Level 3 Child Safeguarding Training for Dental Practices. (NW220914A)

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Do you need Level 3 Safeguarding training?

This webinar is designed to meet the Level 2 training level. In addition it will cover the Level 3 requirements needed for those members of the dental team with additional paediatric pathways.

It will cover the contribution required of level 3 and will cover the planning, intervening and/or evaluating the needs of a child or young person.

Registration begins at 17:45

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• Please find PDF documents at the top of this page to assist you in getting ready for and attending the meeting.
• Please download the MS Teams app to your device in advance of the meeting where possible, to avoid any connection issues. You can download the app to your laptop by clicking here. To download the app on your phone or tablet visit your device’s app store.

Please be advised that you will be sent an email invite to the meeting no later than 12th September 2022

It is advised that where possible, you use a laptop/PC as this seems to alleviate potential issues.

Recommended to all

To improve professionals understanding in regards to safeguarding children, including roles and responsibilities, key guidance and legislation, when and how to refer and the management of allegations in practice.

• Clarify roles, responsibilities and professional boundaries with regards to safeguarding and managing allegations against staff.
• Describe the categories of abuse in children and use professional and clinical knowledge to identify signs of abuse or neglect.
• Define how to act in accordance with key statutory and non-statutory guidance and legislation.
• Recognise the potential impact of a parent or carer’s physical and mental health on the wellbeing of a child or young person.
• Identify when to share appropriate and relevant information, maintain accurate records and escalate concerns.
• Know how to appropriately contribute to inter-agency assessments by gathering and sharing information.
• Know how to undertake reviews of your own and your team’s safeguarding practice.

Following the session participants will:

• Be able to act as an effective advocate for the child or young person.
• Be clear of role and responsibilities in respect of Looked After Children including recognition of their vulnerabilities and understanding of consent
• Be confident in how to refer to social care if a safeguarding or child protection concern is identified.