This is an essential course for childminders, room leaders, managers and Designated Safeguarding Leads. This course builds on the knowledge and explores complex issues around Safeguarding and Child Protection.

By the end of the course, you will

• have explored ways of working with complex family situations
• have increased awareness of specialist safeguarding issues such as domestic violence, FGM and substance misuse.
• consider Serious Case Reviews in depth
• recognise need for professional curiosity, proactive partnership working and ways of developing confidence in staff to be alert to the risks surrounding children.
• know what makes a good quality referral to social care
• update your knowledge of recent policy and legislative changes