Safeguarding Children (Child Protection)

Important changes in the delivery of safeguarding training

• Childminders or setting staff needing a refresher course as they have previously attended a course 2 years ago or less should now complete an on line safeguarding course which is free. Internet access is available at the Early Years Quality Development Centre, Manchester Road, Audenshaw, M34 5GJ or at local libraries.
• Childminders or setting staff opting to attend a taught session rather than use the free on line course will be required to pay £75 by cheque in advance of the course at the time of booking. This fee reflects the true cost of a place on the course.
• If you have a new member of staff that has not attended a Tameside MBC safeguarding course they should attend the taught session free of charge and use the on-line course next time.
• Managers should always attend the taught session free of charge, either new or as a refresher.

Online safeguarding link

When you register for the on line safeguarding course, you need to select the ‘Awareness of child abuse and neglect – core’ course as there are a number of different safeguarding courses on offer. To access the free on-line safeguarding course follow web link:

http://tamesidelscb.safeguardingchildrenea.co.uk

As part of the on-line registration process you will need access to an email address - if you don’t have one you can use a family member, friend or colleague’s address with their permission. You will also need to think of a unique user name. It is important that you note down and keep your unique user name and the password that will be automatically issued to you.

Once you have registered you have 4 weeks to complete the course. If you do not complete within that time, you may be liable to pay £30 for the cost of the registered place.

Taught Safeguarding Children (Child Protection)

 This course is:

Free to new practitioners and Managers who work with children from birth to 60 months in PVI settings, Children’s Centres, OOSC and Childminders.

The course is £75 for practitioners or childminders needing to refresh their safeguarding knowledge but who want to attend a taught session, rather than using the free on-line course.

Course Description:

The course is regularly updated in response to research evidence, Government guidance and legislation. The course will examine children’s rights, signs and symptoms of abuse, recognising and reporting child abuse and how to work safely with children.

Course Objectives:

• To develop an understanding of ‘Safeguarding’ and its wider messages
• To link to Tameside’s framework of need with reference to sections 17 & 47
• To identify and define child abuse - categories
• To recognise the signs and symptoms of child abuse
• To outline the referral process for Tameside
• To gain an understanding of practitioners’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the guidance ‘What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused’ (2006) and the requirements of local child protection procedures

Pre Course Preparation:

Participants will find it helpful to familiarise themselves with Tameside’s Safeguarding Children’s Framework.

Assessment Details:

Informal through group discussion.

Courses available:

Course EY000212:

Course EY000312: