Safeguarding Children and Young People
This course enables participants to gain a better understanding of how to identify the signs of abuse in children and young adults, the procedures to follow, and practice guidance and responsibilities.
About the course
This course enables participants to gain a better understanding of how to identify the signs of abuse in children and young adults, the procedures to follow, and practice guidance and responsibilities. On the course: • We discuss legislation attached to preventing harm to young people including the Children’s Act 1989. • We will be able to understand the different types of harm and how to identify these harms. • How to deal with a potential safeguarding disclosure • How to complete a Safeguarding referral and complete the relevant documentation.
What the course covers
- Legislation and Procedures
- Responsibilities
- Different types of abuse
- Signs & Symptoms of abuse
- Serious case reviews
- Overcoming barriers
- Good practice guidelines
Who it’s for
Care workers, support workers, nurses and managers in care homes, domiciliary care, supported living, NHS and private mental health services, and parents and carers. Book a place for yourself or a whole group.
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