ProceduresLevel 3
The training below is developed, co-ordinated and delivered by the Islands Safeguarding Children and Adults Partnership.
States of Guernsey employees can book on the training via My Learning
For anyone working outside of the States of Guernsey, to book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: [email protected].
| Course | Dates | Description | Who is it for? |
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Safeguarding Children and Young People - Level 3 9am - 5pm |
2023 12th September 21st November 2024 29th January 7th March 30th April 12th June 8th July 11th September 10th October 12th November |
This one-day course covering the following areas:
Participants need to have completed the e-learning package and Level 2 prior to attendance. |
This full day course is for people who might:
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The role of the Children's Convenor and the CYCT 9.15am - 12.15am |
2023 7th December 2024 9th January 23rd April 19th July 5th November |
An in-depth look at the remit, role and responsibilities of The Office of the Children’s Convenor and the Child, Youth & Community Tribunal, how they interface with other child protection systems and their referral criteria |
For professionals who need an understanding of these systems as part of their role |
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Disguised Compliance 9am - 1pm |
2024 12th March 2nd October |
To increase understanding of the concept of disguised compliance, how to identify it in the behaviour of the parent/carer, look at approaches to work with families who are resisting change or displaying disguised compliance and explore how to ensure practice remains child-centred |
For professionals who routinely participate in safeguarding children and young people as part of their working practice |
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Child Sexual Abuse 9am - 3pm |
2024 19th February - Day 1 18th April - Day 2 30th September - Day 1 27th November - Day 2 |
Definitions and theories of CSA Understanding the prevalence and impact of CSA Recognising signs and indictors of CSA and harmful sexual behaviours Understanding offender psychology and patterns Considering contextual safeguarding approaches & prevention strategies Exploring local CSA/E protocols, processes and tools Exploring how therapeutic interventions can help children recover from sexual abuse |
For professionals who routinely participate in safeguarding children and young people as part of their working practice |
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Safeguarding Children with Disabilities 9am - 4pm |
2023 10th November 2024 8th February 17th September |
Participants will be looking at the interface between disability and safeguarding and consider ways in which children with disabilities can be more vulnerable to harm, including a focus on communication with children with disabilities |
For professionals who routinely participate in safeguarding children and young people with disabilities as part of their working practice |
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Neglect 9am - 4pm |
2024 12th April 16th October |
Exploring issues around the definition of neglect and identifying factors that may make children and young people vulnerable to neglect. Considering the impact of neglect from pre-birth to 18 and identify the difficulties working with neglect. Develop an awareness of the Graded Care Profile 2 |
For professionals who routinely participate in safeguarding children and young people as part of their working practice The GCP2 awareness session is incorporated into this training |
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Developing an Understanding of Harmful Sexual Behaviour 9am - 4pm
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2023 8th November 2024 13th February 16th May 6th September 3rd December |
To develop an understanding of Harmful Sexual Behaviour and how to respond in line with the practice and procedural guidance for working with children and young people who display harmful and problematic sexual behaviour in the Bailiwick. |
All people working/volunteering in statutory or third sector services who have contact with children and young people and/or their parents/carers. |
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Safeguarding Children and Young People who identify as LGBTQ+ am - 9-12 pm - 1-4 |
2024 2nd February am 4th June pm 7th November am |
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All people working/volunteering in statutory or third sector services who have contact with children and young people and/or their parents/carers. |
Additional training
| Course | Dates | Description | Who is it for? |
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Hidden Sentence 8.30am - 3.15pm |
2024 To be confirmed |
Held at the visitor centre at the prison, this course gives a clear overview of the issues facing the families of prisoners and provides a range of strategies and resources to help and support them |
Anyone who works with children, young people and families of prisoners |
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The Graded Care Profile 2: Awareness sessions am - 9-10.15 pm - 1.30 - 3 |
2024 4th April am 21st October pm
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An overview of the ethos and research underpinning the tool’s development, how it works, administered and scored and how results can be used to improve outcomes for children & young people and their families |
This training does not cover how to administer the GCP2 but provides an overview of it and its scoring system for professionals who may need an understanding as part of their role |
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The Graded Care Profile 2: Practitioner sessions 9am - 4pm |
2023 9th November 2024 27th February 17th June 31st October |
Ethos and research underpinning the tool’s development, how it works, instruction in how it is administered and scored and how results can be used to improve outcomes for children & young people and their families. Delegates will be given opportunities to practice administering the tool through a case study |
Anyone who will be using the Graded Care Profile 2 as part of their role (anyone who works with families in their homes) |
| The Graded Care Profile 2: Refresher sessions | To be confirmed |
An opportunity to refresh knowledge for practitioners and talk through anonymised case examples to build confidence in practice |
For anyone who has already completed the GCP2 Practitioner training and wishes to refresh their knowledge and practice |
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Supervision Skills 9am - 4pm |
2023 8th December - Day 1 2024 31st January - Day 2 Both days must be attended |
The aim of the course is to help you to: |
This two-day course is open to anyone who provides safeguarding |
| Supervision Skills for Social Work Managers |
2024 To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |