In this course you will gain an overview of the secure estate and the experience and issues faced by young people. You will learn the essentials of Children’s Rights (both Universal and those within The
Children Act 1989) when supporting young people who have had their liberty restricted. You will practice mechanisms for achieving outcomes for young people through effective advocacy. We also explore safeguarding, confidentiality and practice issues within the secure estate. By the end of the day you will have a good grasp of the secure world and how to protect young people’s rights.

“The content was exactly as hoped for and pitched just right” Independent Reviewing Officer

Who the course is for

This training is designed for those who are new to the area of children’s rights, and the care system in secure settings, including Young Offenders Institutes, Secure Units, Secure Homes and Psychiatric Units.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Describe the key rights that apply to young people in the secure estate
• Explain the processes involved in achieving outcomes for young people
• Evaluate the rights that young people have under The Children Act 1989
• Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding

Course information

This is a 1 day course including a free copy of Locked Up, Looked After, a comprehensive guide for young people and workers in all forms of secure establishments.

Also recommended

Advocacy in Secure Settings; our 3 day comprehensive advocacy training; ‘Being a Voice’; Advocacy with Young People with Mental Health Problems.

Click below to download the course leaflet.