CPD Approved

Course Description

ADHD is a chronic condition that creates a range of persistent symptoms such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour.

The course covers the definitions of ADHD, the different types of ADHD and how to recognise some key signs and symptoms.

Beyond this the course will look at some of the possible causes of ADHD, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated, including environmental changes, types of therapy and medication that can be prescribed.

The course concludes with some advice for people living with or caring for those with ADHD and provides some practical advice for supporting children, teenagers and adults with the condition.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the types of ADHD and recognise the numerous symptoms that need to be exhibited to help with diagnosis.

• Understand that that ADHD is chronic condition that runs from childhood right through to adulthood.

• State the methods of assessment that lead to diagnosis.

• Identify treatment regimes, from therapy to medical intervention.

• Understand how symptoms can be managed and how an individual with ADHD can be helped.

Target Audience

This course will prove useful to anyone who works with or has regular contact with children or adults with ADHD.

Advantages

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression

There are a lot of courses in our health and social care suite that would make great follow ups to this course and if you are in the adult social care sector then they would all provide valuable additions to your knowledge.

Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

ADHD Awareness 1 Introduction 70

ADHD Awareness 2 Causes and Diagnosis of ADHD 70

ADHD Awareness 3 Treatments 70

ADHD Awareness 4 Managing Symptoms 70

Recommended System Requirements

•  Browser: Up to date web browser

•  Video: Up to date video drivers

•  Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•  Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 45 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

CPD Approved

Course Description

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people around them. According to the National Autistic Society, autism affects about 700,000 people in the United Kingdom, which equates to 1 in 100 of the population and the number of children being diagnosed with the condition is continuing to increase.

This course will provide you with an understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child's daily life. It will touch on what factors contribute towards a child developing autism as well as some of the typical behaviours associated with it and how you can provide effective support for those with the condition. It also discusses what happens during the diagnosis process, some of the intervention methods that can help manage the condition and suggests some simple adaptations you can make to improve a child with autism's day to day life.

Target Audience

People working in adult and child care environments.

Those working in all areas of care may come into contact with people who has Autistic Spectrum Disorders ASD. Although the course focuses on children with autism, having an awareness of the condition and how best to provide support to someone with ASD will be of use to anyone who interacts with and cares for children and adults as part of their work.

Advantages

Having a knowledge of the typical behaviours and challenges associated with ASD can equip you to identify these and act in a supportive way.

CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression

There are a lot of courses in our health and social care suite that would make great follow ups to this course and if you are responsible for the care of adults or children then a wide range of them would provide valuable additions to your knowledge.

Specific topics that compliment this directly are Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage, Equality and Diversity and Mental Health Awareness.

Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Autism Awareness 1 Definitions, Context & Background 70

Autism Awareness 2 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder 70

Autism Awareness 3 Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder 70

Autism Awareness 4 Testing and Support 70

Recommended System Requirements

•  Browser: Up to date web browser

•  Video: Up to date video drivers

•  Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•  Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 30 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

CPD Approved

The Early Years Foundation Stage, commonly referred to as the EYFS is a framework that all Early Years providers, including childminders, must follow.

This course aims to provide a gentle introduction to the expectations of the Early Years Foundation Stage and it can also act as a refresher for those wanting to update their knowledge. It will introduce you to some of the key documents and legislation that relate to Early Years providers, the process for registering with Ofsted and the various policies and procedures that need to be in place. It also covers learning and development requirements, how to observe and assess the progress of children in your care and the safeguarding and welfare requirements laid out in the EYFS Framework.

Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage 1 Introduction to EYFS 70

Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage 2 Observations & Assessment 70

Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage 3 Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements 70

Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage 4 Ofsted 70

Recommended System Requirements

•  Browser: Up to date web browser

•  Video: Up to date video drivers

•  Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•  Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 60 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

CPD Approved

Learning disabilities, however they are acquired, are lifelong. They are neurological disabilities and as such affect how an individual understands and remembers information, how they learn and communicate. People can be born with learning disabilities or they may acquire them later in life.

There are many differing types of learning difficulty and they can exhibit in many different ways and with many different characteristics.

This course will start by giving you an overview of some of the common types and causes of learning disabilities and how they affect people. It will touch on how a person-centred approach to care will get the best results and look at how management must perform, and at the needs of the individual. It will also discuss overcoming the stigma attached to learning disabilities and much more. 

Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Learning Disability Awareness 1 Introduction 70

Learning Disability Awareness 2 Learning Disabilities: the Basics 70

Learning Disability Awareness 3 New Understanding 70

Learning Disability Awareness 4 Person-centred Approach 70

Learning Disability Awareness 5 Meeting Needs - Part 1 70

Learning Disability Awareness 6 Meeting Needs - Part 2 70

Learning Disability Awareness 7 Meeting Needs - Part 3 70

Learning Disability Awareness 8 Legal Framework, Opportunities and Safeguarding 70

Recommended System Requirements

•  Browser: Up to date web browser

•  Video: Up to date video drivers

•  Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•  Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 50 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

CPD Approved

Course Description

In the last decade the threats to our society have multiplied and evolved in many ways. Terrorist organisations have transferred their fight from Iraq and Afghanistan to our back garden, Europe – and we have seen the damage that a small number of determined individuals can do. This course will start by introducing the role of the lockdown officer then discuss some of the likely reasons for a lockdown, go over some of the steps you can take to prepare your school for lockdown as well as what to do in the event of a lockdown taking place.

Target Audience

The course is aimed at teachers, school administrators and support staff. It gives them an overview of what to expect and how to act in a lockdown situation and is intended to inform and prepare staff rather than alarm them.

Advantages

Being prepared and knowing how to handle an emergency situation can be invaluable as it means that proactive positive action can be taken to protect yourself and others in your care.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression

Other courses that complement this one include Prevent Duty, Positive Handling in Schools and Safeguarding Children.

Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Lockdown Procedure in Schools 1 Introduction and the Lockdown Officer 70

Lockdown Procedure in Schools 2 Reasons for Lockdowns 70

Lockdown Procedure in Schools 3 The Lockdown Signal and the all-clear Signal 70

Lockdown Procedure in Schools 4 Suitable Rooms for Lockdown 70

Lockdown Procedure in Schools 5 Communication Arrangements 70

Lockdown Procedure in Schools 6 Possible Terminology 70

Lockdown Procedure in Schools 7 Violent Intruder Lockdown 70

Lockdown Procedure in Schools 8 Possible Threat or Danger 70

Lockdown Procedure in Schools 9 Staff Lockdown Responsibilities 70

Lockdown Procedure in Schools 10 Home Office Police Requirements 70

Lockdown Procedure in Schools 11 Simple Measures and Where to Seek Help 70

Recommended System Requirements

•  Browser: Up to date web browser

•  Video: Up to date video drivers

•  Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•  Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 60 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

 CPD Approved

People often equate the words mental health with mental illness and there are many definitions of what mental health actually is. Mental health issues can happen to anyone despite social background, intelligence, gender or other factors.

This course explains the difference between mental health and mental illness. It covers the symptoms of a number of the most common mental illnesses so you will know what to look out for or what to expect if you are working with someone with one of these conditions. As well as providing some practical advice on how you can work effectively with those affected by these conditions.

Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Mental Health Awareness 1 What is mental illness and prevalence rates 70

Mental Health Awareness 2 Symptoms of Bi-Polar, depression, psychotic disorders and schizophrenia 70

Mental Health Awareness 3 Symptoms of anxiety, personality disorder, self- harming 70

 Recommended System Requirements

•  Browser: Up to date web browser

•  Video: Up to date video drivers

•  Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•  Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 25 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

CPD Approved

Course Description

First aid covers a multitude of skill sets and responses to many medical situations. Its primary aim, is to provide immediate medical care and treatment that will either resolve the situation (in less serious 'everyday' cases) or provide an essential short-term emergency stop-gap until professional medical assistance is in place.

The aim of this course is to equip you with the theoretical knowledge, skills and confidence you need to deal with paediatric first aid situations. It covers all of the key topics including: emergency planning, assessing a situation, basic Life Support, CPR, shock, fractures, bleeding and a range of other minor illness and injuries.

Please be aware that having a theoretical knowledge on its own is not enough to be considered competent in paediatric first aid and practical demonstration in some areas is required to complete this training. Please contact us to arrange this.

Target Audience

Paediatric first aid is a skill that would be useful for anyone that works with children and infants. This includes those working in nursery, school and pre-school environments, as well as professional childminders, club leaders and sports coaches.

Advantages

Although it can sometimes be difficult in what are often emotionally-charged circumstances, First Aiders need to remain as calm and objective as possible, especially when there is a medical emergency. Having the training and knowledge to deal with the situation effectively

The online format allows you to progress through the modules at your own speed, and at times when it's convenient for you to absorb the information.

Further Progression

There are a lot of courses in our health and social care suite that would make great follow ups to this course. The main one for people starting out in the early years sector would be Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Additionally the courses covering Epilepsy Awareness and Diabetes Awareness would complement this course as they go into more detail about these conditions.

Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Paediatric First Aid 1 Introduction to Paediatric First Aid 70

Paediatric First Aid 2 Planning and Preparation 70

Paediatric First Aid 3 Essential First Aid Knowledge and Skills 70

Paediatric First Aid 4 Basic Life Support 70

Paediatric First Aid 5 Fractures and Head Injuries 70

Paediatric First Aid 6 Shock, Bleeding and Dressing Wounds 70

Paediatric First Aid 7 Specific Medical Conditions 70

Paediatric First Aid 8 Minor Injuries 70

Paediatric First Aid 9 First Aid Documentation and First Aid Kits 70

Recommended System Requirements

•  Browser: Up to date web browser

•  Video: Up to date video drivers

•  Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•  Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 115 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

CPD Approved

Positive Handling is a very serious subject. Knowing when and how to act in a difficult situation can be the difference between a positive outcome and a potentially career ending prosecution.

This course will start by looking at some examples and statistics which highlight the seriousness and extent of aggressive pupil behaviour, it will then go on to explain how you can identify the stages of aggression and provide some tips on how you could de-escalate a pupil before they lash out. It also looks at where the law stands on this subject and finally best practice in theory if you ever do need to restrain a pupil.

Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Positive Handling in Schools 1 The Course Structure 70

Positive Handling in Schools 2 A Serious Business 70

Positive Handling in Schools 3 The Aggression Curve 70

Positive Handling in Schools 4 The SCARF Model 70

Positive Handling in Schools 5 Government Advice and Guidance 70

Positive Handling in Schools 6 Making decisions: Duty of Care 70

Positive Handling in Schools 7 The Law 70

Positive Handling in Schools 8 Physical Intervention and Restraint 70

Positive Handling in Schools 9 Screening, Searching and Confiscation 70

Recommended System Requirements

•  Browser: Up to date web browser

•  Video: Up to date video drivers

•  Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•  Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 100 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

CPD Approved

Intelligence indicates that further terrorist attacks in our country are ‘highly likely’.

Experience tells us that the threat comes not just from foreign nationals, but from terrorists born and bred in Britain. It is therefore vital that our counter-terrorism strategy contains a plan to prevent radicalisation and stop would-be terrorists from committing mass murder. The Prevent strategy, published by the Government is part of the overall counter-terrorism strategy.

This course starts with an overview of the Government’s Prevent strategy, and then looks at some of the reasons people become extremists. It goes on to cover the objectives of the Prevent strategy, how to base your actions on a risk based approach, what to do if you are concerned and much more.

Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Prevent Duty 1 Introduction to the Course 70

Prevent Duty 2 What is Prevent? 70

Prevent Duty 3 Prevent Objectives 70

Prevent Duty 4 Delivering Prevent with a Risk-Based Approach 70

Prevent Duty 5 Extremism, Radicalisation and Terrorism 70

Prevent Duty 6 What Should You Do If You Are Concerned? 70

Prevent Duty 7 The Channel Process 70

Prevent Duty 8 British Values 70

Recommended System Requirements

•  Browser: Up to date web browser

•  Video: Up to date video drivers

•  Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•  Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 65 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

CPD Approved

Our Safeguarding courses have been created because, first and foremost, each and every one of us has basic human rights. Chief among these is the right to be healthy, happy and treated well, regardless of race, age, gender or location. When these rights are abused in some way it’s wrong, and it is therefore vital that guidelines, policies and procedures are followed to enable everyone, without exception to live a life in which these basic values and rights are maintained and upheld.

Everyone, regardless of their age, gender, religion, ethnicity or background has the right to a healthy, happy life. Safeguarding is about minimising and managing the risks to vulnerable individuals.

This course, ‘Safeguarding Children’, is aimed at anyone who has a duty of care for, or comes into contact with children in their chosen profession.

Although most children are brought up in loving, nurturing environments and grow up to lead happy lives, the subject has to be discussed in order to better protect those children that need it most.

During this course you will hear many facts, figures and details surrounding the risk to children, the types of abuse suffered, how to recognise the signs of abuse and key safeguarding legislations put in place to minimise the abuse of children.

Once you are able to recognise the signs of possible abuse, and know the steps you should take if you suspect it you will be better able to protect the children in your care.

  Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Safeguarding Children 1 Introduction to Safeguarding Children 70

Safeguarding Children 2 Types of Abuse, who may carry it out and why children may not tell 70

Safeguarding Children 3 How to Recognise the Signs of Abuse 70

Safeguarding Children 4 What to do if you suspect a child is being abused 70

Safeguarding Children 5 Safeguarding Legislation 70

Recommended System Requirements

•           Browser: Up to date web browser

•           Video: Up to date video drivers

•           Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•           Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 75 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

CPD Approved

Our Safeguarding courses have been created because, first and foremost, each and every one of us has basic human rights. Chief among these is the right to be healthy, happy and treated well, regardless of race, age, gender or location. When these rights are abused in some way it’s wrong, and it is therefore vital that guidelines, policies and procedures are followed to enable everyone, without exception to live a life in which these basic values and rights are maintained and upheld.

Everyone, regardless of their age, gender, religion, ethnicity or background has the right to a healthy, happy life. Safeguarding is about minimising and managing the risks to vulnerable individuals.

This course, ‘Safeguarding Children’, is aimed at anyone who has a duty of care for, or comes into contact with children in their chosen profession.

Although most children are brought up in loving, nurturing environments and grow up to lead happy lives, the subject has to be discussed in order to better protect those children that need it most.

During this course you will hear many facts, figures and details surrounding the risk to children, the types of abuse suffered, how to recognise the signs of abuse and key safeguarding legislations put in place to minimise the abuse of children.

Once you are able to recognise the signs of possible abuse, and know the steps you should take if you suspect it you will be better able to protect the children in your care.

  Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Safeguarding Children 1 Introduction to Safeguarding Children 70

Safeguarding Children 2 Types of Abuse, who may carry it out and why children may not tell 70

Safeguarding Children 3 How to Recognise the Signs of Abuse 70

Safeguarding Children 4 What to do if you suspect a child is being abused 70

Safeguarding Children 5 Safeguarding Legislation 70

Recommended System Requirements

•           Browser: Up to date web browser

•           Video: Up to date video drivers

•           Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•           Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 75 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

CPD Approved

The Health and Safety Executive states that ‘work related stress develops because a person is unable to cope with the demands being placed on them’. This can come from any aspect of their life but it often comes from demands placed on them at work.

So why is stress a problem in the workplace?

Well, the latest estimates show the total number of cases of work-related stress depression or anxiety account for 39% of all work-related illness.

Some occupations may be more susceptible to stress but it can affect anyone and can impact on health, ability to function effectively at work and at home and in relationships.

This course will cover an introduction to stress and why it’s a problem, some of the causes of stress and some ways to minimise the risk of stress.

  Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Stress Management 1 What is Stress and Why is it a Problem 70

Stress Management 2 The Causes and Symptoms of Stress 70

Stress Management 3 The Law on Stress and its Contravention 70

Stress Management 4 Minimising the Risk of Stress 70

Recommended System Requirements

•      Browser: Up to date web browser

•      Video: Up to date video drivers

•      Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

•      Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 30 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).