TRAINING

PROGRAMME

January – December 2013

Updated (WORKING DOCUMENT)

(Last Update 30.10.12)

Introduction

Welcome to the East Riding Safeguarding Children Board (ERSCB) 2013 Training Programme. The courses on offer are informed by developments in practice, the latest legislation, national guidance and local procedures and guidance.

The East Riding Safeguarding Children Board is the key statutory mechanism for agreeing how all organisations in the East Riding will co-operate to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in the locality, and for ensuring the effectiveness of that work.

The Board is committed to delivering a high quality inter-agency training plan,which supports professionals, volunteers and the independent sector in theirwork to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Course Fees

ERSCB organised training charging system for face to face training (per person per day) / Charge
Organisations
(1)No Charge for ERSCB contributing member(Agencies who provide a financial contribution to the ERSCB budget will continue to have access to all safeguarding training that is delivered under the umbrella of ERSCB).
Includes: East Riding of Yorkshire Council staff in Children’s Services and Adult Social Care, Health and Primary Care Trusts, Humberside Police, Early Years East Riding of Yorkshire Council employees, Early Years Child Care Providers (includingChild Minders, Private Providers/Nurseries, Pre-Schools, Crèche’s and Out of School), East Riding of Yorkshire Council Schools, Local Non-commissioned Voluntary and Community Organisations, Yorkshire Ambulance / £0
(2)All non contributing organisations and agencies(Any organisation or group that does not contribute to the ERSCB budget or does not contribute to the training will be charged when a member of their staff attends an ERSCB course.)
Includes:Probation, Humberside Fire and Rescue, Academies, Independent and Private Schools, Residential Care Homes, Foster Agencies, Taxi Firms, Transport Services, Arts, Leisure and Culture Organisations, Independent Tutors and Supply Teachers, Commissioned and National Voluntary and Community Organisations, General Practitioners, Dentists, Opticians, Prison Services / £70 full daytraining
£35 half dayplus VAT

**** PLEASE BE AWARE LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED ON SAFEGUARDING TRAINING ****

E-learning

Charged at £25.00 (plus VAT)per E-learning licence for all agencies in section 2 of the above charging table (with the exception of Probation due to budget contributions).

Charges for Cancellation

Individuals, who are unable to attend a course that has been confirmed, must cancel their booking as soon as they become aware of this. A substitute can take their place, but must be made known to the ERSCB training coordinator as soon as possible.

Cancellation charges will apply after a place has been confirmed if less than 5 working days notice of cancellation is given prior to a course date.

All organisation and agencies£40

Agencies will be charged and invoiced individually.

Cancellations will be accepted on the morning of the course for those who are ill or have certain extenuating circumstances.

Charges for Non Attendance

All organisations and agencies including those that contribute to the ERSCB pool budget will be charged £50 for non attendance on the day where there has been no attempt to notify the ERSCB training coordinator.

Day / January / February / March / April / May / June
1 / BANK HOLIDAY / BANK HOLIDAY / Children with Disabilities
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3
4 / Safer Recruitment / Child Sexual Exploitation
5 / Substance Misuse Awareness / Working Together
6 / Children who have been sexually abused / BANK HOLIDAY
7 / Working Together
8 / Working Together / Mental Illness and/or Substance Misuse: The Impact on Children / Working Together / Children & YP who display Sexually Harmful Behaviour
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10 / Threshold of Need & Intervention / Safeguarding Children from Neglect
11 / Working Together / Intro to Child Dev & Attachment / The Vulnerability of Babies
12 / Domestic Violence Awareness
13
14 / Safeguarding Children from Neglect / Domestic Violence Awareness / Children who have been sexually abused
15 / (Adult) Mental Health Awareness
16 / Intro to Child Dev & Attachment / E-Safety
17 / Working Together / Substance Misuse Awareness / Threshold of Need & Intervention
18 / Threshold of Need & Intervention
19 / Domestic Violence & Children’s Needs / Safeguarding Children from Neglect / Threshold of Need & Intervention
20 / CP Conferences & Core Groups / Fabricated & Induced Illness / Child Sexual Exploitation / CP Conferences & Core Groups / Working Together
21 / (Adult) Mental Health Awareness / CP Conferences & Core Groups
22 / CP Conferences & Core Groups / Working Together
23 / Vulnerability of Babies/ Child Sexual Exploitation / Children & YP who Misuse Substances / Safer Recruitment
24 / Children & YP who display Sexually Harmful Behaviour / The Vulnerability of Babies
25 / Children with Disabilities / Working Together
26 / CP Conferences & Core Groups / Domestic Violence & Children’s Needs
27 / BANK HOLIDAY
28 / Vulnerability of Babies (Evening) / Working Together / Intro to Child Dev & Attachment
29 / Domestic Violence Awareness / BANK HOLIDAY
30 / Working Together / Threshold of Need & Intervention
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Day / July / August / September / October / November / December
1
2 / Safeguarding Children from Neglect / (Adult) Mental Health Awareness
3 / Mental Illness and/or Substance Misuse: The Impact on Children / Children with Disabilities
4 / Working Together / Threshold of Need & Intervention / Working Together
5 / Working Together
6 / Children & YP who Misuse Substances
7 / Working Together / Threshold of Need & Intervention
8 / Substance Misuse Awareness
9 / (Adult) Mental Health Awareness / Children who have been sexually abused
10 / Working Together / Threshold of Need & Intervention
11 / Children with Disabilities
12 / Safeguarding Children from Neglect
13 / Child Sexual Exploitation / Child Sexual Exploitation / Substance Misuse Awareness
14 / Threshold of Need & Intervention / Mental Illness and/or Substance Misuse: The Impact on Children
15 / Threshold of Need & Intervention
16 / Fabricated & Induced Illness / E-Safety
17 / CP Conferences & Core Groups / The Vulnerability of Babies / Domestic Violence & Children’s Needs
18 / CP Conferences & Core Groups / Working Together
19 / Domestic Violence Awareness / The Vulnerability of Babies
20 / Children & YP who display Sexually Harmful Behaviour
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22 / Working Together
23 / Children & YP who display Sexually Harmful Behaviour / Safer Recruitment
24 / Intro to Child Dev & Attachment / Substance Misuse Awareness
25 / Fabricated & Induced Illness / CHRISTMAS
26 / Working Together / CP Conferences & Core Groups / HOLIDAYS
27
28
29 / Domestic Violence Awareness
30 / Children with Disabilities
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Application processChoosing the Right Course

Expectations for all participants / Expectations of line managers
  • Courses are designed to promote integrated working and help professionals from different agencies to network therefore we recommend that you apply for a course taking place in the area in which you work.
  • Check the learning aims and outcomes are relevant to your responsibilities for safeguarding children and will meet your learning needs.
  • Child Protection training can include subjects that some participants may find difficult. We advise that you consider where you can gain support after the course, if necessary.
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  • Ensure that the staff member/volunteer is working at the level of responsibility relevant to the course and; learning needs have been identified and are consistent with the aims and learning outcomes of the course.
  • By signing the application form you are giving a commitment that the applicant will attend for the whole course. If your staff member/volunteer is unable to attend, you must ensure that apologies are sent prior to the start of the course.
  • Spend time with the staff member/volunteer after the course to ensure learning is transferred into practice.

Which Course?

Everyone should completeAwareness of Child Abuse and Neglect training and then refresh at least every 3 years.

The right course for you will depend upon:

  1. The degree of contact you have with children, young people and adults who are parents/carers
  2. Your level of responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within your organisation
  3. Your identified learning needs

Use supervision with your manager to select the appropriate course for your training needs.

Health Professionals - please note that ERSCB courses can contribute to meeting Inter collegiate document Level 3 competencies.

Awareness of Child Abuse & Neglect

(E-learning)

Course Aim

To inform you of the various types of abuse and neglect inflicted on children and to explain what you must do if you suspect a child is being abused or neglected.

Please choose the module most appropriate to your role:

The Core Module is aimed at those who work directly with children and young people. They will have some organisational responsibility in relation to Safeguarding Children.

The Foundation Module is more appropriate for those in a paid or voluntary capacity who may have contact with children and young people but do not work directly with them.

Both courses cover similar material but the Core Module deals with the subject in more in depth as appropriate for the increased level of contact with children and families. Core level training uses images of children with injuries to support learning which some learners may find disturbing.

How does e-learning work?

Each Module has a number of interactive learning screens, learner challenges, tracking and on-line assessment. There is a certificate for successful applicants. The training takes approximately two hours to complete – some people will do it more quickly and others may take longer. You can do it in stages and save your work.

What equipment is needed to access the Modules?

All that is needed is access to a computer that has an internet connection. The system has been optimised to allow minimum access time, but a broadband connection is preferable. The modules have been developed using Flash technology and a Flash Player needs to be installed on the computer. (You will get this automatically)

To apply for this course go to and complete the application form in the E-Learning section making sure that your line manager has approved your application, as required.

Important

Please note that this method of training is just an alternative to face to face training. As with all child protection training we advise that you discuss learning and gain support after the course if necessary.

Refresher – Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect (E-Learning)

Duration: approximately 45 minutes

This course cannot be used as initial safeguarding children training.

It is a statutory requirement for anyone who works with children to update their knowledge of legislation & guidance and maintain the ability to act on concerns about the welfare and safety of children and young people.

Government guidance suggests that refresher training should be undertaken every three years.

Course Aim

To update knowledge of safeguarding children legislation and guidance, and maintain the ability to act on, concerns about the safety and welfare of children and young people.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will:

  • Identify the changes to practice over the past three years
  • Identify different levels of harm and the appropriate safeguarding processes to be followed
  • Receive safeguarding children information from both a local and national context

Additional Information

The learning package has interactive learning screens, learner challenges, tracking and online assessment. There is a certificate for successful applicants to download.

To apply for this course go to and complete the application form in the E-Learning section making sure that your line manager has approved your application, as required.

Important

Please note that this method of training is just an alternative to face to face training. As with all child protection training we advise that you discuss learning and gain support after the course if necessary.

Working Together to Safeguard Children

ONE DAY COURSE

Commencing at 9.30am to 4.30pm

Aim

To achieve an understanding of the need for inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and how this will be implemented in the East Riding.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will have:

  • Developed a shared understanding of the tasks, processes, principles, roles and responsibilities outlined in national guidance and local arrangements for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare
  • A clear understanding that all agencies must follow ERSCB Procedures & Guidance to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
  • Improved communication through a common understanding of key terms, definitions and thresholds for action
  • Fostered effective working relationships, including an ability to work in multi-disciplinary groups or teams
  • Enhanced decision-making, based on information sharing, thorough assessment, critical analysis and professional judgement
Ref Code / Date / Venue
WT 17.01.13 / Thurs 17th January 2013 / Room 1, County Hall, Beverley
WT 30.01.13 / Wed 30th January 2013 / Goole Leisure Centre, Goole
WT 08.02.13 / Fri 8th February 2013 / Worklink, Cottingham
WT 28.02.13 / Thurs 28th February 2013 / Sewerby Hall, Bridlington
WT 11.03.13 / Mon 11th March 2013 / Room1, County Hall, Beverley
WT 08.04.13 / Mon 8th April 2013 / Goole Leisure Centre, Goole
WT 25.04.13 / Thurs 25th April 2013 / Worklink, Cottingham
WT 07.05.13 / Tues 7th May 2013 / Room 1, County Hall, Beverley
WT 22.05.13 / Wed 22nd May 2013 / Sewerby Hall, Bridlington
WT 05.06.13 / Wed 5th June 2013 / Worklink, Cottingham
WT 20.06.13 / Thurs 20th June 2013 / Goole Leisure Centre, Goole
WT 04.07.13 / Thurs 4th July 2013 / Room 1, County Hall, Beverley
WT 10.09.13 / Tues 10th September 2013 / Room 1, County Hall, Beverley
WT 26.09.13 / Thurs 26th September 2013 / Worklink, Cottingham
WT 07.10.13 / Mon 7th October 2013 / Goole Leisure Centre, Goole
WT 22.10.13 / Tues 22nd October 2013 / Bridlington Rugby Club
WT 04.11.13 / Mon 4th November 2013 / Worklink, Cottingham
WT 18.11.13 / Mon 18th November 2013 / Room 1, County Hall, Beverley
WT 05.12.13 / Thurs 5th December 2013 / Bridlington Rugby Club

Please go to page 31 for application form

Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups

ONE DAY COURSE

Commencing at 9.30am to 4.30pm

Aim

To improve understanding and skills in working together to protect children and young people through Child Protection Conferences, Child Protection Plans and Core Groups

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will have:

  • Gained knowledge of the relevant procedures as outlined in the ERSCB Procedures and Guidance
  • Understood the relevance of assessments, in particular core assessments, and conference reports to the safeguarding children process
  • Obtained a working knowledge of different roles and responsibilities in Child Protection Conferences, the development of Child Protection Plans and Core Groups

Ref Code / Date / Venue
CPCG 22.01.13 / Tues 22nd January 2013 / Worklink, Cottingham
CPCG 20.02.13 / Wed 20th February 2013 / Sewerby Hall, Bridlington
CPCG 21.03.13 / Thurs 21st March 2013 / Room 2, County Hall, Beverley
CPCG 26.04.13 / Fri 26th April 2013 / Goole Leisure Centre
CPCG 20.05.13 / Mon 20th May 2013 / Bridlington Children’s Centre, Butts Close
CPCG 17.07.13 / Wed 17th July 2013 / Training Room, Skirlaugh
CPCG 18.10.13 / Fri 18th October 2013 / Goole Leisure Centre
CPCG 26.11.13 / Tues 26th November 2013 / Room 1, County Hall, Beverley

Please go to page 31 for application form

Thresholds of Need and Intervention Briefing

(HALF DAY SESSION see below)

“Clear thresholds and processes and a common understanding of them across partners should help ensure that appropriate referrals are made and improve the effectiveness of joint work, leading to a more efficient use of resources” (Working Together 2010)

The Threshold of Need and Intervention guidance is endorsed by East Riding Safeguarding Children Boardand should be used with immediate effect to help professionals, agencies/organisations to work together effectively to meet the needs of all children in the East Riding. The full document isavailable at

These briefings are essential for all practitioners but will be particularly significant for child protection co-ordinators / decision makers / safeguarding leads

Ref Code / Date / Time / Venue
TA 10.01.13 / Thurs 10th January 2013 / 9.30am – 12.30pm / Room 1, County Hall, Beverley
TA 18.03.13 / Mon 18th March 2013 / 9.30am – 12.30pm / Bridlington Children’s Centre
TP 30.04.13 / Tues 30th April 2013 / 1.30pm – 4.30pm / Room 1, County Hall, Beverley
TA 17.05.13 / Fri 17th May 2013 / 9.30am – 12.30pm / Worklink, Cottingham
TP 19.06.13 / Wed 19th June 2013 / 1.30pm – 4.30pm / Goole Leisure Centre
TA 15.07.13 / Mon 15th July 2013 / 9.30am – 12.30pm / Room 1, County Hall, Beverley
TP 04.09.13 / Wed 4th September 2013 / 1.30pm – 4.30pm / Worklink, Cottingham
TA 14.10.13 / Mon 14th October 2013 / 9.30am – 12.30pm / Goole Leisure Centre
TP 07.11.13 / Thurs 7th November 2013 / 1.30pm – 4.30pm / Room 1, County Hall, Beverley
TA 10.12.13 / Tues 10th December 2013 / 9.30am – 12.30pm / Room 2, County Hall, Beverley

Please go to page 31 for application form

Cultural Awareness in Safeguarding

(E-Learning)

Duration: approx 1-2 hours

Course Details

It is vital that all children receive the same care and safeguards with regards to abuse and neglect, regardless of their background.

As a result, this e-learning module has been developed to help practitioners working with children, young people and their families to be culturally aware during the course of their work and involvement.

Target Audience

This module is aimed primarily at practitioners working with children, young people and their families.

Aim

On completion, learners will have an increased understanding of the four types of abuse which stem from culture-related traditions, rituals and beliefs. It will also provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to feel confident in dealing with people from differing cultures.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners will:

  • Recognise why cultural awareness is important in order to achieve the best possible outcome for children
  • Identify how and why cultural traditions can result in the abuse of children
  • Recognise the effects that cultural rituals such as female genital mutilation (FGM) can have on children
  • Recognise how cultural beliefs such as belief in spirit possession can result in the abuse of children

Additional Information