This document announces a two-day course on supporting service children for professionals who work with them. The course will provide an overview of the context in which service children live, including the implications of postings, deployment, and bereavement. It will also explore support available and strategies for working with service children. The course will take place on September 24-25, 2013 at Missenden Abbey in Buckinghamshire. Professionals such as teachers, mental health workers, and military personnel are encouraged to attend. The cost is £400 for non-residential attendees and £500 including room and board.

1. Service Children
Support Network
Supporting Service Children
A Multi-Agency Approach
This is a unique opportunity for those working with Service Children and their families to attend an intensive
two day course in Buckinghamshire. This course will review current research and practice to offer an
overview of the key context in which Service Children live. We will also focus on the potential implications,
both academic and holistic that may result from this context and look at ways of mitigating these. The course
will be suitable for all professionals who work with Service children and their families and is run in
conjunction with Buckinghamshire County Council Children’s Services, Service Children Support Network
(SCSN), Halton School, Child Bereavement UK and Solent NHS Trust.
Who Should Attend
 Headteachers, Teachers, Student Teachers and Support Staff;
 Child and Adolescence Mental Health Professionals;
 Early Years Practitioners;
 Local Authority Advisors;
 Unit Welfare Officers and Community Development Officers;
 Civilian and Military Charities and Welfare Organisations.
 School Governors;
 Health and Welfare Professionals;
 University Lecturers;
 Social Workers;
 Hive Coordinators;
 Other members of the Military;
Course Dates 24th
and 25th
September 2013 on a B&B Residential or Non-Residential basis
Course Venue Missenden Abbey Management Centre, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
Course Themes Postings and Moving Home, Deployment, Emotional Welfare, Bereavement
Course Aims
 To provide an overview of the context in which the children and families of HM Forces live;
 To provide an overview of the complex issues that relate to these children and families;
 To underpin the course with current research;
 To consider the implications for schools and professionals who work with these children and families;
 To provide examples of good practice and intervention strategies;
 To sign post to other organizations;
 To celebrate the positive aspects of Military life.
Specifically the ability to:
Knowledge and Understanding (KU)
 Understand the context within which the children and
families of HM Forces live;
 Understand the range of support on offer for military
children and families and assess which might be
appropriate for groups with differing needs;
 Understand some of the ethical issues surrounding
working with children and young people from a
military background;
 Appreciate diversity, promote equality and challenge
inequalities through your work.
Key Skills (KS)
 Access appropriate resources using a range of
media including information and communications
technology (ICT);
 Reflect on the role of the professional within a
practice setting;
 Develop positive relationships between education
and welfare professionals
Cognitive Skills (CS)
 Read and evaluate research literature;
 Relate research evidence to practice.
Practical and/or Professional Skills (PP)
 Appreciate the importance of evidence-based
practice
Course Cost £400 to include all input, handouts and lunch for non-residential delegates
£500 to include B&B Accommodation on the 23rd
and 24th
September
To apply for this course please complete and return the attached booking form.
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2. SUPPORTING SERVICE CHILDREN - BOOKING FORM
Please complete ALL the sections and boxes below including the charging proforma. Any omissions of information could
delay the processing of the application. PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCKED CAPITALS AND USE A SEPARATE
APPLICATION FORM FOR EACH COURSE AND APPLICANT
Course Details
Title of Course Supporting Service Children – A Multi-Agency Approach
Date of Course 24-25 September 2013
Course Venue Missenden Abbey, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
Applicants Details
Title Forename
Middle Name Surname
Position Held in School
Email Address
For Confirmation & Joining
Instructions
School Name and Address
(Including Post Code)
School Telephone Number School Fax Number
I require B&B accommodation at Missenden Abbey the
nights of the 23rd
September and 24th
September (Yes/No)
Please confirm if you have any special dietary or access requirements that we need to be aware of
PAYMENT
You will be automatically invoiced for the course fee with invoices sent out for payment approximately 1 week prior to the
course date. By completing and returning this form you will be authorising automatic invoicing for the course fee should
the application be accepted.
CANCELLATION
You will remain liable for payment of 100% of the course fees for non-attendance on the course, or cancellations
within three weeks prior to the course. All cancellations must be made in writing as soon as the applicant is aware that
they are unable to attend. Should the named delegate be unable to attend we are able to substitute them for another
delegate without additional charge.
HEADTEACHERS OR NOMINATED SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES APPROVAL
I agree to the aforementioned teacher attending this course and to payment being made as outlined above.
Signature of Headteacher or
nominated representative
Date
RETURN TO
Business Development, Buckinghamshire Children and Young People’s Services, 4th
Floor County Hall, Walton Street,
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UZ Or Fax on 01296 387592