Designated Persons (Child Protection/Safeguarding)

The course helps the DP understand their roles and responsibilities.
The course is designed to help and assist DP's in the identification of vulnerable children at levels 1 & 2, further those children in need at level 3. through the use of both the Common and National Assessment Framework protocols.
The course helps DP's in consultation with partner agencies, identify when to make a referral and the referral process.
The course identifies duties, roles and responsibilities as identified in "Working Together to Safeguard Children" 2010.
The course delivery involves candidate interaction and understanding that the child is to remain of paramount importance and is to be supported at every stage.
the course re-iterates that information is to be collated, recorded and shared appropriately with partner agencies.
The course looks at sections 17, 27 & 47. children Acts 1989
2004 & 2008 Children Act and at the Education Act 2002, sections 157 & 175.
The DP's responsibilities re Volunteer staff and managing allegations are also visited.
Finally the course assists DP's understand the principles of Parental capacity, Child developmental needs and Family and environmental factors.