Description:

The course will include:

 

·           Links to legislation in particular the Children Act 2004, Local Safeguarding Board 2006, National Minimum Standards, Data Protection Act, Early Years Foundation Stage, Every Child Matters and Common  Assessment Framework

·           Gaining an insight into appropriate local safeguarding procedures (understanding issues around consent and confidentiality)

·           Raising awareness of the role of the First Response Team (vulnerable children)

·           Discussing and identifying the different types of abuse

·           Looking at support mechanisms for children

·           Looking at relationships with parents in child protection cases

·           How to maintain working practice in line with safeguarding policy (disclosures, referrals, record keeping and information sharing)

·           Discussing the fact that child abuse occurs in all cultural and religious groupings, social classes, ages and educational backgrounds

·           Information sharing

·           Raising awareness around the issue of allegations against professionals working together

Who Should Attend?

All early years, childcare  and play work practitioners.

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