Protecting Children – managing allegations against people who work with children
ON: 17th January 2012
TIME: 10:00am-1.00pm
VENUE: VAC, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY, 01422 348777
TRAINER: Keith Watson – Local Authority Designated Officer
Objectives of the session
•To enable all people who work with children, or represent those people who work with children, to contribute to the development of a safer environment for all children
•To raise awareness of procedures for the management of allegations against people who work with children
Safeguarding Children
ON: 24th January 2012
TIME: 10.00am-1.00pm
AT: VAC, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY, 01422 348777
TRAINER: Tracy McWhire- Voluntary Action Calderdale
“All those who come into contact with children and families in their everyday work, including practitioners who do not have a specific role in relation to safeguarding children, have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children!”
Introduction to Safeguarding will include:
•Background to current policies and legislation – why we have training?
•Responsibilities of individuals and organisations who work with children
•Signs & symptoms of abuse
•What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused
•Who to contact if you are concerned
Safeguarding Vulnerable AdultsON: 31st January 2012
TIME: 10.00am-1.00pm
AT: VAC, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY, 01422 842645
TRAINER: Tracy McWhire- Voluntary Action Calderdale
Safeguarding adults is all about recognising and preventing abuse.
Safeguarding adults can help protect anyone from abuse who is over the age of eighteen and needs or receives care or support services. This can include older people, adults with disabilities, learning disabilities, or mental health needs and their carers.
Participants will gain knowledge of:
•Why we should Safeguard
•What is Abuse
•Types of Abuse
•What to do if you suspect abuse
•Reporting and recording abuse
Booking & Contact Information:
For further information please contact us on 01422 348777 or email:training@cvac.org.uk
This session is chargeable; please contact VAC to establish the cost that is relevant to your organisation!
