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LSCP 20/481

Event Type(s)

Course

Event Description

This whole day course is for professionals from all agencies who work with children, young people, their parents and carers.

It focusses on Child Neglect and how the multi-agency network should respond to it

Training Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide you with the opportunity to discuss and consider the key factors involved when identifying and assessing families where children may be suffering from Neglect.

Learning Outcomes

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

Identify personal attitudes and practice in relation to neglect

Describe the theories and tools used to assess the level and impact of neglect

Use chronologies outlining their importance in analysis and decision making

Identify vulnerability, resilience and parental motivation to change

Recognise the importance of seeking the child's views, wishes and feelings

List the thresholds for neglect

Relate the approaches needed to work with neglect across cultures

Course Pre-Requisites

In order to attend this course it is a pre-requisite that you have already completed the on-line course 'Safeguarding Children' which is available through the WSSCB website and the Learning and Development Gateway. You should also have attended the 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' course.

Charges
Charges may apply. Please consult the WSSCB Charging and Cancellation Policy before applying.

Fees are £120.00 per person for full-day courses and £60.00 per half day course. If you are a small not for profit organisation, based solely in West Sussex, you may be eligible for a discretionary reduction of 50%. The WSSCB Charging Table and Charging Policy is available in full on the WSSCB website.

Subject Areas

Children and Young People

Target Audience

Trainers

Course Owner

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

Course Costs

Internal LA Cost: £0

PVI/Care Provider Cost: £120

Partnership Cost: £0

External Cost: £120