Involving Disabled Children in Planning and Reviews: idc3

Press the ORDER NOW button to book your place on this one-day training course Nottingham Arena on 13th January 2011. If you do not have access to a computer or you have problems with the registration please contact the Training team on 0207 843 6084 or email training@ncb.org.uk and we will advise you.

This training also takes place on:

7th July 2010 Newcastle
5th October 2010 London

Overall aim

The aim of this course is to gain an understanding of the different ways in which disabled children communicate and develop strategies for ensuring the involvement of disabled children in every aspect of their lives.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this course participants will:

• Understand the legislation and guidance relevant to the participation of disabled children
• Develop knowledge and awareness of the different ways in which disabled children communicate
• Examine strategies and ways in which professionals can work to ensure that the views of children are taken into account in all decisions affecting their lives
• Develop an action plan to change local practice.

Who should attend?

This course will be of interest to managers and practitioners in all sectors - education, early years, social services and health who are working top develop a framework to ensure that all disabled children are included in services.

Please bring with you the consultation forms you use with children in reviews.

Programme for the day

9.30 Arrival and Coffee

10.00 Welcome and Introductions

10.10 Burning Issues

10.30 Overview of policy and legislation

10.50 Levels of engagement and involvement

11.10 Break

11.30 Language Barriers

11.50 Supplementing Language

11.55 Signs, symbols and non-verbal communication

12.20 Non verbal exercise

12.45 Lunch

1.30 Case Studies in small groups:Feedback

1.50 Group Exercise on Risk Assessment and Plans

2.30 Redefine consultation

2.40 Different methods of engagement

3.40 Burning Issues Re-visited

3.50 Evaluation and conclusion

4.00 Finish

Travel and venue information

Please see the Nottingham Arena website for maps and detailed information how to travel to the venue.

About the trainers

Jeanne Carlin
Jeanne Carlin has worked as a freelance disability consultant since 2001. Her main areas of work are training, research, writing and consultancy work. Jeanne has a specific interest in the area of non-verbal communication and participation in decision making.

Jan Morrison
Jan Morrison has worked as a freelance disability consultant and trainer for the past 8 years. Her main areas of work are providing consultancy to voluntary agencies and local authorities, training and writing guidance. Prior to working freelance, Jan worked as the Principal Policy Officer for Disabled Children in Barnardo’s, and managed short break services in Inner London areas.

Cancellation

All cancellations must be received in writing. In the event of a cancellation, a full refund will be given for one month's notice, a 50% refund for 1 month to 14 days notice and no refund for less than 14 days notice. Substitutions may be made at any time.

Which ticket should you buy?

Please choose the appropriate ticket type. You should check if your organisation has NCB membership, in which case you can apply for an NCB member's ticket.

As an NCB member or non-member, you should also register as coming from the statutory or the voluntary sector. To qualify as a voluntary sector organisation, you must be a registered charity. When you book, please have your registered charity number ready. This also applies to waiting list places.

If your ticket type is fully subscribed, please apply to the appropriate waiting-list.

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