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Understanding and Identifying Neglect with a focus on Early Help

Date & Time:

Wednesday 6 February 2019 (09:30 - 12:30)

Venue:

Hertfordshire Development Centre, Stevenage, Robertson House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage SG1 2FQ

Detail:

Stage 2

 

This training is classed as a ‘Lite Bite’ and so attendance is free of charge to all agencies. Non-attendance and late-cancellation charges still apply.

 

Target Audience: Professionals working with children and families across the children's workforce.

 

Aim of the Course: To provide professionals with a greater understanding of the concept of neglect and what current research tells us in relation to the abuse of children.

 

Attendance Criteria: Participants will have already attended child protection awareness training and have an understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse.

 
 
Learning Outcomes:

By end of the course participants will be able to:

  • establish a working definition of neglect
  • recognise signs and symptoms in children and young people who are suffering, or may be suffering, neglect
  • explore the impact of neglect on child development
  • make use of research and findings from Serious Case Reviews to inform practice
  • gain understanding of the importance of a multi-agency approach to neglect

Booking:

Booking has now closed for this event.

Further Information:

Enquiries:

christopher.dancer@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Trainer:

David Watts

Venue Details:

Hertfordshire Development Centre, Stevenage, Robertson House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage SG1 2FQ

(01438 845114)

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