SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN 

DESCRIPTION: 

This training session has been prepared to ensure that all staff are fully up-to-date with regard to their responsibilities. This training will assist with meeting Care Certificate theory requirements. 

COURSE CONTENT: 

This course covers the following at Level 1: 

• Child maltreatment in its different forms (physical including Fabricated and induced illness, emotional and sexual abuse, and neglect) including  child trafficking, FGM and radicalisation including prevalence and impact 

• The relevance of parental, family and carer factors such as domestic abuse, mental and physical ill-health, substance and alcohol misuse 

• What to do if there are concerns about child maltreatment, including local policies and procedures around who to contact, where to obtain further advice and support, and have awareness of the referral process 

• The importance of sharing information (including the consequences of failing to do so) 

• What to do if concerns are not being taken seriously or any other barriers to referring a child/family 

• Risks associated with the internet and online social networking 

• What the term ‘Looked after child’ means 

• Ability to recognise possible signs of child maltreatment relating to the healthcare workers role 

• Ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, and feel confident that concerns have been listened to 

TARGET POPULATION: 

All staff who may require Children & Young People Safeguarding Training. 

COURSE AIMS: 

The aim of the session is to provide participants with knowledge of their role and responsibilities when safeguarding children and young people. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

At the end of this session participants will: 

• Know about child maltreatment in its different forms 

• Know about relevance of parental, family and carer factors such as domestic abuse, mental and physical ill-health, substance and alcohol misuse 

• Know what to do if there are concerns about child maltreatment 

• Know about the importance of sharing information 

• Know what to do if they feel that their concerns are not being taken seriously 

• Know the risks associated with the internet and online social networking 

• Know what the term ‘Looked after child’ means 

• Be able to recognise possible signs of child maltreatment as this relates to their role 

• Be able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns and feel confident that they have been listened to. 

TRAINING OVERVIEW 

COURSE DURATION: 

Theory = 3 Hours 

CERTIFICATION: 

Upon successful completion of the session questionnaire.  

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 

12 Maximum 

Note: Please note that the prices listed on the website are for group discounts. For individuals or groups with fewer participants than the specified minimum, there will be a minimum call-out fee per session, ranging from £120 to £220 depending on the course. This fee covers the trainer’s time, course delivery, materials, travel (if necessary), and certification.