Child Protection Courses

In addition to sessions tailored to meet individual needs Kidscape is pleased to offer two specific child protection courses:

An Introduction to Child Protection

 It is important for anyone who works in child care settings to recognise the importance of working in a co-ordinated manner in relation to Child Protection issues.

This Kidscape course is aimed at those who work with children in a variety of settings including schools, youth programmes, family support centres, community groups etc. The course aims to enhance awareness and encourage good practice.

Course Objectives:

This course will help participants to: -

•  Explore attitudes and values with regard to safeguarding children
• Understand broad definitions of child abuse and neglect
• Deal appropriately with disclosures
• Have an awareness of how a child’s race, culture, gender and ability inform an assessment of their needs
• Know how to make a referral and use the INOC form
• Act appropriately on suspicion or knowledge that a child may be at risk of suffering harm
• Understand the Child Protection system and professional roles within this
• Understand how discrimination can impact on children and families in the child protection system and to develop anti – oppressive practice

For more information please contact Brenda Stafford, Kidscape's Training Co-ordinator, 020 7730 3300

Advanced Child Protection Course

Kidscape’s advanced course is specifically designed for managers who are responsible for the child protection process in their setting. It is advised that those who apply for this course should have completed the Stage 1 course at least 6 months prior to booking.

Course Objectives:

The aims of the course are to ensure that all participants:

• Develop an advanced understanding of Child Protection issues
• Have a further opportunity to explore attitudes and values with regard to safeguarding children.
• Refresh & enhance their knowledge of signs and symptoms of abuse
• Understand that although it is plausible for child care practitioners to predict the likelihood of certain children being abused, more robust evidence is needed
• Understand that some children are resilient to abuse i.e. they see this as ‘normal’ behaviour
• Are given the knowledge & skills needed to perform the function of ‘Designated Person’ or ‘Child Protection Officer’ in their setting
• Receive information about Child Protection processes, including Child Protection conferences
• Identify good practice in working with children and families, and reflect on their setting’s policies and procedures

For more information please contact Brenda Stafford, Kidscape's Training Manager, 020 7730 3300

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