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Safeguarding Children
Duration 1 day
Course Overview
Safeguarding children and young people is everyone's responsibility. Staff need to be able to recognise potential signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation and understand how to respond appropriately when concerns arise.
This course develops delegates' understanding of safeguarding children and their individual roles and responsibilities. It explores different forms of abuse and harm, indicators of safeguarding concerns, responding to disclosures, reporting and information sharing, and effective multi-agency working.
The course can be tailored to incorporate organisational safeguarding policies, procedures and reporting arrangements.
Learning Outcomes
This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to- Understand safeguarding roles and responsibilities
- Recognise different forms of abuse and harm
- Identify signs and indicators of concern
- Respond appropriately to disclosures
- Record and report safeguarding concerns
- Understand the importance of multi-agency working
Methods of Delivery
The facilitator will employ a range of teaching methods including direct input, small and large group activities, discussions, use of case study material and PowerPoint slides.
- Course Content
- Audience
- Training Considerations
- Certification
- Related Courses
Course Content
- Safeguarding principles and responsibilities
- Abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Signs and indicators of concern
- Child-centred safeguarding practice
- Responding to disclosures
- Recording and reporting concerns
- Information sharing and confidentiality
- Online and extra-familial harm
- Multi-agency working
- Organisational safeguarding procedures
Target Audience
Staff and managers working with children and young people across residential care, supported accommodation, education, health, social care and voluntary and community services.
Training Considerations
Due to the sensitive nature of safeguarding training, appropriate ground rules will be established to support delegates to discuss and explore the subject safely.
Certification
The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.
Related Courses
Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding Overview
Safeguarding for Lead Officers and Managers
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