Safeguarding children from neglect (safeguarding training course)

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Course aims
  3. Course learning outcomes
  4. Times, dates and venues

Overview

This course is part of the safeguarding training programme

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Course aims

  • To offer delegates an opportunity to develop their understanding of neglect
  • To explore ways to define neglect
  • To assess the levels of concern
  • To develop appropriate inter-agency responses

Course learning outcomes

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

  • Define neglect within the context of current research and policy
  • Recognise the nature, prevalence and causal factors of neglect
  • Reflect on lessons from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews
  • Identify the short and long-term impact of neglect on attachment, child development and behaviour
  • Apply systemic approaches to understand what it means for the child to live within this environment
  • Recognise the impact of values on the professional perception of neglect
  • Recognise what prevents effective work with families where issues of neglect are prevalent
  • Use appropriate tools to assess the level of concern and risk

Times, dates and venues

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Delivered by: STSCAP Learning and Development Adviser / Children and Families Social Care.