Working Together to Protect Children from Harm

Background:
This course will develop practitioner’s knowledge skills and the ability to work together on the processes for Child Protection and promoting the welfare of children including those who are suffering, or at risk of suffering significant harm. This course will also outline the learning from recent Serious Case Reviews.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the training participants will:

•    Have the skills and knowledge to apply the principles that underpin effective child protection practice
•    Understand the roles and responsibilities of a core group member
•    Understand how they will contribute to Child Protection Plans and Core Group meetings
•    Have developed confidence in identifying and responding to children and young people at risk.

Target Group:
For staff who have regular contact or have a period of intense but irregular contact with children, young people and/or parents/carers. Participants must have completed a basic/introduction safeguarding course to be able to attend this course.