We offer a number of training courses for those working with young people in Bristol. The courses aim to increase workers' confidence and skills to respond appropriately to young people’s queries, refer them to appropriate sources of support and advice and to carry out effective sex and relationships work. All the courses are free of charge and are facilitated by members of a multi-agency sex and relationships trainers’ network. 
 

Our current courses are listed below.  To find out more about each course and to apply online just click on the course you are interested in:
 

Level 1

Sex and Relationships Work with Young People This introductory half-day course is for anyone who works with young people and who has not had any previous sex and relationships training. This forms the foundation for the sex and relationships Level 2 courses.

NEW! Young People and Substance Use This introductory half-day course is for anyone who works with young people and who has not had any previous substance use training. This forms the foundation for the Substance Use Level 2 courses.

 Level 2 Sex and Relationships

These courses are for workers who want to develop their sex and relationships work. At the moment, the following courses are available:

C-card A half day session that prepares workers to run Bristol's C-card condom distribution scheme.

Facts and Values A one day session to improve workers skills and knowledge in working with young people on sexual health issues.

Positive Choices and Self Esteem  A one day session to improve workers ability to work with young people on self-esteem and promote positive choices.

Sexual Exploitation  A half day session that aims to build workers' awareness and skills in the identification of sexual exploitation and the needs of children and young people abused within this context.

Level 2 Substance Use

NEW! Talking to Young People about the Substances They Are Using  A half-day session to improve workers ability to identify, screen and refer young people who are vulnerable to misusing substances, suitable for those who already have a basic awareness of substances misuse.

NEW! Delivering Drug and Alcohol Education and Prevention in Informal Settings A one day Level 2 session to improve workers ability to work with young people on drugs and alcohol

Additional course from fpa

Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Sexual Health  fpa is delivering a pilot training course in Bristol on March 9 2009. The good news is that the training is free because it is a pilot. See the fpa website for more details. 

Contact Mandy Parry on 0117 984 1589 or e-mail amanda.parry@bristolpct.nhs.uk  for any enquiries with regards to our training programme.

A comprehensive and well supported sex and relationships training programme, available to the whole of the Children and Young People’s workforce, has been shown to be an essential aspect of a successful Teenage Pregnancy Strategy.

This training programme has therefore been developed as one of the key elements of the Bristol Teenage Pregnancy Strategy action plan and the cost is met by the Teenage Pregnancy Partnership. At present, those working with the most vulnerable young people are being prioritised.

The principle underlying all the training is to advocate positive sexual relationships and the rights of all groups of young people in society to make choices about these relationships; and to respectfully challenge discrimination and prejudice. All our courses include small group experiential activities to assist learning and encourage discussion and exploration of attitudes. We aim to be holistic in our view of sexual health, and inclusive in delivery.