Trainer:  Devon Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.

Aims and Objectives:  

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

Date: Various

Time: 2 day course, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm

Venue: Various venues across the county.

Maximum number for this course:  there is 1 space available for a foster carer on each course. This is a multi-agency training programme which provides a good opportunity for carers to train alongside teachers, health professionals and other social care staff. Please register your interest on the Training Application Form (79KB - pdf help), and the Training Clerk will be in touch.

Carers will need to commit to both days if they wish to attend this course.  If you are offered a place, it's essential you attend.