Introduction to Safe Caring

Short course

Inhouse

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Duration

    1 Day

Develop strategies to keep the foster child safe from abuse by adults & others, and the foster family safe from false allegations of abuse. Explore family values in relation to the principles of safe caring. Be able to prepare their home & family to provide a safe environment for the foster child & themselves. Acknowledge safe caring in respect of the child, family environment & social interaction. Suitable for: This one day course is suitable for all childcare professionals at every professional level who are involved in the day-to-day care of children, e.g. social services, fostering and adoption, private and voluntary sectors etc.

About this course

The only requirement for this course is that participants are childcare professionals. You will need between 12 and 25 delegates to run this course.

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Joy Osborn

Joy Osborn

Sue Stead

Sue Stead

Course programme

INTRODUCTION TO SAFE CARING (1 DAY COURSE)

ABOUT THE COURSE

This safe caring course aims to familiarise participants with the potential risks associated with caring for children and young people particularly those who present emotional and behavioural concerns.

We recognise that carers are all individual with different approaches to caring. We will enable all participants to develop distinct forms of safe care with which they identify and which holds significance to their lifestyles, family structure and personal values.


AIMS & OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course participants will:

  • Have developed strategies which will keep the foster child safe from abuse by adults and others.
  • Develop strategies to keep members of the foster family safe from false allegations of abuse.
  • Have explored their own family values in relation to the principles of safe caring.
  • Be able to prepare their home and family to provide a safe environment for themselves and the foster child, and be prepared for making adjustments.
  • Have considered safe caring in respect of the child and family environment and social interactions.


    On completion of the course delegates are provided with course materials and are awarded a certificate. The training will commence at 9:30am and finish at 3:30pm. This course runs with a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 25 delegates.

    If you would like to organise a course for your team please contact us to discuss availability.


  • Additional information

    Support: This course is charged at £750 per course + VAT. We can train between 12 and 25 delegates on this course. Our trainer will travel to your local area to deliver the course at a venue of your choice. You will be responsible for organising and paying for the venue, catering, and our trainer's accommodation. We will organise our trainer's travel arrangements and add this cost to your invoice.
    Payment options: Price: £750 per course + VAT. You will need between 12 and 25 delegates to book this course.

    Introduction to Safe Caring

    Price on request