Solution Focused Approaches Training – In person, Inverness

Solution focused practice consists of a range of approaches to solving problems that are both effective and rewarding.

Solution focused working can be effective as a way of:

• having “short conversations” with colleagues or children and young people
• in-depth work with an individual over a period, or one-off sessions
• changing the “ethos” of a group, class or organisation
• building team approaches
• providing staff support and development
• structuring formal meetings

This skills based course will cover as many aspects of work as possible where a solution focused approach might be helpful.  Following an introduction to solution focused principles, the course has been designed to be interactive, with group and paired work throughout the day to practise solution focused techniques and reflect on these. To ensure the best learning experience, full-day attendance is essential.

The course compliments the Highland GIRFEC training and is a pre-requisite for attending the Solution Focused Meeting course.

The content will appeal to a wide range of practitioners within Education, Health and Social Care – anyone who supports children and families. This may include, Social Workers, Health Visitors, Head Teachers, Guidance staff, School nurses, Additional Support for Learning staff and many more. Those undertaking or preparing to undertake the role as Named Person or Lead Professional, are invited to attend this course and the Solution Focused Meeting course.

The venue and more details will be sent on booking confirmation. This session is aimed at those working with the associated school groups of Millburn, Charleston, and Glenurquhart.

We ask you book the geographical area closest to your location of work to promote connections made with colleagues in your area.  However the course is open to any practitioner working in any location in Highland.

Places are available free of charge but may be limited per team/service/agency depending on demand.

Please note, the CPC do operate a non-attendance charge of £30 if places are not taken up and no notice is given (at least 48 hours before event).

For more information, please contact GIRFEC@highland.gov.uk.