Aims

The Sexual Health Training Programme looks to support the key outcomes in the Bath and North East Somerset Council Sexual Health Action Plan: supporting young people to have choice and control over their sexual relationships and ensuring sexually active adults and young people are free from sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies.

Professionals from a variety of local organisations work together to create and deliver the training programme. We aim to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence of all professionals who attend our training so they can provide comprehensive and inclusive sexual health advice and services.

Booking and cancellation terms

See below for the various training courses on offer and follow the links to book a place through Eventbrite. Places are provided on a first come, first served basis with limited spaces available so early booking is advised.

Cancellations made less than 10 working days before the course date or non-attendance on the day will incur a charge for the delegate. If you are unable to attend, please make sure that you cancel the booking on Eventbrite or you can transfer your place to a colleague. Please contact public_health@bathnes.gov.uk.

Cancellation charges

B&NES Clinical Commissioning Group
B&NES Council
Police

£70 full day course, £35 half day course

Agencies with an annual turnover of less than £100,000
Home based Early Years setting

£35 full day course, £20 half day course

B&NES Maintained Schools
B&NES Academy Schools
B&NES Colleges
Care Homes
Domiciliary Care
GPs
Group based Early Years settings
Non – profit making Commissioned Services with an annual turnover of more that £100,000 (including Virgin Care and RUH staff)

£70 full day course, £35 half day course

B&NES Independent Schools
B&NES University
All Other Organisations (including independent contractors

£100 full day course, £35 half day course

Main Training Courses

Follow the links below to book a place on the courses.

All online courses for the sexual health training programme will be delivered via Teams. Face to Face courses will be delivered at Keynsham Civic Centre and Southside Youth and Community Centre. Details of how to access the courses will be sent to the registered email address. Please arrive 15 mins early to ensure the course starts on time.

14th of November & 5th of January - Drugs, alcohol and sexual health

This one day training course developed by Project 28 is designed to explore factors that could lead to risk taking behaviour in young people, particularly in relation to alcohol, drugs, and sexual health. We will also discuss how to spot signs of substance use, and associated vulnerabilities including exploitation. We will discuss effective approaches to engaging YP in these discussions and promoting harm reduction behaviour.

7th December - Basic sexual health training

A half day course delivered by professionals from Riverside Clinic that is designed to increase basic sexual health knowledge including recognising the different types of common sexually transmitted infections STIs and the appropriate prevention, testing and treatment methods.

25th January - Supporting the sexual health needs of young people with learning disabilities

A course led by professionals from B&NES School Nursing Services aimed at improving skills when working with young people who have a learning disability in a sexual health and relationships context. Suitable for anyone who comes into contact with young people with learning disabilities in their work role.

2nd March - Impact of the internet on young people's relationships and sexual health

A course led by professionals from B&NES School Nursing Services that aims to raise awareness of the issues associated with internet use and young people including online grooming, sexting, and pornography. The course will provide a base understanding of how the media impacts on young people’s behaviour and perception of body image, relationships, sex, risk, and safety.

16th February - Supporting young people with their sexual health

A one-day course for those who want to learn more about effective practice when supporting young people with their sexual health needs. This course explores factors that need to be considered when planning sexual health interventions with young people and identifies the issues that arise when working with young people.

Various dates - C-Card / SAFE Training (online)

The C-Card scheme is a free condom distribution scheme, enabling young people between the ages of 13 and 24 to access free condoms from various locations across B&NES. This course will help you understand the rationale and process in becoming a C-Card scheme provider. If you are new to a service which provides the C-Card scheme, you must also receive this training to enable you to participate in C-Card. We are always encouraging new services to become C-Card providers.

Training sessions available on request

In order to make training more accessible, the following online courses are available on request to individual teams.

Becoming a SAFE Branded Service (online)
Pharmacy Sexual Health Enhanced Service training (online)

To enquire about any of these courses, or for any questions about the training programme please email public_health@bathnes.gov.uk.

Sexual Health Training Programme 2022/23