Devon Children's Trust



AXS programmes


Central to the Children’s Trust’s strategy for implementing integrated working in Devon is our learning and development programme.  To support practitioners and teams in developing their understanding and practice in regards to the integrated working tools and processes there are a variety of learning opportunities available.

 

View this clip to get a glimpse of parent and carer's views of integrated working. The clip is an extract from the Family Stories DVD which is shown in full during the AXS02 and 03 training courses.

This is a short film made by Young People in Devon to give their views of the Integrated Working journey.  The film was produced as part of a South West regional project funded by the Children's Workforce Development Council.

Multi-agency taught programmes

Basic Awareness of Integrated Working Training: AXS00
This document contains the essential information you need to know about the AXS Pathway. At the end of the document there is a self certification section which you can sign to confirm that you are aware of integrated working, and where to seek further help if required.

Download the Basic Awareness of Integrated Working Training: AXS00 here.

You may also find the Integrated working – the role you play: Introductory team learning pack useful.

Training for trainers: AXS01
This course is designed for experienced trainers within Children’s Trust agencies to learn the content of the ‘Introduction to integrated working: AXS01 programme and pass it on to staff in their agency.

Your local AXS pathway co-ordinator will invite you to take part in the process. For general enquiries contact Sarah Batten Coe by email admin@integratetraining.co.uk.


Integrated working managing the practice: AXS02
This one day course is primarily targeting operational managers, aiming to help develop a deeper understanding and knowledge of the complexities and challenges of integrated working and how their roles will influence effective practice.

Your local AXS pathway co-ordinator will invite you to take part in the process. For general enquiries contact Sarah Batten Coe by email admin@integratetraining.co.uk.


Using integrated working tools: AXS03
The aim of this two day course is to promote the use of integrated working tools and processes.  The course will allow for the development of practical skills and confidence in the application of: CAF; Team around the child meetings; and the role of the lead professional.  The course will establish a common value base surrounding integrated working and ensure the importance of being family/ child/ young person focussed and needs led action planning are recognised.

Your local AXS pathway co-ordinator will invite you to take part in the process. For general enquiries contact Sarah Batten Coe by email admin@integratetraining.co.uk.

  • 14/06 to 15/06 - Coaver Club, Exeter

 

Managing a Seamless Service AXS04
The aim of this one day course is to raise awareness and understanding of the Integrated Working tools and processes available to ensure seamless support in working across all levels of need for children and families. To gain an awareness of the role and responsibilities of level 3 workers. To ensure managed handovers where families identify a need for further support when level 3 services are due to end.

Your local AXS pathway co-ordinator will invite you to take part in the process. For general enquiries contact Sarah Batten Coe by email admin@integratetraining.co.uk.


Assessment Skills

This two day course will help practitioners develop the skills required to complete good quality, holistic assessments on children and young people from pre-birth to 19 years old. It will cover the purpose and principles of effective assessments, address methods and frameworks and support the identification of need and application of multi-agency thresholds.


For all bookings please contact Sarah Batten-Coe of Integrate Training by email admin@integratetraining.co.uk

Funding your AXS training

Please see the following funding guidance for information on funding your AXS training. If you have any queries, please contact your agency/service learning and development contact.


Single agency taught AXS01 programmes
Each partner of the Children’s Trust is developing their own provision for the Introduction to integrated working: AXS01 course. This short course is essential for anyone who works with children aged 0-19 years, but who will not be required to complete CAF assessments or act as a lead professional. It provides up to date information about how and why children’s services are changing through the Every Child Matters agenda and gives useful detail about Integrated Working in Devon. Participants will reflect on what this means for them and recognise how the changes impact on their role and work.


Core Skills in Partnership Working
This partnership culture enhancement programme is designed to support the Children’s Trust Workforce Strategy and respond to findings of Serious Case Reviews. It builds on the current AXS programmes and recognises that the performance of partnerships depends to a large extent on the quality of the relationships and communication between individuals involved.


Your local AXS pathway co-ordinator will invite you to take part in the process. For general enquiries contact Sarah Batten Coe by email admin@integratetraining.co.uk.

Learning resources

Integrated working – the role you play: Introductory team learning pack
This pack has been developed for you and your team to develop an understanding around integrated working.  It is based upon a nationally produced DVD and key sources of information in regard to the process for taking integrated working forward in Devon. 

Download the content below and contact Verity Sutcliffe for a copy of the DVD