Child Protection / Safeguarding

Course Format: Interactive

Course Duration: 60 minutes

Overview

As staff members, your work involves interaction with young people and a large part of their well-being lies with you. The guidelines for child protection that you will learn in this module are meant to make you aware of what actions you should take when child abuse is suspected or reported.

Who is it for?

All employees
New Managers

Learning Outcomes

This module is aimed at making you more aware about how to handle these very delicate and serious situations and why it's necessary to have an increased awareness about various aspects related to child abuse in order to provide a secure learning environment.

Areas Covered

Introduction

Awareness in relation to child abuse
Reasons for reporting abuse
The Children Act
Parental Responsibility
Misconceptions about child abuse

Recognising Abuse

Six Different types of abuse
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Neglect
Sexual abuse
Peer abuse
Behavioural and physical indicators
facts about bullying

When Abuse is Reported

Guidelines to be followed when abuse is reported or suspected
Guidelines for talking to the abused person, recording the facts and reporting procedures
Understand when you should or should not talk to the parents

Code of Conduct

Conduct guidelines that will cover various aspects of student-teacher interactions
Relationships and attitudes
Physical contacts
Sexual relationships
Residential interactions and intimate care
Choice and use if teaching materials

Achieving Child Protection