NSPCC Someone To Turn To

Written by the NSPCC, this EduCare programme breaks down the complexities of child abuse with sections on different kinds of abuse and has information on bullying and internet safety. You will learn about child development and how parental difficulties can affect the case of children and will be given information on communicating effectively with children and young people. You will examine current legislation and learn about the child protection network and working in partnership with parents and carers. You will also receive best practice guidance if you need to take action should you suspect a child is being maltreated.

‘Someone to turn to’ is made up of twenty-one concise modules in six parts. Each module features a multiple-choice questionnaire that will test your understanding of the content. At the end of each part, you will find personal activities to help evaluate your learning and identify any areas you may need more information about or help with. The programme is only available in a paper-based format. On successful completion, participants will be awarded a personalised NSPCC certificate.

 

 

 

Modules 1 – 3 Setting the context.

 

Building foundations: knowledge, values and principles. Legislation and guidance in England. 

- Look at the historical and current perceptions of what constitutes child abuse and neglect
- Legislation and guidance* and how to use our knowledge, values and principles to safeguard children and help families in need

*Module three follows English legislation, Wales and N.Ireland specific modules will be produced shortly.

Modules 4 – 7 Child Development.

 

The key stages of child development. Communicating with children and young people. Factors which affect parenting and may place a child at risk.

- Learn about the basic requirements children and young people need to grow and develop
- The key influences on development 
- Expectations of development from 0-18 years 
- Assessing a child’s needs in line with their wishes 
- Listening and communicating with a child who has been abused or feels unsafe; how each family unit is unique 
- The main functions of parenting; how parental difficulties can affect the care of children and factors enabling children to cope in difficult circumstances.

Modules 8 – 10 Recognising concerns: when things start to go wrong.

 

 What can go wrong? Physical abuse. What can go wrong? Neglect

- Look at parenting behaviours that may indicate a child is being harmed
- Research findings on physical abuse; contributory factors and consequences of physical abuse
- Behavioural indicators of physical abuse
- How widespread neglect is 
- Risk factors associated with neglect 
- Supporting families where neglect has occurred and physical and behavioural indicators of neglect

Module 11 – 13 What can go wrong? 

 

Emotional abuse. Child sexual abuse. Bullying.

- Look at what constitutes emotional abuse
- Signs and indicators of emotional abuse 
- The effects of emotional abuse 
- Statistics on emotional abuse 
- Supporting families where emotional abuse has occurred
- The effects a child confiding in you about sexual abuse can have on your own emotional well being 
- Where you can seek personal support if required
- What constitutes sexual abuse; signs and indicators of sexual abuse
- The effects of sexual abuse on children and families and research findings
- Statistics on sexual abuse 
- The reasons for children, young people and adults not telling about sexual abuse 
- How abusers operate – including those who target children and young people on the internet 
- What constitutes bullying 
- The scale of bullying; signs and indicators of bullying
- The effects of bullying on children and how to address bullying.

Modules 14 -17 Responding to concerns: addressing blocks and barriers.

 

 What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused. What happens next? Working together and the role of the child protection network.

Learn about: 

- Taking action if you have concerns about a child’s welfare
- The blocks and barriers to your taking action and how to overcome them
- The key principles and underpinning procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
- What to do if you have a concern
- What happens after you have made a referral to social care
- Roles and responsibilities in the child protection process
- The agencies which are part of the child protection network and their statutory roles
- The importance of working together to safeguard children

Modules 18 – 21 Working in partnership with parents and carers.

 

The assessment of children’s needs. Record keeping, report writing and sharing information. Keeping children and young people safe within organisations.

Look at:

- The thinking behind working in partnerships 
- Implications for practice
- Research findings
- Assessment frameworks and the thinking behind them
- How agencies can contribute to safeguarding 
- What to record and why if you suspect a child is being maltreated
- The legal aspects of accessing and sharing information
- Safeguarding in a wider context – children away from home: eg, in schools, hospitals and clubs 
- Practical information and guidance on how organisations can fulfil their duty of care

If you answer 70% of the answers correctly within each questionnaire you will receive a personalised EduCare/NSPCC certificate, feedback detailing your scores for each module and a set of answer explanations.

£125.00 + VAT

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