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Suicide And Self-Harm Awareness

Level 2 Country: Scotland CPD MINUTES: 90

At your venue and virtual : price on request

If you have eight or more learners requiring this training, we recommend delivering it virtually or in person at a chosen venue. The online version is a practical option if bringing your team together at the same time is not feasible due to location or duty of care commitments.

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Description & Learning objectives

This course provides a clear and practical introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness for professionals working in care and safeguarding roles. It will help you build confidence in recognising warning signs, understanding risk factors and responding appropriately to concerns. The course combines trauma-informed principles with real-world guidance so that you can apply learning directly to your daily practice and contribute to safer, more supportive environments.

 

 

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

  • Understand the difference between suicide, suicidal ideation and self-harm, and why people may engage in these behaviours.
  • Recognise common warning signs, risk factors and protective factors linked to suicide and self-harm.
  • Apply trauma-informed principles when responding to individuals expressing distress or risk.
  • Identify appropriate steps to take when concerns arise, including safe information sharing and escalation.
  • Respond to disclosures of suicidal thoughts or self-harm in a calm, compassionate and professional manner.

This course is CPD accredited and meets the Children’s Home Quality Standards as outlined in The Children’s Homes Regulations (England) 2015 and Children’s Homes Quality Standards 2015.
It is also tailored to where you live in the UK, adhering to each country’s own individual regulators – namely: Ofsted, The Care Inspectorate (Wales), The Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (Northern Ireland).
If you work within the children's home sector, this course will give you the required learning outcomes to be competent in your chosen subject area. 
Because each of our courses is created by a specialist within this sector, we have the expertise to tailor any course to your specific needs. You can even arrange for your own documentation policies or procedures to be included in your Learning Management System.
To discuss these options before making your booking, or to ask any other questions, please just get in touch via our live chat.
This course is intended for personal development only and does not provide a regulated qualification.

What to expect and the benefits!

Some subjects have less or more modules and are subject to change

At Your Venue

At Your Venue

  • Delivered at a venue of your choice
  • Tailor your session with the expert
  • Handout included
  • Certificated
  • Accredited**
  • You pick the dates & times
  • Free cancellations*
  • Discount if you use our E-Learning
Online

Online

  • Created by leading subject matter experts
  • Engaging & interactive
  • Standards & regulations
  • CPD accredited
  • Digital handbook included
  • Certificated
  • Reports & Analytics
  • Free technical support
Virtual

Virtual

  • Delivered over the internet via Zoom
  • Tailor your session with the expert
  • Digital handouts
  • Certificated
  • Accredited**
  • You pick the dates & times
  • Free cancellations*
  • Discount if you use our E-Learning
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