Childcare Workshops
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Implementation of Aistear
Aim: In this online workshop learners will gain a working understanding of Aistear in practice. All learners are awarded a Certificate on completion.
This workshop is highly recommended for early years practitioners or those looking to gain an understanding of Aistear in practice.
Tutor profile: Highly qualified, professional and accessible subject matter experts whom you can contact through phone & email anytime
Duration: Commence at a time suits you and work at your own pace. Full tutor support available throughout.Please go to FAQ for further course and booking information
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Implementation of Siolta
Aim: In this online workshop learners will gain knowledge of how Siolta comprises of principles, standards and components which all interrelate to ensure quality throughout all aspects of the setting. It also includes signposts for reflection which practitioners can use to evaluate quality across all domains of their setting.
Tutor profile: Highly qualified, professional and accessible subject matter experts whom you can contact through phone & email anytime
Duration: Commence at a time suits you and work at your own pace. Full tutor support available throughout.
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Children First Guidelines for Mandated Persons
Accreditation: Each learner will receive a Barrow Training Certificate of attendance which is valid for 2 years.
Aim: This online workshop is intended to help you to recognise child abuse and neglect, and report concerns to Tusla. The Guidance has been updated to reflect the provisions of the Children First Act 2015 and it includes developing your safe guarding statement and risk assessment for people and organisations who will acquire legal obligations under the legislation when it is fully commenced in December 2017.
Learning Outcomes
• Knowledge of the Children First Act 2015 and Children First: National Guidance
• Understanding of the role of Tusla and An Garda Síochána in protecting children
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of mandated persons as assigned under legislation
• Understanding of the role and responsibilities of designated liaison person
• Knowledge of the types and features of abuse
• Knowledge of the factors which may make children more vulnerable to harm
• Guidance in responding to a disclosure of abuse from a child
• Review the reasonable grounds for concern and the thresholds for reporting
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality and record-keeping
• Knowledge of how to report child protection and welfare concerns
• Develop a safeguarding statement and risk assessment form
Online – Commence at a time suits you and work at your own pace. Full tutor support available throughout.
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Dealing with Behaviour that is Challenging
Accreditation: Barrow Training
Aim: Challenging Behaviour training aims to increase the knowledge of the care giver in the understanding of underlying causes of behaviours which are challenging, along with early intervention and non-physical methods for preventing or managing challenging behaviour. This ABA approved training also addresses how to recognize triggers of challenging behaviour and the importance of self-care for the carer.
Learning Outcomes
1. What is and causes of challenging behaviour
2. Factors that contribute to challenging behaviour
3. Communication and challenging behaviour
4. Strategies for managing challenging behaviour
5. Documentation and challenging behaviour
6. Use and misuse of restraints
7. How to identify how to manage a situation and prevent it from escalating into aggression
Tutor profile: Highly qualified, professional and accessible subject matter experts
Duration: 1 full day training in a classroom setting or Online - Commence at a time suits you and work at your own pace. Full tutor support available throughout.
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UNDERSTANDING THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM
Accreditation: Barrow Training
Aim: Designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of the autism spectrum, current research, and best practice approaches, this comprehensive programme equips teachers, parents and other practitioners with evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of children and young people with autism, from preschool to further education.
Participant Profile: This course is primarily designed to give teachers, parents and other allied professionals the confidence and skills to support children and young people with autism, including those with Asperger syndrome.
Online – Commence at a time suits you and work at your own pace. Full tutor support available throughout.Learners will cover the following:
From the search for an explanation, to diagnosis, assessment, proven interventions and teaching approaches, this course provides a clear route to unravelling the complexity of ASD.Drawing on the most up-to-date neuroscience and research and including the diagnostic implications of the DSM V, it will guide you through constructive, evidence-based and contextually relevant ways to help children and young people with ASD realise their full potential.
You will become familiar with current theories and perspectives on ASD and the implications for practice.Early identification, assessment and diagnostic procedures, individual educational planning and early intervention approaches, such as EarlyBird and LEAP, are examined. Models of intervention, such as TEACCH, Pivotal Response Training and FloorTime, are detailed and explained.