Safeguarding Vulnerable Children & Adults
Short course
In Belfast City
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Belfast city (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
Safeguarding is everybody’s business and with child protection issues featuring prominently in news headlines, there has never been a more relevant time to increase the education on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. This course aims to raise awareness of abuse, help people to recognise signs of abuse and apply the correct reporting procedures and to prevent abuse wherever possible.
Facilities
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About this course
This course is suitable for anyone who comes into contact with children and vulnerable adults.
Reviews
Subjects
- Child Protection
- IT for adults
- Safeguarding
- Vulnerable Adults
- Abuse
- Legislation and guidance
- Types of abuse
- Abuse and neglect
- Vulnerable Children & Adults
- Reporting concerns
- Awareness of abuse
Course programme
By the end of the course participants will:
- Understand the legislation and guidance
- Know the different types of abuse
- Know the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect
- Explain who is deemed to be “Vulnerable” and in need of protection
- Describe factors that may contribute to an individual being more vulnerable to harm or abuse
- Understand your responsibilities with regard to reporting concerns
- Describe ways to reduce likelihood of abuse and protect from abuse happening
Safeguarding Vulnerable Children & Adults