Me First Fundamentals
The Me first fundamentals is the Foundation Level introductory course to all our training, except for Conversations about Safeguarding Concerns.
With eight years experience in training professionals, Me first has condensed the fundamental principles of children and young people-centred communication into a two-hour online module. This module is designed to support people working in health and social care to build on their existing knowledge and applied skills in communication, no matter what their level of experience.
These Fundamentals go beyond basic communication skills and lays the foundation for our advanced courses. We focus on complex and interesting topics and encourage self-reflection that supports each individual to work on their own skills in every-day practice.
What will it cover?
The Me First Fundamentals will explore the key principles which incorporate:
- Child and young person’s developmental abilities
- Involvement and shared decision making
- Power and influence
- Working with difference
- Capacity
- Consent
We achieve this through a mixture of theory and discussion-based activities. Taught by experienced practicing professional and young trainers, who bring the young people’s voice throughout the course.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for all health and social care professionals in both paediatric and adult services working with children and young people. This includes those working with complex physical disabilities, mental health issues and learning disabilities, and is applicable to both newly qualified and very experienced practitioners.
We also offer shorter bespoke Me first Fundamentals courses and workshops – please get in touch to find out more
Upcoming training dates
2023 DATES
| Course | Date | Time | Cost | BOOK |
| Me first Fundamentals | ||||
| Monday 6th November 2023 | 9.30 – 11.45 | £40.00 | BOOK |
2024 DATES
Please note price rise in 2024
| Course | Date | Time | Cost | BOOK |
| Me First Fundamentals
(Foundation Course) |
Tuesday 16th January 2024 | 9.30 – 11.45 | £60.00 | BOOK
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| Tuesday 12th March 2024 | 9.30 – 11.45 | £60.00 | BOOK
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| Tuesday 14th May 2024 | 9.30 – 11.45 | £60.00 | BOOK
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| Tuesday 9th July 2024 | 9.30 – 11.45 | £60.00 | BOOK
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| Tuesday 10th September 2024 | 9.30 – 11.45 | £60.00 | BOOK
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| Wed 4th December 2024 | 9:30 –11:45 | £60.00 | BOOK
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