Keyworking for children and young people with a learning disability, and autistic children and young people

This eLearning programme supports NHS England in delivering Keyworking services for children and young people with a learning disability, and autistic children and young people. It has been developed to help Keyworking sites across England understand the core principles of Keyworking and apply them in a consistent way. The programme consists of five eLearning sessions. 

 

Intended audience 

This programme is for professionals working in Keyworking services, including: 

• Newly appointed Keyworkers 

• Keyworkers working with children and young people with a learning disability 

• Keyworkers supporting autistic children and young people 

• Staff involved in local or national Keyworking services 

 

Key areas covered 

The eLearning sessions cover: 

• Foundations of Keyworking 

• Human rights approaches 

• Understanding the wider system 

• Safeguarding 

• Legal frameworks 

 

Learning objectives 

By the end of this programme, learners will be able to: 

• Understand the core principles of Keyworking 

• Support children and young people who are at risk of admission to, or are currently in, a mental health hospital 

• Provide effective support to families, carers and wider networks 

• Apply a consistent approach to Keyworking across different settings 

• Use learning to guide their practice as Keyworking services continue to develop