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SAfeguarding Children

One Day Certificated Course - £110

Course Description

This course is for people who are working with children and young people between the ages of 4 to 16 in settings such as after school clubs, breakfast clubs, holiday playschemes, adventure playgrounds and schools.

This course looks at different types of child abuse whilst giving practical advice on what to look out for and what to do if you suspect that a child is being abused. It also looks at ways in which we can help children build self-confidence and protect themselves from danger.The course enables learners to get involved in small group work, practical tasks and case studies which will be followed with a short test at the end of the session to check understanding.

Course Content

  • Definitions of abuse
  • How to recognise abuse
  • Responding appropriately to suspicions of child abuse
  • Legal issues
  • Helping children protect themselves
  • Child protection policies and procedures
  • Sources of further information and support

 
All learners will be provided with course materials and a certificate of completion at the end of the course.

Contact us                  Book a place on this course                      Training Dates 2011/2012