Safeguarding Children - Child Protection Awareness, Level 1  

Date: Saturday, 19th June 2010  

Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Venue:tbc  

Who Should Attend: Staff and volunteers working on projects that involve children and families.

Course Overview: The course will cover:

• What constitutes child abuse
• Signs and symptoms (ground & specific) of child abuse
• Sources of stress which can make children more vulnerable to abuse and neglect
• Managing disclosures and concerns about child abuse
• Main concepts of the Children Act and relevant Guidance
• Relevant Child Protection policies and procedures
• Referral process and the role of Safeguarding Board’s agencies and professionals in the Child Protection process.
• Your own roles and responsibilities and appreciation of roles and responsibilities of other professionals

Trainer: Carla Thomas, a local Safeguarding Children Board Training and Development Manager.

Course Fee: £20.00

To Book: please complete this booking form (opens in Word).

Further Information: please contact contact Sanja Kane, Workforce Development and Training Co-ordinator on 020 8255 3335 or email training@kva.org.uk