KBSP Advanced Child Protection Training for Safeguarding Leads and Specialist Practitioners

Suitable for working groups: C & D

NHS Level: Level 3 specialist practitioner

Course length: 09:15am - 3:30pm (Full day)

Cost: Non-funded places £100.00 | Colleagues from core statutory partner organisations of the KBSP receive funded places

Prerequisite: Staff who have never attended KBSP training previously, must attend the KBSP Working Together: Our Shared Responsibility training as a prerequisite, before attending this course.

Course Description

Aims: Develop understanding of the advanced practitioners roles and responsibilities in relation to child protection and improve confidence in safeguarding and child protection practice, including the use of challenge and escalation appropriately.

Objectives: After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the signs and symptoms of child abuse, including the different ways that children disclose
• Explain the difference between safeguarding and child protection
• Provide specific examples of how to overcome barriers to effective inter agency working in partnership
• Describe the elements required for making a quality assessment of children’s needs and requesting a service from children & family services (making a good referral)
• Explain the basic technique used to speak with children about abuse, and gain practical experience of use of the technique
• Identify the role of the police in child abuse investigations
• Demonstrate an understanding of what to consider when assessing whether a child is in need or in need of protection (CIN or CP) and the relevant actions to take
• Take part in assessments using the signs of safety approach