Leaving Care Training
A practical guide to supporting young people in care to creating the networks and skills to thrive. This training intends to empower staff in residential children’s homes to ensure young people in their care are provided with the best transition to in(ter)dependence. This is a challenging time for all young people and the more we plan for life beyond care the better chance a young person has of reaching their potential.
Aims for the day:
By the end of this course participants will:
- Have reflected on context and nature of young people and how their needs impact on their leaving care journey
- Understand the legal requirements, rights and practical steps put in place at each step for young people
- Have improved skills in working with young people to unlock their potential
- Remain aspirational for young people, while developing concrete steps to help them achieve
- Developing contingency plans for common things that can go wrong
- Be able to navigate a wide range of resources to support young people into other forms of accommodation
the trainers
Dougie Stringer founder and Director of Skills 2 Thrive, draws on his lived experience of growing up in foster care and over a decade of professional practice as a Residential Support Worker, Personal Advisor, and Leaving Care Social Worker. He created Skills 2 Thrive—a life skills digital platform designed to empower young people as they transition out of care. Alongside this, Dougie leads Thrive Support, delivering in-person mentoring that blends his passion for sport with building resilience, confidence, and wellbeing in young people. Through both lived insight and professional expertise, Dougie has dedicated his work to driving meaningful change and helping young people thrive.
booking and dates
This one-day course is delivered virtually via zoom for £132+VAT.
If you have booked five places the sixth place is free.
ICHA, NAFP, SW Forum, and RI Network members receive a 25% discount – members price is £99+VAT