CHILD PROTECTION
At Child First we offer a wide variety of training courses.
We will work with you to meet your safeguarding needs.
All our courses are built in accordance with the very latest government legislation and
are fully compliant with Local Safeguarding Children Board requirements.
CHILD PROTECTION DESIGNATED LEAD
TRAINING
CHILD PROTECTION DESIGNATED LEAD COURSE (LEVEL 3)
The course aims to provide advanced information on reporting strategies, policies and procedures. It also covers: how to make your working environment safe for children, including safe practices; what to do if you believe that a child is at risk; who to approach or report to; what actions to take and which legislation applies in this area.
It will look at the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Information Sharing, confidentiality, consent, prevent, radicalisaton and what we should expect from children’s social care and enable you to take on the role in your organisation.
WHO IS IT FOR?
This Designated Safeguarding Officer course is suitable for anyone who works frequently with children and who holds a management, supervisory or designated child protection role.
The course is suitable for anyone wishing to understand the responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Officer so that they can become a safeguarding officer for their company or assist those who already hold the position.
The course is written at an advanced level so it’s recommended that you have some knowledge of safeguarding procedures before beginning the training. You may wish to consider our Advanced Child Protection Training Course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
You will learn:
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describe the role of the designated safeguarding children officer and state key areas of responsibility
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describe the key legislation and guidance affecting our response to concerns about a child's safety or welfare
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state your own values regarding child abuse and explain the impact of these on professional practice
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state the barriers inhibiting children from disclosing abuse and respond effectively to a child who does disclose
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state the barriers to staff reporting concerns and develop methods of overcoming them
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make appropriate decisions about the action to take when informed of a range of concerns about child or young person
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explain the issues in connection with recording and sharing of information, including that of confidentiality, and state how a referral to children's social care should be made
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state what is likely to happen following a referral to children's social care and the role the school or college has in the multi-agency child protection process
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demonstrate an awareness of the emotional dimension of safeguarding work and identify ways in which the designated senior person can support staff.
Everyone shares responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
As the Designated Safeguarding Officer you are the first point of contact for staff members, families and other people who have access to your organisation, so it’s essential that your knowledge of child protection procedures is in-depth and up-to-date.
DURATION
FULL DAY
COST
£535
