Keeping Children Safe: Designated Officer Training *POSTPONED*

Please note due to the current circumstances, all training programmed for March & April 2020 has been postponed.

This one day certificated training is suitable for Designated and Deputy Designated Child Protection Officers.

It will cover:

• knowledge of the legal context of child protection;
• an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Designated Officer;
• knowledge of Health and Social Care Trust structures and processes; and
• exploration of issues and concerns around referrals and sharing information.

All participants must have completed a child protection awareness raising course prior to attending.  Keeping Children Safe: Training for Staff and Volunteers or Keeping Children Safe: Training for Managers, Supervisors and Management Committee Members are suitable foundation courses.

Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis and are limited to a maximum of 5 per organisation.