Safeguarding Children - Level 2

Course aims

To provide core knowledge of legislation, policy and procedures for effective safeguarding practice.

Course objectives
■ Describe effect of abuse and neglect on children
■ Identify when children are in need or at risk and communicate with children and young people appropriately
■ Know how to respond to concerns and make a child protection referral.
■ Discuss child protection procedures and related issues
■ Discuss barriers to effective child protection and safeguarding practice
■ Know who to contact in SLaM for advice
■ Know what SLaM, London and National Policies and guidance is available and where to access it.

Trainer's names and qualifications
Externally commissioned trainers and trainer practitioners with verified safeguarding children and training experience.

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
Clinical and Non-clinical staff who have frequent contact with parents, children and young people.

Training methods employed on the course
Interactive, small group work, scenarios, self evaluation questionnaire.

Course materials and equipment
Handouts.

Follow up work if applicable
Access the local Safeguarding Children Board multi agency programmes for other areas of special interest or as part of PDP.

KSF Core Dimensions
■ Communication
■ Health, Safety and security
■ Service Improvement
■ Quality
■ HBW3.