First Step Training & Consultancy

09/12/2021

12 DAYS OF GIVING – we’re on day 8!
Make this a special Christmas for the children in Mpumalanga by helping to raise £1000 for Topsy in 4 easy steps:
* Click on the link below to take you to MOVEMENT FOR GOOD's website
* Click on the NOMINATE A CHARITY button and key in “The Topsy Foundation UK”
* Type of Charity select “Education and Skills”
* Complete remainder of the short form

It’s as quick and easy as that. Please share with all your friends as the more nominations Topsy gets, the higher our odds are for being one of the lucky charities drawn to win £1000.
The challenge is on for another 8 days – so let’s get cracking - clicking and sharing for Topsy!
https://www.movementforgood.com/12days/

09/11/2021

Anti-Bullying Week 2021 'One Kind Word'

'Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. Little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us. This is one of the reasons, that ‘One Kind Word’ has been chosen as the theme of Anti-Bullying Week taking place from 15 to 19 of November 2021.

Get behind this great campaign and spread some kindness ☺

ABA are official organisers of Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day. Anti-Bullying Week 2021 will be taking place from Monday 15th - Friday 19th November and the theme is One Kind Word.

06/11/2021

What is stress and why is it important? Stress is our natural response to crisis and fears. If stress gets overwhelming it can cause other mental health problems.

Although an unavoidable part of life there are many steps we can take to protect ourselves and manage the toll that stress can take on our daily lives.

Join and see how you can benefit from small changes.

What is National Stress Awareness Day? Held on Wednesday November 4th. National Stress Awareness Day is run by the International Stress Management […]

18/10/2021

Safeguarding and Child Protection is of critical importance for anyone who works with children and young people. Staff need be able to recognise the actions and indicators of abuse, how people can be vulnerable and what they need to do to raise concerns about a child or young person’s safety.

Get in touch today to see how we can support your staff in this critical area of understanding on 01300 345697

Understanding the impact that disabilities may have on a child, signs and symptoms of abuse, how children with disabilities are more vulnerable, what we can do to change this and making the service more inclusive.

15/10/2021

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Raising awareness for the important role we all play in keeping those under our care safe from infection, our specialist training provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues surrounding infection control and highlights effective and strategic safe working practices.

Infection control course provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues surrounding infection control and highlights working practices employed to prevent the spread of infection, RIDDOR reporting and best practice.

13/10/2021

Our advanced course on mental health focuses on learners who have experience of working in mental health services. The course revisits learning in relation to mental health concepts, stress/vulnerability, major groups of disorders and the bio-psycho-social model of approach.

Get in touch today to see how we can support your organisation and assist in great mental health for all on 01300 345697

This course is designed for learners who have experience working in mental health services, but want to know more about working in a person centred way.

10/10/2021

In recognition of 's 'Mental Health For All' campaign let's all get together, get talking and be kind 🙌

Good mental health for all. Dedicated to finding and addressing the sources of mental health problems.

08/10/2021

This course is for anyone who works with vulnerable children or young people who may be at risk of bullying. Supporting learners to understand the culture of bullying we teach prevention skills and promote a positive and nurturing environment for young people.

Organisations with a duty of care must have measures in place to encourage good behaviour and prevent bullying in all its forms. We offer a ½ day workshop which will enable your staff to gain an understanding of how to promote positive behaviour.

07/10/2021

This course is designed for anyone who is looking after a person/ persons with an illness or a disability and who may need to help them move around.

It’s essential that learners know about safe moving and handling to avid injury to themselves and others.

In support of come and join us on this comprehensive training, and safe guard your health for the future.

This course is for people working in health and social care who wish to gain knowledge in moving and handling of people.

04/10/2021

Caring for our backs is so important! get behind this years week and safe guard your health for the future.

With the global pandemic in mind, the past two years have been extremely difficult for all, and as a result BackCare Awareness Week 2021 (4th to 8th October) will be paying particular attention to: Working from Home Studying at Home Spending more time at Home We have not forgotten those who are stil...

01/10/2021

This course is aimed at staff supporting people who are experiencing enduring mental health conditions. Providing learners with a clear understanding of the issues, our expert trainers will guide students through the diagnosis and appropriate support systems to improve the quality of life for these individuals.

To provide an overview of mental health and mental illness, covering anxiety, schizophrenia, bi-polar, personality disorder.