Child Protection: Specific Contact Workforce (Level 2) - CPD directory
Course title
Child Protection: Specific Contact Workforce (Level 2)
Course code
CF1037
Duration
3 hours
Target audience
Staff working directly with children and/or their families who have completed Level 1 training
Organiser
leeanne.turner@edinburgh.gov.uk
Tutor
laura.g.brown@edinburgh.gov.uk
Dates, times and venues
16 January 2024, 0930 - 1300, Teams Online
Aims and outcomes
By the end of course participants will:
- understand and be able to apply relevant legislation and guidance.
- understand their role and that of other professionals/agencies.
- understand issues of consent and confidentiality.
- understand children's hearings procedures and the role of the Reporter.
- understand effects of different types of abuse/neglect on development and behaviour.
- be able to contribute to assessing and managing risk with vulnerable families.
- be able to contribute to case conferences and other child protection meetings.
Content
Update on policies, procedures and legislation.
Case studies - thresholds.
Role of education in child protection.
Assessment of risk.
Impact of internet and other technologies.
Further information
This course is aimed at people who may have a direct input into child protection procedures and is not suitable if your responsibility does not extend beyond the reporting stage.
