Development Opportunities

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Permanence Planning for Children Looked After in West Sussex
This online learning module is essential for all staff in Children’s Social Care. It will increase your knowledge and understanding of permanence and practice requirements.
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 60 minutes At your desk
Understanding Autism Spectrum Condition and Social Communication Needs
This 25-minute online learning course is for anyone who works in the role of class teachers, support workers and teaching assistants, with children and young people with an Autism Spectrum Condition.

It will support you in developing an awareness of what an Autism Spectrum Condition is and the impact it can have on children/young people and how they experience the world around them, as well as exploring some of the myths and facts around Autism that you may have come across already.
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 25 minutes At your desk
Moving and Handling of People - Children
This online learning module is for staff who are assisting and supporting in delivering care services, as well as staff who may have already attended a practical training course in the Moving and Handling of People.

The module will provide you with information on practical moving and handling techniques when working with children and young people.
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 60 minutes At your desk
Using Groups in Mosaic
This 30 minute online learning module is for West Sussex County Council staff with access to Mosaic. It will introduce you to using the new Group Working function in Mosaic, the benefits of using it, and some of the things you need to consider when using it to record information about the children that you work with.

On 16/08/21, Mosaic will be upgraded. Although the way we use the system remains the same, there will be some differences to its appearance, therefore some of the information contained in these online training modules will be out of date.

Whilst the mo ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 30 minutes At your desk
Missing Children
This module will increase your knowledge and understanding of; the reasons why children can go missing, the impact of going missing, practice requirements and what should be done when a child goes missing.

This eLearning is mandatory for; ASYEs, Child and Family Workers, Family Aides, Personal Advisors, Residential Childcare Workers, Social Workers, Child Protection Advisors, Independent Reviewing Officers, Advanced Practitioners, Practice Managers, and all roles undertaking direct work within Special Adolescent Services. You should also complete this module if you line manage any o ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 60-90 minutes At your desk
Food Safety Awareness
This online learning module is aimed at any staff who are:

  • Responsible for preparing snacks and drinks.
  • Helping to provide breakfasts in smaller domestic kitchens within settings, including cereals, toast, and drinks.
  • Supporting customers in dining rooms.

    • It will introduce you to the importance of food hygiene, food hygiene and associated food hazards, as well as good hygiene practice and controls.

    If your role includes preparation of meals or supervision of sta ...
    Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
    Online Learning

    		 Anytime 40 minutes At your desk
    Using Mind of My Own in West Sussex
    This 12-minute video is for anyone who uses the Mind of My Own with young people in their everyday role. It will support you in accessing and learning to navigate the Mind of My Own app, as a worker, and provide you with additional useful resources to help you get the most out of using the app when working to support children and young people.
    Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
    Online Learning

    		 Anytime 12 minutes At your desk
    Return Home Interviews
    This online learning module will increase your knowledge and understanding of; what to do when a child returns from missing, what makes a good Return Home Interview and how information gained in a Return Home Interview can be used to drive positive outcomes for children.

    You will learn about your responsibilities and how to develop your practice.

    This module is mandatory for; ASYEs, Social Workers, Child Protection Advisors, Personal Advisors, Independent Reviewing Officers, and all roles undertaking direct work within Special Adolescent Services.

    Thi ...
    Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
    Online Learning

    		 Anytime 75 minutes At your desk
    Tackling Child Modern Slavery
    This online learning module for those working with children seeks to build on what you already know as a First Responder and/or safeguarding partner. The module covers child-specific indicators of modern slavery, while also taking a closer look at forms of exploitation that are particularly prevalent.
    Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
    Online Learning

    		 Anytime 40 Minutes At your desk
    Safeguarding Children - Basic Awareness
    This online learning module is for anyone who works with children and young people. It is essential for those working in Local Authorities, Education, Police, Health, Community and Voluntary Sector, Religious Settings and Probation.

    This module will provide you with a basic awareness of safeguarding, to enable you to play your part in safeguarding children in West Sussex.

    This module is a pre-requisite for Working Together to Safeguard Children. For more safeguarding information, please visit the
    Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
    Online Learning

    		 Anytime 35 minutes At your desk
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