Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care

Child Neglect

Course content

Module 1 Understanding neglect

• Introduction to the basic forms of neglect and examples of circumstances parents whose children are neglected may be experiencing.
• The prevalence of neglect in comparison to other types of maltreatment in the UK.
• The Assessment Framework to identify a child’s essential developmental needs, and what dimensions these cover.
• Children’s key developmental milestones.
• Identifying neglect in older children.
• Scenarios to illustrate that what you see is not always the truth.
• The impacts of what harm neglect can do; how it can affect and damage children in key developmental areas such as social, physical and emotional development.

Module 2 Why are children and young people neglected?

• The key components of effective parenting using the Assessment Framework model.
• Examples of factors that can make parenting neglectful, either intentionally or by omission.
• Examining practices which harm children and young people with disabilities.
• Information regarding children and young people who are especially vulnerable; such as young carers, and looked-after children and young people.
• Other risk factors; based on research focusing on mothers and fathers.
• Resilience and protective factors that can mitigate against risks that children and young people face.
• Scenario to consider how a child could be effected in a particular situation.

Module 3 Recognising and reporting child neglect

• The signs and indicators that should alert you to the possibility a child or young person is being neglected at different age-specific developmental milestones. Understanding what possible signs and indicators to look for in infants and toddlers, young children of school age, and adolescences.
• Parental neglect during adolescence and its possible consequences.
• Examining barriers to reporting and recognising neglect.
• Offering support; identifying when it is appropriate to talk to parents and how to start or encourage young people to have honest conversations.

Best practises for reporting neglect; information regarding organisations that can be contacted and universal principles that should be recorded within your own organisation.

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An Introduction to Risk Assessment

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:

• techniques for assessing risk
• how to apply the techniques to protect your organisation
• identifying hazards and risks
• five steps to risk assessment
• the hierarchy of risk
• the processes for assessing risk
• documenting significant risks

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Fire Safety

This four module course delivers four CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• the importance of fire safety training including legislation
• the nature of the fire
• fire hazards
• what to do in the event of a fire
• how to use a fire extinguisher

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How to be an Effective Fire Warden or Fire Marshal

This course covers:

• the importance of effective fire safety procedures
• the legal position and the requirement for effective safety management systems that demonstrate statutory compliance
• what should be included in a fire policy and procedure
• the systems required to ensure the safety of vulnerable people such as employees or visitors with disabilities

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Food Hygiene and Safety

This four module course delivers five CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• how bacteria can cause food-borne illness
• recognising high risk foods and food allergies
• contamination and food spoilages and how to control it
• effective hygiene
• the importance of storage
• HACCP and the law

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Safer Recruitment

This four module course delivers four CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• the four key stages of the recruitment process
• pre-recruitment planning and what must be in place before you advertise your post
• rejecting candidates and meeting the right ones
• obtaining the correct checks and references, including what's required from a DBS check
• post-recruitment activities, including observation and supervision.

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The Prevent Duty

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:

• what Prevent is
• what extremism and radicalisation are
• who may be vulnerable
• how people may be drawn into terrorism
• how messages are spread
• reporting concerns.

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Female Genital Mutilation Awareness

This course covers:

• Understand what the law states regarding FGM and the mandatory reporting duty
• Learn the prevalence, consequences and different types of FGM
• Recognise the signs that FGM has taken place, or signs that a girl is at risk
• Learn the roles and responsibilities of professionals.
• Understand the importance of working together

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An Introduction to Effective Teamwork

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:

• what is a team?
• how teams develop
• reviewing outcomes
• analysing team performance
• understanding team roles
• the advantages and disadvantages of large and small teams

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An Introduction to Leadership

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:

• are leaders born or made?
• leadership styles
• the leader’s vision
• communication and employee satisfaction
• the leadership model

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Raising Awareness of Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage

The purpose of this course is to help you:

• understand what honour-based abuse is
• understand the difference between a forced marriage and arranged marriage
• understand the prevalence of this type of abuse
• understand which communities are affected
• recognise what laws exist to protect people
• be aware of early signs that might indicate abuse
• know what action to take if you know or suspect that a young person is at risk
• understand the motives and consequences of forced marriage
• know what support is available.

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Raising Awareness of Trafficking and Modern Slavery

The purpose of this course is to help you understand:

• What modern slavery and trafficking are
• Different types of trafficking
• Who trafficking affects
• The Modern Slavery Act 2015
• Internal trafficking and county lines
• How to spot the signs of trafficking
• How to report concerns about a trafficked child or adult

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Domestic Abuse: Children and Young People

The purpose of this course is to help you understand:

• What domestic abuse is and what forms it can take
• What controlling and coercive behaviour is
• The prevalence of domestic abuse
• They key risk factors to be aware of
• Some of the trigger events that can lead to violence
• The impact domestic violence can have
• What protective factors there are
• What to do when you suspect a child or young person is witnessing and/or experiencing domestic abuse
• What support, help and advice is available

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Adverse Childhood Experiences

The purpose of the course is to help you:

• understand what ACEs are & the two main categories
• understand trauma including the concept of 'Fight, Flight or Freeze' mode
• understand the term toxic stress and its effects on the developing brains of children and adolescents
• understand attachment theory and the differences between secure and insecure attachment in children
• be aware of the potential negative impact (supported by statistics) that being exposed to ACEs
• understand what the protective factors are
• understand what children and young people who experience trauma need to enable them to cope
• improve your listening skills to help you understand the child’s perspective and offer them appropriate support
• understand resilience and how working with parents can help a child become more resilient
• understand what you can do to help break the cycle of ACEs when working with children and families.

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SEND Awareness Courses - Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism

SEND Awareness contains three one-module courses, written in partnership with Connect.

• Autism Awareness - covers what autism is, its prevalence and causes, how it is diagnosed and the implications for pupil learning.
• Dyslexia Awareness - provides an overview of dyslexia and visual stress for those that work with children and young people.
• ADHD Awareness - covers the causes, prevalence, symptoms and diagnosis through to treatment and how to support children with ADHD.

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Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption

Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption

This one-module, CPD-acredited course covers:

• What fraud, bribery and corruption are, and what form they can take
• Being aware of the increased risk factors in organisations and industries
• Examples of common types of fraudulent activities
• The prevention and detection measures everyone must take
• How to report a suspected fraud
• Scenario examples of fraud, bribery and corruption
• Further information on the organisations you can contact for help and advice

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Cyber Security

Cyber Security

This one-module, CPD-acredited course covers:

• Risk in the online world
• Understanding what a cyber attack is
• Understanding what information needs protection
• The effects of cyber-crime
• Understanding the types of cyber-attack
• Understanding the cyber security policies your organisation should have in place
• The steps you can take to minimise the risk of a cyber-attack
• Guidance on the detection and reporting of cyber-crime
• Information on the support available

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