Professional Development
Our practice-based courses, many of which support continuing professional development (CPD), cover a range of topics. These include acting as an appropriate adult during age assessment processes, undertaking return-home interviews, and supporting children and young people leaving care or during statutory complaints processes. Our courses are aimed at practitioners who are new to, or already working within relevant roles, who would like to develop their confidence and skills in practical situations.
We have designed our courses to also benefit individuals who currently work alongside such practitioners who may desire to gain insight into the responsibilities and limitations of particular roles.
All of our professional development sessions are designed to convey the essential knowledge of the topics in clear, concise, and engaging ways. Our courses include comprehensive supporting resources for further independent study.
What is Practice-Based Training?
Practice-based training focuses on applying knowledge to real-life situations. This is typically done through case studies and discussions with fellow professionals. All attendees receive a personalised certificate of attendance at the end of each course, plus a CPD certificate for relevant courses.
One of the key aims of our practice-based courses is to improve your self-awareness and ability to critically reflect on your professional practice. Through this reflection, we hope that you are able to provide the highest standard of delivery for the children, young people and adults at risk you work with.
If you are interested in bespoke training for your organisation, please contact the NYAS Learning and Development team via [email protected] to discuss your requirements.
Straightforward to log on, interesting and engaging, well delivered and interactive with all questions answered fully.
Julie, Self-Employed Contractor, NYAS, Supporting Young People through the Complaints Process
Thank you so so much for the training, I’ve learned so much, and it’s so inspiring to see so many people so passionate about supporting children and young people!
Emily, Widening Participation Officer, Cardiff University, Working with Young People who are Leaving Care and Transitioning Towards Independence
I feel as though this was a perfect introduction to advocacy, to understand how to help someone achieve their goals and support them to feel listened to whilst subsequently empowering them.
Zoe, Team Leader, Advocacy Engagement Skills
It all went very smoothly from start to end. The materials were really clear. Our trainer was an excellent communicator and I felt engaged throughout.
Michelle, Social Care Professional, North Tyneside Local Authority, Return Interviews (Missing from Care or Home)
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If you have further questions about our training courses, please do get in touch and our NYAS Learning and Development team will be happy to advise you.