Isle of Wight Council

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Courses for Children's Social Care

TitleShort DescriptionNext Date
Designated Safeguarding Lead (Education Settings)This course is aimed at Designated Safeguarding Leads and their nominated deputies in education settings. 06/12/2024
e-Learning for Healthcaree-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) is a Health Education England (HEE) Programme working in partnership with the NHS and professional bodies to support patient care by providing e-learning to educate and train the health and social care workforce.
Emergency First Aid at Work - Level 3Face-to-face, 1 day course. The purpose of the FAQ Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to provide appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions, minor illness and injuries.05/12/2024
First Aid at Work Re-Qualification - Level 3Face-to-face, 2-day course. This qualification will enable the holder of this qualification to deal competently and confidently as a first aid trained member of staff in the workplace.10/02/2025 *
Multi-Agency Forensic CAMHS and Harmful Sexual Behaviours Forum Workshop Monthly WorkshopsThis open forum is an opportunity for IW child practitioners and managers to consult with the IW/Hampshire FCAMHS service on a variety of subjects.
Paediatric First AidAccredited qualification for administering first aid to children and young people.20/11/2024 *
Prevent AwarenessThis course is for anyone new to Prevent. If you’re unsure what Prevent is and what signs to look for when it comes to risks of radicalisation, awareness is the first course in our Prevent duty training.
Prevent Awareness RefresherThis course is for anyone who has already completed the awareness course and would like a reminder of the key points.
Safeguarding FoundationTo improve the attendee’s competence and confidence in fulfilling their responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children within their organisation.05/12/2024
Safer Moving and Handling of PeopleFor any social care practitioner that is responsible for moving people safely29/11/2024
Youth Mental Health First Aid Aware CourseThis is an introductory three-hour session designed to increase awareness of young people’s mental health and some of the issues that can affect this age group.21/01/2025
Youth Mental Health First Aid Champion CourseTeaches you how to identify when a young person might be experiencing a mental health issue and how to guide them to get the help they need.12/12/2024
* this date is one of multiple dates that must be attended

Courses for this category

TitleShort DescriptionNext Date
Epilepsy AwarenessTo offer ongoing support to our social care providers to ensure their staff have the appropriate knowledge and skills to support those with epilepsy.10/12/2024
First Aid at Work - Level 3This qualification will enable the holder of this qualification to deal competently and confidently as a first aid trained member of staff in the workplace.25/11/2024 *
Rescue Medication in Epilepsy (Midazolam)This course provides an understanding of different medications in epilepsy10/12/2024
Safer Moving and Handling of PeopleFor any social care practitioner that is responsible for moving people safely29/11/2024
* this date is one of multiple dates that must be attended