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Swim Ready Hair

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Last updated Thu, 24-Sep-2026

Swim Ready Hair
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Outcomes:
  • Explain why hair care matters to a child's identity, confidence and sense of belonging
  • Understand how chlorine and salt water affect afro-textured and curly hair
  • Prepare a child's hair before swimming to reduce damage
  • Choose and fit a swim cap suitable for natural hair and protective styles
  • Select protective styles that work well for swimming
  • Follow a simple aftercare routine to cleanse, condition and moisturise hair after swimming
  • Support children and young people to take part in caring for their own hair
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Safe in the Water

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Last updated Thu, 24-Sep-2026

Safe in the Water
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Outcomes:
  • Identify the main water risks for children and young people and how to reduce them
  • Recognise the signs of a child in difficulty in the water and know how to respond in an emergency
  • Plan safe supervision for pools, beaches, open water, holidays and trips
  • Understand the cultural, historical and emotional barriers some global majority families face around swimming
  • Talk with children and young people about their fears of water in a warm, non-judgemental way
  • Protect and care for afro-textured hair before and after swimming
  • Support a child to build water confidence step by step and find local lessons and support
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Decoding Emojis & Digital Clues Supporting Teens in the Digital Age

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Last updated Thu, 24-Sep-2026

Decoding Emojis & Digital Clues Supporting Teens in the Digital Age
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Outcomes:
  • Understand how teens use emojis, slang and digital shorthand
  • Decode common and high-risk emoji meanings in context
  • Recognise digital signs of emotional distress or risk
  • Respond to concerning messages with empathy and confidence
  • Understand cultural and generational differences in emoji use
  • Strengthen communication and online safety awareness
  • Receive a downloadable certificate of completion
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E-Learning Course: Managing Relationships and Co-Parenting with Global Majority Children

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Last updated Mon, 02-Feb-2026

E-Learning Course: Managing Relationships and Co-Parenting with Global Majority Children
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Supporting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)

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Last updated Mon, 02-Feb-2026

Supporting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)
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Outcomes:
  • Understand who UASC are and why they arrive in the UK alone
  • Recognise the emotional, cultural and practical challenges UASC face
  • Apply trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care approaches
  • Support children through age assessment and integration processes
  • Understand legal rights and practical support available to UASC
  • Build confidence to support wellbeing, safety and resilience
  • Receive a downloadable certificate of completion
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Understanding the Identity of Black Children in Care

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Last updated Mon, 02-Feb-2026

Understanding the Identity of Black Children in Care
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Outcomes:
  • Understand key factors shaping the identity and experiences of Black children in care
  • Recognise health conditions and wellbeing needs affecting Black children
  • Apply practical approaches to skin and hair care with confidence
  • Identify and challenge colourism and harmful stereotypes
  • Support children’s cultural identity, self-esteem and sense of belonging
  • Complete the course and receive a downloadable certificate of completion
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Understanding The History Of Black Communities In The UK

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Last updated Mon, 02-Feb-2026

Understanding The History Of Black Communities In The UK
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Outcomes:
  • Develop a clearer understanding of the history and lived experiences of Black communities in the UK
  • Build greater cultural awareness and confidence when engaging with children, families and communities
  • Strengthen reflective thinking and inclusive approaches in everyday practice
  • Feel better equipped to challenge assumptions and engage respectfully across cultures
  • Receive a downloadable certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course
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