This Level 3 Children's Safeguarding course is designed to meet the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) competency standards, ensuring professionals are equipped with advanced knowledge and skills to safeguard children effectively. The course aligns with statutory guidance and provides a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks, multi-agency collaboration, and best practices essential for child protection in diverse settings.
Learning Objectives:
Understand key legislation, including the Children Act 1989/2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), and how they underpin safeguarding practices.
Recognise signs and indicators of abuse and neglect, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and risks in online environments.
Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, including making referrals, managing disclosures, and conducting investigations.
Collaborate effectively within multi-agency frameworks to deliver coordinated and child-centred interventions.
Support children experiencing trauma, understanding their needs, and developing strategies to ensure their immediate and long-term well-being.
Promote ethical practice by maintaining professional boundaries, adhering to whistleblowing procedures, and fostering a culture of safeguarding within organisations.
Key Course Features:
1. Alignment with CSTF Competencies
Designed to meet all CSTF competency requirements for Level 3 safeguarding training, ensuring participants are fully equipped to perform their safeguarding duties.
Coverage of knowledge and skills outlined in the CSTF for recognising, responding to, and preventing child protection concerns.
2. Comprehensive Legal Frameworks
Detailed exploration of key legislation, including the Children Act, Equality Act, and Prevent Duty, with practical guidance on statutory responsibilities.
3. Recognising and Addressing Abuse
Identification of abuse and neglect types, behavioural indicators, and intervention techniques.
Real-life case studies to illustrate effective professional responses and early interventions.
4. The Safeguarding Process
Practical guidance on making referrals, conducting Section 47 investigations, and implementing Child Protection Plans.
Emphasis on dynamic risk assessment and child-focused decision-making processes.
5. Multi-Agency Collaboration
Insights into Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH), Child Protection Conferences, and the Team Around the Child (TAC) approach.
Strategies to overcome inter-agency communication challenges while prioritising child welfare.
6. Digital Safeguarding and Online Risks
Training on recognising online grooming, cyberbullying, and other digital threats.
Tools for educating children and families about online safety and preventive measures.
7. Supporting Children Through Trauma
Understanding the psychological and emotional impact of trauma, including self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Practical strategies for fostering resilience and providing child-centred support.
8. Leadership and Professional Practice
Exploration of leadership roles in promoting safeguarding culture and delivering supervision.
The importance of reflective practice in supporting safeguarding professionals.
9. Interactive Case Studies and Scenarios
Real-world examples to apply theoretical knowledge and develop problem-solving skills.
Reflective activities to evaluate and enhance safeguarding practices.
Target Audience:
This course is tailored for professionals across health, social care, education, and community services who are responsible for safeguarding children and meeting CSTF Level 3 requirements.
Delivery Format:
The course includes a mix of theory, practical exercises, reflective activities, and knowledge checks to ensure participants can apply their learning confidently. All content is delivered in alignment with CSTF competency standards, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities.
Ticket Prices: £120 per person payable in advance (plus Eventbrite fees).