Date & Time
Tuesday 3rd December, 2024
09:25 AM - 16:30 PM
Venue
Online - Accessible
CPD Certified
Availability
Limited Availability
Purchase
About
The number of police recorded child cruelty offences are increasing, with the latest report by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel revealing almost 400 children were seriously abused or neglected in England between April 2022 and March 2023. The report revealed that it is essential that the right systems are in place to protect children and support families to thrive.
This Child Safeguarding online training programme provides you with a deep dive into the latest developments and policy frameworks, equipping you with the tools to navigate the complex landscape of child safeguarding. Gain strategies for implementing a holistic, whole family approach to safeguarding, infusing every action with professional curiosity.
This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills, knowledge, and strategies to proactively safeguard children, ensuring a safer and more supportive environment. Effectively engage with children and families and foster a culture of collaboration that transcends agency boundaries.
By the end of the course, you will have the skills, insights and knowledge to identify and tackle child safeguarding concerns head-on, including online threats. Sensitively and proactively engage with children and families to improve early intervention and create an action plan to improve your safeguarding practices and protocols.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the various forms of child abuse and their indicators
Learn how to respond appropriately to suspected or disclosed abuse
Gain knowledge of safeguarding policies, procedures, and legal responsibilities
Foster a culture of perpetual growth and improvement within your organisation to stay ahead in safeguarding practice
Learn how to adopt a child-centred approach to safeguarding
Effectively communicate and collaborate across agencies to drive impactful safeguarding
Lead Expert: Nikki Holmes
CEO
Safer Together
Former Children’s Services Inspector
Care Quality Commission
Nikki began her career with West Midlands Police. She also managed and developed a young person’s substance misuse service in Warwickshire and led the development of Hidden Harm Pathways (recognised by the CQC as an exemplar of outstanding and innovative practice that should be replicated nationally).
In 2017, Nikki joined the CQC as a Children’s services inspector where she led and contributed to a range of National Review processes. She also managed a portfolio of children’s homes and remains a bank Children’s Services Inspector.
In 2020, Nikki launched Safer Together and became an accredited SILP reviewer and author of Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs), Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPRs).
Agenda
9:25 am
Logging on and Accessing the Platform
9:30 am
Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives
10:00 am
Understanding the Recent Developments in Child Safeguarding
Review the current challenges and opportunities for Child Safeguarding
Understand the implications of new policy frameworks for safeguarding leaders and practitioners
Outline the legal and ethical frameworks surrounding child protection
Explore the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel annual report 23/4
10:45 am
Recognising Signs of Abuse in Children
Explore the physical, behavioural and phycological indicators of abuse
Recognise and record patterns or clusters of indicators over time
Adopt a proactive approach to spotting signs and taking action before disclosure
Learn strategies for taking appropriate action before a child discloses abuse
Understand the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment where children feel comfortable sharing concerns
11:30 am
Morning Break
11:45 am
Keeping Children Safe Online
Develop analytical skills to assess complex safeguarding issues
Learn how to promote a culture of learning and improvement within your organisation
Widen the lens: Considering the “WHY” as opposed to the “What”
Understand the impact of vicarious and organisational trauma on effective review process
12:30 pm
Embodying Effective Leadership and Critical Thinking
Develop analytical skills to assess complex safeguarding issues
Learn how to promote a culture of learning and improvement within your organisation
Widen the lens: Considering the “WHY” as opposed to the “What”
Understand the impact of vicarious and organisational trauma on effective child safeguarding practices
1:15 pm
Lunch Break
2:15 pm
Effectively Engaging with Children and Families to Improve Early Intervention
Outline best practice in early intervention and family help
Understand the ethical considerations when engaging with children and families
Gain effective communication techniques for building rapport and establishing trust with children and families
Explore how to tailor communication and activities to the child's age and developmental stage
Consider the racial, ethnic and cultural identity, and impact on the lived experience of children and families
Explore how to reduce the risks of harm within the home
3:00 pm
Improving Partnership and Collaboration Across Services
Understand the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to child safeguarding
Recognise and address the main barriers to effective partnership
Explore communication techniques to facilitate effective collaboration between agencies
Gain strategies for clear and timely information sharing while maintaining confidentiality
Develop strategies to promote a culture of collaboration and mutual respect among agencies
Learn how to improve information sharing of current risks and trends in your local area
3:45 pm
Workshop: Putting Learning into Practice
In this final interactive workshop, delegates will have the opportunity to develop actional steps to improve their child safeguarding review process within their organisation, utilising the key learnings from the day.
Develop robust strategies for improving engagement with the families and children you work with
Collaborate with your peers to devise how to foster cross-agency collaboration and communication, leveraging shared experiences and expertise
Determine practical approaches for enhancing learning, training, and continuous improvement initiatives within your organisation
Create an action plan to enhance safeguarding measures within your organisation
4:30 pm
Closing Remarks and Q&A
*Programme subject to change
Pricing
Health & Voluntary Sector
£245 + VAT
Public Sector
£345 + VAT
Private Sector
£445 + VAT