2023/2024 17th Nov/8th Jan/25th March - Safeguarding Awareness Recognising and Responding to Abuse (Level 2) - Children and Young People Location Southampton

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Safeguarding Awareness Recognising and Responding to Abuse (Level 2) - Children and Young People

This course is essential for people who have regular contact, or periods of intense but irregular, contact with children and young people to ensure that those working with children and young people understand and know how to safeguard children and how to respond when they suspect abuse.

Length of course

One day.

Who should attend

• Early years providers
• Childcare providers
• All types of schools
• Health professionals
• Professionals working with children or families

Please note Southampton City Council staff should access Safeguarding Level 2 training through Learning and Development.

You will be able to

• Understand what we mean by safeguarding children and young people.
• Identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse and know what to do if neglect or abuse is suspected.
• Identify vulnerable groups.
• Understand the key legislation to safeguard and protect children and young people and your role within it.
• Reflect on learning from Serious Case Reviews and consider emerging key themes including Contextual Safeguarding.
• Understand the Southampton Children’s Advice and Duty Service, Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and how to referral.
• Understand PREVENT and how this links to safeguarding children and young people.

Fee for Training

Southampton City Council Maintained Schools: £40

Subsidised price for Southampton PVI Early Years & Childcare providers and voluntary organisations: £35

Academies, free schools and other organisations: £50

Session dates

Friday 17 November 2023 - 9am to 3pm - Civic Centre

Monday 8 January 2024 - 9am to 3pm - Civic Centre

Monday 25 March 2024 - 9am to 3pm - Civic Centre