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Relationships and Sexuality in a Learning Disability Setting Duration 1 day Course Overview Central Training's Relationships and Sexuality in a Learning Disability Setting course aims to raise awareness of the issues around the sexuality of people with learning disabilities and ensure that staff are aware of national guidance and their legislative responsibilities. People with learning disabilities face a number of barriers when it comes to expressing sexuality. Staff who work with them may therefore find themselves dealing with sensitive issues and may have difficulty balancing risk levels against duty of care. This course will cover relevant legislation, common barriers and the role of the worker in supporting sexual expression in a learning disabilities setting. Learning Outcomes This course aims to equip candidates with the confidence to: Recognise the rights of the individual regarding sexuality Explore the role of social care workers in supporting individuals with sexuality Understand the issues faced by LGBTQI+ people with learning disabilities Explain key points from the Sexual Offences Act 2003 Consider consent in people with learning disabilities in relation to the MCA 2005 Manage inappropriate behaviours Seek appropriate guidance when dealing with sexuality issues Methods of Delivery The course will use a variety of delivery methods, including discussion, video, group work and case studies. Course Content Audience Training Considerations Certification Related Courses Course Content Definitions and the legislative context Barriers to sexual expression for people with learning disabilities The role of the worker in supporting sexual expression Personal values and how they may impact practice LGBTQ+ issues Inappropriate behaviours and how to manage them Consent in relation to sexuality & people with learning disabilities Target Audience This course is aimed at all staff supporting people with learning disabilities. Training Considerations There are no pre-training requirements for this course. Certification The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course. Related Courses Safeguarding Adults Person Centred Active Support

Relationships and Sexuality in a Learning Disability Setting

Duration

1 day

Course Overview

Central Training's Relationships and Sexuality in a Learning Disability Setting course aims to raise awareness of the issues around the sexuality of people with learning disabilities and ensure that staff are aware of national guidance and their legislative responsibilities. People with learning disabilities face a number of barriers when it comes to expressing sexuality. Staff who work with them may therefore find themselves dealing with sensitive issues and may have difficulty balancing risk levels against duty of care. This course will cover relevant legislation, common barriers and the role of the worker in supporting sexual expression in a learning disabilities setting.

Learning Outcomes

This course aims to equip candidates with the confidence to:

Recognise the rights of the individual regarding sexuality

Explore the role of social care workers in supporting individuals with sexuality

Understand the issues faced by LGBTQI+ people with learning disabilities

Explain key points from the Sexual Offences Act 2003

Consider consent in people with learning disabilities in relation to the MCA 2005

Manage inappropriate behaviours

Seek appropriate guidance when dealing with sexuality issues

Methods of Delivery

The course will use a variety of delivery methods, including discussion, video, group work and case studies.

Course Content
Audience
Training Considerations
Certification
Related Courses

Course Content

Definitions and the legislative context
Barriers to sexual expression for people with learning disabilities
The role of the worker in supporting sexual expression
Personal values and how they may impact practice
LGBTQ+ issues
Inappropriate behaviours and how to manage them
Consent in relation to sexuality & people with learning disabilities

Target Audience

This course is aimed at all staff supporting people with learning disabilities.

Training Considerations

There are no pre-training requirements for this course.

Certification

The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

Related Courses

Safeguarding Adults
Person Centred Active Support


Relationships and Sexuality in a Learning Disability Setting Duration: 1 day Course overview: Central Training's Relationships and Sexuality in a Learning Disability Setting course aims to raise awareness of the issues around the sexuality of people with learning disabilities and ensure that staff are aware of national guidance and their legislative responsibilities. People with learning disabilities face a number of barriers when it comes to expressing sexuality. Staff who work with them may therefore find themselves dealing with sensitive issues and may have difficulty balancing risk levels against duty of care. This course will cover relevant legislation, common barriers and the role of the worker in supporting sexual expression in a learning disabilities setting. Learning Outcomes: This course aims to equip candidates with the confidence to: · Recognise the rights of the individual regarding sexuality · Explore the role of social care workers in supporting individuals with sexuality · Understand the issues faced by LGBTQI+ people with learning disabilities · Explain key points from the Sexual Offences Act 2003 · Consider consent in people with learning disabilities in relation to the MCA 2005 · Manage inappropriate behaviours · Seek appropriate guidance when dealing with sexuality issues Methods of delivery: The course will use a variety of delivery methods, including discussion, video, group work and case studies. LEARNING OBJECTIVES · Definitions and the legislative context · Barriers to sexual expression for people with learning disabilities · The role of the worker in supporting sexual expression · Personal values and how they may impact practice · LGBTQ+ issues · Inappropriate behaviours and how to manage them · Consent in relation to sexuality & people with learning disabilities TARGET AUDIENCE This course is aimed at all staff supporting people with learning disabilities. TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS There are no pre-training requirements for this course. CERTIFICATION The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course. RELATED COURSES Safeguarding Adults Person Centred Active Support

Relationships and Sexuality in a Learning Disability Setting
Duration: 1 day

Course overview:
Central Training's Relationships and Sexuality in a Learning Disability Setting course aims to raise awareness of the issues around the sexuality of people with learning disabilities and ensure that staff are aware of national guidance and their legislative responsibilities. People with learning disabilities face a number of barriers when it comes to expressing sexuality. Staff who work with them may therefore find themselves dealing with sensitive issues and may have difficulty balancing risk levels against duty of care. This course will cover relevant legislation, common barriers and the role of the worker in supporting sexual expression in a learning disabilities setting.

Learning Outcomes:

This course aims to equip candidates with the confidence to:
· Recognise the rights of the individual regarding sexuality
· Explore the role of social care workers in supporting individuals with sexuality
· Understand the issues faced by LGBTQI+ people with learning disabilities
· Explain key points from the Sexual Offences Act 2003
· Consider consent in people with learning disabilities in relation to the MCA 2005
· Manage inappropriate behaviours
· Seek appropriate guidance when dealing with sexuality issues

Methods of delivery:
The course will use a variety of delivery methods, including discussion, video, group work and case studies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
· Definitions and the legislative context
· Barriers to sexual expression for people with learning disabilities
· The role of the worker in supporting sexual expression
· Personal values and how they may impact practice
· LGBTQ+ issues
· Inappropriate behaviours and how to manage them
· Consent in relation to sexuality & people with learning disabilities

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is aimed at all staff supporting people with learning disabilities.

TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS
There are no pre-training requirements for this course.

CERTIFICATION
The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

RELATED COURSES
Safeguarding Adults
Person Centred Active Support