Education Services and Training

Safeguarding Children (New School Staff)

Course Area

Safeguarding

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Course Code

SS001

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User Types

Staff

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Course Description

Introduction

The aim of this training is to help to understand what is meant by child abuse and neglect, how to recognise common signs of abuse and how to act if you have concerns about children’s care or safety, plus how to keep yourself safe by ensuring you follow your schools code of conduct. Staff who are new to the role/setting must complete this session as part of their induction.

Attendees

This training is suitable for the following members of staff:
For all staff who are in contact with children, for example:

• Teachers, Pastoral Staff
• Support Staff, Admin, Teaching Assistants, First Aiders
• School Outreach Workers, Parent Support Advisors, Family Support Officers, Attendance Officers
• Management
• Lunch time supervisors

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training participants will have an understanding of: 

• The definition of safeguarding
• Key legislation
• Their role and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding
• Specific safeguarding issues
• The importance of record keeping 
• Whistleblowing procedures and allegations against staff
• Exploring how to keep yourself safe 

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Length of Course

2 hours

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Session Costs

	Enhanced	Core	Non-SLA
In School	2 credits	£250	£300
Online	2 credits	£250	£300