A training programme to help practitioners work sensitively and constructively with families going through separation has received glowing feedback from both the PVI and maintained sectors since it was launched with DfE funding in April 2011. The programme, which is run by the Centre for Separated Families in partnership with 4Children and NDNA, has achieved a very high reach - particularly in children's centres, with 691 participating in the first year alone- and there is still the opportunity to access the free training until the end of March 2013.
Nick Woodall, who is the programme's project manager and involved in policy development at the Centre for Separated Families, says that early years staff are uniquely placed to spot problems and need the skills to be able to help parents deal with situations in a way that minimises emotional difficulties for children.
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