Understanding Safeguarding Risks for Children and Adults at Risk whilst online
Who should attend this course?
This half day 3.5-hour course is suitable for those working with Children and Adults at Risk, this could be in social care settings (day or residential), charities or voluntary organisations. There will be an assumption that attendees have a good basic knowledge of safeguarding within their organisation.
Where is the course held?
This course can be delivered at your place of work, or it can be delivered online via Zoom by one of our experienced trainers.
What is the course content?
The learning outcomes are for attendees to be able to:
- Understand their own behaviour/knowledge and risks when using the internet and social media
- Ensure awareness of relevant sections of Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2022
- Consider recent Case Law in relation to Mental Capacity for individuals to use social media and the internet
- Explore upcoming legislation/regulation and its aims
- Understand the areas for possible abuse online - the 3C’s (Contacts, Content and Context)
- Review some real-life cases where things went seriously wrong for children and adults at risk when online
- Explore ways to support children/adults at risk and those around them to build resilience when using the internet/social media
- Know where to access further resources to support all with online safety
What is the duration of this course?
Typical timings for this course are from 9.30am to 1.00pm or 1.00pm to 4.30pm. Twilight sessions from 5.00pm to 8.30pm are available on request.
Is this course certificated and what is its validity?
Certificates of attendance will be issued to attendees at the end of the training course.