Swindon Safeguarding Partnership

There are currently no course dates available. If you would like to attend a future course, please register your interest here.

Target group

This course is aimed at professionals across all agencies working with children, parents, carers and families who need an advanced knowledge of safeguarding.

Aims and objectives

To identify the signs and indicators of neglect and recognise how values and beliefs may influence working with neglect.

• Outline current legislation and guidance governing a multi-agency response to neglect
• Apply contemporary research and theoretical approaches on neglect to the assessment of children and families
• Identify tools that will aid in the assessment of children and families where neglect is a concern including reference to the neglect screening tool
• Describe the impact of neglect on children’s development
• Recognise the potential barriers to effective engagement with families where neglect is a concern
• Develop strategies for working in a multi-agency context to achieve positive outcomes for children and families
• Identify models of good practice for early intervention to prevent long term harm to children living with neglectful carers

Pre and post-course materials

You will need to refer to the working with neglect workbook (PDF) on the day of the training.

Other pre-course reading:

• Working with neglect presentation slides (PDF)
• NSPCC ‘Too Little Too Late: the multi-agency response to identifying and tackling neglect’

£85

This charge will only apply if your agency is required to pay.

Further information is available on the training programme information and frequently asked questions webpage.