Child Protection Level 3 (Scotland)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This Child Protection Level 3 (Scotland) course is designed for those working with children and / or their carers and who could potentially contribute to assessing, planning, intervening and evaluating the needs of a child or parenting capacity where there are safeguarding concerns.
It addresses current legislation which underpins the foundation of child protection in Scotland and explores newer threats to children such as the internet and grooming. This course builds on their Child Protection Level 1 & 2 courses and follows the principle that competent, well-trained practitioners really do save lives.
Objectives
After completing this course learners will be able to:
Refer knowledgeably to the Children (Scotland) Act 1995
State the definition of ‘Child Protection’
Recall the Childrens’ Charter for Scotland
Identify ‘new threats’
Recognise child exploitation, bullying and historical abuse
Understand the various frameworks and standards
Recall the legislation surrounding child protection
Explain the risks associated with children on the internet
Recall the GIRFEC framework
Understand the categories and common indicators of abuse
Understand the barriers to disclosing abuse
Recognise the importance of information sharing and child protection plans
Describe the format of case and ‘significant’ case reviews
Explain the process of paediatric and forensic examinations
Topics
Legislation
Types and signs of abuse
Trafficking
FGM and radicalisation
The internet
Looked after children
Action to take if abuse is suspected
Advocacy
What to report
GIRFEC and referral process
Information sharing
Child protection committees
Conferences and outcomes
Significant case reviews
Children’s hearings
Family centred approach
Writing a report
Conditions that may mimic abuse
Child death
Paediatric and forensic examinations