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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
