Involving & Engaging People with PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties)

Involving and Engaging People with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) - A practical approach   (1 day course - £30 per delegate)   AIMS and OBJECTIVES:  

1. Understand what the term PMLD means and why we relate to people in this way
2. Know which Legislation/ Laws and policies govern the way in which we work
3. Why Safeguarding is so important for people who have PMLD and understanding your role
4. How Mental capacity and Deprivation of Liberty) DOL’s affect people with PMLD
5. To explore the best ways to communicate and understand what's being communicated and look at how we can use objects to help a person understand.
6. To look at sensory interaction and how we apply this
7. To look at opportunities to involve people in everyday routines and activities.
8. To understand the impact that attitudes have on an individual with PMLD

  TARGET GROUP:   Course designed for all managers and staff who work with or would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of PMLD   Date and venue available  

4th July 2017	NSPCC, Beaumont Leys, Leicester
27th October 2017	The Salvation Army, South Wigston

  Times: Arrive 9.15 for registration and refreshments for a 9.30am prompt start and finish 4.00pm   For this course care providers will be invoiced at a flat rate of £30 per delegate, after the attendance.   If delegates fail to attend, the establishment will be invoiced for the non-attendance rate of £100 per person. Leicestershire County Council staff can book on the course through the Hub, with your user account and password https://leicestershiretotara.learningpool.com/login/index.php   Leicestershire County Council Staff  who do not have an account please email nominations@leics.gov.uk   Wider Sector, Leicester City Council  & Rutland County Council Staff book on the course through the Hub, with your user account and password https://leicestershiretotara.learningpool.com/login/index.php   If you do not have an account, this will need to be created for you.  Please follow the link for joining instructions and more information about the Hub http://www.lscdg.org/lms-information/ or email lscdg@leics.gov.uk   For further information relating to the LSCDG, courses and the Learning Management System Visit our website   - www.lscdg.org   LSCDG Contact: 0116 30 56675 or Email: LSCDG@leics.gov.uk