Aims and outcomes:

By the end of this module, you will have an understanding of:

• Statutory obligations regarding child safeguarding/ protection and Looked After Children
• The importance of being an effective advocate for the child or young person at risk of maltreatment
• The normal development of children and young people and how maltreatment may affect this
• The nature, types and range of child abuse
• The scale and health impact of child maltreatment
• The potential child and parental vulnerability factors that may lead to child maltreatment or neglect
• Your own role and the key roles and responsibilities of other key colleagues in contributing to effective safeguarding. The importance of maintaining a child and young person focus
• Knowing when and where further support is needed to undertake the required action to ensure effective safeguarding
• Being able to document safeguarding/child protection concerns and maintain appropriate record keeping
• Knowing how, appropriate to your role and within context of agreed local arrangements, how to make a referral to Children’s Social Care, if a safeguarding issue is identified
• The sources of evidence and processes that can be helpful in learning lessons, including the findings and implications from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, and reviewing the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements
• The paramount importance of the child or young person’s best interests as reflected in legislation and key statutory and non-statutory guidance
• The ethical, legal and professional obligations around information sharing related to safeguarding children/ Looked After Children including the consequences of not appropriately raising safeguarding concerns

Delivery:

ELearning

Course length:

Approximately 45 – 60 minutes.