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“An amazing course, the trainer was extremely engaging.”

Claudia, Kedleston Schools, High Peak School, Disley, Stockport

Course Summary

Substance misuse affects millions of people with the social influences of drugs, substances and alcohol is possibly greater now that it has ever been before, especially for children and young people.

This training course is designed specifically for services supporting vulnerable children who need to know how to respond to concerns of substance misuse.

This training course defines the meaning of substance misuse, identifies UK legislation relating to substance misuse, possession and supply, evaluates the difference between different classification of substances and defines the different supply and possession penalties of different classification of substances.

This training course discusses possible influences which may lead vulnerable children into substance misuse including potential links between substance misuse, child criminal exploitation, county lines, adverse early life experiences and latent vulnerability.

Course Learning Outcomes

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1Understand what substance misuse is, relevant UK legislation substance classifications and categories
  • 1.1Define what substance misuse is
  • 1.2Define key UK legislation relating to substance misuse, possession and supply
  • 1.3Evaluate and analyse the difference between different classification of substances
  • 1.4Define the different supply and possession penalties of different classification of substances
  • 1.5Confirm different categories of substances
  • 1.6Describe information which children should be provided with at the time of placement in relation to substance misuse policy and legislation
2Understand possible influences and indicators of substance misuse on children and young people
  • 2.1Evaluate possible influences which may lead vulnerable children into substance misuse
  • 2.2Confirm links between substance misuse, exploitation, county lines, adverse early life experiences and latent vulnerability
  • 2.3Describe indicators which may raise concern that a child may be using, supplying or be in possession of illegal substances
  • 2.4Define the meaning of the ‘cycle of change/recovery’
3Understand action to take and procedure to follow if a child is suspected of using, supplying or being in possession of illegal substances
  • 3.1Describe the procedure to follow and action to take if concerns are raised that a child may be a user, supplier or in possession of illegal substances
  • 3.2Confirm safeguards and limitations of carrying out bedroom searches
  • 3.3Confirm how suspect substances must be disposed of correctly
  • 3.4Describe ways of supporting a child who is showing indicators of being under the influence of substances
  • 3.5Recognise safeguarding precautions to take in the event of the risk of solvent misuse
  • 3.6Confirm situations which the police and/or health services may need to become involved
4Understand ways of safeguarding and educating children who may be vulnerable to influences of substance misuse
  • 4.1Explain the importance of educating children about substance misuse and raising awareness of risks
  • 4.2Describe key messages to be presented to children in relation to substance misuse awareness, risks and boundaries including policy and procedure
  • 4.3Confirm how children can be supported to access further support and advice

Who is this course for?

This training course is designed for professionals working with children and young people including support teams, education professionals and foster carers. This course is also suitable for professionals working with adults.

Duration

1 day course - we can be flexible on start and finish times to suit your needs such as school run friendly times.

Availability

This drug, alcohol and substance misuse training course is offered in two delivery formats:

  • Remote Online: Led by a live tutor via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, allowing participants to join remotely. (Also known as virtual classroom training)
  • Face-to-Face: Delivered in person at your location or a venue you arrange. (Also referred to as on-site training)

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Certification

Each learner completing this course will receive a digital (PDF) certificate of learning.

Accreditation

The course contents are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) Credit4Learning as a Level 3 course.

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1 Day Course

Flexible start and finish times to suit you. Contact us for available dates.

Accredited

The course contents are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) Credit4Learning as a Level 3 course.

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