Audience:

This course is intended for anyone who works with children and/or families either in a professional or voluntary capacity and attends Initial Child Protection Conferences.

Aim:

To gain an understanding of their role and responsibilities in relation to ICPCs.

Learning Outcomes:

Outline the structure and function of a strategy meeting, core group and a child protection conference
Be able to confidently and competently prepare for and participate in child protection conferences
Maintain focus on the child throughout in order to promote their safety
Work openly and honestly in order to work effectively in partnership with families and children
Explore issues surrounding parental and child attendance and participation at conferences to help them understand concerns for the child’s safety, and how this can be improved
Identify the issues of power & inequity between professionals & families in order to be aware of the potential for oppressive practice

Please Note: This event is a 4.5 hour face to face session.