Audience

This course is intended for everyone who works with children and/or families either in a professional or voluntary capacity.

Aim

To raise participants awareness of safeguarding children, and to gain an understanding of their role and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children.

Learning Outcomes

Define the terms ‘Safeguarding’
Recognise the ways in which society’s beliefs, values & attitudes, procedures & laws towards children & child abuse have changed over time
List the four main categories of abuse, as well as their signs and indicators, and identify current and emerging risks
Identify at least 5 barriers/enablers that may prevent/support the effective safeguarding of children and young people
Respond effectively to concerns about the safety and welfare of a child/young person following my organisation and SPB policy and procedures

Please note: This event is a three-hour face to face session.

Foundation Training: Working Together to Safeguard Children