LAYC Training Courses for 2024/25

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-member please contact LAYC for course costs.

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.