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Parent and Child Placements

11-12 December 2008, Springboard Centre, Cwmbran

£160 + VAT. Fee includes lunch and refreshments.

About this course

Rates of teenage pregnancy in Wales are the highest in Western Europe. There are links between teenage pregnancy and social exclusion, and early pregnancy is associated with a number of risks for mother and child. Children who have been in care are almost 2.5 times more likely than their peers to become teenage parents and almost half of young women leaving care become parents within 2 years.

While the Government has implemented a strategy to reduce teenage pregnancy rates, there is also recognition of the vulnerability of young parents and an emphasis on improving services for this group. Fostering agencies are able to provide a valuable alternative to residential care, in order to keep young families together in the community.

Course objectives

By the end of the course participants will have

  • Identified their current knowledge and skills in working with young parents and any gaps
  • Explored their perceptions of young people who have become parents and be aware of what research tells us
  • Been given an opportunity to discuss policy and procedure in relation to PACT placements
  • Considered the use of National Occupational Standards for Working with Parents as a basis for the assessment of PACT carers and how to evidence skills and knowledge for panel
  • Clarified expectations, roles and responsibilities of all involved in PACT placements
  • Reflected on the training needs of PACT carers

This course contributes to the underpinning knowledge requirements for:

  • PQ units B; C; D and E

Book a place on this course

If you would like to book, please download the booking form and return to the address given on the form.

Download the bilingual course flyer.