14 February 2024 10:15am–12:45pm
Online - via zoom
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FOR MEMBERS WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THIS COURSE PLEASE CHECK YOUR INBOX FOR THE ZOOM LINK TO JOIN
This workshop is for UNISON members who work with children and young people who want to build greater awareness of the impact of bereavement and grief. This course can inform how they respond to bereaved children and young people, whether they are pupils, students, or friends and family. Learn about use of appropriate language and dealing with anger and distress.
By the end of this 2½ hour workshop, the participants will:
- Have a greater understanding of grief
- Have been introduced to some modern models which help explain how people react to grief and loss
- Be able identify common grief responses
- Be able to assess an individual’s needs and start to provide effective support
- Be aware of complicated grief
- Understand the importance and value of self-care.
UNISON & CRUSE Bereavement Care | Tutor: Christine Mackenzie
This learning will be offered via ZOOM.
Interested?
BOOK HERE
Loss and Bereavement in Children and Young People Awareness
We hope that employers and Managers see the benefit to requesting time off to attend from your workplace should you need too.
You may want to make your Branch Union Learning Representative or Education Officer aware that you are attending this course to link with other learners or join the local learning network
If you are in need of support to request time off from your work to attend please talk to the branch to gain support.
These sessions are being held during the evening but if you are on shift or working and want to attend you may be able to negotiate time off from your workplace.
You may have a local policy or learning agreement to support with gaining reasonable time off to attend our learning from your employer. There is also guidance via ACAS – Time off advice
For further learning options please keep an eye on our webpage and social media.
If you have any questions about the course please do not hesitate to get in contact with us
Email: SW Education Enquiries
FAQs
Member Learning SW
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What happens if I need to cancel my place on an e-leaning course?
Due to our members learning courses being in high demand, with waiting lists if we exceed numbers, we ask that you notify us as a matter of urgency to enable us to be able to offer the place to others who may be on the waiting list.
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Am I entitled to time off to attend a course?
Yes, you should approach your line manager to arrange time off in the same way you would for other training and annual leave. We hope that Line Managers and employers see the benefit for you attending our UNISON Learning offer.
The right to time off in workplaces where the UNISON is recognised can on occasions create less barriers to members who want to attend learning offered by UNISON. Trade union workplace representatives have a right to paid time off for the purpose of carrying out their trade union duties or to take part in union training. Where there isn’t a recognition agreement or facility time agreement, reps should seek advice from their branch in the first instance in regards to time off for training.
By registering to this course using the booking button please ensure you have the time off to attend. Support for requesting time off can be offered.
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What are our courses like?
Our courses are friendly and informal. Our training is aimed at making learning a fun rather than a daunting experience. Everyone’s views and experiences are listened to. You will not be lectured at and given every opportunity to participate and there is no exam at the end unlike school or college. We have guidance on this under our Working Together guidelines.
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What should I consider before joining an online course?
If possible, you should find a quiet space to complete the course either at work or at home.
To access all of our e-learning courses, you will need a tablet or computer. If you are using your employer’s IT equipment, then make sure you have permission to use it for a trade union course. Most facility agreements allow you to use employer equipment, but check with your branch if you are unsure.
Check the event listing for the platform that we’ll be using and ensure that you have access to use Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
