We will take you on a journey through awareness of safeguarding issues, appropriate responses, the language, the law, confidentiality and managing disclosures and working effectively together with other agencies. Voice’s experience in supporting and advocating with young people in the safeguarding process ensures that you learn how to maintain a child-centred approach in safeguarding. You will also look at the dynamics and impact of abuse and how to work sensitively with vulnerable and traumatised young people.

We use a variety of accelerated and reflective learning methodology to ensure that the training meets the needs of all learners. Our trainers are guaranteed to have expertise in this area and participants’ welfare is paramount given the nature of the training content.

“This course went further than any safeguarding training I’ve ever attended, and I left with much to think about, and tools to use.” Advocacy Manager

Who the course is for

The course is aimed at all childcare professionals and anyone within an organisation  that works with children and young people.

“Very valuable day” Advocate

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Describe the context and current practice issues of safeguarding and child protection
• Summarise own agency safeguarding policies and procedures
• Use safeguarding guidance in the context of your role, to protect young people, yourself and others
• Recognise the importance of integrated working
• Understand offending behaviour and the impact of abuse
• Advocate with young people on safeguarding issues from a child-centred perspective

Course information

One day course including course materials. Normally a Level 2 programme, Voice is happy to discuss your specific learners’ needs and adapt or add to this course as per your requirements.