Introduction to Safeguarding is now open for bookings!
Overview
Online introductory training for people who are in regular contact with children and young people either directly, through work with their families / carers or through the setting in which they work. See Which training is right for me? for further guidance.
This is seen as a minimum requirement for all people working within settings which work with or have regular contact with children and young people.
It is recommended that people undertake Safeguarding Children & Young People Refresher Training every 3 years following completion of this training.
This course should be accessed through your own agency, however for agencies from the smaller third sector, voluntary or private sector (which do not have access to training within their own agency) this course is available via the LSCP.
Leeds Community Healthcare staff have access Introduction training in-house via their induction process.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course participants will have an awareness of:
- An awareness of the signs and indicators that a child is experiencing abuse, neglect or exploitation
- An awareness of the impact abuse can have on a child's development
- An understanding of the importance of being professionally curious and responding to concerns about a child
- The skills to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns in an appropriate way
- An understanding of the importance of working alongside others, including family members and other professionals to respond to safeguarding concerns.
- A basic understanding of local and national guidelines, policy and procedure relating to safeguarding children
Dates available:
- Tuesday 14 January 2025, 09:00 - 14:45
- Wednesday 5 February 2025, 09:00 - 14:45
- Thursday 27 March 2025, 09:00 - 14:45
Delivery method
This session will be delivered live on Zoom from 09:30 - 14:30 and participants will need to attend the full session in a private space with no distractions.
This is an interactive session and in order for participants to fully engage we ask that the training is accessed via a laptop or PC only (no mobile phones or tablets).
Delegates’ videos and microphones should be switched on throughout the whole session.
Only one delegate per device and if accessing in the same room as a colleague please ensure headsets are used.
To secure your place on this training course please complete the booking form.