Greetings one and all,
Here I am today, reflecting on my new course, #Making #Safeguarding #Personal – That Human Moment. It took me quite a while to create the course and this was because of various factors. Interviews with residents of Stoke on Trent (and beyond) who were desperate to share their stories. Creating new and engaging training films that both entertained and informed the learners. Ensuring that everyone’s learning styles were met and the activities were appealing and motivational. Phew! I need a lie down after each session as I have packed them with kinaesthetic, hands-on training resources that really make people think.
The course was created for #Stoke on Trent City Council and was commissioned by Expert Citizens Insight Academy, part of the Changing Futures programme. Stoke is exceptionally lucky to have such a wonderful resource on its doorstep and long may it continue to thrive and grow.
I’m particularly loving the fact that the star of my film, Malcolm is becoming something of a celebrity in Stoke! His lived experience and honesty have really made an impact.
Here are the feedback comments:
Would you recommend this course to anyone else?
“Yes absolutely!”
“Steven’s training is always very informative, the way he delivers the training is always easy to follow.”
“Yes! Steven’s training sessions are very informative but also fun. I felt I was engaged throughout the whole session.”
“Yes 100% - Very informative, but also very relevant to the local area whilst capturing legislative duties.”
“Yes, engaging & informative.”
“I would - Some really important issues were covered but not in a weighty or boring way.”
“Yes, because it’s very thought provoking to anyone working with vulnerable adults and safeguarding.”
“Yes.”
“Yes - really good way about Stephen - connect well with the staff group + wide knowledge base.”
“Yes - Steve is a fantastic presenter and very motivated.”
“Yes, I would great job.”
“100% Really enjoyed today’s session really informative.”
“Yes - Very informative and I enjoyed the group work.”
“Yes, interesting and informative.”
“Yes - Excellent training, informative + very engaging. The content was creative & refreshing when learning.”
“Yes, Steven delivers the training so well. Through given examples from lived experiences and meeting people with other lived experiences who remind us that we are all human & deserves to stay connected & supportive of each other.”
What did you learn on the course and how will you put it into practice?
“Revisiting some of the tools used in the trauma training - not using the why question.”
“To make me a better person, to manage my work load & that I can always discuss any issues I have.”
“It has made me mindful of the questions that I ask.”
“The DESC approach will ensure that I am able to plan meaningful discussions with all those I work with.”
“Improve the way I communicate with service users.”
“I want to practice more active listening in my daily interactions with the people I work with.”
“I feel it will improve my practice with regard to making S/G more personal.”
“It will help, but due to so many cases it’s hard to pay such attention to 1 person if that makes sense.”
“Ensuring our focus as a service is on helping people keep themselves safe, and a practice approach to support this, (rather than "making" people safe).”
“To make time for me by self-care, being mindful of language.”
“Communicate better, listen & be more observed.”
“Allow me to implement DESC into my work.”
“The EQ questionnaire has made me more aware.”
“Face to face conversations are important somewhere comfortable for the person. DESC approach to conversations.”
Utilising a DESC approach. Ensuring my approach in regards to safeguarding + practice is personalised + the person is supported to achieve their outcomes they have identified
“To practice self-preservation & kindness in all that I am and all that I do.”
“Remind us that we are all human & deserves to stay connected & supportive of each other.”
“Meeting Malcolm was lovely, to see his growth was amazing. He also said that his S/W didn’t really know him, for me this is really sad and something that is in our power to change.”