Duration
3 hours - Completed at once during the live webinar
Price
£90+VAT (NYAS staff and self-employed contractor discounts apply)
This course is recommended for professionals who already undertake return interviews, or those wishing to develop their understanding to be able to do so.
During a return home interview, an independent professional can:
Return home interviews aim to identify any risks that the child or young person has, or may face. The outcome of the meeting should be to find alternative ways for the child or young person to cope with their concerns, rather than running away. At its core, a return home interview prioritises safeguarding and looks to reduce the risk of harm for the child or young person in question.
Upon completion of this training, learners will:
Understand the statutory and procedural context of return interviews.
Identify and assess the push/pull factors influencing missing episodes.
Apply trauma-informed and child-centred approaches to engagement.
Understand and use appropriate tools and techniques to support children’s stories.
Know how to gather and record information effectively, accurately and ethically.
Recognise how return interviews contribute to prevention, protection and multi-agency learning
This return home interview training will be delivered via a live, interactive webinar, by a member of our highly experienced training team.
NYAS is a leading, national rights-based charity that delivers a range of services, including return home interviews, to care experienced children across England and Wales. We have practical experience within this training area, and your learning will be supported by our expert guidance and a supporting handbook.
You can find all available training dates below - new dates are added regularly so keep an eye on this page for any updates if the dates below don't work for you. If you're looking to discuss bespoke training dates, please email [email protected] and our team will be happy to help.
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