Child Protection: Understanding Child Neglect

Understand the signs and indicators of neglect, and your role in supporting children who may be experiencing neglect.

This course is designed to help you understand the signs and indicators of neglect, the risk factors linked to wellbeing and safety, and your role in supporting children who may be experiencing neglect. This will enable you to review and develop your practice and to confidently seek support in line with current legislation.

This course will explore:

The various types of neglect and what this means for children, young people and families.

The various factors which may impact on a parent/guardian’s ability to meet a child or young person’s needs.

The difficulties neglect situation can present for childminders in practice, and the important of assessment, analysis and good record keeping.

Where neglect sits within child protection.

Why should I attend?

By attending this course, you will explore:

The vulnerability of the childminder as a lone worker.
Roles and responsibilities of the childminder and of key professionals.
The development of a child protection statement.
Reporting procedures.

Who is it for?

New childminders or those who have never previously attended Child Protection training.

Book Now!

e-Learning

This e-Learning course is now available for SCMA members to book and access, via the Membership Dashboard.

If you require any assistance, please contact the Learn with SCMA team on 01786 445377 or email learn@childminding.org.

Interactive Learning

Our Interactive Learning opportunities provide a networking approach to learning to improve your knowledge and skills.

The courses are organised at a venue near you.

Interested in Child Protection: Understanding Child Neglect?

Please call us on 01786 445377 or complete the enquiry form below and one of our team will be in touch.

I am interested in:

e-Learning Course

Interactive Course

On Demand Course

First Name:

Last Name:

Email Address:

Telephone Number:

Enquiry

Submit