Zoe Silvester works for the COINS Trust in Newbury and attended the new Young People, Drugs and the Role of the Youth Worker course. She said “the training provided by Hope UK was inspiring. Sessions were well planned and clearly delivered. I came away with an increased knowledge of drugs and drug issues. The practical approach meant I have new ways to support the young people I work with. Time was available to look at case studies which related to specific issues I face every day in my work.”

Flexible training courses are available across the UK (where we have Drug Educators), and range from short workshops to two-day Open College Network (OCN) accredited courses. Children’s, youth, community, church and family workers have all benefited as well as teachers and other statutory professionals.

Young People, Drugs and the Role of the Youth Worker is an OCN-accredited course which  take place over two consecutive or single days. This course may also be adapted for schools and others whose work brings them into contact with young people.

Drug Prevention for Family Workers is a two-day course for those working in Children’s and Family Centres or with parents. Children’s or Community Development workers will also find this course of benefit.

The full 2-day accredited courses each cost £600 plus expenses with a charge of £10 per learner for materials and £50 per learner for the accreditation (registration and assessment).  All other (unaccredited) versions of the course are negotiable.  (Courses could be funded by grant-making trusts following a joint application made by Hope UK and the host group.)

The Drug Proof Your Kids® programme is provided by Care for the Family in partnership with Hope UK. Trained Presenters organise parents’ courses over a six-week period. One two-hour session is provided each week. Visit www.dpyk.org.uk to find out more.

Hope UK’s Drug Educators undergo a 120-hour OCN accredited course to prepare them for leading drug awareness sessions and training courses. The Drug Educator training course is also available for those who want to provide drug education as part of their own work but do not wish to become Hope UK Educators. Costs are negotiable depending on venue and requirements.

Contact us for further information, specifying which type of training interests you, or telephone 020 7928 0848 for further details.