Commissioned training - popular themes

Frequently requested training themes include

Child protection

Our trainers can provide comprehensive manager level, introductory or refresher training tailored to your organisation’s internal policies, procedures and context.
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Mental health and wellbeing

Whether you’d like to educate your team on how they can support children to self-regulate, promote wellbeing through their practice, or support children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, we work with a range of trainers with expertise in these areas.

Mindfulness work with children and young people

We offer practical workshops that will introduce you to mindfulness, focusing on the origins of mindfulness, how it can benefit children and young people and how you can begin to incorporate it into your practice.

Trauma, adversity, and healing

We can support your organisation on its journey to becoming trauma informed. We provide training to those working with children and young people who may have experienced trauma. We also provide training around vicarious trauma for practitioners, equipping you with vital self-care strategies to support your wellbeing.

Supporting children with additional support needs

Our experienced trainers with draw on a wealth of expertise to help you support children with additional support needs to thrive in your setting.

Understanding behaviours

We can support your team to develop your understanding of why children and young people behave as they do, and how you can respond effectively through our tailored workshops with a relationship-based approach.

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) & Participation

Our experienced Policy, Participation and Projects team provide a range of workshops exploring the key principles and articles of the UNCRC within the current Scottish policy context. Our team will provide reflective spaces and useful strategies to embed best practice around the UNCRC in your organisation.
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Get in touch today for your tailored quote

For more information or to have an initial discussion about commissioned training, please email events@childreninscotland.org.uk

Testimonials

What delegates have said:

“Lovely engaging trainer, Nicola was clear and supportive, as well as giving great strategies.”

- Attendee from Hillwood Primary School, Building trusting relationships with Children 2024 –

What delegates have said:

“I work with young people 14 - 26 yrs with complex trauma, care experience and various other issues, everyone one of them would benefit from this intervention and focused work. ”

- Attendee from South Ayrshire HSCP, Making Sense of Fragmented Lives Through Life Story Work 2024 –

What delegates have said:

“The training was really tailored to our work place. I could see how well the training was delivered and relevant to us.”

- Attendee from Sistema Scotland, Creating inclusive creative environments for children and young people 2025 –

What delegates have said:

“Great trainer. Knowledgeable, welcoming and was safe place to learn.”

- Attendee from Midlothian Council, Child Protection for Managers 2025 –

What delegates have said:

“I felt the scenarios were very helpful to remind/inform the need to consider the various layers involved in each case and what my role would be in the situation.”

- Attendee from Children's Hospices Across Scotland, Child Protection Awareness Raising and Response Training 2025 –