This course is for people who have a lead role and responsibility within their organisation for Child Protection practice. This would include responsibilities for management oversight and the development of policies and learning. Prior to attending this course, it is expected that you will have grounding in child protection practice, and have previously completed child protection training course/s.
Key Learning
Recognise the important link between management oversight and staff working to promote best outcomes in safeguarding children & young people.
Outline the relevant legislation and guidance central to the Child Protection Lead role
Understand how to manage concerns and the referral process in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.
This interactive training course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to carry out the role and responsibilities of the Child Protection Lead. The themes of the day include a focus on legislation and guidance, referral procedures and supporting and responding to staff & volunteers thereby developing confidence in the role and promoting best practice in safeguarding children and young people.
Please note: This course has some prior reading and exercises designed to enhance your learning and the group discussion. To strengthen the learning experience for yourself and other participants, it is expected that this is completed prior to the training. This pretraining reading and exercise will take approximately 1 hour.
Facilitator
Barnardo’s believes in children. Our purpose is to transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children. We support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child who needs us the most.
Barnardo’s Scotland is a recognised, respected and established charity, and we run more than 122 community-based services working with over 16,500 children, young people and families every year, on a wide range of themes including: family support, domestic abuse, disability, fostering and adoption, education and employability, substance use and advocacy. Our services are firmly embedded in their local communities, united by a common focus; improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children.
From previous attendees
“A combination of having what I know as a practitioner validated but also having the opportunity to learn and share best practice with colleagues in related roles. The trainer was brilliant - she led the session in a really focused and professional way but also made space for us to be heard and really held a space for sharing sometimes difficult material.”
“Such an informative session! I've attended so many of these sessions before but this one surpassed my expectation. Jackie was so knowledgeable and no judgemental, allowing all participants to feel comfortable to ask questions..which she answered so fully! I would highly recommend this to any other child protection lead.”
“As the CP lead it has helped me understand my role. It's been beneficial in confirming that our policies and procedures are on the right track and given me some ideas to check out further on our policies.”
Cost
£99 for Children in Scotland members/£129 for non-members.