Open Training

NEW OPEN TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR SPRING - SUMMER 2013 

The Scottish Child Law Centre is a recognised leader in the provision of training on children’s rights and the law, as it affects children in Scotland. We provide a twice yearly programme of training courses which cover a wide range of topics and issues. Courses are designed to work in combination and as stand alone courses.

Training is provided by qualified solicitors working within SCLC. Each course is an intensive learning experience in a relaxed and intimate environment at our Edinburgh office; attendance is limited to 12 places. Courses run from 12.30pm to 4.00 pm to allow for travel from most parts of Scotland. The training sets out the legal framework for the topic with the use of scenarios, case studies, questions and informal discussion to provide practical application for those working with children in a range of contexts.

Each course is reworked and updated every year to reflect current law, guidance and good practice. These courses represent exceptional value for money and have received very positive feedback from candidates since we instituted the open training four years ago. Our Training may count towards CPD in many roles.

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All our 2013 training courses have been updated to take account of the latest legislation.

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What do previous candidates think about their training experience?

'It will help me loads in my role with children. I wish I'd had the training months ago'. 

‘Very informative and interesting training course’ – Children’s refuge/follow on worker.

'Working as a support worker with young people, I found the course extremely useful'. 

Clarified many grey areas that I will be able to address within my workplace’ – Service Manager

‘As a Children’s Rights Officer who has looked after children and young people, many of who have been sexually or otherwise abused or committed sexual offences against other children; I felt the course was really interesting and hope to use what I have learned while working with young people and professionals who are in other car’.

‘Good anecdotes to bring PowerPoint to life and help me remember it’ – Young Person’s Advocacy Worker (Mental Health)

‘Will be interesting to see how this law is used in practice. Very concise, well-presented and helpful, illustrated stories and anecdotes’.

‘Feel the course useful and very informative’  - Depute Head Teacher, Support.

‘Engaging, knows the topic very well'.

‘Clear, concise, accommodating of our questions plus specific concerns-whilst maintaining the reality that only in doing can you really learn and question adequately.  Good advice about who and when to call as we are doing so’

‘Good understanding of domestic abuse and ethos of putting children first’.

‘Very passionate and inspiring’ – Children’s Worker

Open Training Course Costs: 

Individuals :
£55.00 Students and Small Voluntary Organisations
£65.00 Other                                                                    

10% Discount available to Members of the Scottish Child Law Centre.
Early Bird Rates-Book 2 Months in Advance & you will receive a 10% Discount.
Introduce an Organisation to the Centre that has not previously received Group training and you can either attend an Open Training course Free of Charge or Receive a 50% Discount on the next Training that your Organisation books.

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