MANAGING CHILD PROTECTION IN A COMMUNITY AND LIFELONG LEARNING SETTING

Target Audience:

Managers in Community and Lifelong Learning settings.

Aims and Outcomes:

• Participants to have an understanding of the current legislation and procedures relating to Child Protection.
• The enhancement of participants’ skills to screen information, apply thresholds and take appropriate action.
• Participants to have a clear understanding of the procedures relating to an allegation against a member of staff.
• Participants to be familiar with strategies to ensure the online safety of young people.

Content:

• Consideration of current context for Child Protection.
• Input on role and responsibilities.
• Exploration of case studies to consider responses to various child protection issues. Input on the Policy relating to allegations against staff.
• Input/discussion about digital safety issues.