Working with parent carers of children with additional needs & disabilities – CPD accreditedSign up for our CPD accredited workshop for practitionersBook now In this article Introduction Early identification and access to networks of support make a crucial difference to parents of disabled children, and for parents struggling to come to terms with concerns about their child’s development. We know that children fall into two distinct categories: those who have presenting disabilities, and those with slowly emerging disabilities. Services for children with evident disabilities tend to be easier to plan for in partnership with parents – concerns such as integration, bullying, and appropriate play materials can be addressed, and reasonable adjustments made to enable the child with their social and emotional development and learning. However, it is children with additional needs that slowly emerge as they grow that give workers the most cause for concern. While most care settings have policies and measures in place to share concerns, clear procedures are imperative when discussing emerging concerns and supporting distressed parents seeking ongoing support. It is not unusual for most workers to feel out of their depth and unskilled when approaching parents, so we will address clear pathways of support for all concerned. Our accessible and jargon-free course gives practitioners practical ideas about how they can support disabled children and their families. This workshop is developed for practitioners working in England as refers to English Legislation. The techniques and skills covered may also be useful to practitioners outside of England. Please get in touch if you would like any 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 To have an understanding of the free support that Contact offers To increase understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) To increase understanding of legislation that impacts practice To increase awareness of the effect of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) on the family To increase understanding of the emotions families may go through and how to support them To enable a better start to a working relationship with parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Enable more effective communication with families and what to do if communication breaks down To recognise examples of good practice and how to implement this To know where to direct families to get further support What’s included Attendance at the live workshop (2 ½ hours) Q&A session with the trainer PDF copy of the presentation slides Useful handouts and resources CPD certificate Price £75 + VAT Important information Please register on Eventbrite via the link below. You will be emailed a link to join the live workshop via zoom a few days before and again on the day of the workshop. If you don’t receive the workshop link after registering, please check your junk mailbox first. If you still need assistance, please email bookings@contact.org.uk 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. Book now It’s quick and straightforward to sign up to this workshop 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 Practitioner development courses 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