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Child protection training courses
LSCB taught courses Training programme 2013-2014: Awaiting publication.
However, the following LEVEL 3 CORE & UPDATE courses are available during JULY & SEPTEMBER 2013:
LEVEL 3 CORE TRAINING
LEVEL 3 UPDATE TRAINING
NEWLY ADVERTISED:
WORKING WITH DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE FAMILIES- JUNE 2013
COMMUNICATING WITH CHILDREN X 2 COURSES - JUNE & NOVEMBER 2013
E-SAFETY X 3 COURSES - JUNE & SEPTEMBER 2013; JANUARY 2014
Charging Policy:
Training Guidance:
- Application form for taught courses: to be emailed to lscbtraining@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk. Please ring 01642 304519 to confirm this has been received.
E-learning Courses
The Safeguarding Children Board has signed up to an innovative way to undertake child protection training aimed at staff and volunteers in organisations who have contact with children across Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. Currently these Safeguarding programmes are free of charge to applicants working for LSCB member organisations or not for profit agencies.
The training is hosted by Virtual College, one of the UK's leading e-learning colleges who have worked closely with Local Safeguarding Children Boards to develop the courses.
There are several modules available. It is recommended that you complete one module in basic child protection awareness( numbers 1-3) before progressing to the more specific modules. Additionally there is a refresher module on Awareness of Child Abuse which is recommended for completion every 3 years. :
1. Awareness in Child Abuse and Neglect Core Module
o Those who work directly with children, young people, parents / carers
o Those with particular responsibility for safeguarding children
2. Introduction to Safeguarding Children Module
5. Awareness in Child Abuse and Neglect Police Module
6. Hidden Harm-the effects of parental substance abuse
7. Safeguarding children with disabilities
8. Domestic Violence
9. Safe sleeping for babies
This module is suitable for anyone working with families and it encourages the dissemination of standardised messages around keeping babies safe.
10. See the adult , see the child
This module is suitable for anyone working with children or adults. Where adults may have mental health issues it explains that staff should always take into account how this may impact upon any children or young people living in the same household or within the family.
11. Short breaks for disabled children
This module gives information for anyone working with children with disabilities.
Learning outcomes include:
- Understanding the various types of abuse or neglect
- Identify the signs of abuse and what to look for
- Know how to ask questions if you suspect a child is being abused
- What to do if you suspect abuse or deliberate harm to a child
- Understand what happens after a referral to Social Services is made
- Understand the importance of keeping records
More information
All Modules have interactive learning screens, learner challenges, tracking and online assessment.
Accreditation
The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Certification
When you successfully complete your course and quiz, you will be able to print out your own certificate.
Duration
Introduction to Safeguarding Children approximately 45 minutes.
Core and Foundation modules - approximately 2 hours.
The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like. You can do it in stages and save your work.
Once completed you can revisit the module at any time to refresh your knowledge, however this will not be recorded and you will not be issued with another certificate. To obtain this evidence of CPD you will be required to re-register and be issued with new log-in details.
Please note that you must complete the e-learning module within 12 weeks of receiving your log-in details or your agency may incur £10 administration cost.
Register online:To sign up for a module, please register online via the link below , identifying the module most appropriate to your role and needs. Your login details will be emailed to you as soon as possible
Promotional Code
If you are an independent or private organisation you can use our special promotional code, which is SCBSTES.
Using this will give you a special discounted price to purchase the module(s) from the Virtual College. Please go to:
At the point of purchase enter this special promotional code for a discount on the advertised price.
For a free demonstration on this training course go to:
If you feel you have been unfairly treated or would like to raise awareness of any problems associated with LSCB training please contact Yvonne Priestley, Business Manager on 01642 304520.
ECPAT UK Child Trafficking Training,
ECPAT UK stands for End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and the Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes.
They are a leading childrens rights organisation campaigning against the commercial sexual exploitation of children in the UK and on its international aspects. In particular, we focus on the protection of trafficked children and children exploited in tourism and the prevention of such crimes.
Free Online Training
ECPAT UK have produced a free-learning package around child trafficking, that can be used individually, in small groups or during training sessions. To use the e-tool you will need to register first via the link below.
http://course.ecpat.org.uk/index.php
If you cannot access the e-tool for any reason, please contact e.kelly@ecpat.org.uk and she will send you a CD-Rom version instead.
