This training offers an opportunity to hear from a person with lived experience and for practitioners to reflect on how the guidance is helpful as a framework for intervention when working with families where there is problematic use of alcohol and other drugs.

Who is this learning for?

Practitioners working with, or who may work with, children and young people affected by parental substance use. This training is essential learning for anyone who comes across children, adults and families in the course of their work in East Lothian or Midlothian, either paid or voluntary. The course is facilitated by EMPPO, Midlothian and East Lothian Drugs and Alcohol Partnership (MELDAP), CIRCLE and East Lothian Young Carers

Are there any pre-requisites for attending this course?

Applicants must have previously completed Level 2 Child Protection Awareness Raising and Response training (either through Learnpro, or a virtual or face-to-face session). Participants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the following documents to get full benefit from the training:

A Framework for Holistic Whole Family Approaches and Family Inclusive Practice

Practitioner Toolkit - Getting it right for children and families affected by parental problem alcohol and drug use

What are the learning outcomes?

• Understand the impact of problematic parental substance use on the well-being of children and young people

• Understand the range of adverse circumstances that affect families where substances are used

• Understand the importance of early intervention where parental substance use has been identified

• Develop an awareness of the ‘Whole Family Approach’ (Input from Circle)

• Understand the protective factors which promote resilience.

How do I apply?

Speak to your line manager about whether this course is suitable for your role and level of experience. You are required to seek your manager’s approval and ensure that you have protected time to attend. Please provide your details and use the button below to email them to EMPPO.

• You full name

• Your job title

• The name of your organisation or agency

• Your email address

• (if appropriate) your line manager’s name

• (if appropriate) your line manager’s email address.