The Athena Programme courses

...reports and process shared with parents Use of language and being a human dictionary Charing multi-agency groups is a skill all of its own. Being able to decipher acronyms...

...who works with children, for example, teachers, nursery education workers, youth workers, volunteers, family centre workers, faith groups and community workers...

...This course gives you a chance to explore many of the different aspects of such a group and with a workshop approach allows for real development and creation...

...Describe key features of relevant legislation and the impact of current legislation on workplace policies and procedures. Show awareness and understanding...

...then this course examines the concept of vulnerability and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in a variety of situations - some of which are regulated...

...individual across a wider range of work. Employers, local authorities, professional regulators and other bodies have a duty to refer to the...

...use the internet to groom people and raise awareness and consequences of illegal...

...If you are working towards a senior safeguarding role in your organisation e.g. Safeguarding Champion, Designated Person etc. then this course will assist...

...This course is aimed at experienced practitioners who have contact with children. It focuses on current Joint Investigation processes between the Police...

...working under the Working Together to Safeguard Children (2010) guidelines, this course is essential. The Working Together to Safeguard Children course...

...§Increased awareness of National Legislation and Guidance. §Knowledge of Statutory Principles. §Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Test. §Your own Best Interest Checklist...

...providers and key stakeholders Understand the importance of evidence (balance of probabilities) in final reports Explore for themselves issues of challenging...

...The Introduction to MARAC is an outline of current safeguarding processes designed to protect children who live in families where there is domestic abuse...

...probation workers, YOT workers, family workers, domestic abuse workers, substance misuse workers and volunteers. It is increasingly recognised that Parental Mental Health...

...identify practice which remains child-focused, and recognize the importance of inter-agency working in this field. Parental Mental Illness will be of interest...

...the investigation - ISA Risk assessment / suspension Safer practice The Allegations of Professional Abuse course covers the procedures and practice...

...Standard 1: understand the principles and values essential for fostering children and young people Standard 2: understand your role as a Foster Carer Standard...

...Anyone responsible for the recruitment of staff and / or volunteers. The Safer Recruitment course is essential for you if you are responsible for the recruitment...

...based on clarity about agreed roles, responsibilities and expectations...