About the programme

The group 4 course is ideal for members of your workforce who have particular responsibilities in relation to undertaking section 47 of the Children’s Act enquiries, including professionals from health, education, police and children’s social care; those who work with complex cases and social work staff responsible for co- ordinating assessments of children in need.

Who is aimed at?

The course is aimed at those with a senior safeguarding role in their environment and they should already have some experience in safeguarding.

Course Content

• Identifying expectations and feelings.
• Attitudes and values.
• The role of the Designated Safeguarding Officer/Lead.
• Sexual Offending and safeguarding measures.
• Handling allegations against staff.
• Child Protection and decision making.
• Key legislation and guidance.
• Recording, reporting and information sharing.
• Child protection process.
• Child protection conferences.
• Assessment processes.
• Child protection procedures and processes.
• Safeguarding in action.
  
  

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements