The goal of this training is to raise your awareness on abuse and neglect, helping you to recognize early signs that might show  a problem and direct  you how to take action in case you know or suspect that a child or young person in  need of help. In addition it covers how one or an  organization can advocate for good practices in safeguarding.

COURSE CONTENT

1. Child Development

This module covers:

• the difference between safeguarding & child protection

• children’s developmental needs

• developmental milestones

• positive and negative influences on child development

• working in a child-centred way.

2. Categories of Child Abuse

This module covers:

• what abuse is

• the four main types of child abuse

• the prevalence of abuse

• the physical and behavioral signs of abuse

• the effects of child abuse

• Myths about child abuse.

3. Specific Safeguarding Issues

This module covers:

• female genital mutilation (FGM)

• forced marriage

• honor-based violence/abuse

• child sexual exploitation

• extremism/radicalization

• domestic abuse/violence

• online abuse

• peer-on-peer abuse

• sexual violence & sexual harassment

• child trafficking & modern-day slavery

• fabricated or induced illness

• serious violence

• county lines exploitation

• Faltering growth.

4. Reporting Abuse and the Child Protection System

This module covers:

• how to respond if a child confides in you

• how to respond if you have concerns about a child’s welfare

• how you should report abuse

• sharing information

• What happens after you have reported your concerns - the child protection process?

5. Promoting Good Practice

This module covers:

• the different laws & statutory guidance which protect children and the young people

• What you & your organization can do to make sure that  children under your care are safe from harm

• good practice for your organization

• allegations against staff

• the importance of underpinning safeguarding in your organization.