Safeguarding Children / Child Protection Level 3 Update

Everyone shares responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, irrespective of individual roles.

Safeguarding Children Level 3 Update. Are you the school's designated person or deputy for child protection? Is your training up to date? If s0 this course is for you, you have to update your practice every two years

You are required by law to have undertaken the recognised course and attend an update course every two years. In Line with Ofsteds new safeguarding children Briefing for section 5 inspectors (January 2010)

This update course is for School Designated Head teachers and Teachers for child protection and designated Governors for child protection who have already undertaken the level 3 Child Protection Officer and the basic Child Protection Level 1 Course within the last 3 Years

Safeguarding children: a shared responsibility will enable those whose work brings them into contact with children and families to: understand what to do when they have a concern about a child’s welfare know how to work as part of a multi-agency or multi-disciplinary team be clear about roles and responsibilities understand statutory requirements and how to apply them. This is the level 3 Child Protection Officer Update Training Course.

Course Benefits
This course provides advanced Level 3 knowledge of child protection and will help you to recognise and know what to do if you believe that a child is at risk. The course aims to update you with new and relevant information in Safeguarding Children & your designated Role"

It will take a deeper look at child protection issues, signs of abuse and neglect and provides advanced information on reporting strategies, policies and procedures. It also covers: how to make your working environment safe for children, including safe practices; what to do if you believe that a child is at risk; who to approach or report to; what actions to take and which legislation applies in this area. Broaden your knowledge of child protection issues now, spot warning signs, know how to report concerns and understand your role

Target Group
Head Teachers, School Governors, Teachers, Head of Years, Child Protection Officers, Children Homes Manager / Deputies, Head of Cares and those with pastoral care responsibilities. Groups 3,4,5,6,7 & 8 as outlined in the Working Together to Safeguard Children (March 2010), Section 11 of the Children Act 2004, section 175 of the Education Act 2002 and section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009

CPD Accreditation
The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines