Building positive relationships with parent carers (CPD workshop & Q&A)Sign up for our CPD-accredited workshop for practitionersBook now In this article Introduction Professionals have a hugely important role to play in supporting disabled children and their parent carers, but many are unfamiliar with the unique challenges that families face. As a result, it’s common for professionals to feel out of their depth when approaching parents or unsure of how best to support them. This CPD-accredited online workshop will provide all the essential information and practical advice that you’ll need to build more positive relationships with parent carers of children with additional needs. It is suitable for professionals in the UK who support children or young people of any age, with or without a diagnosis. This includes those working in education, health, social care, or other supportive roles within the community. The techniques and skills covered will be useful to professionals across the UK. The workshop will include references to legislation based on the areas relevant to registered attendee’s professional work (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland). Please email [email protected] if you would like further information on this. Meet the trainer This workshop is delivered and facilitated by one of our talented Family Support Consultants who have a combination of lived and professional experience in a wide range of topics relating to disabled children. Objectives This workshop will help you to: Understand how disabilities and additional needs affect families practically, emotionally, and financially, and how to support them. Enable more effective communication with families and know what to do if communication breaks down. Discuss any emerging concerns about a child’s development with their parents in a sensitive and appropriate way. Implement practical strategies for creating more productive and parent-friendly environments. Recognise examples of good practice and how to implement this at your setting. Understand the relevant legislation that may affect your practice. Direct families to existing sources of support and where to access further help, including understanding Contact’s free services and resources. What’s included Attendance at the live workshop (2.5 hours). Q&A session with our expert trainer. CPD certificate. PDF copy of the presentation slides including useful resources. Price £50 + VAT Important information Please register on Eventbrite via the link below. You will be emailed a link to join the live workshop via zoom. If you don’t receive the workshop link after registering, please check your junk mailbox first. Please email [email protected] if you still need assistance. If you are intending to use a workplace computer, please check that there are no firewalls in place that will prevent you from joining via Zoom. This CPD-certified workshop was previously known as ‘Working with Parent Carers of children with additional needs & disabilities’. The name has been changed to better reflect its content, but the material remains the same. If you have already attended ‘Working with Parent Carers of children with additional needs & disabilities’, you may be interested in our other CPD certified workshops and webinars. Book now It’s quick and straightforward to sign up to this workshop. Simply click on the button below to book your place. Sign up now CPD certified Contact is committed to helping practitioners achieve their goals to support families with disabled children, which is why we’re CPD certified. Commission a workshop for your team or setting Workshops and webinars for professionals We can host all our courses for small or large groups, virtually as a webinar or workshop and of course in-person too. Read more