The aim of this training is to highlight the vulnerability of disabled children and support practitioners identify and respond to concerns about neglect and harm. Disability awareness and effective communication are important to ensure children and young people with disabilities are safe.

Who is this learning for?

Practitioners working with, or who may work with, children and young people with disabilities. This includes those who have a key role in all stages of intervention with the family and particularly those who work to the functions of the named person role. (For example, named health visitor, named educational contact etc).

Are there any pre-requisites for attending this course?

Applicants must have previously completed Level 2 Child Protection Awareness Raising and Response training (previously named Level 1) either through eLearning, virtual, or face-to-face training.

In advance of attending the training, you should ensure you are familiar with The Inter-agency Child Protection Procedures for Edinburgh and the Lothians.

What are the learning outcomes?

Participants will be able to:

• Describe the specific vulnerabilities of disabled children

• Be aware of the skills needed to communicate and engage with disabled children and young people

• Discuss the evidence from research

• Identify barriers to disclosure and detection, and

• Develop strategies to minimise vulnerability.How do I apply?

How to book

Speak to your line manager about whether this course is suitable for your role and level of experience. You are required to seek your manager’s approval and ensure that you have protected time to attend. To book, please email EMPPO using the button below with the following details:

• Your full name

• Your job title

• Your team

• The name of your organisation or agency

• Your email address

• Your line manager’s full name

• Your line manager’s email address.