Safeguarding Children: Basic Induction Face to Face/Classroom

Date & Time:

Monday 21 May 2018 (9.30 am - 4.30 pm)

Venue:

Room B12A The Woolwich Centre, The Woolwich Centre 2nd Floor Business Centre 35 Wellington Street Woolwich London

Detail:

Safeguarding Children: Basic Induction

To develop awareness of, and the ability to act on, concerns about the safety and welfare of children and young people.

Target Group: Group 1  Staff in infrequent contact with children, young people and/or parents/carers who may become aware of possible abuse or neglect. Examples: Librarians, GP receptionists, community advice centre staff, groundsmen, recreation assistants, environmental health officers, hospital support staff, and receptionists, volunteers and new starters to Childrens Workforce.

Aims & Objectives: By the end of this one day programme participants will:

  • Have some basic information and background about the legislative framework within which children’s welfare is safeguarded and promoted
  • An understanding of their role in referral processes and information sharing
  • Be enabled to examine their own values and attitudes about safeguarding children
  • Have the skills and knowledge necessary to manage the interface between themselves and statutory agencies (if not employed in one) and, where appropriate, the child and family

Booking:

Booking has now closed for this event.

Further Information:

Type:

One Day

Enquiries:

safeguardingtraining@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Trainer:

Representatives from the GSCB trainers’ forum

Venue Details:

Room B12A The Woolwich Centre, The Woolwich Centre 2nd Floor Business Centre 35 Wellington Street Woolwich London

(020 8854 8888)

 

The Woolwich Centre is opposite the Town Hall, with the entrance on Wellington Street.

Train:           
Woolwich Arsenal

DLR:                    
Woolwich Arsenal

Tube:
North Greenwich then bus 422, 161, 472

Buses:                
249,178,161,180,177,291,122,386,380,53,51,54,244,422,96,472

Parking:
There is Multi-storey car parking in Calderwood St and Meter parking