Birmingham Settlement is delivering a programme of training suitable for those working in social care or those who simply have an interest in the training topics. All training sessions are half a day (3.5 hours – including break) and cost £50/person. Sessions will be delivered from Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre in Kingstanding (B44 9SH). Training sessions will run between March and May 2025 .
If you are interested in any of the courses or would like more information, contact our Trainer David Coombes via email david.coombes@bsettlement.org.uk or by phone 07399 560 766.
Training Sessions:
Disability Awareness
27th March 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding)
Training will include: Defining disability, disability as a social construct, non-visible disabilities. Barriers facing those with disabilities and the positive actions and reasonable adjustments we all can make to create more inclusive and less discriminatory environments.
Mental Health Awareness
10th April 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding)
Training will include: Defining mental health and mental illness. Signs and symptoms of the most common mental health conditions. Identifying and responding to a mental health crisis. Maintaining positive mental wellbeing. How best to support mental health recovery.
Adult Safeguarding
24th April 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding)
Training will include: What is Adult Safeguarding? What is abuse? Categories of abuse. Those most at risk of abuse. Identifying the signs of abuse. Taking safeguarding action. The issue of client consent.
Trauma Informed Practice
1st May 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding)
Training will include: What is trauma? Symptoms of trauma. Impact of trauma on children. Understanding the impact of Adverse Childhood experiences. Key principles of trauma informed practice. Managing work stress and undertaking self-care.
Professional Boundaries
15th May 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding)
Training will include: What are professional boundaries and why are they important? Professional vs Personal boundaries and how they differ. How trauma impacts personal power and the ability to establish boundaries. Signs of boundary violations. How boundaries support wellbeing.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
29th May 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding)
Training will include: The Equality Act and protected characteristics. Different forms of discrimination. How ‘membership’ of specific groups might bring advantage or disadvantage. Understanding the ‘multi layered’ nature of discrimination. Understanding how diversity and inclusion can positively impact and change what we do.
For more information and to share, download our 2025 training leaflet.