Safeguarding and Child Protection Tuesday 9 October 2012, 9.30am-4pm Cost: £50 Venue: Central Brighton This one day course covers safeguarding issues relating to all age groups (zero to 18). Participants will gain an understanding of their role in establishing a safe environment and safe working practices in protecting children and young people from harm and abuse. The course will look at identifying signs that a child might be at risk and responding to keep the child and themselves safe. It will also cover background information about the law and child protection. This course is for all staff and volunteers who work with or have contact with children. By the end of this course you will have a basic understanding of:
the need to safeguard the children and young people you are working with
how to identify issues of concern and take appropriate action
process to ensure safe working practices for staff
knowledge of legislation related to safeguarding and child protection
“I will now be more alert to symptoms of abuse and know how to receive and refer them” - Young people’s worker For more information please call the training team on 01273 420973 or email us at training@safety-net.org.uk To book your place, go online to http://safetynetonline.eventbrite.co.uk Safety Net, Manor Offices, c/o Emmaus, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 2PA Registered charity number 1108772 | www.safety-net.org.uk | www.safetynetkids.org.uk