Anti-racist practice and cultural humility in social work

THEME

Our social work practice must be guided by the values and principles of anti-racist practice and cultural humility. This means embedding them into all aspects of our work with families, bringing self-awareness of our own biases, assumptions and privileges, and centering families’ lived experience. 

This course is an opportunity to understand key concepts and consider why anti-racist practice and cultural humility matter. You will be supported to explore how you can build relationships with families that honour diverse perspectives and recognise unique needs, and explore tools to enable you to better understand the identities of children and their families. You will then consider how this understanding can be applied to your practice to develop culturally appropriate assessments and interventions that reflect the lived realities of children and families and take account of their intersecting identities.

Written collaboratively by August Itua, Legal Advisor and Chair of Racial Justice Family Network, Mandeep Sahejpal, Associate Trainer, Emma Fincham, Fostering Consultant and Ann Horne, Training Consultant, the course draws on contemporary research, and resources from sector organisations such as the Black Care Experience and the Black Foster Carers Alliance.  

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the session you will have 

•    Explored the concepts of anti-racism, cultural humility, unconscious bias, intersectionality, equality and equity
•    Developed professional practices that are respectful of the identities and the lived experience of families and children
•    Understood the importance of recognising bias, power differences and systemic inequality, in assessment and decision making
•    Explored tools to enable you to better understand the identities of children and their families  
•    Reflected on self in relation to culture and difference 
•    Noted the impact on your practice

Mandeep Sahejpal, Associate Trainer, CoramBAAF.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The course is aimed at any children and families social workers, managers or leaders. This course is relevant for any social worker, regardless of their role.

On open courses we can accommodate a maximum of four delegates from one organisation only. For a larger group booking, please see the information on commissioned training.   

TIME

Registration 9.45am*
Start  10.00am*  
Close  4.00pm* 

*Times subject to change

FEES

Full or associate CoramBAAF member - £160.00 + £32.00 VAT = £192.00
Individual CoramBAAF member - £124.00 + £24.08 VAT =£148.08
Non-member - £228.00 + £45.60 VAT = £273.60

CONTACT

Telephone 020 7520 0310

Email training@corambaaf.org.uk

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