modern Slavery is a priority for the West Sussex Safer Communities Partnership as one of the areas of high risk due to the severe and long-term impact that it has upon the vulnerable. It includes the exploitation of men, women and children. To tackle this issue effectively, a multi-agency response is required. Under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, local authorities have a duty to notify the Home Office of any individual encountered in England ...
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Session 1Friday 22 May 202009:30 - 16:30Horsham - County Hall North/ParksideGoodwood Room
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Friday 22 May 2020

09:30 - 16:30

Horsham - County Hall North/Parkside

Goodwood Room
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The Secrets of Self Harm (EVENT FULL)  
This one day workshop is for relevant staff to develop their understanding of issues related to Self Harm. Some people use self harming behaviour as a coping strategy when life gets unbearable. This interactive workshop, which includes group discussion and practical exercises provides an opportunity to explore personal stories of the intricacy of self harm.
SessionSession DateSession TimeSession VenueRoom NameMap
Session 1Friday 5 June 202010:00 - 17:00Worthing - Centenary HouseMillenium
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Friday 5 June 2020

10:00 - 17:00

Worthing - Centenary House

Millenium
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Improving Education Outcomes for our Children Looked After  
This three hour workshop is for all social workers in Child Looked After (CLA), Family Support & Protection & Disability (FS&P), Adolescent and Family Resource (AFR) and Child Disability Team (CDT). This course will assist you in understanding the Education System in England and the importance of a Personal Education Plan (PEP) for our children looked after.
SessionSession DateSession TimeSession VenueRoom NameMap
Session 1Tuesday 9 June 202009:30 - 12:30Worthing - Centenary HouseConference Room 4
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Tuesday 9 June 2020

09:30 - 12:30

Worthing - Centenary House

Conference Room 4
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Understanding Autism: Exploring Sensory Awareness (EVENT FULL)  
This one day course is for anyone who works with children or adults who exhibit autistic behaviours. Many children and adults with autistic spectrum disorders experience diminished or heightened sensitivity to sensory stimuli. This course explores the main sensory processes and the impact on individuals who may have sensory processing difficulties. This knowledge can then be applied in designing an assessment which can produce an individual Sensory Profile for each child or adult and how to integrate the results of this assessment into the person's everyday life to improve communicat ...
SessionSession DateSession TimeSession VenueRoom NameMap
Session 1Thursday 11 June 202009:30 - 16:30Horsham - County Hall North/ParksideRoom 3 - Hastings
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Thursday 11 June 2020

09:30 - 16:30

Horsham - County Hall North/Parkside

Room 3 - Hastings
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