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 and attitudes, procedures and laws towards children and 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 five 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 SPJ policy and procedures

Course format: Three-hour face-to-face session
Cost: Free to attend

Foundation Training: Working Together to Safeguard Children