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Female Genital Mutilation
14th March 2019 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm GMT
FreeBackground:
This half day course is suitable for any staff working in FGM practicing communities or with an interest in this area. It is recommended that at least 2 staff in each setting/team attend this training as mobility of practitioners and families means that all may encounter this at some stage. This course will enable practitioners to have an understanding of their roles and responsibilities regarding issues relating to FGM and safeguarding.
Training Level: 2/3
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the training, participants will be able :
- To gain awareness of FGM guidelines and how to access them
- To consider how FGM relates to the safeguarding agenda
- To understand the background, signs, symptoms and health implications of FGM
- To know how to make a referral to the local provider
Training Materials:
Handouts and case studies and the electronic Newham FGM Protocol