Training / Event Details
PDSCP - Communicating with children where there are concerns that they may have been sexually abused
Please note, this training is face to face.
Outline
This course will look at the concerns that practitioners have in addressing child sexual abuse. As practitioners, we need to be able to talk and communicate with children about the possibility that sexual abuse is taking place and we also need to talk about how we feel in undertaking this work.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The trainers advise that this course should be booked in conjunction with the 'Practitioners Well Being and Working with Sexual Abuse' course which is in the afternoon.
NON-ATTENDANCE AND CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 28 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COURSE DATE WILL INCUR THE FULL COURSE FEE. Please read our cancellation policy for further information and before making any bookings www.dorsetnexus.org.uk/Services/2878
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The trainers advise that this course should be booked in conjunction with the 'Practitioners Well Being and Working with Sexual Abuse' course which is in the afternoon.
NON-ATTENDANCE AND CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 28 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COURSE DATE WILL INCUR THE FULL COURSE FEE. Please read our cancellation policy for further information and before making any bookings www.dorsetnexus.org.uk/Services/2878
Description
This is an interactive course, encouraging practitioners to be more creative in how they communicate with children, seeing all interactions with children as a means through which a child/young person develops trust and rapport, which makes it more likely that they could disclose if something untoward is happening to them.
The PDSCP is committed to culturally competent safeguarding practice. We include the importance of cultural competence within our course content and explore what this means for practitioners. Please click on the link below to view a copy of Dorset Children Services Statement of Principle and Vision: www.dorsetnexus.org.uk/Services/2878
A few days after the course, Nexus will email a short feedback survey, once this is complete it will take you to a page where you can download your certificate. Please look out for the Nexus email as it can sometimes arrive in your junk/spam filter.
The PDSCP is committed to culturally competent safeguarding practice. We include the importance of cultural competence within our course content and explore what this means for practitioners. Please click on the link below to view a copy of Dorset Children Services Statement of Principle and Vision: www.dorsetnexus.org.uk/Services/2878
A few days after the course, Nexus will email a short feedback survey, once this is complete it will take you to a page where you can download your certificate. Please look out for the Nexus email as it can sometimes arrive in your junk/spam filter.
Outcomes
By the end of the course participants will:
Have a better understanding of the different ways that children may communicate being sexually abused.
Have a better understanding of how practitioners can give confidence to children to talk about sexual abuse including: Key actions in initial conversations with a child Adapting to the needs of the individual child
Have a better understanding of how to communicate with children in different circumstances: A child who displays concerning behaviour or other signs of potential sexual abuse including where you are assessing them in relation to suspected sexual abuse. A child whose case file suggests they have been sexually abused. A child who is telling a practitioner (or has recently told a practitioner or someone else) that they have been sexually abused. If evidence (e.g. images) of the child having been sexually abused has been discovered.
Have a better understanding of the different ways that children may communicate being sexually abused.
Have a better understanding of how practitioners can give confidence to children to talk about sexual abuse including: Key actions in initial conversations with a child Adapting to the needs of the individual child
Have a better understanding of how to communicate with children in different circumstances: A child who displays concerning behaviour or other signs of potential sexual abuse including where you are assessing them in relation to suspected sexual abuse. A child whose case file suggests they have been sexually abused. A child who is telling a practitioner (or has recently told a practitioner or someone else) that they have been sexually abused. If evidence (e.g. images) of the child having been sexually abused has been discovered.
Booking Information
Please book via your Nexus account. Confirmation will come from Nexus once your booking has been authorised by your CPD Leader or L&D Department. Course documents will be available from your Nexus account once your booking is authorised and checked out.
Please note that lunch is not provided on this training. Please check venue information for details on food and drink availability.
Tea & coffee will be provided during morning and/or afternoon breaks.
IMPORTANT! Please read our cancellation policy before making any bookings www.dorsetnexus.org.uk/Services/2878
By booking on this training, you will also be confirming your consent to the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership sharing your email address with the commissioned trainer for the purpose of this training only.
The course will be invoiced within six weeks from the date of the course.
Please contact the training team at pan-dorsetscptraining@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk with any special learning requirements for the day.
Please note that lunch is not provided on this training. Please check venue information for details on food and drink availability.
Tea & coffee will be provided during morning and/or afternoon breaks.
IMPORTANT! Please read our cancellation policy before making any bookings www.dorsetnexus.org.uk/Services/2878
By booking on this training, you will also be confirming your consent to the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership sharing your email address with the commissioned trainer for the purpose of this training only.
The course will be invoiced within six weeks from the date of the course.
Please contact the training team at pan-dorsetscptraining@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk with any special learning requirements for the day.
Audience
Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Police and any multidisciplinary workers that may work with child sexual abuse. PLEASE NOTE: this training is not suitable for trainee social workers.
Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership
Contact Provider
Date and Time
26 Feb 2024 09:30 - 12:30
Venue
Cobham Sports and Social Club (CSSC-RM1 / Rushton Hall) , Cobham Sports and Social Club, Merley Park Road, Ashington, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3DA
Trainer
Jacinta Guilhermino
