Child Protection Workshop
Compliance with the Children Act, 2014 (formally Vulnerable Children Act, 2014) is critical for those employees and organisations who work alongside under 18s as part of their role. We can help ensure your staff are trained in compliance with the Act and how it applies in context to your organisation
Description
Course Description
This course provides training grounded in the details of the Children Act, 2014 (formally Vulnerable Children Act, 2014), and the responsibilities that are associated with this. The course is tailored to an organisation’s own child protection policy and procedures, to ensure staff are aware of their obligations under both the law, and their organisation’s specific regulations.
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Outcomes
What you’ll learn
Participants will gain the knowledge to understand their responsibilities in relation to the welfare of children and young persons aged under 18. This will enable them to identify possible at-risk situations and provide them with the tools and confidence to know what steps to take should they have concerns about a child or young person’s safety and/or well-being.
Who is it for?
Training should be provided to all employees who have a responsibility under the Children Act 2014, including the organisation’s designated person who has additional responsibilities.
Course Benefits
What you’ll be able to do with this training
- Ensure compliance in line with the Children Act 2014
- Build the knowledge base and capability of employees to ensure the welfare of children and young persons are protected at all times
Topics
Topics
The organisation’s responsibilities under the Children Act 2014
Employee, contractor, and volunteer responsibilities in relation to vulnerability of children and young people
How to recognise possible abuse and neglect
How to respond to concerns about a child or young person’s safety and wellbeing in accordance to your work place policy
Looking after your own needs when you have a concern about a child or young person’s safety and wellbeing