CHILD PROTECTION UNIT
Contents
Introduction(Including quality assurance, child protection and equal opportunities statements) / Pages 2-8
Contents Page / Page
9
Course Descriptions
/ Pages 10 -47
Medical staff Training / Page 48
Interagency Training / Page
49
External Courses / Pages 50-57
Reference List / Pages 58-60
*please note that CP courses are updated and new courses are added regularly – please check Learnpro and/or contact CPU for training that you may require which is not listed above.
Introduction
Welcome to the sixth training portfolio produced by NHSGGC Child Protection Unit. This handbook has been produced to provide a quick and easy reference guide to child protection training for NHSGGC staff. In 2012, the Scottish Government produced The National Framework for Child Protection Learning and Development which aims to ensure that the workforce is confident and competent to protect children and young people from harm, promote their welfare and improve outcomes, the training plan suggests that staff should be trained appropriately to their level of contact with children these contact levels are:
- General Contact Workforce
- Specific Contact Workforce
- Intensive Contact Workforce
All staff working within NHSGGC will be in one of these categories and training has been developed to reflect this.
Quality Assurance Statement
All staff within the Child Protection Unit have many years of experience working in women and children’s services and in the field of child welfare. They have developed an expertise in the design and delivery of training on key areas of practice.
Our training courses are based on lessons from inquiries, key research and best practice and guidelines.
Training delivered also takes account of key legislation:
· Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 - www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/49
· Children (Scotland) Act 1995 - www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/contents
· The Human Rights Act (1998)
· The Age of Legal Capacity Act (1991)
It takes account of national policy:
· The Children’s Charter (2004) 'Protecting Children and Young People - The Charter'
· Scottish Government Early Years Framework - www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/01/13095148
· Scottish Government Getting It Right for Every Child - www.scotland.gov.uk/gettingitright
· Scottish Government, Framework for Standards - www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2004/03/19102
· Scottish Government National Child Protection Guidance – www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/12/09134441
· Scottish Government Protection Children – A shared Responsibility - www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2003/03/16909/21130
· Violence Against Women Multi Agency Partnership - www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/299742/0093439.pdf
All training also considers:
· General Medical Council Child Protection –
www.gmc-uk.org/.../children_guidance_56_63_child_protection.asp
· National Health Service Core Competency framework For the Protection of Children - www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/media/370658/child-protection-web.pdf
· Royal Collage of Paediatrics Child Health –
http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/child- health/standards-care/child-protection/child-protection
All training will be in-line with recommendations from current/ recent enquiries;
For example
§ The Laming Inquiry (2003)
§ The O’Brien Inquiry (2003)
§ An inspection into the care and protection of children in Eilean Siar, Social Work Inspection Agency (2005)
§ Sheffield Area child Protection Committee, Professor Pat Cantril, (2005)
§ Review of the involvement and action taken by health bodies in relation to the case of Baby P. Care Quality
Commission (May 2009)
§ Brandon Lee Muir: Significant Case Review for Dundee CYPPC (2009)
And Published Reports
For example
· Protecting Children, A shared responsibility (2000)
· It’s everyone’s job to make sure I’m alright (2002)
· Getting our Priorities Right (2003)
· Hidden harm (2003)
· Hidden harm – Next Steps (2006)
All training will be in line with;
· Local and National Inter–agency guidelines
And
· NHSGGC Child Protection Procedures and Guidelines
Training will also take account of national policies, adopts a child-centred approach within all training and will address issues of Anti-discriminatory practice/inequalities Ethnicity, diversity and cultural awareness. Confidentiality and information sharing, Data Protection
The National Framework for a Child Protection Leaning and Development (Scottish Government 2012)
The Scottish executive sets out specific child protection training requirements based on the contact staff have with children, these levels are:
General Contact Workforce – May come into contact with members of public including Parents, Carers, Family Members, Children and Young People through their role. Not usually involved in working directly with the child, but need to be able to recognise and report situations where children are in need of protection. This group would also include a range of other workers who have some contact with children, young people and parents / carers in their day to day work, without working directly with them or having an in-depth knowledge of their circumstances. Examples of Staff could be facilities staff, laboratory staff, admin staff ect.
Specific Contact Workforce – Work directly with Children, families, young people or other family members offering specific services and have a high degree of contact which may be carried out in clinic settings or within the home. May have involvement in risk assessment and involved in offering ongoing support. Staff identified as Specific Contact Workforce should have completed training appropriate to General Contact Workforce and will require additional competencies, skills and Knowledge appropriate to their role. Examples of staff would be Paediatric Nurses, Mental Health workers, Addiction Workers, GP’s.
Intensive Contact Workforce – Are staff who have specific responsibility for child protection within their role. Staff may be involved in investigations, working complex cases or hold lead professional or named person responsibilities. Includes staff who have been designated as child protection nurse for specific areas. Staff should have completed training appropriate to the General and Specific contact workforce however should have knowledge, competencies and skills appropriate to their role. Examples of staff could be health visitors, school nurses, midwives, child protection advisors, paediatricians with child protection remits.
All staff employed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will be in one of the above workforce categories, if you have any questions regarding the category you fall into or training you require, Please contact trainer for further advice. In line with this training has been assigned to the most suitable work force groups, however, can be tailored to meet training needs via bespoke training.
Identifying the Appropriate Level
In accordance with the NHS KSF guidance (Scottish Executive, 2004), progression through the four levels of this framework is characterised by: • Moving from recognising potential risks and hence a possible need for protection to actively addressing risks through a wide range of protective measures• Increasing knowledge and skills in relation to the seriousness and frequency of risks• An increasing understanding of the legislative context and its application in different circumstances• An increasing involvement in inter-agency and partnership working at a range of levels to improve the protection of the public (Scottish Executive, 2004)
The simplest way to identify the appropriate level is to examine the descriptive titles for each level, and then use those, together with the Indicators, as a guide to see which level best reflects the work undertaken. The Competency Statements and Knowledge and Understanding sections of this framework are incremental and build on previous levels; for example, it is assumed that a practitioner using Level 3 will be confident with all aspects of levels 1 and 2.
Employer and employee are best placed to decide the most appropriate level for a particular post, because similar roles can vary considerably in their work functions according to local arrangements.
Child Protection Statement
All training provided is underpinned by the following principles:
§ All children have a right to be protected from abuse and neglect.
§ All adults have a responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect.
§ All training should be child centred and promote the rights of the child.
§ All training is informed by current research, public inquiries, legislation, government documents, policies, procedures and principles of best practice.
§ All NHSGGC staff will have access to training opportunities.
The safety of children is considered paramount. Therefore, any information discussed during training courses which indicates that a child may be at risk may require the trainer, in consultation with the individual, to take appropriate action.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are committed to acknowledging, promoting and developing issues to recognise and meet individual differences in a supportive way. All people, especially children, are of equal worth regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion and as such deserve to be treated with respect during any training course. If you require this portfolio in larger print or have any requirements regarding accessing training please let us know.
And finally all training will be;
§ Reviewed annually (or following significant changes)
§ Evaluated continuously
We are committed to the delivery of a quality service. All training materials and presentations will be user led and of a professional standard. The training opportunities aim to increase the participants’ knowledge and skills in the field of child protection and related issues.
We hope that this handbook is useful and that the training it offers provides a practical base upon which to build participants own knowledge, thereby enabling continuous educational and professional development. For details on what the accepted training is for all members of staff within NHSGGC, please see the strategic training plan.
Please follow the below link to access Child Protection Unit Strategic training plan:
http://www.staffnet.ggc.scot.nhs.uk/Corporate%20Services/Child%20Protection/Training/Pages/Training.aspx
If you have any comments or queries about the portfolio or about arranging training please contact the CPU on 0141 201 9225
Training currently provided by Child Protection Unit.
Level
/Training
/Further information on page:
General Contact Workforce
/Induction
/10
General Contact Workforce / Acute Statutory/Mandatory Programme / 11All Workforce / Foundation / 12/13
General Contact Workforce / Annual Update / 14
All Workforce / Bespoke Child Protection Training / 15
Specific Contact Workforce / Case Conference and Court Skills / 16/17
Specific Contact Workforce / Children and the Law / 18/19
Specific Contact Workforce / Child protection and Children with Complex Needs / 20
Specific Contact Workforce / Child protection and Cultural Awareness / 21/22
Specific Contact Workforce / Child Protection and Children with Learning Difficulties / 23
Specific Contact Workforce / Child Protection and Parents with Learning Difficulties / 24
Specific Contact Workforce / Child Sexual Exploitation / 25/26
Specific Contact Workforce / Child Sexual Abuse / 27
Specific Contact Workforce / Chronology Training / 28
Specific Contact Workforce / Child Protection and Gender Based Violence / 29/30
Specific Contact Workforce / GIRFEC and Assessment / 31
Specific Contact Workforce / Graded Care Profile Training / 32
Specific Contact Workforce / Introduction to Parenting and Attachment / 33
Specific Contact Workforce / Learning from Inquiries/SCRs / 34/35
Specific Contact workforce / Midwifery Online Training Suite / 36
Specific Contact Workforce / Physical Neglect/Emotional Abuse / 37
Specific Contact Workforce / Child Protection and Parental Mental Health / 38
Specific Contact Workforce / Child Protection and Parental Substance Misuse / 39
Specific Contact Workforce / CP Policy and Procedures / 40/41
Specific Contact Workforce / Record Keeping and report writing / 42
Specific Contact Workforce / Risk Assessment / 43/44
Specific Contact Workforce / Train the Trainer Programmes / 45
Specific Contact Workforce / Working With Non-Complaint Families / 46
Course Details
KSF dimensions: C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and HWB3
Course Aims
This training provides newly appointed staff with a very basic introduction to child protection.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this session the delegate will have:
· Gained an increased awareness of Child Protection issues.
· Developed an awareness of the legislative framework, guidelines and procedures and know where to access them.
· Gained an understanding of their role in preventing abuse and their responsibility towards protecting children.
· Developed an understanding of the responsibilities of all NHSGGC staff.
· Developed the skills to be able to identify potential risks to children and signs of Child abuse.
· Acquired a basic knowledge of where to go for advice and support
· Gained an understanding of the importance of accurate recording of child protection concerns and the referral process.
· The skills and knowledge necessary to access further support agencies and know where to seek advice.
· The skills and knowledge necessary to access further child protection training appropriate to their role and degree of contact with children and their families.
Target audience
This session is designed for new members of staff during their induction process.
Course Details Only available as an online module
Online Child Protection induction can be accessed by following the link:
NHS Child Protection Unit Training Tool | Induction Level
KSF dimensions: C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and HWB3
Course Aims
This training provides staff with a very basic introduction to child protection.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this session the delegate will:
- Have an increased awareness of Child Protection issues.
- Have an awareness of the legislative framework, guidelines and procedures and know where to access them.
- Understand their roles in preventing abuse and their responsibility towards protecting children.
- Be able to outline the responsibilities of all NHSGGC staff.
- Be able to identify potential risks to children and signs of Child Abuse.
- Have a basic knowledge of where to go for advice and support
- Understand the importance of accurate recording of child protection concerns and the referral process.
- Be able to access further support agencies and know where to seek advice.
- Access further child protection training as appropriate.
Target audience
This session is designed as a generic introduction for all members of staff:
Number of delegates Arranged through Acute OMG Statutory/Mandatory Programme – booked via Central Booking Office
Course facilitator: Child Protection Trainers (online version available December 2013)