Our Foundation Training in Family Mediation
Why Choose Integrum for Training
Our trainers and assessors come from a wide background and are specialists in their field. Be assured that the training you receive is derived and built from knowledge, qualifications and current experience. Each module will be either delivered by or assessed by a specialist in that particular area of practice. Our trainers are united by a common ethos of integrity, a high level of professional ethics and the need to make a difference for a better future.
By enrolling on our training courses, you will be provided with a dedicated learning mentor to answer any queries you may have and to support you through your learning journey.
- Our Family Mediator courses are awaiting Family Mediation Council (FMC) accredited.
- Our CPD courses are currently awaiting approval by the College of Mediators.
Family Mediation Training Courses
Integrum offer courses to provide a path to a new career on family mediation.
Our Family Mediation Foundation Training consists of two parts.
Foundation Part One – A one day introduction to family mediation.
This course is designed to allow candidates to have an insight into the route to becoming a Family Mediator. You will gain an understanding of what skills set is required and how these can be developed during the full Family Mediation Foundation Training.
Part One costs £150 per candidate (refunded against the cost of Part two of the foundation course)
If you have any questions or concerns please go to the FAQ’s page or Contact Us page.
Foundation Part Two – The Family Mediation Foundation Training Course. This course builds on from the one day introduction to family mediation and takes candidates on the second stage to their new career. The course runs over a three month period and is broken down into four modules.
- Module 1 – 3 Days of classroom, tutor lead and group interactive learning
- Module 2 – 3 Days of classroom, tutor lead and group interactive learning
- Module 3 – 2 Days of classroom, tutor lead and skills practice
In between each module, distance learning is required.
The one day introduction to family mediation course must have been attended prior to commencing this course.
The cost for this course is £2250.
Integrum appreciate that the cost of a new career is expensive and we are able to offer the opportunity to pay by installments. Please contact us to discuss payment options.
CPD ‘Tool box’ Courses
For practising mediators and professionals, Integrum offer a range of unique CPD courses to choose from. All of which are accredited by the college of mediators.
CPD Training Courses:
Navigating the Family Court Application Process
Who is this course for?
Mediators, professionals, litigants in person; or anyone who is involved with or wishes to have an insight into the court application process.
Aims – this one day course aims to provide participants with an insight into making a child arrangements order and /or other available orders to the family court; and what to expect during the process from attending your MIAM to navigating the paperwork and stages through to the to the hearing date and beyond including an intro to court supported ‘Separated Parents Programme (SPIP).’
Objectives– by the end of this module you will be able to:
Complete and/ or support applicants without a solicitor and representing themselves to complete a child arrangements court application including the different funding available. Have a clear understanding of the process including the CAFCASS safeguarding process. Have a clear insight into the different CAFCASS or Local Authority involvements that may be introduced – in terms of allegations of harm and/ or domestic abuse; and to understand the various presenting issues you may be faced with.
On completion of the course, there will be the opportunity to link with other services in order to support the process such as McKenzie Friends and other such agencies and support networks.
Course 1
MIAMS – Getting it right
Who is this course for?
Newly qualified/trainee mediators wishing to update their skills and have a more specific insight into the Mediation Information and assessment session (MIAMS) . Qualified Mediators wishing to update and refresh their skills; particularly in publicly funded mediation (Legal Aid). This course is awaiting College of Mediators CPD approval.
Aims – This two-day course (can be taken separately), Day one- aims to provide participants with the foundation principles in theory and practice of safe and appropriate assessment for mediation and next steps. This course will also provide participants with the understanding of the competency requirements for conducting a MIAMS.
Day two will concentrate on publicly funded mediation and the correct assessment of eligibility. For those competent in conducting the Mediation Information and Assessment meetings however; are not confident in assessing eligibility for public funding, day two would be ideal.
Objectives– by the end of this module you will be able to:
Conduct an initial meeting. Understand who can and who cannot conduct MIAMS, and to understand the various presenting issues you may be faced with. You will be able to correctly assess for publicly funded work (legal aid).
Course content
Day One (Part One)
- Provides the overall objective of initial (intake) meeting with individual clients in order to allow them to make an informed choice.
- What is a MIAMs and an Initial Meeting? Differences between initial, meetings- routes and a mediation session.
- Principles limitations and benefits of mediation.
- Correct classification of mediation.
- How are mediation sessions conducted? – the various methods.
- Who can conduct them?
- Safety- assessment and planning – Including screening for domestic abuse, safeguarding and capacity to engage.
- Expressing the importance of clients individually obtaining legal advice.
- Skills practice/ case studies.
- Next steps.
Day Two (Part Two)
- Means testing- Getting it right for Legal Aid. Assessing client’s eligibility to public funding.
- All other work allowed under public funding for mediation.
- Court forms – information on the court forms that can be signed by the mediator.
- Skills practice/ case studies.
- Next steps.
Course Fees: £150 per day or £250 for both days which includes lunch and refreshments.
CPD Value = 6 Points Per Day
Course 2
Safeguarding- What to look for. What to ask.
Who is this course for?
Mediators and professionals working with families wishing to update their skills in recognising the signs of abuse.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, regardless of your job role or how frequently you work with children and/or their families. This Introduction to Safeguarding Children course aims to help you understand more about your responsibilities as a mediator and professional, in order for you to feel confident in recognising the potential signs of abuse; and report any concerns that you may have.
This course looks at all the essential aspects of child protection to help you to identify any safeguarding issues raised by clients and to report any disclosures. We will look at when to consult your PPC and/or to report information given.
Course content
- Introduction to safeguarding
- What is abuse/neglect? – recognising the signs
- Responding to a disclosure
- Recording a disclosure
- To mediate or not
There will be a follow-on course for those responsible for writing safeguarding policies and procedures.
Course Fees: £150 which includes lunch and refreshments
CPD Value = 6 Points