Please note you must have previously completed a Targeted Safeguarding Children course in the last 3 years.
Outcomes:
The aim of this training is to increase knowledge and awareness of how to effectively respond when a child or young person makes an allegation of harm or abuse against a member of staff or volunteer.
By the end of this course, participants will:
• Understand the procedures governing the managing of allegations against staff, carers and volunteers as outlined in the Berkshire Child Protection Procedures.
• Understand the processes in responding to and investigating when allegations have been made against a member of staff or volunteer.
• Understand the difference between allow level concern, allegation and a complaint.
• Know what to do and what happens, if you think a member of staff, carer or volunteer has harmed or may harm a child or is unsuitable to be working with children.
• Understand the role of the Named Senior Officer and Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and when to involve them.
• Be proficient in dealing with allegations and engaging with local statutory agencies during the allegation process.