Information for Workers

Swindon LSCB Training - Child Protection 1

Target Group: Level 1, 2 & 3. Priority given to Level 2 & 3.

Must have attended the Foundation Course.

Numbers: 24 Delegates Maximum

Aim

This is a multi agency course with the purpose of familiarising all participants with a working knowledge of local safeguarding child protection procedures and guidelines.

Objectives

1. Identify the historical context and key factors of safeguarding children.
2. Describe the types of child abuse.
3. Define where Significant Harm sits in the abuse spectrum.
4. Describe and consider the impact of abuse on children and their families.
5. To state the impact on individuals working in safeguarding children.
6. To define working together in the safeguarding of children processes and procedures (including the South West Child Protection Procedures.)
7. To list the safeguarding roles of statutory and voluntary agencies.
8. To describe pre and post referral responsibilities including challenging others.

Course Length: 2 days

Facilitated By: Swindon NSPCC, a health professional, a memberof the Quality Assurance Team & Geoff Wood.

Dates & Times of Courses

• Thursday & Friday 17 & 18 April 2008, 0900 – 1630
• Wednesday & Thursday 4 & 5 June 2008, 0900 - 1630
• Thursday & Friday 4 & 5 September 2008, 0900 - 1630
• Wednesday & Thursday 1 & 2 October 2008, 0900 - 1630
• Tuesday & Wednesday 20 & 21 January 2009, 0900 - 1630
• Tuesday & Wednesday 10 & 11 March 2009, 0900 - 1630

You may also wish to refer to the Training Calendar

Applying for a Place on a Course

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