Safeguarding & Child Protection Two Day Training for Newly Appointed Designated and Deputy Designated Teachers- Dundonald Office

AIMS

• To enable Designated and Deputy Designated Teachers to have an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.
• To equip Designated and Deputy Designated Teachers with the knowledge and skills required to apply relevant child protection legislation, policies and procedures to their day to day practice.

OBJECTIVES

• Become familiar with the principles, legislation, policies and guidance underpinning safeguarding and the relationship between safeguarding and child protection.

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect and exploitation.

• Increase awareness of specific safeguarding issues such as domestic violence, child sexual exploitation and online safety and recognise safeguarding issues for children with increased vulnerabilities.

• The roles and responsibilities of Designated Teachers, the safeguarding team, Board of Governors, EA CPSS and ETI.

Through the use of a case study and additional information become familiar with the following;

• Case Management Reviews

• Challenges for children and professionals in managing disclosures.

• Recognising, receiving, responding to and recording activities following a disclosure or observation of child abuse.

• Use of the UNOCINI referral document.

• Relationships with our partner agencies and how we communicate with them.

• Case conference and Decision Making.

• Recording and Record Keeping.

• Policy Development in your school.

• Child Protection Awareness Raising for all school staff

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

Audience

Newly Appointed Designated and Deputy Designated Teachers

Course Details:

01 October 2021 - 31 March 2022

9.30am - 4.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 per day