Family Group Conference

Online Accredited Family Group Conference

Facilitator/Co-Ordinator Training

OCN Level 3

14/15/16 & 17th November 2022

9.30 - 2.30pm

Due to unprecedented demand our Family Group Conference Co-Ordinator training is running again in November . This four day course covers all that is needed to become a fully fledged Co-Ordinator with a nationally recognised accreditation from Open College Network. The trainer, Jim McGrath, has over 25 years experience in FGC practice. He has been deliverying Co-Ordinator training for over 20 years. Jim has written papers, articles and chapters for several professional publications and has advised Government on legislative changes to enhance the inclusion of children and families in childcare proceedings as well as advising the Italian children and family court judges/magistrates on the benefits of Family Group Conference in care and protection proceedings. 

The cost of the course is £450/€540. There is a reduction for bookings of 5 staff or more from one organisation ranging from £420 - £390 per person.

The course includes: Copies of the PowerPoint Presentation, 65 page practice manual and telephone, email and virtual support for the first FGC

NB. Course places are limited and at present there are only 6 places remaining.

 "Truly inspirational and extremely valuable training”

The course will cover: 

• Ethos, Values and Philosophy
• Theories underpinning the process
• The Five Stages of Family Group Conference
• Strength Based Approaches

Preparing participants

• Remaining Child Focused
• Working with Fears, Tears and Hope
• Allowing the narrative to unfold
• What is behind resistance and how to work with the energy
• Positions, shift and moving forward

The Family Gathering 

• Setting up the room
• Creating a safe and nurturing space
• Facilitating the pre-Private Time meeting
• Clarifying ambiguity and perceptions
• Keeping it child centred solutions
• The agreement
• Developing the plan
• Closing and reviewing

Also included:

• Open College Network Accreditation @ Level 3 
• Training and practice materials
• 60 page training manual 
• Telephone/Email/virtual Support with the first conference 
• Access to further upskilling training including; Restorative Practices, Mediation, and creative engagement skills 

“I just wanted to say thank you for what has honestly been the best training I’ve ever been on. I just messaged a colleague and said this, “I just finished the FGC training (about five mins ago). Wow. It was mind-blowing, so challenging, just amazing. But tough”. 
 
“The training challenged me in every way. Thank you so much for giving so much of yourself in the training, I wish everyone could have a chance of doing it because I think it will better me as a person as well as in work”.

Booking early is recommended as we apply a first come first served policy. 

To recieve a booking form click on enquire