Appropriate Adult Training

 

Who should attend:

Anyone who needs the skills to be able to undertake the role of Appropriate Adult when needed.

 

Course benefits:

This course will give delegates a sound understanding of the legislative framework, consideration of the role before, during and after, and the wider context of the role.

 

Additional information:

 

 

Certification:

All candidates who participate to the required level will receive a certificate of attendance from Essential Training

 

Contents:

• When is an Appropriate Adult needed?

• Legislation and Circumstances

• Understanding the Law (Legal context)

• What does an Appropriate Adult do?

                                                                   Youth Offending

                                                                   Learning Disabilities

                                                                   Looked After Children & Residential Care

                                                                   Mental Health

• Confidentiality of the interview

• Do's and don'ts of appropriate adults

• What happens in court?

• Appropriate adults and conflicts of interest

• Access to legal representation

• Identification parades

• Intimate searches

• Effective communication and listening skills

• Dealing with Challenging behaviour

• Observation techniques

• Role of Solicitor Vs role of Appropriate Adult

• Interviewing

• Listening

• Data Protection

• Equal Opportunities

• Body Language

• Reprimands & Final Warnings