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In My Shoes Training
Professionals need training to use In My Shoes. There is a two-day training
course for learning how to use In My Shoes. These two days are separated
by 4-6 weeks to allow course participants to try out In My Shoes in their
practice between sessions.
Aims of the training
The aims of the In My Shoes Training include enabling trainees to:
- Use the In My Shoes computer program
- Develop the specific interviewing skills needed to
use In My Shoes effectively
- Understand and be able to interpret the results file
from an In My Shoes interview
- Plan future use and the specific applications for
In My Shoes in their work and register with the In My Shoes helpline
Professionals applying to attend training
Any professionals attending need to demonstrate relevant training and
experience and affiliation to an appropriate work setting and that:
- They have appropriate training in a relevant discipline
- They are supported by their management or an appropriate
supervisory network in their use of the package in their work
- They have access to children and an appropriate level
of clearance for this
- Their organisation has a framework for child protection
procedures
- Their organisation has in place an appropriate data
protection framework for working with confidential information
- They have access to a computer which can be used
when seeing children
Developing competency
Developing competency in using In My Shoes is a core component of the
training programme and trainers and trainees are encouraged to check their
progress in using In My Shoes effectively over the course against a self-assessment
checklist. On some courses, it is possible to become an accredited user
of In My Shoes and/or to train as a trainer.
Shape and content of training
Training in the use of In My Shoes is based on an action-learning model
and the two training days are separated by 3-4 weeks to enable practitioners
to practice interviewing using In My Shoes in their workplace.
On the first training day: In My Shoes is demonstrated, and participants
then work directly on computers with modelling and role-play with expert
feedback and guidance. Participants learn about:
- The structure, content and rationale of the program
- How to navigate their way round the In My Shoes modules
- How to set preferences for customising the operation
of the program
- Some of the specific interviewing skills to use with
In My Shoes to facilitate communication with a child or young person
- How to save and print an In My Shoes results file
Work in between training days: After the training day, participants will
be expected to practice interviewing with In My Shoes in the workplace
and undertake interviews with 3 children, two of which need to be in the
workplace. They are required to bring brief reports and an In My Shoes
results file back to the second day of training.
The second day of training: On the second day of training, participants’
experience of using In My Shoes is reviewed and there is further micro-skills
training. The day includes:
- Debriefing and trouble shooting
- Training on additional specific interviewing skills
for using In My Shoes
- Applications of In My Shoes
- Further practice sessions using In My Shoes and self-assessment
by participants on their progress in using In My Shoes effectively and
their future learning needs
- Strategic planning to assist staff to continue using
In My Shoes in their practice
- Introduction to the practitioner network and email
helpline
Trainers for the In My Shoes training
The DfES supported the development of a group of accredited trainers who
have been trained by the development team of In My Shoes and they deliver
training across the UK and in Europe.
Overview of resources
Participants will receive a CD containing the program and a guide for
users and details of access to the In My Shoes email helpline and practitioner
network.
Cost of training
Training a group of 15-20 costs approximately £300+VAT per person
for the 2-day training plus trainers’ travel and accommodation expenses.
Course participants are provided with all necessary materials for training
and for their future use of In My Shoes. The commissioning agency is expected
to provide a venue, refreshments and audio-video equipment. This includes
ensuring availability of sufficient computer or laptops with sound cards
to allow participants to work in pairs.
Preparation for Training
If agencies commission training it is recommended that a half-day Managers
Briefing is held several weeks prior to the training to inform them about
In My Shoes, to enlist their help in identifying staff and to brief them
on how they can support, supervise and audit trail the use of In My Shoes
by their staff. Please discuss costs and arrangements with the Training
Coordinator.
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