You will explore the reasons that young people are locked up, the law surrounding secure accommodation orders, the realities of living within secure accommodation and the dilemmas that can face those in the decision making process. A highly interactive course that will equip you to develop consistent child-centred practice in this area.

Feedback from Local Authorities has been very positive and indicates that the course is particularly effective in helping to develop protocols and to enhance understanding and confidence in this rather specialised but vital area of practice.

“The day was excellent and I have learned a great deal.” Independent Reviewing Officer

Who the course is for

Anyone who wants to run or contribute to secure review meetings in accordance with the law and best practice.

“Very good as it has made me understand the process fully. I now feel more confident about my role within the process.” Independent Reviewing Officer

Learning outcomes

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

• Discuss reasons that young people are held in secure accommodation
• Describe the process of locking up young people in secure accommodation
• Interpret the 2 criteria for locking young people up
• Explain the duties of the panel
• Demonstrate best practice in secure accommodation reviews

Course information

This is a 1 day course including a free copy of SAR: A Practical Guide. This comprehensive handbook sets out clearly how reviews should be managed and effectively run. It also includes all the relevant legislation and regulations that you will need to understand and follow.

The course, delivered by highly experienced and approved trainers, is available as a complete package to organisations for up to 20 participants. For Local Authorities and establishments wishing to train as a team, we can easily bespoke it to your particular needs.

Click below to download the course leaflet.