Updated (WORKING DOCUMENT)

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

**** 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.

Application processChoosing the Right Course

• 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.

• 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

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

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

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