Training Opportunities for people who work with people
We host in-person and virtual training, specialising in Family Group Conferences, Family Network Meetings and restorative practice
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Our Training Offer
With over 25 years of experience in Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) across both Local Authority and community settings, we are a leading trainer in the field. With the introduction of the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill and the Children’s Social Care Prevention Grant, it’s more important than ever to equip your team with the right skills to provide effective, family-first problem-solving support.
Our expert trainers offer high-quality, impactful training by bringing decades of first-hand experience using restorative and solution-focused techniques into the training room.
In-person & virtual options
Group bookings & individual spaces
In-house & independent practitioners
Courses designed for your needs
“I feel inspired, positive and ready to embark on my new role. I feel more confident and have a good, thorough understanding of my responsibilities. I am so grateful!”
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Our Family Group Decision Making Training Offers
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Our range of Family Group Decision Making training for both in-house and individual practitioners include:
Family Group Conference Coordinator for adult and children’s social care or community settings
Family Network Meeting Facilitator training for Early Help and community early intervention
Family Group Conference Coordinator Child to Adult conversion courses. Register your interest.
If we are not currently advertising bookable courses, please get in touch to discuss your individual requirements, join a waiting list, or arrange for us to visit your organisation for a group booking.
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Our offer for in-house teams includes topics such as:
Referrer and Professional role before, during and after a referral
Webinars exploring Family Group Conference and/or Family Group Decision Making benefits, suitability and impact
Awareness raising of Family Group Decision Making for social care and community settings
We regularly host these events, but can arrange bespoke sessions for organisations suitable for your needs.
Email training@daybreakfgc.org.uk to book a call to discuss your requirements.
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We offer a range of training support for Service Managers, including:
Service implementation & development
Workforce development & management
Quality assurance & best practice
Protecting Family Group Decision Making values and principles
Maximising & evidencing service impact
Email training@daybreakfgc.org.uk to book a call to discuss your service’s needs.
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We value supporting the continuing professional development of those working both inside and outside the field of Family Group Decision Making services. We do this by providing:
Ongoing support for newly qualified practitioners
Refresher courses for trained Family Group Conference Coordinators
Courses that aid relational and restorative practice with specific focuses, such as D.A.V, Trauma Informed Practice, EDI and Relational Practice and more
Explore our available training courses or email training@daybreakfgc.org.uk to book a call to discuss your service’s needs.
Family Group Decision Making Practitioner Training
For individual practitioners and for in-house teams working with adults, children, young people and families
Continuing Professional Development Courses
For practitioners seeking to develop and broaden their skillsets. Open to all professionals, both inside and outside of Family Group Decision Making fields.