Education Services and Training
Providing Personal Care for Children
Course Area
SEND
Course Code
VS013
User Types
SEND
Course Description
Introduction
This session explores what we mean by the term personal care and the reasons why children and young people may require short-term or long-term personal care. It aims to give an overview of the different types of personal care which may be required, such as toileting, washing and dressing. We will outline the duties placed on everyone involved in personal care and the importance of following personal care policies and plans.
Attendees
This training is suitable for:
- Teachers
- Higher level teaching assistants
- Teaching assistants and other appropriate support staff
- SENCos
- DSLs
- Nursery nurses/assistants
Learning Outcomes
- To understand what we mean by ‘personal’ care
- To consider how we follow the intimate care policy and plans
- To explore procedures including recording and reporting
- To consider vulnerabilities associated with personal care
Length of Course
N/A
Session Costs
| Enhanced | Core | Non-SLA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In School | 1 credit | £125 | £150 |
| Online | n/a | n/a | n/a |