The National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 describes the responsibilities and expectations of everyone who works with, or comes into contact with children and young people, families and carers in Scotland.  With thanks to the Highland Child Protection Committee, this module is for everyone who works with children and young people.

This module links closely with ‘How we eat’ and ‘Healthy Body Image-Body Confidence’ and supports the methodology and language used in the promotion of a weight-inclusive approach.

This module will support parents and practitioners understanding of how to support gender equality through nonbiased practice with young children.

This module from Highland Child Protection Committee developed in partnership with Care and Learning Alliance is highly relevant for anyone (including parents) working with/ and or supporting children and young people (paid or voluntary). With Neglect identified as the most prevalent form of child maltreatment in the UK, this module will provide a comprehensive introduction to raise people’s awareness of the signs of neglect, its long-term effects and steps you can take to help.

This module is designed to help Highland Practitioners who are inputting to Child's Plans to understand them (it is not intended to train lead professionals in developing Child's Plans). The content of the module refers to the National Practice Model which outlines 'Getting It Right for Every Child' (GIRFEC) and therefore practitioners across Scotland will also find the module highly relevant.

The module provides a comprehensive overview of the purpose, content, roles and responsibilities of a child’s plan, taking into account the rights of children.

This module is the combined key aspects from two training programmes: Activity and Wellbeing - First Steps and Activity and Wellbeing - Next Steps which have been delivered to out of school services by the Scottish Out of School Club Network over the past 7 years. The module will help practitioners to consider how they plan, deliver and review physical experiences and opportunities for all children in their settings.

This module will provide helpful information, links to relevant guidance and handy tips for parents/carers or practitioners looking to set up a Gaelic Medium Toddler Group in their area.
The module has been developed by Care & Learning Alliance (CALA), working in partnership with the Highland Council and Bòrd na Gàidhlig (BnG) to further support their existing work in the development of Gaelic 0-5-year-old provision in Highland.

Young Carers: Seen, heard and supported: this module is for all practitioners working with children and young people to raise awareness of the challenges faced by those who may be in a caring role and our role and responsibilities to ensure we meet their needs in line with The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. For further information on this module click on the 'more info' tab or to register and complete the module click 'add to cart'.

Young Carers: Understand us: this module is for young people aged 10 - 18 to raise their awareness of the role and rights of a young carer. CLICK HERE  to access.

The dictionary definition of 'chronology' is "the arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence". This module aims to support a greater understanding of what a chronology is, the purpose, types of chronologies and key points to record. This module was developed in partnership with the Highland Child Protection Committee.

NB: please see an update link on Named Person embedded in the module

The material in this module is designed to support parents and those working with young children and families. The module provides information and approaches to support your understanding of the vital role adults play in helping children become body confident.

This module provides information about a range of ways to support and develop children’s early literacy; skills which really do support learning for life!

Care and Learning Alliance (CALA) are now providing FREE access to this module.
This module provides an overview of the national guidance document, Building the Ambition which was developed to support the implementation of aspects of the Children and Young People’s Act 2014.
Realising the Ambition: being me supersedes this document. However, you may find it useful to continue to be aware of this document and dip back into it from time to time to remind yourselves of key aspects of practice in relation to the provision of quality spaces, experiences and interactions for toddlers. This module is relevant for all those working with and for young children and families in Scotland.

NB: please see an update link on Named Person embedded in the module

This is an introductory module which looks at ways for adults to support quality play and interactions with young children to help develop caring relationships and maximise children’s enjoyment, development and learning.

This module offers advice and support to help parents and carers deal effectively and positively with the behaviour of young children.

This module offers advice and support to help practitioners deal effectively and positively with the behaviour of young children.

The materials in this course are designed to support practitioners working within Early Learning and Childcare in both the management of risk and in providing appropriate challenge and risk in play.

This module is highly relevant for anyone working with children, young people and families and will provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject of Child Sexual Exploitation.

NB: please see an update link on Named Person embedded in the module

This module introduces the Smart Start Programme and how to use it. Healthy eating, physical activity, and the self-awareness to begin to make the best choices for ourselves are core components of every child’s development. The Smart Start programme supports these through ideas and resources you can link to children’s interests and develop into relevant play and learning experiences.

The material in this module is designed to support parents and those working with young children and families. The module aims to help children become competent eaters, enabling them to grow at a rate that is right for them.

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