Safeguarding Children with Disabilities - Monday 28th September 2015

This course is open to anybody who wishes to attend regardless of the type of organisation you work for or your geographical location.

Location: The Petworth Children's Centre, South Grove, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0ED

This course is for those who are involved with working with children and young people (2-25 years) with disabilities and who want to increase their awareness in this area.

It is also a suitable alternative for anyone undertaking their three-yearly safeguarding update.

During this course you will:

• be able to identify the factors that cause children and young people with disabilities to be more vulnerable to harm
• have gained an understanding of the legal context within safeguarding
• have explored the safeguarding needs of children and young people with disabilities
• be able to recognise the attitudes and assumptions that can exist in relation to children with disabilities when investigating abuse and neglect
• be able to identify differing methods of communicating effectively with children and young people with disabilities

Places on courses cancelled with less than two weeks notice before the course start date will not be refunded. All courses are based upon a minimum of 12 attendees. If under subscribed, Safety Net may postpone a course until the following scheduled date and move your booking accordingly.

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