The Training Observatory

This one day course is essential training for anyone working within youth arts, but especially those using more physical art forms, such as dance and drama. The training will cover current child protection legislation in line with the requirements of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), within the context of delivering ... read more >

This popular one-day workshop explores the benefits of using creative activities with young offenders, both within the community and the secure estate. Developed in partnership with SOFT TOUCH this course will examine practical issues, such as those encountered in secure units and personal issues, such as motivation and the development ... read more >

This internationally renowned, BAFTA winning organisation is once again running a three-day course open to anyone who is interested in, or has experience of working with offenders and young people at risk of offending. Participants will be invited to experience and practice a variety of drama-based methods for use in ... read more >

A One-day Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training course.
The course will explore: -
Understanding Drug Use by young people
Recognising and responding to drug use
Communicating with young people about drugs
Understanding solvent and volatile substance abuse
Awareness of issues concerning alcohol and ... read more >

This training programme is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge around:
Making initial contact with schools – strategies and methods
Working with key teachers; Maintaining relationships once a project is underway
Secondary, Primary, Special, Pupil Referral Units – identifying their differing needs
School-speak; ... read more >

This training will practically examine how drama techniques can be used to engage young people in order to explore the early warning signs of abusive relationships, what abuse is and how to seek support.

This very practical day will equip participants with a clear understanding of the key ... read more >

Helping highly vulnerable children and young people who have experienced extreme adversity presents workers with a number of challenges, sometimes starting at the initial point of engagement. The multiple deficits of development and behavioural challenges of this group of young people can feel daunting and insurmountable.

This course is designed ... read more >

The Family Man programme is a groundbreaking family relationship course which is delivered in 10 establishments across England and Wales. This three day residential training will give staff the tools to set up and deliver the programme, as well as give them the opportunity to work with tutors and Officers ... read more >

The need to belong is a basic human need which can be met through gang participation. However young people’s involvement in gangs is becoming an increasingly worrying problem, leaving them at risk from harm and violence.

This course presents insights to gang involvement and activity, both from a theoretical perspective ... read more >

This one day course is essential training for anyone working within youth arts, but especially those using more physical art forms, such as dance and drama. The training will cover current child protection legislation in line with the requirements of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), within the context of delivering ... read more >