Graffham Consulting Ltd
Specialists in Child Protection Training

Office: 01992 613780 Fax: 07005 804096
Email:
  andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk





Independent
Schools Council


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LEVEL 1 - Child Protection Awareness Course (Safeguarding Children) 1 Day

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Course date:    11th Mar 2010 OR 22nd Apr 2010
Course times:  10am - 3:30pm

Venue:                London (Woodford Green)
Price:                  £275 (inc VAT) per person

Promotion >>> Book two levels together online for £525 or three levels for £775

This premier Level 1 Child Protection Awareness Course (Safeguarding Children) is a must for anyone who 'comes into contact' with children through their work. 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 a child confides in you and the steps that can be taken to safeguard their welfare. Buffet lunch provided. Certificate awarded > continued


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LEVEL 2 - Child Protection Advanced Course (Safeguarding Children) 1 Day

Course Outline / Venue / Customer Comments / Our Trainers 

Course date:     18th Mar 2010 OR 29th Apr 2010
Course times:   10am - 4:15pm
Venue:                 London (Woodford Green)
Price:                   £275 (inc VAT) per person

Promotion >>> Book two levels together online for £525 or three levels for £775

This premier level 2 Child Protection Advanced Course (Safeguarding Children) is for those who have already completed a Level 1 course and need to gain an advanced knowledge of Child Protection. This includes those who 'work with children' including teaching staff. Gain more in-depth knowledge of signs and symptoms, reporting, policies and procedures and inter-agency liaison. Buffet lunch provided. Certificate awarded > continued



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LEVEL 3 - Child Protection for Designated Persons Course (Safeguarding Children) 1 Day

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Course date:    25th Mar 2010 OR 6th May 2010
Course times:  10am - 3:30pm

Venue:                London (Woodford Green)
Price:                  £275 (inc VAT) per person

Promotion >>> Book two levels together online for £525 or three levels for £775

This premier course builds on the knowledge of Levels 1 and 2 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, ‘Every Child Matters’, safer recruitment and the selection checklist, Vetting and Barring: New ways of working and safeguarding adults. Graffham Consulting Ltd certificate awarded. > continued


Testimonials

Royal Ballet
School

'The trainer was brilliant, I learnt everything I needed to know. I found the day interesting, informative, and very enjoyable. The course surpassed my expectations, I learnt to be more aware and thorough, and to know my responsibilities. The course was definitely value for money.'

City of London School

'The trainer and all sessions were excellent. My expectations have been met and the course was value for money. I learnt plenty about Child Protection.'

Pavilion Nursery

'Excellent Trainer. I really did get a lot out of this'

Newbury Hall School
''The trainer was excellent and the sessions were very good and useful. From this Child Protectioncourse, I learnt what to do next.'

Colchester High
School

'I learnt lots! All sessions were excellent. The venue and refreshments were wonderful and the trainer was informative and knowledgeable.'

Glenarm College
'The trainer was excellent, I can't wait to do level 2. All the sessions were useful and I learnt more about Child Protection issues and how to deal with them. The course was value for money.'

For In-house bookings:
Call 01992 613780 or email:

andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk

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Level 1 - Child Protection Awareness Course

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



Level 2 - Child Protection Advanced Course

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

Level 3 - Child Protection for Designated Persons Course

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


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




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



Graffham Consulting Ltd
Office: 01992 613780

Fax: 07005 804096

Email: andyd@graffhamconsulting.co.uk


















Woodlands School (Essex)
'Excellent trainer, clear and precise. The sessions were extremely helpful and thorough. From the Child Protection course I learnt about the change in legislation, the procedures we need to go through, our roles, how to recognise signs and the process of reporting.'