Understanding Baby, Child and Teenage Brain development
This course provides learners with an understanding of the function of early brain development and its impact on children and young people’s life chances. The programme will explore the impact of poverty and complex needs in families on baby brain development.
Professionals will learn the key elements of teenage brain development which will underpin their ability to support parents and young people to ensure plans and interventions take into account the developmental needs of the child/young person.
The course is essential learning for any professional working with children and teenagers and will build confidence, knowledge and an ability to work more effectively on outcomes. It is suitable for all staff working directly with children and families including health staff, those based in schools and nurseries as well as staff working in children’s social care, the Early Help and Troubled Families arena.
Learning Outcomes
- Key understanding of baby, child and teenage brain development.
- Understand the impact of poverty, neglect and poor parenting on the developing brain.
- Understanding the impact on practice and be able to compile effective interventions based on child/teenage developmental needs.
- Consider the impact of external factors - environment, culture, religion school and media.
- Build effective communication strategies with children and teenagers.
- All courses are offered on a Face to Face or Virtual basis.
- Bespoke & Open Training Courses Available.
Case Studies
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London Open - ATHE Level 4 Working with Children, Individuals and Families.
We had 3 local authority areas attend our London open training course, they appreciated learning together and exploring how their services are working with families in the early help arena.Read More -
Cheshire West & Chester- Mental Health Issues and Their Impact on Families
Raising awareness about Mental Health and the impact of mental health issues on families is a key objective of Cheshire West and Chester local authority.Read More -
Integrated Multi-Agency Front Door Services – Halton
Halton Borough Council is in the process of further developing and implementing an integrated multi-agency approach to supporting children, young people, families and vulnerable adults across the continuum from Early Intervention to statutory safeguarding services.Read More -
Gwynedd - Baby, Child and Teenage Brain Development
We have delivered training sessions to Gwynedd, both face to face and virtual, on Baby, Child and Teenage brain developmentRead More
Cancellation Policy
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