Introduction to Safeguarding Children - Level 1
Course
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Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Class hours
1h
Recognise the effect of personal attitudes and beliefs. Identify signs that a child may be at risk and there might be a need for protective measures. Understand how to report any suspicions of risk to appropriate people consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Know how to record and report any information available. The legislation. Know whom to contact about concerns and for referrals. Suitable for: All staff working in a health care setting (clinical and non-clinical)
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Course programme
Course aims
The aim of this course is to enable support staff who do not work directly or regularly with children or parents to identify when a child may be at risk and report concerns to those with responsibility for taking appropriate action.
Course objectives
■ Recognise the effect of personal attitudes and beliefs
■ Identify signs that a child may be at risk and there might be a need for protective measures
■ Understand how to report any suspicions of risk to appropriate people consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
■ Know how to record and report any information available
■ The legislation.
■ Know whom to contact about concerns and for referrals.
Trainer's name
Trust Safeguarding Children Nurses.
Additional information
Sessions include presentation and discussion of sensitive material on child abuse and neglect. It is recognised that some of us may have shared these experiences or be close to others who have and may need to seek out available sources of support including space out of the session or during breaks.
Target groups
All staff working in a health care setting (clinical and non-clinical)
Training methods employed on the course
Interactive, small group work, scenarios.
Course materials and equipment
Handouts.
Follow up work if applicable
Identify Safeguarding children concerns in
caseload review and supervision.
KSF Core Dimensions
■ Communication
■ Health, Safety and security
■ Service Improvement
■ Quality
■ HBW3.
Introduction to Safeguarding Children - Level 1