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Cost - £275p.p + VAT

Format - Virtual

Duration - 2 Days (09.30AM – 16.00PM)

Course Introduction

This course will help you familiarise yourself with the role of the Designated Child Protection Officer, building your confidence in protecting children and young people from harm by developing and embedding your own child protection policy and procedures based on GIRFEC and UNCRC.  The Designated Protection Officer has a responsibility at both strategic and operational levels within organisations, this course will equip delegates with the skills to undertake the role.

Difficulty - Intermediate

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Benefits of the course

  • Key Scottish Government legislation and guidance including the National Guidance on Child Protection in Scotland that determines your organisations policy and procedures for child safety and welfare.

Topics Covered

  • The importance of a Children’s Rights and Whole System Approach to protect them from all forms of abuse, whatever the context including contextual safeguarding.
  • The role and responsibilities of your organisation within GIRFEC and UNCRC framework
  • The importance of safer recruitment and effective supervision policy
  • Understanding the actions required in workplace allegations including low level concerns.
  • National Performance Framework outcomes to ensure that children and young people: grow up loved, safe and respected so that they realise their full potential live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe

Course Description

This course will provide Designated Child Protection Leads in Scotland with the skill set and confidence in order to undertake the role.

This course will help you familiarise yourself with the role of the Designated Child Protection Officer, building your confidence in protecting children and young people from harm by developing and embedding your own child protection policy and procedures based on GIRFEC and UNCRC.  The Designated Protection Officer has a responsibility at both strategic and operational levels within organisations, this course will equip delegates with the skills to undertake the role.

Course Outcomes

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Who The Course is For

Course Aimed at – Anyone working within the charity third sector, community based or early years/out of school care and creative arts across Scotland.

Technical Requirements

Laptop with audio and video access is required for all virtual training.

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