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Introduction
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Module 1: Legislative and non-legal frameworks
- Level 1 learning
- Current knowledge of key legislation
- Various legal and non legal frameworks
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
- Child-friendly version of the UNCRC by UNICEF
- Four underpinning rights
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
- The Children Act 1989
- “Child in Need”
- Legal definition of a Child in Need
- Reflect
- Child Protection – Section 47 (S47)
- The concept of Significant Harm
- Legal definition of Significant Harm
- Important statutory guidance
- Safeguarding Policy: An example
- Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL)
- Restorative Approach
- Time for a little test!
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Module 2: Categories of abuse
- Module 2 and the Four categories of abuse
- Neglect
- Neglect: activity
- Signs of neglect
- Emotional abuse
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Understanding childhood trauma and abuse
- If a child reveals abuse, then you MUST …
- Safeguarding Practice Reviews
- NSPCC – Safeguarding Practice Reviews
- Time for our second test!
- Categories of abuse (NSPCC)
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Module 3: When to provide support: Thresholds
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Module 4: Making Quality Referrals
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Module 5: Multi agency working
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Module 6: Interventions and legal proceedings
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Module 7: Extra-familial abuse
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CPD Test
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Exit Questionnaire
Learning objectives
What will I get out of this course?
- This course is designed to enhance your knowledge of children’s safeguarding practice.
- Another aim is to encourage you to become reflective in your safeguarding practice.
- The course is interactive, practical, and informative.
- You will leave with a range of resources to access in your spare time for continued learning.
Please note: There may be some content which is triggering or uncomfortable for some people. Please discuss with your line manager, and feel free to stop taking the course if you become upset at any point.