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City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership

Multi-Agency Training Courses 2019/20

All this information can also be found on the Partnership’s Learning and Development pages at:

http://www.saferchildrenyork.org.uk/learning-and-development.htm

http://www.saferchildrenyork.org.uk/learning-and-development.htm

CYSCP Multi-Agency Training 2019/20 2

CYSCP Multi-Agency Training Courses 2019/20

Contents CYSCP Multi-Agency Training ............................................................................................................................. 3

Which training is right for me? .......................................................................................................................... 3

E-learning ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

Face to Face training .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Safeguarding Children – Working Together A ................................................................................................... 6

Shared Responsibilities and Procedures to Safeguard Children – Working Together B .................................... 7

Awareness of Neglect in Children and Young People ........................................................................................ 8

Safeguarding Disabled Children ......................................................................................................................... 9

Understanding Domestic Abuse and Children ................................................................................................. 10

Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation ....................................................................................... 11

Introduction to Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups ..................................................................... 12

APPENDIX A: CYSCP Training Offer 2019/20 ................................................................................................... 13


CYSCP Multi-Agency Training

The City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership (CYSCP) offers a variety of multi-agency training courses

for practitioners and volunteers who work with children, young people and their families in the City of

York.

Details are provided of both online training and face to face training.

All courses are free.

Which training is right for me?

The diagram and table at Appendix A can help you decide which course is relevant to your role.

E-learning

City of York Safeguarding Children

Awareness E-learning

Safeguarding Children

Working Together A

Shared Responsibilities

and Procedures to

Safeguard Children

Working Together B

Introduction

to Child

Protection

Conferences

and Core

Groups

Domestic

Abuse

Awareness of

Neglect

Child Sexual

Abuse and

Exploitation

Safeguarding

Disabled

Children


The City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership offers a free City of York Safeguarding Children

Awareness E-learning course.

Course Aim This course gives a basic awareness in safeguarding children and young people in York. Who is this course for? It is aimed at individuals in organisations and voluntary groups who work with children and young people, families or adults who may be parents and/or carers, in York. The content of this course is only relevant to those people working within City of York safeguarding procedures and processes. Learning objectives After completing the course you will:

o Be able to identify the signs and indicators of possible abuse and neglect

o Be able to explain and demonstrate what to do if:

a child or young person makes a disclosure to you

you have a concern about a child or young person or about someone who works with children and young people

o Be able to explain how to make a referral to Children's Social Care in York

How do I access the course?

The course is accessed through the MyLO system at Workforce Development Unit (WDU) City of York

Council at https://york.learningpool.com/ For further details follow this link:

http://www.saferchildrenyork.org.uk/safeguarding-online.htm

Other online learning

Courses from a variety of providers which aim to provide multi-agency practitioners with a basic awareness of the issue concerned can be found on the Partnership’s website at http://www.saferchildrenyork.org.uk/online-training.htm

City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership does not host, endorse or have any responsibility for these external courses.

https://york.learningpool.com/

http://www.saferchildrenyork.org.uk/safeguarding-online.htm

http://www.saferchildrenyork.org.uk/online-training.htm


Face to Face training

CYSCP commissions multi-agency training for practitioners and volunteers who work with children, young

people and their families with the City of York.

All courses are free of charge.

The following pages provide details on each of the courses available including the course aim, learning

objectives and pre-requisite learning.

How to book a place

Bookings can be made via the MyLO system at Workforce Development Unit (WDU) at City of York Council https://york.learningpool.com/ If you do not already have a MyLO login, please select “Create new account” on the link above and complete the form.

If you have any questions about accessing MyLO please email [email protected]

Multi-agency training allows staff from different organisations to learn together and strengthens understanding amongst partners. To achieve a good multi-agency mix at each session, it would be helpful, where an organisation may have numerous staff wanting to attend a course, if attendance could be spread across a number of sessions.

https://york.learningpool.com/

mailto:[email protected]


Safeguarding Children – Working Together A

Duration: 9:30- 16:30

Course Aim

To develop an understanding and awareness of abuse and neglect of children and young people and

provide the knowledge and ability to act effectively on concerns about children and young people.

Target Audience

Any member of the workforce including volunteers who work regularly with children and young people

directly or indirectly.

This course is a refreshed version of the previous course Working Together – 1 Day Multi-Agency training.

Learning Outcomes

• An overview and understanding of the legislative frameworks and guidance in safeguarding

children and young people

• A greater awareness of type of abuse and neglect which children and young people may experience

and its impact and how to recognise the signs and indicators.

• A clear understanding of what to do if someone has concerns about a child in York or a child makes

a disclosure and the processes involved.

• An improved knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of individuals, organisations and City

of York Safeguarding Children Partnership, including identifying, reporting, recording, sharing information.

Pre-requisite learning

City of York Safeguarding Children Awareness E-learning Course (or the previous version of this course-

Online Safeguarding Basic Awareness)


Shared Responsibilities and Procedures to Safeguard Children – Working

Together B

Duration: 9:30- 16:30

Course Aim

To develop knowledge, skills and abilities to strengthen effective multi-agency working in York to safeguard

and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Target Audience

Practitioners and volunteers, in York, who regularly work with children and young people directly or

indirectly and have particular responsibilities for safeguarding children.

Course Outcomes

• A shared understanding of roles and responsibilities both nationally and the local arrangements in

York for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• An increased awareness of the legal basis of safeguarding and child protection processes.

• An improved understanding of the local protocols and procedures including inter-agency

frameworks and assessment processes for York.

• A developed understanding of information sharing within a safeguarding multi-agency context.

• Further developed skills in effective multi-agency working and collaboration with partners,

including meaningful engagement with children, families and professionals.

• An enhanced ability to contribute in multi-agency safeguarding meetings and processes such as

child protection conferences, core groups etc

• An overview of the role and remit of City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership.

Pre-Requisite Learning - This course provides a progression from the Safeguarding Children – Working

Together A course which delegates must already have attended (or previous course Working Together – 1

Day Multi-Agency training)


Awareness of Neglect in Children and Young People

Duration: 9:30- 16:30

Course Aim

To provide a basic understanding and awareness of neglect, including adolescent neglect and highlight the

importance of early intervention and effective multi-agency working practices in securing better outcomes

for children and young people.

Target Audience



Course Outcomes

• A good awareness of the signs and indicators of neglect including adolescent neglect

• An improved understanding of the impact of neglect on children and young people

• An appreciation of the significance of early intervention in neglect cases

• Opportunities to explore effective ways of multi-agency working in neglect cases

• Awareness of some of the key findings from national and local Serious Case Reviews in regard to

neglect.

Pre-Requisite Learning

Participants are expected to have already undertaken the City of York Safeguarding Children Awareness E-

learning Course (or the previous version of this course-Online Safeguarding Basic Awareness) and the

Safeguarding Children – Working Together A (or equivalent e.g. previous Working Together 1 Day Multi-

Agency Training.)


Safeguarding Disabled Children

Duration: 9:30- 16:30

Course Aim

To increase practitioners’ understanding and confidence in the specific issues involved in safeguarding

children and young people with disabilities and improve skills in responding to their safeguarding needs.

Target Audience



Course Outcomes

• An improved awareness of the increased vulnerabilities of children and young people with

disabilities

• A greater understanding of the thresholds for intervention for disabled children

• An increased knowledge of the potential barriers of communication in working with children and

young people with disabilities

• An opportunity to explore how to work more effectively in a multi-agency context to secure the

best outcomes for the child or young person.





Agency Training).


Understanding Domestic Abuse and Children

Duration: 9:30- 16:30

Course Aim

To understand the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people and to increase the knowledge

and capacity of practitioners to intervene effectively to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Target Audience



Course Outcomes

• An overview and understanding of all types of domestic abuse, how it can occur and how to

recognise signs.

• An enhanced understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on children’s wellbeing and safety

and how domestic abuse impacts on parenting capacity.

• A greater knowledge of legislation, guidance and procedures in relation to domestic abuse.

• An improved capacity to respond to and intervene in domestic abuse situations, including

managing risk and using risk assessment tools.

• An enhanced ability to work effectively within a multi-agency context, with a focus on a child

centred approach.





Agency Training). It would also be useful for participants to have completed the free basic awareness

domestic abuse online training available via IDAS.

https://www.idas.org.uk/training/


Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

Duration: 9:30- 16:30

Course Aim

To increase awareness and understanding of child sexual abuse, including child sexual exploitation, its

impact on children and young people and develop effective ways of communicating with children and

young people who have suffered or are at risk of abuse.

Target Audience



Course Outcomes

• A greater understanding of what constitutes sexual abuse including child sexual exploitation

• An increased knowledge of the impact of sexual abuse and exploitation on children and young

people

• A focus on developing skills in listening and communicating with children and young people about

sexual abuse and exploitation including disclosure.

• An opportunity to explore how to work more effectively in a multi-agency context to secure the

best outcomes for the child or young person.





Agency Training).


Introduction to Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups

Duration: 9:30-13:00

Course Aim

To improve understanding and skills in working together to protect children and young people through

Child Protection Conferences, Child Protection Plans and Core Groups

Target Audience


indirectly and have particular responsibilities for safeguarding children and who anticipate being invited to

attend Child Protection Conferences or core group meetings as part of their work.

Course Outcomes

• A greater knowledge and understanding of the purpose and structure of child protection

conferences and core groups.

• A clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities within child protection conferences and

core groups

• Increased understanding and confidence in participating effectively in child protection conferences,

plans and core groups





Agency Training).

CYSCP Multi-Agency Training Courses 2019/20 13

APPENDIX A: CYSCP Training Offer 2019/20 Basic

Intermediate

City of York Safeguarding

Children Awareness E-learning

Safeguarding Children

Working Together A

Shared

Responsibilities

and Procedures

to Safeguard

Children

Working Together

B

Introduction

to Child

Protection

Conferences

and Core

Groups

Domestic

Abuse

Awareness

of Neglect

Child Sexual

Abuse and

Exploitation

Safeguarding

Disabled

Children

Staff Groups: 1-8*

Health staff: Intercollegiate Guidance Level 1

Police staff: relevant for front facing roles

Staff Groups: 1-8*


Police staff: relevant for PCSOs, NPTs and

Response roles

Staff Groups: 1-8*


Police staff: Role dependent

Education staff: Designated Safeguarding

Leads

Intermediate

Plus

CYSCP Multi-Agency Training Courses 2019/20 14

Staff groups* - based on those described in Working Together to Safeguard Children 2010 *All health staff should refer to their own organisations training strategy/policy. Group 1

Staff in infrequent contact with children, young people and/or parents/carers who may become aware of possible abuse or neglect. For example, librarians, community advice centre staff, groundsmen, recreation assistants, environmental health officers.

Group 4

Members of the workforce who have particular responsibilities in relation to undertaking section 47 enquiries, including professionals from education, police and children’s social care; those who work with complex cases and social work staff responsible for co-ordinating assessments of children in need.

Group 2

Those in regular contact or have a period of intense but irregular contact, with children, young people and/or parents/carers including, who may be in a position to identify concerns about maltreatment, including those that may arise from the use of the Common Assessment Framework. For example, housing, Youth Offending Teams and staff in secure settings, the police other than those in specialist child protection roles, sports development officers, disability specialists, faith groups, community youth groups, play scheme volunteers.

Group 5

Professional safeguarding children advisors, named and designated lead professionals

Group 6

Operational managers at all levels including: practice supervisors; front line managers and managers of child protection units.

Group 7

Senior managers responsible for the strategic management of service Group 3

Members of the workforce who work predominantly with children, young people and/or their parents/carers and who could potentially contribute to assessing, planning, intervening and reviewing the needs of a child and parenting capacity where there are safeguarding concerns. For example, youth workers, those working in the early years sector, residential staff, teachers , probation staff , sports club welfare officers, those working with adults in, for example, learning disability, alcohol and drug misuse services, those working in community play schemes.

Group 8

Members of the LSCB including: Board members, Independent chair, Directors of Children’s Services, Elected member, Lay member, Members of executive and sub/task groups, Business support team, Inter-agency trainers

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