Advanced Child Protection Course

DATES AND LOCATIONS: TBC

Below is a guide to the suggested course outline:

• develop an advanced understanding of Child Protection issues

• have a further opportunity to explore attitudes and values with regard to safeguarding children

• refresh and enhance knowledge of signs and symptoms of abuse

• understand that although it is plausible for childcare practitioners to predict the likelihood of certain children being abused, more robust evidence is needed

• understand that some children are resilient to abuse i.e. they see this as 'normal' behaviour

• be given the knowledge and skills needed to perform the function of 'Designated Person' or 'Child Protection Officer' in their setting

• receive information about Child Protection processes, including Child Protection conferences

• identify good practice in working with children and families, and reflect on their setting's policies and procedures

Please note that spaces for this course are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

All delegates on the Advanced Child Protection course must have had basic level training. For more information about completing basic Child Protection training, or for questions about booking for the Advanced course, please email cpd@cobis.org.uk.