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Safeguarding Children Introductory (Level Two) training

13th September 2016 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

This Cardiff Council course is for staff or volunteers from any agency from the statutory, voluntary or commercial sectors, working within Cardiff.

Introductory Training (Level Two)

Target Group B: (those who work directly with children and/or parents)

This is refresher training for those who have attended Safeguarding Children’s training previously.

 

Course Content:

  • The work of the Local Safeguarding Children Board
  • The four categories of abuse and neglect
  • Signs and indicators of abuse – examples would be given (including specific reference to child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, “honour”-based violence, etc)
  • Risk factors for children associated with adult carers – to include domestic abuse, substance / alcohol misuse, mental health, learning disability
  • s.47 Children Act 1989 – LA duty to investigate where there is “reasonable cause to suspect”, other agencies’ duty to assist (where relevant for a particular employee group)
  • The individual’s personal responsibility to ensure that a referral is made
  • The referral process and the response to be expected (acknowledgement and feedback) – the process only, not to include referral forms
  • The definition of significant harm
  • Exploration of s.17 and s.47 of the Children Act 1989
  • Advice on dealing with disclosures from children
  • An opportunity to explore some of the signs and indicators of abuse either through consideration of the four categories or scenarios
  • The impact of abuse across the four categories
  • Obtaining consent for referrals
  • The limits to confidentiality
  • The importance of information sharing
  • How to make a referral – including the forms.
  • The referral process and the response to be expected (acknowledgement and feedback).
  • An overview of the child protection process

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be aware of the functions of the Local Safeguarding Children Board;
  • Know the four categories of abuse and examples of indicators related to these categories;
  • Recognise the risk factors for children that may be associated with adult carers
  • Understand their role in protecting children, and recognise their responsibility in ensuring that a referral has been made; and
  • Be aware of the Local Authority duty to investigate and other agencies’ duty to assist
  • Be aware of the referral process and the response to be expected
  • Be able to define the 4 categories of child abuse, and will have explored signs and indicators across the categories of abuse;
  • Know how to respond when they think a child may be in need or suffering abuse, including differences relating to consent;
  • Understand the importance of listening to children and how to deal with disclosures, including recognising the limits to confidentiality;
  • Understand their role in protecting children, and recognise their ongoing responsibility;
  • Have explored the need and reasons for information sharing;
  • Be aware of the child protection process, how to make a referral and the relevant forms to use; and
  • Know how to access advice if unsure of what steps to take.

Course facilitator: Michelle Godfrey, Lead Training and Development Officer

To book your place, email [email protected]

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Date:
13th September 2016
Time:
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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