Non-instructed Advocacy for Children and Young People – Parts 1 and 2

Join our free workshops to explore the challenges disabled young people may face at times of transition, and how we can support them to make this process smoother, by ensuring that their rights are upheld. During the sessions, we will examine some of the different legislation that relates to the transition process, and consider what tools we have to advocate for young people, and promote good practice on a practical level.

Join our two-part course providing an opportunity to discuss the experiences of children who are homeless and the barriers they may face. We will discuss how professionals can advocate on behalf of, and utilise case law to ensure the rights of children who are homeless are upheld. Suitable for those with little to no knowledge on the topic, and as a refresher.

Join our virtual sessions exploring the additional support and adjustment young people with disabilities may need to fully understand decisions affecting their lives and communicate their wishes and feelings. We will look at some of the tools that could be used and give participants space to think about adapting your own language and communication style.

Learn about the challenges of non-instructed advocacy (NIA) complaints and receive useful practical tips on how to go about making them. This will include reflecting on how to appropriately word and structure NIA complaints, as well as how to ensure they remain within advocacy boundaries so they most likely achieve positive advocacy outcomes. Participants will be expected to have already undertaken NIA training and/or had significant experience of advocating for young people on a non-instructed basis. Some prior knowledge of the Children Act complaints process will be useful.

Take part in our one-hour masterclass aimed at giving a brief yet detailed snapshot on pathway planning for all children in care from the age of 16 and care leavers up to age 21/25. The session will explore what we can do as advocates to support young people in the process and how to challenge a poor plan.