Training Courses

Managing Safeguarding Responsibilities (Non-education settings)

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Target Group:

Staff who do not work in education settings but have a substantial degree of responsibility to act upon children and young people’s welfare concerns, or who manage others who are working frontline with children and young people who may raise safeguarding concerns.

Example workplaces:
Fire Service, Voluntary sector, Managers/seniors in residential childcare provision, Leisure or Library services.

N.B. For staff working in Schools and Early Years settings there is a specific education focused ‘Designated Safeguarding Lead’ course that should be attended.

Course Aims:

The course will seek to challenge your practice and improve your ability and that of your organisation to safeguard children effectively.

Intended Impact:

By attending this course, you will:

• Understand your role and responsibilities
• Be aware of current legislation and guidance, both nationally and locally
• Refresh your skills in identifying the indicators of abuse and neglect
• Examine the research on the vulnerabilities of specific groups of children and consider the impact from the cost-of-living crisis
• Examine best practice guidance for acting upon, recording and reporting concerns
• Know how to apply professional judgements around a child’s welfare and to work in a child-centred manner
• Examine the local resources, toolkits and best practice guidance for working with parents, children and families
• Identify areas to improve your own practice, look for solutions to challenges and know where to access support

Notes:

Dates:

12/09/2024

14/02/2025

10/06/2025

Isle of Wight Council employees should book via the Learning Hub. External delegates can book by completing the online application form

Course Trainer:
Safe4Schools

Trainer Biography:

This course will be delivered by one of the Directors of Safe4schools, either Mark Bowles or Ben Lovatt. Both are highly experienced with a breadth and depth of knowledge in delivering safeguarding programmes to organisations across the country. Their aim is to facilitate learning that is dynamic, engaging and thought-provoking.

Date: 14 February 2025    Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm


Date: 10 June 2025    Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm


Venue:
The Learning Centre, Westridge, Brading Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QS

Cost:

Full Cost
Schools, Non-Subscribing Early Years Providers, Partner Agencies, Personal Assistants, Personal Assistants, Additional Places for Short Breaks Providers, and Social Care Agencies £60

30% Reduction of Full Cost
Registered Charities, and Contracted ASC Providers £42

Fully Funded
Isle of Wight Council Staff and IWC Foster Carers