CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING

Excel21 is offering Child Protection Multi-Agency training to staff from all agencies and voluntary organisations involved in working with and for children.

Every child and young person should be able to participate in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult involved in working with children and young people either professionally or on a voluntary basis

We recognise, however, that child abuse is also a very emotive and difficult subject. It is important to understand the feelings involved but not to allow them to interfere with our judgement about any action to be taken.

As an organisation working with children, you should recognise your responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying.

Clear practices and procedures, in addition to a detailed training programme by Excel21, will ensure that everyone knows exactly what is expected of them in relation to the protection of children and young people within your care

It is essential that those children and young people attracted to and participating in activities or groups are able to do so in a quality, safe and enjoyable environment.

Description

This course is relevant to all workers who work directly with children or others who may have involvement with children, in the following agencies:

• Social Services Health
• Education Probation
• Police Voluntary Sector
• Voluntary groups
• Church groups
• Sport
• Youth activities.

Aim

To provide an opportunity for participants from various agencies and disciplines to share knowledge experience and feelings in relation to child abuse work.
 
Target Group

Staff who work directly with children or others who may have involvement with children.
 
Objectives

• To provide participants with basic knowledge and understanding of child abuse issues
• To prepare participants to be alert to the signs of child abuse and to know how to respond and what action to take
• To provide an opportunity to understand the role of other agencies
• To focus on feelings which may inhibit them from recognising the problem
• To ensure that participants are aware of the importance of sharing information about a child who may be at risk, or has been abused
• To acquire a theoretical and working knowledge of Child Protection procedures
• To promote confidence in the practical application of these procedures.