LAYC Training Courses for 2024/25

This interactive workshop will: • Raise your awareness of what is meant by ‘autism’ • Raise your awareness of other conditions that may co-occur with autism • Identify challenges you as a worker may be faced with • Explore briefly other conditions that may co-occur with autism such as ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. • Look at ways to work with young people with autism to access your services • Where to access further information. In-person @ LAYC Free to members, £30 non-members.

Ready for Youth Work is a practical course over 2 days for new youth workers and volunteers to ensure that they can: • Create a safe space for young people • Plan, deliver and evaluate fun youth work sessions for young people • Engage young people meaningfully and • Celebrate and recognise their achievements. Accreditation available at SCQF level 3 you will be asked to do some portfolio building in your own time. In person @LAYC Free to members. Non-members, please contact LAYC for course costs

Closing Date for Applications is Friday 4th October 2024. This exciting course will offer youth workers and volunteers from youth groups the chance to undertake a nationally recognised SQA qualification in youth work. The PDA in Youth Work is made up of three units: Understanding and Exploring Youth Work, Engaging with Young People and Delivering Youth Work. Participants will be required to complete all three units, three assessments and undertake a practical placement and observation within their workplace or the youth club/group where they volunteer. Entry Requirements • All applicants/participants must be 18 + (Young leaders aged 16+ – 18 who are suitably experienced may also be considered) and be able to demonstrate that they: • Have 1 year experience of regularly working/volunteering in a youth work setting. • Have completed the Youth Scotland Ready for Youth Work 2-day course (in person or online 5 sessions) or equivalent covering core competencies as per the National Youth Work Induction Checklist. • Have completed a Child Protection Awareness course in the past 2 years. • Currently work or volunteer in a youth work setting. • Have written permission from their workplace or the youth group where they volunteer, confirming they can be observed delivering youth work as part of the PDA course. • Are able to attend all the outlined training sessions and undertake all the required assessments. The PDA course will take place on the following dates and times: Tue 5 Nov 2024, 10am - 4:30pm, PDA unit 1 (Day 1) Tue 12 Nov 2024, 10am - 4:30pm, PDA unit 1 (Day 2) Tue 21 Jan 2025, 10am - 4:30pm, PDA unit 2 (Day 1) Tue 28 Jan 2025, 10am - 4:30pm, PDA unit 2 (Day 2) Wed 12 Mar 2025, 10am - 4:30pm, PDA unit 3 (Day 1) Wed 30 Apr 2025, 10am - 4:30pm, PDA unit 3 (Day 2) In person @LAYC Free to members, and CEC sessional youth & Children - please note the market value of this course is over £500.

This training is for staff and volunteers working with young people in any context where an understanding of their sexual health needs is beneficial. We suggest participants attend this training prior to our other training courses where possible. Content: Current sexual health issues for young people e.g. pornography, consent, inclusive approaches, sex and the law, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and services. Learning outcomes: On completion of this training staff will have: • Increased confidence in supporting young people with their sexual health needs • Increased understanding of how gender stereotypes, media and social norms impact on young • people’s sexual health and relationships • Gain knowledge of LGBT inclusive practice • Increased knowledge of current sexual health issues for young people (for example consent, pornography, and sexual health services). In-person @ LAYC Free to members and healthy respect network. £60 non-members

This introductory workshop is designed to increase your understanding and raise awareness of how to manage behaviour that is challenging in a youth work setting. This interactive session will cover: • Framing the behaviour that presents as challenging, • Understanding what drives behaviour • Exploring strategies for working with behaviour that presents as challenging. • Positive strategies to support behaviour – what to say, what to do and how to be. In-person @LAYC Free to members. £60 non-members

This interactive session aims: • To raise practitioner’s awareness and develop their knowledge of UNCRC. • To support a rights-based practice across organisations • To link rights-based practice to the Scottish legislation and policy context • To enable children to know, understand and claim their rights. In Person @LAYC Free to members. £30 non-members.

Want to improve your knowledge and confidence when it comes to discussing tobacco, vaping and their impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people? Combining key facts alongside activities and resources you can use to engage young people in these topics, this interactive session will do just that. Learning outcomes: Youth workers are knowledgeable about tobacco, vaping and their impact on the health and wellbeing of young people. Youth workers are able to confidently discuss the impacts of tobacco and vaping with young people. Youth workers are aware of the resources and tools available to them to aid their discussions of tobacco and vaping with young people. Online via Zoom Free to members, £30 non-members.

This training is part of the “Transforming Psychological Trauma” framework developed by NES and the Scottish Government. The training must be attended in full and will focus on: Trauma and its Effects: looking at principles of trauma informed practice whilst providing information on the impact of trauma on young people. It will give an overview of how traumatic experience can affect the brain and manifest itself in a young person’s ability to regulate themselves. Recognising & Responding to Trauma: exploring ways in which people cope with trauma. Focusing on how workers can respond to a disclosure of trauma and consider the impact on staff of working with young people who have experienced trauma and the importance of self-care. working relationships with young people who have experienced trauma. Factors which influence recovery including when to refer to specialist services will also be considered. Relationships & Recovery : the importance of relationships for promoting recovery from trauma. Reflecting on the principles of trauma informed care and consider how we can facilitate those in our Level 2 it is suitable for workers who have direct and frequent contact with young people who may be affected by trauma. This course involves a 2 hour e-module before the training. (You do not necessarily need to have completed Level 1 to attend this course) In-person @ LAYC. Free to members. £60 non-members.

The Child Protection Awareness training will cover the essential safeguarding and child protection procedures as detailed in the Inter-agency Child Protection Procedures for Edinburgh and Lothians. This training is for all staff who have regular contact with children and young people. The learning outcomes will address: • The current context for child protection • Developing/refreshing your understanding of child protection issues • Raising your awareness of your role in the child protection process Anyone with management responsibility who may need to decide about what to do regarding a concern for a child should attend the Children Protection Officer Training. In person @LAYC Free to members only.

Join experienced NHS Lothian CAMHS clinicians who have been trained to deliver The Body Project; the world-leading evidence-based programme proven to prevent eating disorders and promote body acceptance. The body project is a manual based body acceptance and eating disorder prevention programme. The groups are suitable for any girl or women aged 12+ who are likely to be impacted by a negative body image. We will be using 4 x 1 hour session manual during your training which is aimed at women and girls. The training will be experiential, bring a pen! Part 1 - Wed 15 Jan Part 2 - Thu 16 Jan In-person @ LAYC Free to members. £120 non-members.

The Child Protection Awareness training will cover the essential safeguarding and child protection procedures as detailed in the Inter-agency Child Protection Procedures for Edinburgh and Lothians. This training is for all staff who have regular contact with children and young people. The learning outcomes will address: • The current context for child protection • Developing/refreshing your understanding of child protection issues • Raising your awareness of your role in the child protection process Anyone with management responsibility who may need to decide about what to do regarding a concern for a child should attend the Children Protection Officer Training. In person @LAYC Free to members only.

This session aims to provide you with an: • Overview of the different types of eating disorders in children and young people • Information on how to spot the signs of an eating disorder • How to refer for treatment • Ideas on preventative work including group-based resources on body image for young people In person @LAYC Free to members. £30 non-members