Who should attend this training?
Practitioners undertaking direct work with children. It is suggested that participants undertake the online e-learning course on Substance
Misuse before attending this training.  For details email Integrated.working@croydon.gov.uk

Learning Aims:

To enhance and develop knowledge and skills in working with children and families affected by problematic alcohol and drug use.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand why different people might use drugs
• Identify the potential impact of parental use on children across a range of ages, including young carers
• Explore the cycle of change and how this may impact on an assessment
• Identify sources of further support for parents and the professionals working with them
• Have greater clarity about the thresholds for safeguarding children
• Address your own attitudes and beliefs regarding parenting and substance misuse
• Develop an understanding of how to make an effective assessment
  with reference to national assessment framework and identify good practice methods

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This training also takes place on 14 November 2016.

There is also a bitesize substance misuse course taking place on 19 April 2016, from 2.00pm - 4.00pm.  Click here