Community Family Care is pleased to offer two half-day training workshops designed to give school Family Support Workers a comprehensive introduction to the role.
After attending the workshops, participants should have a practical toolkit and a framework for dealing with family support issues within a school setting.
Day 1 – Practical Skills
Day 2 – Toolkit
After attending the workshops, participants should have a practical toolkit and a framework for dealing with family support issues within a school setting.
Day 1 – Practical Skills
- What is family support?
- Lone working
- Supervision/ support
- Professional boundaries
- Communication skills
Day 2 – Toolkit
- Recording information
- Assessment tips
- Problem solving (common parenting problems/ issues)
- Signposting to other services
Feedback from participants:
“I came to the workshops just starting out in the role of supporting families. I have learnt so much. I can feel confident taking on the role!”
“The delivery of the sessions with shared experiences was great.”
“I came away with lots of new ideas and activities to try with children and families.”
“I came to the workshops just starting out in the role of supporting families. I have learnt so much. I can feel confident taking on the role!”
“The delivery of the sessions with shared experiences was great.”
“I came away with lots of new ideas and activities to try with children and families.”