LAYC Training Courses for 2025/26

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 learming 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. Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist. 👥 in person at LAYC Free to members only

Systemic Family Counselling helps families to make the positive changes they want to make, especially with regards to their communication and relationships. This is done by trying to help families to understand themselves better and reflect on their needs. Our sessions can be home based or at school, individual and group work. By the end of the training, we hope that we have given you the chance to • Build an ethos of curiosity • consider the use of self via social graces • develop ways of thinking about exploring family systems • structured ways to understand families/reflect on family dynamics • learn about any tools or methods that support this 👥 in person at LAYC Free to members. £60 non-members. Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist.

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 at LAYC Free to members. £60 non-members Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist.

Who is it for? Youth workers, Teachers, school nurses, and anyone working with young people who want to better support their sexual wellbeing. What you’ll gain: ✅ Confidence in discussing sexual wellbeing with young people ✅ Up-to-date knowledge on key topics like online safety, relationships, LGBT+ inclusion, consent, pleasure, condoms, and services ✅ Practical tools to promote healthy, respectful conversations Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist. 👥 in person at LAYC Free to members and healthy respect network. £60 non-members.

This course covers 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 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 Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist. 👥 in person at LAYC Free to members only.

The Promise is the outcome of a comprehensive review of Scotland’s care system, demanding fundamental change in policy, practice and culture within organisations that work with children, young people, and their families. This training will focus on: • What it means to work with children in the care system and those on the edges of care • Looking at language, interventions and support available for you and your organisation Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist. #KeepThePromise. 👥 in person @LAYC Free to members, CEC sessional youth & children workers, £30 non-members

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… Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist. 👥 in person @LAYC Free to youth and childrens workers/volunteers

These is a two day training course, both days must be attended. If you have ever witnessed play that feels full of emotion - maybe role-play with other children or play with toys on their own - sometimes leading to upset and anger, sometimes ending with the child becoming more calm, this training will help you understand what is going on in this play. You will learn how to notice the emotional content of play and feel confident in knowing whether to allow them space, or join them to support what they are exploring. This training will focus on play as children's way of thinking and communicating and build your skills in different responses that support children's emotional expression and explorations. In this practical training you will: • Build an understanding of the emotional content of play • Explore the different ways that children use play to explore and make sense of their experiences • Develop therapeutic skills in supporting play and supporting the child 👥 in person at LAYC Free to members. £60 non-members Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist.

This session will: • Look at the impact of parental/carer drugs & alcohol use • Give participants a better understanding of the issues young people face • Look at how to support young people and signposting to other services 👥 in person @LAYC Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist. Free to members. £30 non-members.

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. Free to members. £30 non-members. Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist. 👥 in person @LAYC

Want to feel more confident and clued-up when talking with young people about smoking, vaping, and nicotine pouches and how it all ties into mental health and wellbeing? This interactive session blends essential facts with engaging activities and ready-to-use resources to help you have meaningful conversations that matter. What You’ll Get: • A solid understanding of how tobacco, vaping and pouches affect young people’s health and mental wellbeing. • The confidence to talk openly and honestly with young people about these issues. • A toolkit of engaging resources to make your sessions more impactful and relatable. Whether you're new to the topic or just want to level up your knowledge, this session is designed to help you make a difference. Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist. 💻 Online via Zoom Free to members, £30 non-members.

Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) is a peer mentoring leadership programme for young people. This interactive workshop will introduce the MVP model, and key activities used to: • Explore and challenge the attitudes, beliefs and cultural norms that underpin gender-based violence. • Address a range of behaviours including sexting, controlling behaviour, sexual harassment, and consent. • Be an active bystander with the ability to support and challenge their peers in a safe way. • Build healthy, respectful relationships both in the school and in the community. Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist. In person at LAYC Free to member and non-member please contact LAYC