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

PVIs 

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

Dynamo Concise will provide the Level 3 course in partnership with Highfield (the awarding body). Their aim is to deliver top quality training services in Paediatric First Aid

The training consists of an online theory which participants will need to complete ahead of the day and the practical itself. The online theory will be sent in advance once you have booked on the course. Please note if you do not  complete the online training ahead of the day, you will not be able to take part and will still be charged the full amount.  

Please note due to limited numbers we can only allow one member of staff per setting to attend

• Aims and principles of first aid.
• Prevention of cross-infection during first aid procedures.
• Basic life support (CPR).
• Management of the unconscious casualty.
• Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked.
• How to deal with burns, poisoning and eye injuries.
• Assessment and treatment of common major and minor illnesses, including fractures, dislocation, head injuries, epilepsy and diabetes.
• Managing asthma attacks and choking.
• Legal aspects of first aid at work – record keeping and use of equipment

PVIs and Childminders