“The content and facilitation were excellent. All the exercises were challenging,
thought provoking and very useful.”
Training course participant

Staff working with people with learning disabilities often have some anxieties when they start to think about sex and relationships work (SRW). There are many complex issues which need to be considered before starting to address SRW, such as sex and relationships policies, legal aspects, capacity to consent, assessment of sexual knowledge, and the skills that staff currently have.

This three day course addresses the important issues in SRW and gives participants the opportunity to discuss complex areas of work and share useful skills and ideas with each other. Suitable for anyone working with people with mild–moderate learning disabilities who has little experience of SRW and wants an introduction to this area of work.

Aim

To increase participants' awareness of the rights of people with learning disabilities and provide the knowledge, confidence and skills to apply inclusive practice.

Learning outcomes

• Increase knowledge of rights, legislation and policy issues.
• Gain skills and awareness in addressing issues of sexuality.
• Address values and attitudes and the impact these have on work.
• Gain awareness of sources of help.

Number of days

London: Two days plus study day

Accreditation

Staffordshire University (15 credits, level four)

This course is available as open training or on request

Open training

Date: 29–30 September, study day 9 November 2010
Location: London
Cost: £270 (includes accreditation)

How to book: Fill in a training booking form or contact Helen Shipley Tel: 0845 122 8661, Email: helens@fpa.org.uk

On request 

This course can be delivered specifically to you at a date and venue to suit you.
Cost: £2,500 (maximum 12 participants) plus trainer expenses.

Contact

England, Scotland and Wales

Helen Shipley, Tel: 0845 122 8661, Email: helens@fpa.org.uk

Northern Ireland

Georgie McCormick, Tel: 028 90 316 105, Email: georgiem@fpa.org.uk