Substance Misuse Training                                                                             
 

Please find attached a Substance Misuse Training Calendar from the Highland Alcohol and Drug Partnership thats sets out a range of training opportunities from different national and local providers from June to October 2012. Please note there are different booking arrangements depending on the training provider delivering the course and for some courses you are advised to book with the provider directly.

The Highland Alcohol and Drug Partnership (HADP) advise you to book early as places are limited and if oversubscribed may result in places per agency being limited.

Tea and coffee will be provided. However, participants for all courses will have to make their own arrangements for lunch in order to reduce costs.

Please note: HADP will be conducting a Training Needs Analysis exercise later this year that will lead to more targeted training opportunities. If your agency is involved in delivering any substance misuse related training, please let HADP know and we can help to advertise it across partner organisations.

Please also find attached the STRADA Prospectus and  a flyer from Scottish Drugs Forum outlining outcomes for their courses.

Highland Alcohol and Drug Partnership Training Calendar


 

Hidden Harm - Children affected by parental substance misuse

• May 31st and June 1st, Inverness
• August 16th and 17th, Ross-shire
• October 4th and 5th, Inverness
• December 13th and 14th, Inverness
  
  What can I expect from this training?
  
  By the end of this training, staff should:
  • Know the impact substance misuse may have on parenting capacity
  • Understand the possible impact of substance use in pregnancy
  • Consider the impact of parental substance misuse on children at various ages and stages of development
  • Be aware of the impact of childhood trauma in considering possible interventions and ongoing support
  • Understand the wider issues affecting children and young people in line with the Hidden Harm: Next Steps document
  • Understand the role of the Named Person/Lead Professional in this process
  • Be able to contribute to the assessment of children affected by parental substance misuse
  • Be able to contribute to the development and delivery of a Child’s Plan
  • Understand the role of the Child’s Plan Meeting, and what would be expected when attending these
  
  Who should attend?
  
  All staff who have regular contact with children and young people and/or their family members should attend this training.
  
  In particular those staff who:
  • Have regular contact with vulnerable children and families
  • Carry out direct work with children and families
  • Work with substance misusing parents
  • Contribute to assessments of children, including assessment of risk
  • May be required to support the development and delivery of the Child’s Plan
  
  Pre-requisites:
  
  Staff must have attended a child protection training course within the past three years, or have direct experience of working in the field of child protection and a basic awareness of drugs and alcohol.
  
  To apply, please complete and return this application form to CP.Training@highland.gov.uk

Further details are available from the HCPC Training Office on 01463 703483, or contact your designated child protection person for more details. 

Please check out the Highland Drug and Alcohol Partnership website for news and further support in this area.