COURSES
At Child First we offer a wide variety of training courses.
We will work with you to meet your every safeguarding need.
All our courses are built in accordance with the very latest government legislation
and are fully compliant with Local Safeguarding Children Board requirements.
SAFEGUARDING AND
CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING
CHILD PROTECTION AWARENESS COURSE
(LEVEL 1)
Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) places a duty on all employers to ensure that their staff are confident and competent in carrying out their responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting children’s and young people’s welfare.
This in-depth course arms staff with the tools to identify and recognise child abuse and what action to take. It will also teach knowledge and recognition of signs and possible indicators of abuse; how to refer to your designated person. There is now a requirement for all staff working with Children & Young People to undertake this training every 3 years.
CHILD PROTECTION ADVANCED COURSE
(LEVEL 2)
Everyone shares responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, irrespective of their individual roles.
This course is for those who have already completed a Level 1 course and are required to have an advanced knowledge of Child Protection, including working towards becoming a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), manager.
CHILD PROTECTION DESIGNATED LEAD COURSE
(LEVEL 3)
This course is crucial for anyone who takes on the responsibility of the Designated Safeguarding Lead for children and young people. Our CPD certified course will allow you to lead your team to coordinate the correct response to safeguarding concerns within your organisation, and support others in doing so.
CHILD PROTECTION DESIGNATED LEAD
UPDATE COURSE
The Designated Safeguarding Lead should attend updated child protection training every two years.
This course is for those who have previously attended the initial Designated Safeguarding Lead training course and need to update their knowledge and skillset.
This course will update you with new and current information in Safeguarding Children and your responsibility as Designated Lead, It will take a deeper look at the most current child protection issues and provide relevant information on reporting strategies, policies and procedures.
ONLINE SAFETY TRAINING
CHILD PROTECTION BESPOKE COURSES
Our Bespoke Child Protection courses are individually tailored to your staff’s specific needs, covering the relevant specialist child protection subjects. Our bespoke training service team, will work closely with you to devise a training programme and course content making sure we get it right for you. We offer bespoke training courses on all safeguarding and specialist required child protection subjects. Each course will be uniquely tailored to your staff or organisation’s needs,
ONLINE SAFETY
FOR STAFF
In a world where children have access to technologies everywhere,
ICT and Online Safety are embedded across the school curriculum, with so such exposure young people often have a lot of confidence. However, their understanding of the potential risk may not be as high. As the internet is now available everywhere; those who work with children have a crucial role to play in providing Online Safety education. This course will take a thourough look at the most current Online issues and provide relevant information on reporting strategies.
ONLINE SAFETY
FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
We all know that as a parent or carer it can be daunting to keep up-to-date with what children and young people are doing online. The Online World is Magnificent. Children can learn, create, play and connect - opening an environment of endless possibilities; with that in mind, how can you make sure your child’s staying safe when using the internet?
That’s where we can help. Whether you’re a clued up carer or a clueless parent our course will provide you with expert advice that will help you keep your children safer online .
ONLINE SAFETY
FOR PRIMARY PUPILS
Our Online Safety packages for primary schools (EYFS, KS1 & KS2) encourage children to think about the positives of the Online World. To be aware of potential online risks and how to stay safe when using the internet. Our session covers the relevant online safety foci including; Personal Information, Social Networks, Online Grooming, Gaming, Cyberbullying and more. Children are given information of how to be resilient, respectful and report. We discuss who to speak to if they have any concerns.
ONLINE SAFETY
FOR SECONDARY PUPILS
Our Online Safety packages for Secondary schools encourage young people to think about the positives of the Online World. the impact of their own Online Reputation. A focussed look at the potential online dangers and encourage a mindful approach to how to stay safe when using the internet. Our session covers the relevant online safety foci including; Personal Information, Social Networks, Online Grooming, Sexting, Gaming, , Healthy Relationships, Cyberbullying and more. Young people are given vital tools on how to be resilient, respectful and report. We discuss who to speak to if they have any concerns.