This course builds on Level 1 and 2 and will cover the role and responsibilities of the designated person, context, process and procedures, thresholds for intervention, how to respond to concerns and how to make your setting safer. It provides an update on the most recent legislation changes that affect Safeguarding and Child Protection.

By the end of the course, you will

• understand the role and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead
• recognise need for collaborative work with other agencies to identify, assess and meet needs of children where there are safeguarding concerns
• have awareness of impact of parenting issues, such as domestic abuse, substance misuse on parenting capacity.
• recognise importance of family history and functioning in assessing risk
• be able to work with children and family members to address safeguarding issues as appropriate
• identify and address lack of co-operation /superficial compliance within the context of their role

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