INSET Day courses also available

Child Protection Awareness Course - Level 1

Child Protection Awareness - level 1 is a must for anyone who works with children. An ideal one day introduction to the basics of child protection. Child abuse and neglect are realities in our communities. The workshop looks at what child abuse is, how to spot potential signs of abuse, how to respond if a child confides in you and the steps that can be taken to safeguard their welfare. Graffham Consulting Ltd certificate awarded.

For In-house bookings:
Call 01992 613780 or email:
annep@graffhamconsulting.co.uk

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
This child protection course provides an introduction to child protection and will help you to recognise and know what to do if you believe that a child is at risk. The course aims to define child protection, looks at signs of abuse and neglect and provides information on reporting strategies. It also covers: how to make your working environment safe for children, including safe practices; what to do if you believe that a child is at risk; who to approach or report to; what actions to take and which legislation applies in this area. The course includes a step-by-step toolkit to help you work towards good practice including staff recruitment and human resources policies. Broaden your knowledge of child protection issues now, spot warning signs, know how to report concerns and understand your role.

Course Outline

10:00 – 10:15	Arrival at London-Buckhurst Hill (Holiday Inn Express) Refreshments
10:15 - 11:15	Welcome & intros What is child protection? Definitions, types of abuse & protection
11:15 - 11:30	Break
11:30 - 12:30	Finding out about abuse What can you do? How do you feel?
12:30 - 1:15	Lunch
1:15 - 2:15	Protecting children - and you Responding and reporting Working with others CRB disclosures, policies & procedures Case studies
2:15 – 2:30	Break
2:30 - 3:30	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: annep@graffhamconsulting.co.uk

Child Protection Advanced Course - Level 2

Course overview
Child Protection Advanced is a premier course 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, more in-depth knowledge of signs and symptoms, reporting, policies & procedures. Child abuse and neglect are realities in our communities. The workshop takes a more in-depth look at potential signs of abuse, how to respond if a child confides in you and the steps that can be taken to safeguard their welfare. Graffham Consulting Ltd certificate awarded.

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

Who is this course for?
Anyone who has attended a Level 1 Awareness course and needs to gain an advanced knowledge of Child Protection issues, e.g.) designated persons, Child Protection Officers, managers or policy writers. Gain a greater understanding of signs & symptoms, reporting, policies & procedures and the law. This course is for you if you work 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 at a greater level.

Course Benefits
This child protection course provides an advanced Level 2 knowledge of child protection and will help you to recognise and know what to do if you believe that a child is at risk. The course 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: how to make your working environment safe for children, including safe practices; what to do if you believe that a child is at risk; who to approach or report to; what actions to take and which legislation applies in this area. The course includes a step-by-step toolkit to help you work towards good practice including staff recruitment and human resources policies. Broaden your knowledge of child protection issues now, spot warning signs, know how to report concerns and understand your role.

Course Outline

10:00 – 10:15	Arrival at London-Buckhurst Hill (Holiday Inn Express) Refreshments
10:15 - 11:15	Welcome & introductions Re-cap on Child protection Awareness Definitions In-depth look at abuse and protection
11:15 - 11:30	Break
11:30 - 12:30	Specific Signs & Symptoms Role Play - Signs & Symptoms (Advanced) Role Play - Reporting (Advanced)
12:30 - 1:15	Lunch
1:15 - 2:15	The Law (Advanced) CRB disclosures Policies & Procedures (Advanced) Becoming a designated Person or C/P Officer
2:15 – 2:30	Break
2:30 - 3:30	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: annep@graffhamconsulting.co.uk

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 annep@graffhamconsulting.co.uk