Safeguarding Refresher

Including Child Protection and Understanding Hounslow Referral Pathways

• The overall aim of the course is to ensure that education professionals are confident in:
• Recognising abuse- identifying signs, indicators and patterns that may suggest a child or young person is at risk of harm
• Responding to concerns and making referrals- understanding how to respond appropriately to concerns, disclosures or allegations, who to speak to, what actions to take, and how to make a referral to local agencies
• Applying good safeguarding practice- overcoming barriers to reporting, understanding why safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and responding safely and sensitively if a child or young person discloses information

• Refresh your safeguarding knowledge, including learning from recent child safeguarding practice reviews
• Understand the duty of care that applies to all staff working with children and young people
• Receive updates on key safeguarding changes, policy updates and emerging risks
• Explore indicators, behaviours and vulnerabilities that may raise concern
• Explain the reporting and escalation procedures relevant to your setting and phase
• Build confidence in applying best practice in child protection
• Explore the importance of professional curiosity and ensuring the voice of the child or young person is central
• Discuss safer working practices and how to contribute to a positive safeguarding culture
• Apply learning to realistic scenarios across Early Years, Primary and Secondary phases