 
For In-house bookings:
Call 01992 613780 or email:
andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk
Child Protection Awareness Course - Level 1
This 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. Graffham Consulting Ltd
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 - 3:30 Session 4
Have we
covered everything?
Where you go from here
Wrap-up - Useful books, links and contacts
To book a place on a course:
Tel: (01992) 613780 or email: andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk
   
To book a place:
Call 01992 613780 or email:
andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk
Child Protection Advanced Course - Level 2
This
course is for those who have already completed a Level 1 course and
need to gain an advanced knowledge of Child Protection, including
working towards becoming a Designated Person or Child Protection
Officer, manager or policy writer. Graffham Consulting Ltd certificate
awarded.
Course Benefits
The
course will help you to recognise potential abuse and know what to do
if you are worried about a child. It aims to take a deeper look at
child protection issues, signs of abuse and neglect and provides
advanced information on reporting strategies, policies and procedures.
It also covers: Safe environments, safeguarding practices, reporting
and referring to external agencies, legislation and its relationship to
day-to-day activity. The course includes a step-bystep toolkit to help
you work towards good practice including staff and volunteer
recruitment, child protection and human resources policies. Broaden
your knowledge of child protection issues, spot warning signs, know how to report and refer and understand your role.
Course Outline (Level 2)
10:00 - 10:15 Arrival and refreshments
10:15 - 11:15 Welcome & introductions
Session 1
Significant harm
Abusive Behaviour
Safeguarding
‘Every Child Matters’
11:15 - 11:30 Break
11:30 - 12:30 Session 2
Recognising Abuse
Reporting
Referrals (including Section 47)
Consent
Vulnerability
12:30 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 Session 3
The law – scope and responsibilities
Multi-agency approach
Policies and Procedures
CRB Disclosures
2:15 – 2:30 Break
2:30 - 4:15 Session 4
Designated Person / CPO
Recruitment
Allegations against professionals
Where you go from here, useful books, links and contacts
To book a place:
Call 01992 613780 or email:
andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk
Child Protection Course - Level 3
This course goes
beyond levels 1 and 2 and is particularly useful for 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, ‘Every
Child Matters’, safer recruitment and the selection checklist, Vetting
and Barring: New ways of working and safeguarding adults. Graffham
Consulting Ltd 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
Session 1
Reviewing Current Knowledge
What is child protection?
Definitions
Types of abuse and protection
What is ‘Every Child Matters’?
Where do we go from here?
Safer recruitment
Recruitment and Selection Checklist
Vetting and Barring: New ways of working
Safeguarding adults
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 2:00 Session 2
Problems at home versus problems at school
Fundamentals of safeguarding children
The designated person
Protocols and strategies
Learning lessons
PHSE lessons
Intervention versus non-intervention
2:00 – 2:15 Break
2:15 – 3:30 Session 3
Successful Implementation
Local safeguarding children boards
Continuing professional development
Final thoughts, useful books, links and contacts
To book a place:
Call 01992 613780 or email:
andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk
Safer Recruitment in Education
Course outline coming soon
In-House Training & School Inset Days
- Child protection courses (Levels 1,2 and 3) - We train at your place of work or your venue - Training is tailored to your individual needs
- We help you to develop your Child Protection
Policy in advance- This policy becomes part of the training day - Group sizes are flexible (We train large and
small groups)- For group pricing, please contact:- Tel (01992)
613780 or email andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk
Graffham Consulting Ltd
Office: 01992
613780
Fax: 07005 804096
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