Child Protection - Safeguarding Children and Young People - Scotland at Glasgow Kelvin

Who should attend this course?
Protecting children is the responsibility of all professionals, you should attend this course if you work with children within a professional setting or school and come into contact with children and young people in the course of your work, whether in the statutory or voluntary sector.

This course is ideal for:
Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Nursery Workers, Carers and Childminders. Social Workers and Health Care Professionals Youth/Activity Workers, Leaders, After School Workers and Volunteers Sports Coaches and Teachers Church/Religious Leaders and Volunteers

What will I learn?
This course will support you in identifying the signs and symptoms of abuse and who to report your concerns to. You will be able to explore legislation that supports everything you do to keep children and young people safe.

Key Topics:
· Safeguarding – what does it mean and who does it apply to?
· Roles and responsibilities
· Legislation
· Challenging attitudes, values and beliefs
· Whistleblowing
· Types of child abuse
· Signs & Symptoms
· Long and short term effects of abuse

· Recognise Report Refer and Record
· Initial Paperwork