Second hand smoking means involuntarily breathing in other peoples tobacco smoke. Exposure to second hand smoke imposes serious risks to health, particular to children, who unlike most adults have little choice over such exposure.
Course Duration
Half Day
Availability
18th April 2011 9.00am - 1.00pm
27th May 2011 9.00am - 1.00pm
20th June 2011 1.00pm - 5.00pm
23rd September 2011 1.00pm - 5.00pm
18th October 2011 1.00pm - 5.00pm
29th November 2011 1.00pm - 5.00pm
14th December 2011 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Who is this for?
Managers and practitioners working in services or organisations supporting children, young people and their families.
Objectives
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To practitioners working with parents and carers to raise the issue of second hand smoke protection for their children
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To equip practitioners with the knowledge and skills to help them support parents/carers to reduce children’s exposure to second hand smoke both in and outside the home
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For more information about training contact the Organisational Development Service on Tel: 0191 433 8355 Email: workforcedevelopment@gateshead.gov.uk|