Safeguarding Children and Young People for the Dental Team (Level 2 competence) (PO030620 Zoom webinar)

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SubjectSafeguarding
DescriptionStaff who have any contact with children should receive appropriate safeguarding training every 3 years as a minimum so as to recognise safeguarding issues and know exactly what to do if they have concerns.
Additional information

A link for this Webinar will be emailed to all delegates at least 1 hour prior to the start 

18:00 - 18:30: Registration.

The educational programme starts at 18:30.

18:30 - 21:00: Lecture

21:00: Close

VenueLecture Room, Webinar, Portsmouth - Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeWednesday 3 June 2020, 18:30 to 21:00
LecturerMrs Jo Russell  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA
Course styleLecture
Core topicSafeguarding
CPD hours2:30
Cost£25.00
Aims

This core course aims to meet statutory training requirements so staff are up-to-date with the issues surrounding child protection. A specific aim is to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the whole dental team in promoting the safety and well-being of children at risk of abuse. 

Objectives

1. To provide information about the different forms of child abuse and neglect , including what constitutes child maltreatment.

2. To discuss how to be an advocate for a child or young person.

3. To explain the potential impact of a parent/carer’s physical and mental health on the well-being and development of a child or young person, including possible speech, language and communication needs.

4. To explain the impact of domestic violence, the risks associated with the internet and online social networking, the importance of children’s rights in the safeguarding/child protection context, and key statutory and non-statutory guidance and legislation.

5. To provide training in best practice documentation and record-keeping, and data protection issues relating to information sharing for safeguarding purposes.

Learning outcomes

Following this course learners should be able to:

1. Recognise and outline the different forms of child maltreatment, and the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect, so as to identify when a child or young person may be at risk of harm.

2. Demonstrate ability to use referral mechanisms and share information appropriately, including who to contact, where to access advice and how to report.

3. Demonstrate an ability to recognise and describe a significant event in child protection/safeguarding to the most appropriate professional or local team.

4. Use case scenarios to illustrate disclosure and information sharing, and accurate documentation of concerns.