Child Protection

Aims & Objectives:

Aims & Objectives:

To address the safeguarding knowledge and skills necessary for identifying and responding appropriately to concerns about children's safety and well-being.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the training participants should be able to:

  • discuss what is meant by safeguarding, abuse and neglect
  • identify the signs and indicators of abuse
  • have gained or renewed knowledge in relation to the legislation and guidance on safeguarding children
  • know what to do if there are concerns about a child
  • identify the impact of abuse on children and on all those involved
  • identify organisational responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and apply these to practice.

This course will be delivered in a classroom environment with a combination of theory sessions and practical demonstrations. This will include the following:-

  • Initial Assessment
  • Interactive Exercises
  • Individual or Group Exercises
  • Discussion
  • Visual Aids e.g. short DVD/video, models, samples, etc
  • Open Workshop
  • Feedback Activity
  • Final Assessment

By the end of this course candidates will receive a NSPCC Safeguarding Children: Everybody's Business Certificate which will equipped delegates with the knowledge and awareness to work with and around children.

Intended For:

This course will suit anyone who works with Children

No prior qualification or experience required to attend this course