Equality and Inclusion of Disabled Children - 6th March 2015

Equality and Inclusion of Disabled Children 6 March 2015, Cardiff - Online Booking Form A one-day course This course is aimed at managers and practitioners working with children in a wide variety of settings, including day nurseries, play schemes and afterschool clubs. It will allow participants to explore and understand the legislative and policy framework that supports the inclusion of disabled children. This interactive training day will help people to reflect on their current provision and to consider practical steps that can ensure their setting is inclusive and accessible to all children who wish to attend.  Rights based approaches to inclusion of disabled children under the UNCRC Disability as an equalities issue via The Equality Act 2010 Exploring the implications of Social Model of disability vs Medical Model of disability Understanding the power of language and terminology in relation to disabled children Discussing and debunking the myths of including disabled children into mainstream activities Working in partnership with parents Overcoming barriers  - understanding and promoting reasonable adjustments Looking at features of inclusive settings  Sharing of suggestions for inclusive games and activities Considering how learning can be applied in daily practice About the Trainers  Claire Sharp Claire Sharp has worked with children and young people in the voluntary and statutory sectors for over twenty years and currently works as Children in Wales' Training Officer.  Claire spent many years working in the field of domestic abuse, directly supporting children and young people in refuges and in the community, before moving on to manage Children's Services at Welsh Women's Aid.   She has an ongoing interest in encouraging education and learning in its broadest sense, having worked both as a primary teacher and in the supervision and assessment of student social workers in child and family teams. Claire now trains practitioners from a variety of services on many issues, including children's rights and child protection. Claire has also delivered Early Support training, a programme aimed to improve recognition and support for disabled children and their families through a multi-agency approach with the child at the centre. Claire is a volunteer with UCAN Productions, a performance and creative arts co-operative for blind and partially sighted children, young people and their friends, supporting the children to have opportunities to play and socialise and develop skills and confidence.    Claire now trains practitioners from a variety of services, on a wide range of issues, including children's rights and child protection. Catherine Lewis Cath has worked in social care for over twenty years and currently works for Children in Wales leading the organisation's work on disabled children and young people. Cath coordinates various forums, networks and seminars that bring together professionals from the voluntary and statutory sectors who work with disabled children and young people. She also facilitates seminars on disability related themes, such as autism and play, which include presentations from experts in the field and promotes the sharing of good practice. Cath is the Chair of the Third Sector Additional Needs Alliance (TSANA) which seeks to protect and promote the rights of children with additional needs in Wales. This involves regular meetings with the Welsh Government and Assembly Members to highlight what must occur to ensure children and young people with additional needs can access the support they need to reach their full potential. Prior to joining Children in Wales, Cath worked as a social worker for the Family Link scheme in Bridgend and then as a social worker for disabled children in Rhondda Cynon Taff.  Claire and Cath have devised and delivered previous courses on working with disabled children, including: See Me Hear Me - Promoting the rights of disabled children and young people Including disabled children in leisure provision - which was commissioned by Blaenau Gwent and delivered to all leisure staff in the county over a series of events. COST: Members - £80 Non-members - £100 This course is also offered as in-house training, please contact hannah.sharp@childreninwales.org.uk for more information.  Some of our previous course participants have made the following comments:   "Trainers made all us all feel very comfortable"  "A very thorough enjoyable course, excellent resources, thank you"    "Now more attuned to disabled rights, and will have enhanced knowledge in the work environment"   "This was a most useful workshop, good group discussion and trainers input" "I will now be more aware of disabled children's rights and will strive to promote them as fully as possible in my work" "The handouts, group discussion and activities were very useful"

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