Training

Designated Child Protection Co-ordinator training now available.

For details of DCPC, DCPC Update (Refresher) and Governor Safeguarding courses that are available and to book a place on a course see CPD Online.:

Essential training for Designated Child Protection Co-ordinators (DCPC's) in Schools/Services. The courses cover the essential information and knowledge for DCPC's to fully meet the requirements of National Guidance "Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education 2007" and the OFSTED Section 5 briefing.

In line with DFE guidelines the DCPC must be a member of the school leadership team and have the authority to make safeguarding decisions on behalf of the school.

Courses are now published. Course details are listed under Subject  but a helpful hint : once in the 'Search Event' window,  type the word 'safeguarding'  in the 'keyword'  field.

Initially only one booking per school will be accepted.

DCPC (whole day):  Essential training for Designated Child Protection Co-ordinators who are new to the role or have not attended training within the last 3 years.  In line with DFE guidelines the DCPC must be a member of the school leadership team and have the authority to make safeguarding decisions on behalf of the school.

Update (Refresher) Training (half day):  This training is an update for those experienced DCPCs who have completed DCPC training, and enables them to maintain the statutory requirement to attend child protection training every 2 years.  In line with DFE guidelines the DCPC must be a member of the school leadership team and have the authority to make safeguarding decisions on behalf of the school.

Update (Refresher) Training: Child Protection and New Technology: It is also possible to combine your refresher training with an update on e-Safety. Click here for more information 

Para-Professional Training - for members of staff in school who frequently come into contact with children i.e. Family Liaison Officers, Teaching Assistants, School Secretaries etc.  There are currently no dates for 2011 / 2012 academic year.  (If you would be happy for a course to be provided please contact the Safeguarding Team at Sessions House on 01622 696366.)

Whole School Training -  It is the responsibility of the DCPC to ensure this training takes place.  To assist with  training a materials CD Rom is available to currently trained DCPCs. Please phone 01622 696366 for more information of speak to your Area Children's Officer.

Example of Whole School Training certificate

Early Years Training

From September 2010 booking courses are available for staff with designated responsibility for child protection within their setting via:    www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/cpdonline

Details are in the ASK Early Years Foundation Stage brochure from September 2010: http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/ask8/ask8_professional_development.cfm

Basic child protection awareness training for other early years setting staff will also be accessed via:   www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/cpdonline  

Training from Kent Safeguarding Children Board

Training for all staff who work with children and young people.  A range of excellent courses are available from KSCB. http://www.kscb.org.uk/