'Basic Safeguarding Awareness' Delivered by Tammie Redman. £35 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times available for the online version of the course: Wednesday 31st January 2024 (6:30pm - 9:30pm) Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. Dates & times for the face-face version of the course: Tuesday 16th January 2024 (9:30am - 12:30pm) To book a course, please find the date you desire on our website booking page and select 'book now'. Summary: To provide a basic introduction to safeguarding and child protection, covering the requirements for all staff who work with children on a frequent or infrequent basis. Learning Outcomes By the end of the training, delegates should: Be aware of relevant legislation and local procedures Be familiar with sign and indicators of abuse and neglect Understand their own role and responsibility in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Know what to do if they have concerns about the welfare of a child Understand the concepts of safeguarding and child protection and the difference between the two
'Designated Safeguarding Lead' Delivered by Tammie Redman. £55 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times for the face-face course: Thursday 18th January 2024 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Tuesday 12th March 2024 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. Dates & times for the online course: Wednesday 7th February 2024 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Monday & Tuesday 4th & 5th March (6:30pm - 9:30pm) 2 part evening course Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' When booking please inform Acorn of the areas the children you work with live. Aim: To ensure that designated leads understand their safeguarding responsibilities in relation to the organisation and their colleagues. Learning Outcomes:- Describe the role of the designated lead State key areas of responsibility Describe key legislation & guidance that underpins the role Identify the steps your organisation need to take to ensure the safety of children Detail barriers to staff reporting concerns about children and how to overcome them Make appropriate decisions about action to be taken Understand the importance of recording, storing & sharing information Understand emotional wellbeing of staff Participants will be able to:- Describe the role of the designated lead State key areas of responsibility Describe key legislation & guidance that underpins the role Identify the steps your organisation need to take to ensure the safety of children Detail barriers to staff reporting concerns about children and how to overcome them Make appropriate decisions about action to be taken Understand the importance of recording, storing & sharing information Understand emotional wellbeing of staff Who Should Attend? All staff who have a responsibility for designated safeguarding lead, deputy or part of a safeguarding team Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Designated Safeguarding Lead - Annual Knowledge & Skills Update' Delivered by Tammie Redman. £35 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times for the online version of the course: Wednesday 13th March 2024 (6:30pm - 9:30pm) Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. Dates for the face to face version of the course: Wednesday 31st January 2024 (9:30am - 1:00pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' When booking please inform Acorn of the areas the children in your setting live in. Aim: To ensure that designated leads have been updated on all changes to safeguarding requirements and that their knowledge is refreshed annually, as required by the Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years guidance. Attendees must have previously completed the DSL full day course in the last 18 months. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
Prevent CSE & FGM Delivered by Tammie Redman. £40 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times for the online version of the course: TBC Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. Dates & times for the face-face version of the course: Tuesday 23rd January 2024 (9:30am - 2:00pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Aim: To provide an overview of FGM and professionals' safeguarding responsibilities in FGM cases. To ensure participants understand child sexual exploitation, who is most at risk and how to support them. To ensure participants understand how parents, siblings and children in their care can be radicalised, who is most at risk and how to support them. Prevent Duty Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to: Identify what is radicalisation? Identify parents and children at risk Explore the process of radicalisation Identify opportunities for intervention Increase awareness of the signs of radicalisation in parents, siblings and children Consider the most appropriate way of supporting an individual Determine ways to keep an individual safe Be confident to refer appropriately Understand the role of other agencies as it relates to radicalisation Learn about other support services and what help and information is available Consider the role of the CHANNEL Panel CSE Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to: Identify what is child sexual exploitation? Identify children at risk Explore the process of child sexual exploitation Identify opportunities for intervention Increase awareness of how people who sexually exploit other operate Minimising the risk Consider the most appropriate way of supporting an individual Determine ways to keep an individual safe Be confident to deal with a disclosure Understand the role of other agencies as it relates to CSE Learn about other support services and what help and information is available Consider the role of Multi Agency Risk Management Meetings (MARMM) FGM Learning Outcomes: Understand what FGM is and distinguish between the four types of FGM. Identify key health risks and consequences of FGM. State the legal position in the UK regarding FGM. Understand how and when FGM is carried out. Identify who is at risk of FGM and describe the key indicators. List some of the common justifications for FGM. Be aware of your role in preventing FGM and supporting those who have undergone FGM. Target Group: Those working in healthcare, police, education (including early years), border force and children's social care and is open to all professionals who wish to gain an understanding of FGM. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Promoting Health, Safety & Wellbeing in Early Years Settings during the Covid-19 Outbreak' by Becky Watanabe - £10 (special price) Expand Upcoming Courses Online courses: If you would like to see this online courses on another date, please let us know by emailing [email protected] To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: This course is designed specifically to support staff and managers working in Early Years settings, who are anxious, unsure, or would like some support in how to help manage the reopening of early years settings following the lockdown! It will be a mixture of trainer-led and information based training as well as plenty of opportunity for discussions with others. Learning Outcomes By the end of the training, delegates should: Draw upon Government guidance to apply health & safety considerations in the physical environment Reflect on suitable experiences, resources and equipment to prevent further risk of cross contamination Explore suitable experiences to support children's emotional health and wellbeing during the Covid-19 outbreak
'Safer Recruitment' Delivered by Tammie Redman. £65 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times for the online version of the course: Tuesday 26th March 2024 (9:30am - 5:00pm) Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. Dates & times for the face to face version of the course: Thursday 29th February 2024 (9:30am - 5:00pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: This accredited course is endorsed by the Safer Recruitment Consortium. There should be at least one person on a recruitment panel who has undertaken this course. Aim: To enable those with responsibility for recruiting staff within their own agency to understand the context of safer recruitment, establish a safer recruitment process and maintain an ongoing culture of vigilance that deters and prevents abuse and challenges inappropriate behaviour. Please note there is a competency test at the end of this training. Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to:- Gain the skills to deliver safer recruitment to their own agency Identify the key features of staff recruitment that help deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people Consider policies and practices that minimise opportunities for abuse or ensure its prompt reporting Begin to review their organisations’ policies and practices in recruitment with a view to making them safer This training must be renewed every 5 years Who should attend? Anyone who has responsibility for recruiting staff who work with children or young people