Aim

To enable participants to improve their skills and knowledge in working more effectively with children and young people who are at risk of running away.

Objectives

By the end of the training participants will be able to:

  • Gain a better understanding of the complex issues and experiences of young people who run away

  • Identify preventative methods of working and the purpose and value of these interventions

  • Gain additional knowledge, including local protocols and services, skills and confidence in dealing with situations involving young runaways.

Outcomes

  • Implement key areas of good practice in working with young runaways.

  • Staff are more confident in working with potential runaways and any actions to take to safeguard these young people.

  • A reduction in the incidences of running away

  • Improved responses to young people

Training Availability

Course dates for Runaway's Training will be available soon.

In order to apply for the training, please complete the booking form and return to:

dscbtraining@doncaster.gov.uk

If your application is successful, you will receive your joining instructions and papers via e-mail prior to the training. If you are unsuccessful, please re-apply for an alternative date.

Non-attendance of any course without 48 hours notification will result in a charge of £50.