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Child Protection Practical Scenarios Workshop (Supplementary to levels 1, 2 or 3) 1 Day Course Outline / London Venues / Customer Comments / Our Trainers Dates:                In-house Only Course times:  10am - 3:00pm Venue:               Your school or Organisation Price:                 Call for a quote This supplementary workshop can only be accessed after completing either a level 1, 2 or 3 course and is not intended to replace such levels. It is an ideal opportunity to work through case studies and discuss practical Child Protection scenarios that may arise. Course content includes: overview of Child Protection and safeguarding, our responsibilities and behaviours and dealing with practicalities. Activities include: “What do I do now?; handling a disclosure; complex situations; “is this a Child Protection issue?”; “who do I call now?” and handling challenging situations with parents. Certificate awarded > continued

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Course Oulines: Levels 1,2 & 3

Level 1 - Child Protection Awareness Course (Download Course Outline)

Course Outline (Level 1)

This CPD Certified course is a must for anyone who works with children. An ideal one day introduction to the basics of child protection. The workshop looks at what child abuse is, how to spot potential signs of abuse, how to respond if you are worried about a child and the steps that can be taken to safeguard their welfare. CPD Certified certificate awarded.

Who is this course for?
Anyone who works with children: for instance, project workers, youth departments, youth programmes, family support, hostel workers, child minders, parent and toddler groups, play groups, workers in the community, church leaders, volunteers and teachers… in fact anyone who wants to understand the importance of child protection awareness.

Course Benefits
Provides an introduction to child protection helping you to recognise potential abuse and know what to do if you believe a child is at risk. The course aims to define child protection, looks at the different types and signs of abuse including neglect and provides information on responding, recording & reporting strategies. It also looks at: how to make your working environment safe for children, including safe practices; who to approach or report to; what actions to take and which legislation applies in this area; an introduction to ‘Every Child Matters and understanding your role and feelings.

Course Outline (Level 1)

10:00 - 10:15  Arrival and refreshments
                       Session 1
                       What is child protection?
                       Definitions
                       Types of abuse and protection
                       What is ‘Every Child Matters’?

11:15 - 11:30  Break

11:30 - 12:30  Session 2
                        Finding out about abuse
                        What can you do?
                        How do you feel?

12:30 - 1:15    Lunch

1:15 -2:15       Session 3
                       Protecting children – and you
                       Responding and reporting
                       CRB disclosures, policies & procedures
                       Working with others 
                       Case studies

2:15 - 2:30      Break

2:30 - 3:00      Session 4
                       Have we covered everything?
                       Where you go from here
                       Wrap-up - Useful books, links and contacts

To book a place:
Call 01992 613780 or email:
andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk

Level 2 - Child Protection Advanced Course (Download Course Outline)

To book a place:
Call 01992 613780 or email:
andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk

Level 3 - Child Protection for Designated Persons Course

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This CPD Certified course goes beyond levels 1 and 2. After completing levels 1 and 2, this premier level 3 course builds on your knowledge and is particularly useful for School designated senior staff, head teachers, managers, bursars, governors, senior staff, 'those responsible for safeguarding children within their organisation' or for recruiting staff and volunteers safely. The workshop focuses on a review of current knowledge, legislation and regulation, multi-agency working, safer recruitment and the selection checklist, the Independent Safeguarding Authority and safeguarding adults. Buffet lunch provided. CPD Certified certificate awarded.

Course Benefits

Promote safe practice and challenge poor and unsafe practice. Identify instances in which there are grounds for concern about a child’s welfare, and initiate or take appropriate action to keep them safe. Prevent unsuitable people working with children and young people. Contribute to effective partnership working between all those involved with providing services for children and young people. (From: ‘Safeguarding children and safer recruitment in education’ © Crown Copyright 2006)

Course Outline (Level 3)

10:00 – 10:15        Arrival and refreshments

10:15 – 12:00        Welcome & introductions

12:00 – 12:30        Lunch

12:30 – 2:00          Session 2

2:00 – 2:15            Break

2:15 – 3:30            Session 3

Successful Implementation
Continuing professional development
Final thoughts
Useful books, links and contacts

To book a place:
Call 01992 613780 or email:
andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk 

LEVEL 3 - Optional Day 2 Master Class - Child Protection for Designated Persons 1 Day

After completing the level 3, this CPD Certified Optional Day 2 Master Class gives you a chance to explore your role as a Designated Person more fully and to spend more time working through and digesting your level 3 knowledge whilst asking the tutor questions. The master class is particularly useful for School designated senior staff, head teachers, managers, bursars, governors, senior staff and NHS, 'those responsible for safeguarding children within their organisation' or for recruiting staff and volunteers safely. Have you completed our level 3 course and not sure which course to do next? The new Level 3 Optional Day 2 Master Class is for you. This Master Class is targeted at those who have completed a level 3 course within the last two years and is not a substitute for level 3 training. Buffet lunch provided. CPD Certified certificate awarded.

Course Benefits

Promote safe practice and challenge poor and unsafe practice. Identify instances in which there are grounds for concern about a child’s welfare, and initiate or take appropriate action to keep them safe. Prevent unsuitable people working with children and young people. Contribute to effective partnership working between all those involved with providing services for children and young people. (From: ‘Safeguarding children and safer recruitment in education’ © Crown Copyright 2006)

Child Protection Practical Scenarios Workshop (Supplementary to levels 1,2 or 3)

This supplementary workshop can only be accessed after completing either a level 1, 2 or 3 course and is not intended to replace such levels. It is an ideal opportunity to work through case studies and discuss practical Child Protection scenarios that may arise. Course content includes: overview of Child Protection and safeguarding, our responsibilities and behaviours and dealing with practicalities. Activities include: “What do I do now?; handling a disclosure; complex situations; “is this a Child Protection issue?”; “who do I call now?” and handling challenging situations with parents. Certificate awarded

Course Benefits
A chance to discuss and work through potential practical scenarios that may arise.

Course Outline (Child Protection Practical Scenarios Workshop)

Session One
Welcome and Introduction

1. Overview of Child Protection and Safeguarding
What is abuse?
What is abusive behaviour?
The behaviour bullseye
What are we looking out for?

2. Our responsibilities in the school / organisation
Understanding the policy
Observing/listening
Recording and reporting
Maintaining the three Rs: registers, records, reassurance

3. Our behaviours
Towards colleagues
Towards children
Towards parents
Expectations

4. Dealing with practicalities – What do I do?
A child has disclosed information to me
I’m concerned about something I’ve overheard
I’ve seen something that’s really worried me
Someone has expressed concerns about a child

5. What support is there for us?
Our colleagues
The school’s / organisation’s management team
External support
Ourselves

Session Two

1. Neglect – scenarios
2. Physical abuse – scenarios
3. Emotional maltreatment – scenarios
4. Parents and families as cause for concern – scenarios
5. Tea break
6. Handling a disclosure interview

What to say
What not to say
Non-verbal communication
What to do if I am not comfortable

7. Dealing with conflict, disagreements or differing opinions with colleagues


Session Three

1. Our rights and responsibilities when dealing with parents and families
2. Challenging behaviour in parents and families
3. Sensitive conversations with parents and families
4. Working through case studies
5. Wrap up

What have we learned?
Where do we go from here?

To book a place:
Call 01992 613780 or email:
andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk

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