Children's Services Communicating Effectively with Children and Young People
This course has been created for anyone involved in looking after and supporting children and young people with communication challenges.
Description
Course Content
The courses develops the competence and confidence of carers in communicating with older children and young people.
This course can also be tailored to your needs.
The course covers:
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The role of effective communication when working with older children and young people
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The general principles of effective communication and adapting these to older children and young people with communication challenges.
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Understanding non verbal communication
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Augmented and alternative communication systems including an introduction to Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)
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How to be a good listener
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How to help looked after children feel listened to and that their opinions matter
Booking Details
This course is designed for personal development. It does not provide a regulated qualification.