Training programme april2014 september2014 pdf

Reduction of Suicide and Self Harm Level 2 Training This one-day introductory course regarding suicide and self harm is provided in conjunction with Cwm Taf Safeguarding Children Board.

The training aims to ensure that all staff have an understanding of the issues relating to suicide and self harm in children and young people and to equip them with the confidence to recognise and respond appropriately to any related concerns.

The focus of this training is from recognition through to evaluating concerns, responding appropriately and referring to the relevant agencies if necessary.

The training is aimed at staff members who have direct contact with children, young people (under the age of 25) and families and will be in a position to identify concerns, for example, classroom teachers, non-teaching staff, youth workers, primary care clinical and non-clinical staff, community support police officers, probation officers, youth offending team, etc.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Have improved awareness of what constitutes self harm and suicide Be more able to identify the risks Be more able to recognise the differences between suicidal and self harming behaviour Have some basic skills to manage disclosures and take appropriate further measures Multi-agency training dates for 2014/15 are provided over leaf.

Service-specific training sessions can also be facilitated including half day / twilight sessions. For further information please contact Heather Smith at the address below.

Due to the sensitive nature of this topic there will be a maximum of 25 delegates per training session and we would ask that all staff are made fully aware of the learning outcomes before being nominated to attend.

Please complete a booking form, clearly stating your preferred training date and send to: Heather Smith Partnership Emotional and Mental Health Project Officer: Ynysmeurig House Navigation Park Abercynon CF45 4SN Email: Heather.Smith2@wales.nhs.uk Telephone: 01443 744862 12