Length: 48 minutes
Audience: Coordinators, facilitators, team leads and strongly encouraged for all team members
Overview:
This module focuses on facilitation skills needed to lead effective Child Death Review meetings, including managing group dynamics, encouraging participation, and keeping discussions focused on prevention.
Why this matters for everyone:
While this training is designed for coordinators, facilitators, and team leads, it is valuable for all Child Death Review Team members. Effective reviews depend on more than the person leading the meeting - they rely on every participant contributing thoughtfully and helping maintain a collaborative, prevention-focused discussion. Understanding facilitation principles helps all team members recognize how productive meetings are structured and how they can support an environment where every perspective is heard and the team's collective expertise leads to meaningful prevention recommendations.
For coordinators and facilitators, this module complements the County Child Death Review Team Toolkit, particularly the Meeting Preparation and Meeting Facilitation sections, which provide practical guidance, checklists, templates, and tools to support effective meetings.
What you'll learn:
- How to structure and guide discussions
- Techniques for managing group dynamics
- Strategies for encouraging balanced participation
- How to keep conversations prevention-focused
Training link:
Facilitation Training (48 min) + Guide (PDF)
Reflection
After completing this module, consider the following questions:
- What is one thing a facilitator can do to encourage participation from quieter team members?
- How can you, as a team member, help keep discussions focused on prevention rather than blame?
- Think about a meeting you've attended. What facilitation practice helped make the discussion productive?
What is one action you will take during your next Child Death Review meeting to support effective team discussion?