Training and Development



Child Bereavement UK Courses

Our courses are listed below, click on each course name to view details, the location nearest to you, dates and fees.

Our training headquarters are in Buckinghamshire however we also deliver some of these courses in Widnes, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, London and Bristol.

Working with Bereaved Children and Young People – OCN Level 6 Accredited Modular Course

A Selective, Comprehensive, Modular Course - Consisting of 6, 2 full-day units over 9 months between September 2016 and May 2017

OCN London (Open College Network) Accreditation at Level 6

Aim
The main aim of this course is to enable professionals to develop a range of practical techniques to work effectively with bereaved children and young people according to each child or young person's individual needs.

This course is delivered through a variety of methods - group work, facilitated workshops and presentations, the course is highly interactive and students stand to gain a great deal from their shared experiences and ambitions.

Course Leaders

Ann Chalmers, Chief Executive, and Dr Ann Rowland, Director of Bereavement Services, Child Bereavement UK, are highly experienced facilitators and specialists in child bereavement. Students will also benefit from the specialist knowledge delivered by visiting speakers and facilitators.

Selection

Students will be expected to complete an Application Form and attend a selection interview. Successful candidates will be combining formal study with a high degree of autonomous, work-based learning, much of which will be required to be undertaken in their own time. Each student will be assigned a tutor for support in their assignments and course work.

Learning Outcomes

The course outcomes will enable you to:

  • Critically assess models of child development and their application in the context of bereavement support
  • Demonstrate the ability to reflect critically on working safely and creatively with bereaved children and young people
  • Reflect upon and evaluate the significance of the unique family and cultural context of supporting bereaved children and young people
  • Articulate the significance of endings in relation to working with bereaved children and young people
  • Demonstrate the ability to reflect critically on their own practice and that of others in working with bereaved children and young people

Course Requirements
Students will be required to be in a supportive working relationship with children/young people from unit 4 onwards of the course. The opportunity to bring practice experience into the training environment enriches the learning experience for the whole group.

  • Students must be able to attend all course dates to successfully complete the course

Who Should Attend?
Open to anyone who works with or wishes to deepen their understanding of the needs of bereaved children and young people.

How to Apply
If you are interested in receiving information about this training please contact Training or ring 01494 568926.

Other Child Bereavement UK Course


Training dates for your diary 2017


Is funding an issue for your access to bereavement training?

We aim to ensure access to quality training for professionals that support families when a child grieves or when a child dies. We do this through subsidised course fees when we have received support, an online learning programme for schools, bespoke training to reach a larger group and sometimes we are able to offer bursaries of up to 25% to help towards the fees for attendance on our training days. If you would like to talk about any of the ways we can help you access the training you need, please email training@childbereavementuk.org or call us on 01494 568926.

Bespoke training
Our training aims to help professionals to support children, young people, parents and families through all types of bereavement. If you require bespoke training or consultancy in your workplace, we can arrange this at a location and time to suit your needs.


2017 CORE DAYS

Thursday 23rd February 2017 - Saunderton

Communicating with Families When Children Have a Life-Limiting Condition and Complex Needs

A one day workshop for professionals to gain a deeper understanding of families′ needs and to provide an overview of the families′ difficulties from the point of diagnosis, as well as examine ways to reduce overlapping of services to minimise pressures

For more information go to: www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue: Child Bereavement UK, Clare Charity Centre, Bucks

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: £120

Contact: training@childbereavementuk.org


Monday 27th February 2017 - Runcorn, Cheshire

Working with children and young people in fractured families

An interactive workshop which aims to offer practical guidance to professionals working with children and young people who experience bereavement within the context of separated or fractured family systems

For more information go to: www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue: Suite 1, Suite 1, Victoria Buildings, High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1QS

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: £120

Contact: training@childbereavementuk.org


Tuesday 28th February 2017 - Saunderton

Working with children and young people in fractured families

An interactive workshop which aims to offer practical guidance to professionals working with children and young people who experience bereavement within the context of separated or fractured family systems

For more information go to: www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue: Child Bereavement UK, Clare Charity Centre, Bucks

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: £120

Contact: training@childbereavementuk.org


Tuesday 14th March 2017 - Runcorn, Cheshire

When a Child Dies - Supporting Parents and Family Members

A multi-disciplinary workshop which provides an opportunity for professionals and volunteers in a supporting role to explore the impact of the death of a child on the bereaved family as well as on themselves; the sharing of experiences is a valuable part of the workshop

For more information go to: www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue: Suite 1, Suite 1, Victoria Buildings, High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1QS

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: £120

Contact: training@childbereavementuk.org


22nd March 2017

Suicide - The impact on families

This workshop aims to help you develop a greater understanding of the effects of bereavement by suicide on families and children facing their loss and confidence to provide support and to be able to communicate with these families. There is also discussion around the facts and myths of suicide and time to explore the effect this work has on us.

For more information go to: www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue:Slater Gordon, Landore Court, 51 Charles Street, Cardiff, CF10 2GD

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: £75 with kind thanks to Slater Gordon

Contact: training@childbereavementuk.org


Wednesday 22nd March 2017 - Saunderton

Creative ways of helping bereaved children and families

A very practical workshop that aims to explore creative ways of helping children express themselves and communicate when someone important in their life is dying or has died. Suitable for all those whose work or volunteering includes contact with families where children are bereaved in the Social Services, Education, Health or Voluntary Sector

For more information go to: www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue: Child Bereavement UK, Clare Charity Centre, Bucks

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: £125

Contact: training@childbereavementuk.org


25th April 2017

Teenagers and bereavement - Runcorn, Cheshire

An interactive workshop to explore the experience of bereaved teenagers and identify ways to provide appropriate support. This training is suitable for all professionals who come into contact with bereaved teenagers in the course of their work, whether in the statutory or voluntary sector.

For more information go to: www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue: Suite 1, Victoria Buildings, High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1QS

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: £120

Contact: training@childbereavementuk.org

26th April 2017 - Saunderton

When a child dies - supporting parents and family members

A multi-disciplinary workshop which provides an opportunity for professionals and volunteers in a supporting role to explore the impact of the death of a child on the bereaved family as well as on themselves; the sharing of experiences is a valuable part of the workshop.

For more information go to: www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue: Child Bereavement UK, Clare Charity Centre, Bucks, HP14 4BF

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: £120

Contact: training@childbereavementuk.org


Thursday 11th May 2017 - London

The Challenges of Supporting Parents through the Neonatal Experience

A one-day workshops which explore key areas of neonatal care including loss and grief, Communication, the parents′ perspective, as well as the moral and ethical issues around end of life and palliative care. The workshop is highly-evaluated by those whose work brings them into contact with families facing the loss of their newborn

For more information go to: www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue: Travelers, 3rd floor, Exchequer Court, 33 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8AG

Time: 9.30am - 4:00pm
 Fee: £90 with kind support of Travelers

Contact: training@childbereavementuk.org


Wednesday 17th May 2017 - Saunderton

Supporting Parents through Pregnancy Loss and the Death of a Baby

This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to explore the impact that pregnancy loss and the death of a baby can have on the family, and to identify the communication skills required, as outlined in 'Pregnancy Loss and Death of a Baby: Guidelines for Professionals' 3rd edition Schott, Henley & Kohner: Sands 2007

For more information go to: www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue: Child Bereavement UK, Clare Charity Centre, Bucks

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: £120

Contact: training@childbereavementuk.org


23rd May 2017 - Saunderton
 Paediatric post mortem - communicating with bereaved families
The training is in collaboration with AAPT (Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology). It provides information and understanding in relation to post mortem examination and develop confidence in sensitive communication with bereaved parents. Supporting HTA Codes of Practice (2009) around consent, donation and post mortem.
For more information go to: www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue: Child Bereavement UK, Clare Charity Centre, Bucks, HP14 4BF

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: £120

Contact: training@childbereavementuk.org

Wednesday 7th June 2017 - Saunderton

Teenagers and Bereavement

An interactive workshop to explore the experience of bereaved teenagers and identify ways to provide appropriate support. This training is suitable for all professionals who come into contact with bereaved teenagers in the course of their work, whether in the statutory or voluntary sector

For more information go to:www.childbereavementuk.org/courses

Venue: Child Bereavement UK, Clare Charity Centre, Bucks

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Fee: £120

Contact:training@childbereavementuk.org


Child Bereavement UK Courses 2016-2017

Supporting parents and families

Supporting children and young people

Sudden and traumatic death

Other

If booking Online is not possible, please use our Booking Form which you can download by clicking here.

Is funding an issue? Please enquire about our bursary places and how to apply 01494 568909

If booking more than one workshop at the same time you may be eligible for a discount at some venues

or

If more than one person is booking from the same organisation they may each be eligible to a discount at some venues

Please email Training or call us on 01494 568909with any questions

For Bereavement Support & Information Call 0800 02 888 40