Child Protection Level 2 (Scotland)
Duration: 1 hour
Building on their Level 1 foundation module, this Child Protection Level 2 (Scotland) course to provide comprehensive safeguarding information for staff who come into contact with children, young people and/or their parents or carers during their line of work in Scottish hospitals and communities.
Duration: 1 hour
Building on their Level 1 foundation module, this Child Protection Level 2 (Scotland) course to provide comprehensive safeguarding information for staff who come into contact with children, young people and/or their parents or carers during their line of work in Scottish hospitals and communities.
Duration: 1 hour
Building on their Level 1 foundation module, this Child Protection Level 2 (Scotland) course to provide comprehensive safeguarding information for staff who come into contact with children, young people and/or their parents or carers during their line of work in Scottish hospitals and communities.
Objectives
After completing this course learners will be able to:
Understand The Children (Scotland) Act 1995
State the definition of ‘Child Protection’
Recall the Childrens’ Charter for Scotland
Identify ‘new threats’
Understand the various frameworks and standards
Recall the legislation surrounding child protection
Explain the risks associated with children on the internet
Understand the categories and common indicators of abuse
Understand the barriers to disclosing abuse
Recognise the importance of information sharing and child protection plans
Describe the child and family centred approach
Topics
Legislation
Types and signs of abuse
Trafficking
FGM and radicalisation
The internet
Looked after children
Action to take if abuse is suspected
Advocacy
What to report
GIRFEC and referral process
Information sharing
Child protection committees
Conferences and their outcomes
Significant case reviews
Children’s hearings