ASH Scotland is offering training sessions designed to equip people who work with families with the knowledge skills and confidence when supporting parents to protect their children from second-hand smoke.
This training fits in with the Scottish Government’s 'Take it right outside' campaign and the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) principles of helping to keep children safe, healthy, respected and nurtured. The training also fits with protecting children's rights, improving their life chances and other key outcomes of the Scottish Government early years and child poverty strategies.
The training will cover:
• Health effects of second-hand smoke on children and babies.
• Barriers to change and how to overcome them.
• Nudging theory and health behaviour change.
• Simple steps parents can take to protect their children from second-hand smoke.
• Communication skills to support a motivational approach.
• Information on any local second-hand smoke initiatives.
Who is it for?
This training is designed for those involved in supporting families with children under five. This will encompass childminders, family support workers, befrienders, home/school link workers and early year staff and local authority based organisations.
When and where?
The training sessions are organised and will be delivered by ASH Scotland on a regional basis throughout Scotland:
Thursday 20 November in Livingston
Friday 5 December in Dundee
Saturday 14 March in Galashiels
How much?
This training is fully funded and is therefore free of charge for participants. To book a place contact mmcgovern@ashscotland.org.uk or call 0131 220 9461 for more information.