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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

Child Protection Lead

Children in Scotland

This event is in the past

This course is for people who have a lead role and responsibility within their organisation for Child Protection practice. This would include responsibilities for management oversight and the development of policies and learning. Prior to attending this course, it is expected that you will have grounding in child protection practice, and have previously completed child protection training course/s.

This interactive training course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to carry out the role and responsibilities of the Child Protection Lead. The themes of the day include a focus on legislation and guidance, referral procedures and supporting and responding to staff & volunteers thereby developing confidence in the role and promoting best practice in safeguarding children and young people.

Key learning

Recognise the important link between management oversight and staff working to promote best outcomes in safeguarding children & young people.

Outline the relevant legislation and guidance central to the Child Protection Lead role

Understand how to manage concerns and the referral process in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.

Facilitator

Barnardo’s believes in children. Our purpose is to transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children. We support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child who needs us the most.

Barnardo’s Scotland is a recognised, respected and established charity, and we run more than 122 community-based services working with over 16,500 children, young people and families every year, on a wide range of themes including: family support, domestic abuse, disability, fostering and adoption, education and employability, substance use and advocacy. Our services are firmly embedded in their local communities, united by a common focus; improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children.

Date
10:00-15:00, 1 June 2023
Contact
Arran Goodfellow
07517 851605
Cost
£99 per person
Attendance type
Online only
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