Course Outline

A half day course focusing on attachment theory, factors which can affect attachment and indications of disorder attachment.  The course will focus on the key theme of attachment and safeguarding.

Aims/Objectives

• To increase knowledge of types of attachment
• To increase knowledge of disordered attachment
• To increase knowledge of the impact of disordered attachment on the emotional health and welfare of children and young people
• To increase understanding of how attachment relates to safeguarding issues

Learning Objectives – at the end of the course participants will:

• Be aware of main components of attachment theory
• Be aware of the indicators for disordered attachment
• Be able to respond appropriately when they have concerns about attachment in families
• Be able to consider interventions in their own practice which will promote healthy attachments in families

Target Audience

For all staff who need to have an understanding of attachment and respond appropriately to concerns.

Trainers

Dr Rosemary Jones, Consultant Community Paediatrician

Stephanie Bailey, Designated Nurse, Safeguarding

Related Common Core of Knowledge and Skills

            Child and young person development

Understand how babies, children and young people develop

• Know that development includes emotional, physical, intellectual, social, moral and character growth, and know that they can all affect one another
• Appreciate the different ways in which babies and children form attachments and how these might be achieved

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Communication, recording and reporting

• Undertake (formal or informal) assessments and be alert to concerns about a child or young person’s safety or welfare, including unexplained changes in behaviour and signs of abuse or neglect.

Relate, recognise and take considered action

• Understand that signs of abuse can be subtle and be expressed in play, artwork and the way children and young people approach relationships with other children and/or adults
• Understand the key role of parents and carers in safeguarding and promoting children and young people’s welfare and involve them accordingly, while recognising factors that can affect parenting and increase the risk of abuse (for example, domestic violence)

Multi-agency working

Communication and teamwork

• Work in a team context, forging and sustaining relationships across agencies and respecting the contribution of others working with children, young people and families