playing your part in a risk assessment
about the course
This two-day course is suitable for childcare professionals working with children in need, including those who are at risk of significant harm.
We are often asked to participate in work that contributes towards an assessment of the needs of a child and their family; often there are concerns about the safety of the children. This two-day course introduces practitioners to crucial information and helpful practice guidance that will arm them with the skills and confidence to undertake their part in the process.
Based on the Framework of Assessment of Children In Need and knowledge and experience of assessment of children at risk of significant harm, the course has been developed to help practitioners develop their ability to work in this arena in a manner that aims to keep children safe in a way that avoids unnecessary stigmatisation.
Our aim is to engage course delegates in informative and interactive experiences that will help them to understand and play their part in ensuring that the right conclusions are drawn about the families with whom they work.
The course is aimed at childcare practitioners who are involved in work with children in need, including those who are at risk of harm and maltreatment. This includes Health Care Workers, Social Workers, Educationalists, Foster Carers and Residential Workers and Police Officers.
course aims and objectives
This course aims to:
- Enable delegates to gain a clear understanding of the legislative framework in which they work.
- Provided delegates with an understanding of the team of people involved in the assessment process. They will gain a familiarity and a confidence to practice within this context.
- Help delegate to become familiar with a three dimensional methodology for considering children’s needs. This also provides a basis for recording and assessment.
- Provide delegates with practical tools to help them develop a way of working which is based in evidence.
- Raise delegate’s awareness of their ability to help families will be heightened and they will have a realistic expectation of their role in relation to other professionals.
how to book this course
This two-day course is charged at £130 per person + VAT. To book this course you will need between 12 and 25 people that need training. This could be your own team of staff or you could contact other childcare professionals, local authorities or agencies in your local area who may also require the training. When you have between 12 and 25 delegates that need training you can contact our administration team to discuss available training dates.
Please email info@futurechildcaretraining.com and let us know which month(s) you would like the training to take place, how many delegates you have, and also which town/city you would like to training to be held - for all of our group courses one of our trainers will travel to your local area to deliver the course at a venue you have organised. Once we have checked our training diary we will get back in touch with a list of available training dates and an estimated quote for the training. If you would prefer to speak directly to a member of our team please call 024 7654 5500 and we will be happy to discuss your requirements with you.
You will be responsible for organising a suitable venue and any catering you wish to provide for the delegates. Also, where necessary you will need to organise and pay for two evenings accommodation for our course trainer (the evening prior to the course and the middle evening). We will be responsible for making the necessary travel arrangements for our course trainer and the travel costs will be added to your invoice. For further details about the course please do not hesitate to contact us.