Supporting LGBT+ Children & Young People
Why is the BHSCP providing this course?
This session will also allow participants to discuss and reflect on how safeguarding issues relate specifically to LGBT+ children and young people – such as, increased risk of suicide, self-harm, exploitation, missing education etc.
Supporting LGBT+ Children & Young People
We will explore some of the issues and challenges experienced by children and young people who are LGBT+ or exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Together we will examine how these issues may impact their lives and wellbeing.
Target Audience:
Members of staff, who work predominantly with children, young people and their families, parents or carers, and who could potentially contribute to the assessment, intervention and reviewing the safeguarding needs for a child or young person, where there are safeguarding concerns, and or potential risks.
Learning Outcomes:
- A better understanding of the experiences of LGBT+ people.
- More confidence in supporting, and being an ally to, LGBT+ people
- Knowledge about creating more inclusive environments for LGBT+ people
Booking
BHSCP courses for April and May 2024 are now live and can be booked via the Learning Zone platform and courses for the rest of the year will be live on Learning Zone by the end of April 2024. Agency Leads have been contacted requesting account information requirements for professionals who will require a Learning Zone account to view and book training from April. Once an account has been created for individuals they will receive an activation email from the Learning Zone. If you need a Learning Zone account and haven’t yet requested one please email BHSCP@brighton-hove.gov.uk .
Training is free for Children’s Services staff, school staff, foster carers, community/voluntary sector groups, BHCC contracted organisations in Children’s Services, statutory health organisations, police and probation and all early years (including private early years) who are working in Brighton & Hove. For private organisations and those working outside the city the cost is £120.
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