It is thought that 1 in 5 children experience some form of abuse before they reach 16, every year in the UK. Abuse can occur in many forms, some of which are subtle and easily overlooked. This course will help staff understand their role in the chain of protection, how to spot signs of abuse and how to correctly handle situations when abuse is suspected. 

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Designed for:

Carers, support workers, social workers, healthcare professionals, personal assistants, babysitters, nursery & primary school staff.

 

Content:

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• Forms of abuse

• Impact of abuse

• Signs and symptoms

• Legislation and responsibilities

• Recording and reporting

• Child protection systems

• Good practice

• Group activities and discussion

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This course is delivered in line with the NSPCC guidance on child protection in the UK and involves completing a short assessment. 

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Designed for:

Carers, support workers, social workers, healthcare professionals, personal assistants.

 

Content:

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• Legislation, local policies/procedures

• Identifying who is at risk

• Definitions of harm

• Who might act in a harmful manner & where that might occur

• Risk factors

• Signs & symptoms of harm

• How to support someone to disclose information about harm

• What to do if you witness or suspect harm (observing, reporting, recording, supporting and cooperating)

• Capacity & consent

• Scenarios & discussions

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This course is delivered in line with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellent (NICE) and Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) guidelines  

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