Training we
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Relational CYC Practice
Trauma & Mental Health
Protective Behaviours
Safeguarding
Our training programmes empower caregivers and other child and youth care practitioners
Child and youth care workers need adequate working conditions and the necessary competencies to effectively carry out their complex roles. They either offer support to vulnerable families in challenging situations or provide specialized care to children and young people who have experienced various degrees of adversity and trauma, factors that can impact their entire lifespan.
All groups of practitioners, whether in family strengthening or in alternative care services, must be well-prepared and equipped with the required attitudes, knowledge, and skills, along with the support they need. Access to regular one-on-one reflection sessions and other learning and development (L&D) opportunities is essential.
Our Training Programmes address the need for specialized L&D opportunities for CYC practitioners. These programmes focus on their specific professional roles, the characteristics of relational child and youth care, and the importance of self-care.
Quality4Children offers training programmes in four main areas:
Read up more about our understanding of learning and development, the comprehensive L&D approach for caregivers and other CYC practitioners, trauma-informed care and mental health programmes, the Protective Behaviours programme to strengthen children’s resilience, as well as our safeguarding training and capacity building in the following pages.
Relational child and youth care
This area covers characteristics of relational care, principles of socio-pedagogy, relationships as the foundation for healing, development, and growth, behaviour as a coping mechanism, etc.
For more information, see our Relational Practice, and Relational Practice Training Programmes in Detail page.
Trauma-informed Care and Mental Health
These programmes address various forms of trauma and teach skills to support acute and long-term healing. They also provide laypersons with mental health intervention skills and promote self-care competencies.
For more information, see our Trauma-informed Care & Mental Health page.
Protective Behaviours
This programme aims to enhance awareness and strengthen resilience skills among children, teens, and caregivers, enabling them to prevent and effectively respond to insecure situations.
For more information, see our Protective Behaviours page.
Comprehensive L&D Approach and Framework
In addition to individual training programmes, we can support your organization in implementing a comprehensive learning and development approach. This framework will support you in continuously strengthening your child and youth care practitioners. Competency frameworks guide their self-driven growth, while staff members are prepared for specialized L&D support roles.
For more information, see our Relational Practice Training Programmes in Detail page.
Safeguarding Training and Capacity Building
We deliver tailored safeguarding training and capacity-building programmes designed to strengthen organisational culture, staff competence, and leadership accountability. Training is adapted to different roles and levels, including boards, senior leadership, safeguarding leads, managers, and practitioners. Our approach combines practical, case-based learning with a strong grounding in safeguarding principles, risk management, reporting, and response. Training can be delivered virtually or in person.
For more information,see our Safeguarding Page.
Pricing
If you or your organization is interested in one of our training programmes, the comprehensive L&D for CYC practitioners approach, or just a single workshop, please get in touch with us. We want to meet with you, understand your context and needs, and prepare a tailor-made offer for you. Quality4Children stands for equitable access to professional learning.