This course is about developing awareness of child exploitation and learning disabilities and difficulties.

The course is developed and delivered in partnership between the NWG a national charity tackling exploitation and the Ann Craft Trust and delivered by Sarah Goff, Safeguarding Disabled Young People Manager and Sarah Brown the trainer for the NWG

Young people with SEND may often be isolated which makes them more vulnerable. Many young people never have a diagnosis, some are in mainstream schools, some in Pupil Referral Units, some are off-rolled or not in school at all.

We will look at the combined challenges faced by children and young people with learning needs, or who may have Autism or development delay, who have experienced trauma.

We will explore how young people with learning needs are seen and understood.

We will look at how we might pick up indications that a young person is being pushed around, at online risks and at how harm may be discovered or come to light and our role in this.

Recognising that there is no blue-print for safety, and that these are challenges for workers, this course aims to open up discussion and change practice towards young people with learning needs.

The course will explore your role and multi-agency practice in;

· Placing the child/young person at the heart of our work, listening to their experiences

· Reflecting on why these children and young people face higher risks and what that means for practice and the support their families need

· Looking at outcomes and why we need to change practice

· Understanding behaviour as communication and best ways to work and build relationships with children with learning needs

· Supporting parents and foster parents to be and be seen as a resource for protection

· Working as a team across agencies and across specialisms

· Making robust assessments informed by understanding of learning needs

· Working with the police and trying to ensure that young people are seen as credible witnesses

FAQ's

• How do I join?

This event will take place on Microsoft Teams - a calendar invite with the link to join will be sent to you prior to the event - please RSVP and check your inbox and spam/junk folder for the invite

We endeavour at all times to keep your email addresses private but unfortunately, some email addresses do not permit Bcc when sending Teams invites - please ensure you use an email address that you are comfortable to be seen should you be affected by this.

• What is the refund policy?

Once a place is secured you may amend your delegate name without charge. You may cancel your booking up to one calendar month without charge. Any cancellations made within two weeks of the training date will incur 50% charge. Any cancellations made within a week of the training date will be liable for full payment. If we cancel the training for any reason, we will refund 100% of the fee, but will not be held liable for any travel or accommodation costs incurred. We always endeavour to reschedule a forum as opposed to cancelling it.

• Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

In the event of you being unable to attend you may transfer your ticket to a colleague with prior permission from the NWG.

Please note that a Gold member may only transfer to another Gold member and a non-member to a non-member. Please email network@nwgnetwork.org to amend.

Should you have any queries or require any further information please contact training@nwgnetwork.org