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CH 19/330

Event Type(s)

Course

Event Description

This full day course is designed for all staff who have infrequent or irregular contact with children, young people, parents or carers who may become aware of possible child abuse or neglect.

This is an introductory course to children's safeguarding, to enable staff to be more alert to children's safety and welfare and know how to act on any concerns. This is not a refresher course for staff who have already completed safeguarding training.

It will look at current definitions of child abuse and neglect and consider signs and indicators of abuse and neglect. It will outline the current legal and policy context and explain the procedures concerning what to do if you have concerns about a child.

Training Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to recognise signs and indicators of abuse and neglect and what your responsibilities are.

Learning Outcomes

If you apply what you have learnt on this course, you will be able to:

List the main categories of abuse and neglect

Describe the main signs and indicators of abuse and neglect

Recognise their role as a worker in relation to safeguarding children

Recognise the legislative and policy context within which they work

Identify the correct procedures to safeguard children

Course Pre-Requisites

Subject Areas

Children and Young People / General Care / Safeguarding / Social Work

Target Audience

Trainers

Course Owner

Learning and Development Admin (learninganddevelopment@westsussex.gov.uk)

Course Costs

Internal LA Cost: £0

PVI/Care Provider Cost: £0

Partnership Cost: £0

External Cost: £0