This is a rolling programme and additional dates are added where possible so if the session(s) you are interested in attended is fully booked, there may be further opportunity to attend.
If you are a parent and wish to access training, please see our parent training courses.
Anxieties, worries, fears and phobias
This training aims to increase awareness of Anxiety, Worries, Fears and Phobias in children and young people. We will raise awareness of and clarify different types of anxiety and how to identify and manage them.
Course dates:
- Wednesday 11 December 9:30am – 11:45am
- Wednesday 29 January 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
- Wednesday 19 February 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
Anxious about school
This training aims to raise awareness of the factors that cause children and young people to be anxious about school. It will look at how to recognise it, identify potential triggers and explore options for supporting children and their families.
Course dates:
- Tuesday 7 January 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
- Tuesday 4 February 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
- Tuesday 25 February 2025 – 1:30pm – 3:45pm
Attachment difficulties
This training raises awareness of the importance of secure early attachment and brain development in children and young people. It identifies the patterns of behaviour seen when these needs are not met and highlights the potential for difficulties that can continue into adulthood.
Course dates:
- Tuesday 10 December 1:30pm – 3:45pm
- Tuesday 14 January 2025 – 1:30pm – 3:45pm
- Tuesday 11 February 2025 – 1:30pm – 3:45pm
- Tuesday 11 March 2025 – 1:30pm – 3:45pm
Attentional difficulties ADHD / ADD
This training will highlight possible causes of attentional difficulties in children and young people. It will identify the behaviours associated with ADHD and look at management and diagnostic pathways.
Course dates:
- Tuesday 10 December 9:30am – 11:45am
- Wednesday 22 January 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
- Wednesday 26 February 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
Childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACES)
This training raises awareness of the importance of recognising the sources of childhood developmental trauma including adverse childhood experiences (ACES). It identifies the potential impact on the developing brain and some of the symptoms and patterns of behaviour which may be seen. It explores the underlying hidden needs, and considers the potential longer term impacts on physical and emotional well-being. Attendees should be aware that discussing childhood trauma involves looking at sensitive and difficult information and this training may raise difficult memories for some.
Course dates:
- Tuesday 17 December 1:30pm – 3:45pm
- Tuesday 21 January 2025 – 1:30pm – 3:45pm
- Tuesday 18 February 2025 – 1:30pm – 3:45pm
- Wednesday 5 March 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
Deliberate self-harm
This training will enhance participants’ awareness of the subject of self-harming behaviour in children and young people. The training identifies types of self-harm and how to recognise them and identify levels of risk.
Course dates:
- Wednesday 15th January 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
- Tuesday 4 February 2025 – 1:30pm – 3:45pm
Eating difficulties
This training session will enhance awareness of the subject of eating difficulties in children and young people. It looks at the importance of early identification and identifies some of the possible causes and triggers as well as the treatment options.
Course dates:
- Tuesday 17 December 9:30am – 11:45am
- Tuesday 21 January 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
- Wednesday 5 February 2025 – 9.30 – 11.45 am
Low mood and depression
This training session will enhance awareness of Low Mood and Depression in children and young people. It will identify and clarify the difference between different types of low mood and depression and how to recognise and assess levels of risk.
Course dates:
- Wednesday 18 December 9:30am – 11:45am
- Tuesday 7 January 2025 – 1:30pm – 3:45pm
- Wednesday 12 February 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
- Wednesday 5 March 2025 – 1:30pm – 3:45pm
Social and communication difficulties
This training session will enhance awareness of Social and Communication Difficulties in children and young people. It will identify some common behaviours associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and look at diagnostic pathways and management within universal services.
Course dates:
- Wednesday 8 January 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
- Tuesday 25 February 2025 – 9:30am – 11:45am
How to book
If you work in County Durham
For further information or to book a place on one or more of the training sessions, please email: [email protected]
If you work in Darlington
Please book via Darlington Borough Council’s Workforce Development Team, email: [email protected]
Please include individual email addresses if one person is booking for a number of applicants rather than a general workplace address (so applicants receive important emails) along with a contact number.
If your booking is confirmed you will receive a Teams invitation a week or two prior to the training. Please respond to this invitation.
