Safeguarding Children and Child Protection
Course details
Aim: This is introductory training will provide information on how to work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who might be at risk of abuse and neglect.
Dates: Thursday 27 June 2024, Thursday 2 September 2024, Tuesday 3 December 2024, Wednesday 19 February 2025
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Gateshead Council's Learning Centre
Facilitators: Specialist presenters from GSCP Partner Agencies.
Booking: via Learning Hub
Learning objectives
- Identify what is meant by safeguarding and child protection
- Identify the relevant legislation and guidance that safeguards children and young people
- Name the categories of child abuse and neglect
- Recognise the signs and indicators of possible abuse
- Identify the barriers to children and adults reporting concerns
- Know how to respond and report your concerns
Suitable for
- Intercollegiate Framework: Level 1 People identified in Groups 1 -3 People whose work requires them to have a basic awareness of child protection.
- People who have contact with children in their work, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity and who have had little or no previous training in child protection and want a basic introduction.
