Hidden Harm - parental substance misuse and the impact on children - Learning and Development courses

To explore the impact of substance use on children and young people within the family. Identify the key messages in legislation, local and national guidance, and associated documents.

This is a full day course which is interactive and involves individual and group activities, during which participants will be expected to share their skills, knowledge, and expertise.

By the end of the programme -

• establish a common understanding of what constitutes substance use
• explore the impact of substance use on children, young people, and their families from their perspective
• identify the risk and protective factors for children and young people living in families where substance use is an issue, and how this may impact on each stage of their development
• explore the impact of the Common Assessment Framework in working with substance use in the family
• understand the legislative framework and guidance
• explore the Action Plan of 2008-2011 Drugs; Protecting Families and Communities and its impact locally

Those in regular contact or who have a period of intense but irregular contact with children or young people, or parents and carers, and who may be in a position to identify safeguarding concerns. This includes those which may arise from the use of a common shared assessment.

• Monday 9 September 2024 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Tuesday 19 November 2024 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Thursday 13 February 2025 - 9.30am to 4.30pm

Hull City Council Staff

Log on to OLM (Oracle Learning Management System) to enrol.

External to Hull City Council

Complete the online application form (opens in a new window).