LIVE Virtual Session
90
minutes
On Demand

The Legacy of Language in Care Records, conversations and Court Rooms

This session will explore the impact of language used in written records about children, from the perspective of a social worker who retrieved her care files as an adult.
It will explore how to move away from oppressive language which stigmatises and blames, to a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.

Who is this course for?

This session is ideal for:

Foster carers

Social workers

Teachers

Leaving care staff

Anyone working with children in care, care leavers or those with a social worker

About the session

Attendees will leave with tangible tools they can use to elevate their skills, a better understanding of the right to access records, and insights from real lived experience which will change their practice for good.

Learning outcomes

  • Adopt a more trauma-informed approach to case note records in children's social care
  • Develop an understanding of the socio-emotional impact of accessing records from a care leaver perspective
  • Learn how to balance fact, observation and evidence-gathering with a child-centred approach
  • Increase knowledge around Subject Access Requests

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Welcome to the Guest Speaker Library, an exclusive collection of on-demand seminars from some of the most respected voices across education, social care, fostering, residential care, leadership, and trauma-informed practice.

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  • Available for 30 days
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  • Access all Live Events

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Annual Subscription*

£199.00
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  • Ongoing
  • Community Space
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Bulk license discounts

Huge savings available
Purchase seats and distribute across your organisation
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  • Ongoing
  • Custom Community Spaces
  • Resource Hub (Full)
  • Group Admin Features
  • Custom Reporting
  • Account Manager
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  • Community Space
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  • Access all Live Events

*Save 15% when you sign up for annual membership