Description

Target Group : All those who come into regular contact with children and young people.

Dates and Times - all are to be held at Victoria Mill, Miles Platting:

15 September 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
19 September 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
22 September 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
26 September 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
3 October 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
6 October 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
10 October 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
13 October 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
17 October 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
31 October 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
7 November 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
10 November 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
14 November 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
17 November 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
21 November 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
24 November 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
1 December 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
5 December 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
8 December 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
12 December 2008, 9.30am - 4.00pm
12 January 2009 , 9.30am - 4.00pm
16 January 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
19 January 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
22 January 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
27 January 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
29 January 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
3 February 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
5 February 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
10 February 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
13 February 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
16 February 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
20 February 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
23 February 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
26 February 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
3 March 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
5 March 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
10 March 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
13 March 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
19 March 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
23 March 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
26 March 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm
30 March 2009, 9.30am - 4.00pm

Course Content
* To identify possible signs of neglect, physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
* To identify the course of action you would take when you have concerns or a child discloses abuse to you and identify the appropriate contacts, in compliance with Manchester's Safeguarding Procedures.

Aim(s) and Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
* To prepare participants to recognise early signs of possible problems and child abuse.
* To increase your confidence in your role in protecting children. " To build networks of support

Learning and development needs should be identified and agreed by you and your manager. Please discuss all applications to ensure commitment to the date/ times required to attend.

For more information please contact childrensservices@manchester.gov.uk or fax 0161 203 2283

Making an application does not mean you are automatically accepted for a course. You must wait for a course confirmation.

Please note lunch is not provided.