Short courses for working with young people
These excellent value courses are available as in-house courses - meaning we come to you.
The following courses are for you if you work face-to-face with young people in youth work settings.
They are designed to:
- increase your skills and knowledge about specific topics
- give you an opportunity to meet together with other youth workers to share practice.
Girls and Young Women's Work
The aim of this course is to enable participants to develop and promote girls and young women's work within their youth project.
An Introduction to Health and Safety
An introduction to the basic principles of Health and Safety legislation and what this means in practical terms for working in a safe environment with young people. This course is for those who have been given the responsibility to implement safe working methods.
Introduction to Child Protection
This one day course is essential for all people who work with young people.
Working with Boys and Young Men from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities
This training day is for youth workers who work with or intend to work with boys and young men from black and minority ethnic communities. The session will explore some of the influential factors in the lives of the young men from this group.
Involving Young People in the Running of a Youth Project
Explores how young people can be involved in the running of a youth project. If you need inspiration or want to develop your practice in this area, then this course is for you.
Working with Behaviour We Find Challenging in Youth Work
Do you find yourself in situations where the young people you work with are in conflict with one another? Or with you? Would you like to find ways of dealing with challenging behaviour amongst the young people you work with? If the answer is yes, then this course is for you.
Careers Guidance in Youth Work
When we build trusting relationships with young people in our youth projects, we are often ideally placed to help them find their potential in terms of their career paths.
Level 2 Basic Expedition Leadership
Level 2 Basic Expedition Leader (BEL) is a nationally recognised award that trains and qualifies teachers, youth workers and other members of the community to:
- lead groups in lowland areas
- have responsibility for the care of others when outdoors including day journeys
- organise base and standing camps
Other short courses we can run for you:
Programme Planning
Using Basic Counselling Skills
Young People and Self Harm
