Parental Substance Misuse and the Impact on Parenting
LSCP Safeguarding Children Training Workshop, delivered online via Microsoft Teams (or in person if Covid-19 situation allows at the time)
By Local Safeguarding Children Partnership
Date and time
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 01:30 - 05:30 PDT
Location
Online
About this event
Parental Substance Misuse and the Impact on Parenting
This half-day workshop delivered by Turning Point is an important area of learning within the wider context of safeguarding children.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the workshop, participants will:
Be able to identify the different types of drugs and their effects, both legal and illegal
Understand why different people might use drugs
Be able to identify the potential impact of parental use on children across a range of ages, including young carers
Explore the cycle of change and how this may impact on an assessment
Be able to identify sources of further support for parents and the professionals working with them
Have greater clarity about the thresholds for safeguarding children
Address your own attitudes and beliefs regarding parenting and substance misuse
Develop an understanding of how to make an effective assessment with reference to the national assessment framework and identify good practice methods.
Please note this workshop will be delivered online via either Microsoft Teams or Zoom, unless the Covid-19 situation improves and we are able to revert back to face to face training.
