LAYC Training Courses for 2024/25

This training aims to increase professionals' knowledge of online child sexual abuse and how to respond to it – through education and safeguarding. The session will focus on: • An introduction to online sexual abuse • Children and young people online • Non-consensual nude image sharing amongst children and young people • Livestreaming • Challenging victim blaming attitudes… In-person @LAYC Free to all.

This workshop aims to help dispel the myths about self harm and equip participants to support people who may self harm. This will include input and discussions on the following: • Definition of self harm, which recognises that it is predominantly a coping strategy, • The difference between self harm and suicide, • The emotional, social and physiological factors that may underlie self-harming behaviours, • Reflect on your own feelings and reactions to self harm and how these can impact on interventions, • Appropriate and safe responses/ interventions, including harm reduction • Issues which impact on working with self harm within the context of your own workplace/role. In-person @ LAYC Free to members. £60 for non-members,.

The Child Protection Officer training covers the essential safeguarding and child protection procedures as detailed in the Multi-Agency Child Protection Procedures for Edinburgh and Lothians. This training is for staff with management responsibility who may need to make a decision about what to do regarding a concern for a child or young person. This interactive session aims: • To provide an understanding of the current legislation and procedures relating to Child Protection • To explore the role and responsibilities of a CPO officer in a voluntary youth group • To use case studies to consider responses to various child protection issues • Input/discussion about digital safety issues In person @ LAYC Free to members only.

Learn all about food hygiene for home, volunteering and for work Prepare, cook & serve food safely & confidently This a two day course in person at Dunford House Training is free for members, non-members should contact enquiries@layc.org.uk

Talking about positive masculinity promotes healthier gender norms and create a more equitable and inclusive society. Positive masculinity benefits everyone. The Imagine a Man training will cover all aspects of developing a positive masculinity programme for young people covering: • Thinking it through • Getting started • Making it work • Passing it on. In-person @ LAYC Free to members. £30 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.

In this introduction to Engaging Young People in Local Greenspaces we will cover how you might go about getting young people involved in their local environment. We’ll briefly cover the following: • The benefits of outdoor youth work • Getting young people motivated to get involved • Finding accessible and suitable greenspaces around you • A range of practical activities including woodland skills, environmental games and activities, art and crafts • Health and safety when working with groups outdoors including ratios, risk assessments, PPE and the weather • A range of nature based awards you can create a programme of activities around. Venue: The Risk Factory, New Mart Road Free to members, non-members contact enquiries@layc.org.uk

This course is for youth workers, play workers and volunteers who wish to gain knowledge and experience of First Aid. This interactive course will include: Recovery position, CPR and treatment for shock, Disorders of breathing, Hypothermia, Disorders of consciousness, Wounds and bleeding, Injuries to bones and soft tissue, Burns and scalds, Poisons, Miscellaneous conditions. Certification is for 3 years and each individual receives a comprehensive handbook In person @LAYC Please note this course costs £35 for members and £70 non members.

Join our fun interactive session to raise awareness of different youth awards and how to maximise their benefits for the young people you work with. In person at Dunford House. Free for member groups.

Join us on Tuesday 3rd June 4-6pm at the European Room City Chambers, to reflect on what’s been achieved so far and shape what’s next for the Edinburgh Youth and Children’s Work Strategy. As the halfway point of the strategy approaches, expect inspiring keynote inputs, local impact case studies, and a collaborative review of our strategy priorities. Find the strategy here: https://layc.org.uk/useful-documents-information/ We hope to see you there!

This session aims to give participants the tools and knowledge to support young people by exploring: • Young people’s drug and alcohol use trends, • Why young people use drugs and alcohol, • Types of drug and alcohol use • Risk and signs of problematic drug and alcohol use. • Tools and resources to work with young people In-person @ LAYC Free to members. £30 non-members.

This fun workshop will: • Provide practical tips and ideas on how to deliver simple games sessions to children and young people • Focus on how to ensure safe space for children and young people using risk assessments • Build your skills in promoting health in active sessions • Increase your confidence in leading sessions. In-person @ LAYC Free to members. £60 non-members.