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Liberating life choices: promoting the positive sexuality of people with learning disabilities
“Probably the best course attended in 25 years of service.”
Course participant, Newport City Council
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.
The course is 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.
How to book
Open training
Fill in a training booking form
On request
Contact Helen Shipley (England, Scotland, Wales)
Tel: 0845 122 8661
Email: helens@fpa.org.uk
Northern Ireland enquiries
Tel: 028 90 316 100
Email: beverlyt@fpa.org.uk
On request
Delivered at a date and venue to suit you.
£2,500 plus trainer expenses.
Maximum 12 participants.
FPA members get up to 20% off all training courses – just quote your membership number when booking.
Open training
Dates: 25–26 September, 7 November 2012
Location: London
Cost: £290 (including accreditation)
FPA members get up to 20% off all training courses – just quote your membership number when booking.
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.
Free resource
All participants on this course will receive a free copy of Sexuality and Learning Disability (FPA).
Number of days
Three
Accreditation
Staffordshire University (15 credits, level four)
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