Child Protection (BE181109)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOther
DescriptionUniversal Child Protection Awareness Training for Dentists and their Teams. All who come into contact with children and young people have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare and should know what to do if they have any concerns.
Additional informationThis basic awareness course aims to equip all members of dental teams to recognise children at risk of suffering significant harm and understand their responsibilities in reporting their concerns.
VenueTrust Education Centre, Reading - Berkshire - West  View details
Date & timeWednesday 18 November 2009, 13:00 to 17:00
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£5.00
Aims
  1. To promote an awareness and understanding of: 1) what constitutes child abuse 2) the different categories of abuse 3) where and hot to access advice and support 4) how to record and report your concerns that a child may be suffering abuse
  2. To promote awareness of: 1) vulnerable factors in families 2) the importance of information sharing in the best interests of a child 3) local policy & procedures
  3. To understand the next steps in child protection process: 1) referral process 2) duties of external agencies eg. Children's Social Care, Police 3) Child Protection Conferences
  4. To know where and hot to access: 1) further information and further training via Local Safeguarding Children Boards