• Target Group - Staff in Children's Services


    • Define what is meant by an attachment
    • Recognise how attachments are formed
    • Identify and understand different types of attachments
    • Discuss how different attachments affect children’s behaviour and development
    • Understand the various ways that trauma and abuse may negatively influence attachment, exploring the consequences of challenging behaviours
    • Understand how children’s attachment styles can affect care giving and Discuss the importance of a secure base
    • Explore the importance of making yourself available when working with attachment behaviours.