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: 

• The role of effective communication when working with older children and young people 

• The general principles of effective communication and adapting these to older children and young people with communication challenges. 

• Understanding non verbal communication 

• Augmented and alternative communication systems including an introduction to Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) 

• How to be a good listener  

• How to help looked after children feel listened to and that their opinions matter  

Duration:    6 hours

 

Delegates:   Up to 12

 

Assessment: Ongoing observation and end of session activity.  Each delegate will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

 

Cost: Competitively priced and details are available upon request.

 

Requirements:  In order to gain the most out of the sessions, we request that the delegates remain on the course throughout and, where possible, a quiet area be allocated to save distraction.

 

This course is designed for personal development. It does not provide a regulated qualification.