How to train as a Facilitator

The Online Facilitator Training is delivered via zoom and consists of three, 3 hour sessions; one session per week for three weeks.
Attendance at all three sessions is mandatory to qualify for Part 1 of the Facilitator certificate.

Course outline

Every session gives plenty of time to discuss and see how theory actually relates to our own settings and the children we work with.

Session 1 – Introduction, Attachment, Qualities of a Facilitator

• Attachment theory as it relates to Watch and Wonder
• Considering how attachment affects how we learn
• The difference between genuine resilience and the ‘adapted’ child
• Considering presenting behaviours in the classroom
• Considering the qualities of a good Facilitator – PACE model

20 minutes of watching videos for home-study needed to prepare for Session 2.

Session 2 – Empathic Listening and Reflecting and Introduction of skills. How does Watch and Wonder work?

• Introduction of core skills – empathic listening and reflecting within a Watch and Wonder context.
• Use of Naming and the importance of this reflecting skill.
• Introduction to the model.
• Delivery changes to manage post Covid 19
• Question Technique.
• Development of empathy in practice

20 minutes of watching videos for home-study needed to prepare for Session 3.

Session 3 – Getting started and problem solving

• Practicing Questioning technique
• Practicalities of starting a group
• Managing behaviours in a session
• Post session resources
• Working virtually
• Using evaluations – SDQ’s and Altruism Measure
• The Importance of having a mentor
• Safeguarding
• Membership
• Self-care