GIRFEC training and resources

What will we be doing to raise awareness of GIRFEC?

  • GIRFEC Information sessions for Practitioners
    These sessions are designed to raise awareness of the GIRFEC approach so staff working in health and social care feel confident in their knowledge and understanding of GIRFEC and how it can play a role in their work to support children and young people.
  • GIRFEC ‘Training for Trainers’ Workshops
    A package has been developed to be used by others working in this field who wish to deliver GIRFEC information sessions themselves. ‘Training for Trainers’ sessions will be aimed towards third sector organisations working directly with children, young people and parents and towards Community Planning Partnerships.
  • GIRFEC information materials for Parents and Carers
    We have created materials designed for parents and carers which are freely accessible and can also be used by other organisations who deliver training.

Details

Training Overview

"Care and Learning Alliance, known as CALA have over 25 years’ experience of developing and delivering training and quality assurance as the largest third sector childcare organisation in Highland and Moray. Our course content and delivery include interactive and collaborative strategies to meet all learning styles. All CALA course contribute to Continuous Professional Development and participation certificates are provided. We have a comprehensive suite of 2 day, full or half day courses to choose from. Through discussion, we can also create bespoke learning and development days or packages to meet your needs – whether face-to-face or via e-learning. CALA employs a small team of experienced trainers who work closely with members, providers and local authority colleagues and input to a range of local and national working groups to bring current and relevant learning and development opportunities for ELC practitioners and others working with and for children and families. (E.g. out of school care staff, children’s services workers, childminders, volunteers, parents/carers, health visitors, teachers, youth workers, foster carers.) A key aim of our work is to increase learner’s knowledge, confidence and engagement in reflective practice to support high-quality provision for children and families and continuous improvement."

Training Provider Contact Details

Provider Title:
Care and Learning Alliance (CALA)

Contact Number:
01463 22569

Contact Email:
info@calachildcare.co.uk

Website:
http://www.careandlearningalliance.co.uk

Quality Assurance

CALA have developed and established termly Quality Assurance across our organisation through robust and systematic monitoring and self-evaluation, which is overseen by key members from the Senior Management Team and the Improvement Coordinator. CALA Training Quality Assurance methods ensure: All training materials and course content meet appropriate standards Monitoring of all training delivery and training environments meet appropriate standards The effectiveness of training is monitored, evaluated and client information used to influence in the planning of training and improvement.

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