Training and development
Our Family First Programme is transforming the way services which support children and families are delivered. We want to help families get the support they need as early as possible.
All services that work with families are vital - when everyone who works with children and families is joined up, we can ensure children receive the care and support they need.
Access the Family First training offer
Go to the East Sussex Learning Portal to access the Family First training pathway:
- East Sussex Learning Portal - Family First
Learning and development opportunities that you can access free of charge, to help your work with families.
If you haven't already signed up to the East Sussex Learning Portal, please create a new account.
We describe below why it’s helpful to have knowledge and skills in each subject.
Learning areas
- Subject
- Child development
- Benefits
- A knowledge of child development helps professionals tailor their approaches to meet the developmental needs of each child, ensuring appropriate support, learning experiences and interventions are provided at the right time and right place.
- Subject
- Safeguarding and protection
- Benefits
- Being knowledgeable about safeguarding makes sure that lead professionals can identify potential risks, respond appropriately to concerns, and create a safe environment for children.
- Subject
- Communication and engagement
- Benefits
- Effective communication provides trust and connection. It encourages participation and makes certain that children's voices are heard. Professional curiosity helps professionals fully explore the needs and circumstances of children and families which leads to more informed and responsive support.
- Subject
- Working in partnership
- Benefits
- Multi-agency working enhances the quality of care and services provided. It ensures a holistic approach to addressing needs and promotes shared understanding among stakeholders involved in a child’s life.
- Subject
- Diversity and inclusion
- Benefits
- Accepting diversity improves the learning and social experience for all children and it promotes respect, understanding and acceptance in the community.
- Subject
- Health and wellbeing
- Benefits
- Supporting health and well-being is crucial for children to thrive. Good health significantly impacts learning, development, and quality of life. It also helps in preventing problems later in life.