The full day course provides learners with the knowledge to identify safeguarding concerns, record a disclosure and how to report concerns.

FAA Level 3: Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults

Safeguarding is how we can protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect by the actions, or lack of actions, of another person. In order to safeguard and protect persons from abuse or neglect we need to learn how to identify vulnerable individuals and take necessary steps to stop abuse and neglect.

This course is a full day session with assessment, with the aim to promote awareness and sensitivity to safeguarding, enabling learners to identify the types and characteristics of abuse, record disclosure and appropriately share information with the relevant people. This programme also emphasises the importance of ensuring that safeguarding concerns are reported and acted on appropriately.

This course is designed for all persons interested in becoming a Designated Safeguarding Lead, or for those looking for a more indepth safeguarding training, no matter the field that they are directly involved in, to give them the tools and knowledge to make a difference to a vulnerable person’s life. It will also let the practitioner reporting the abuse know how they can safeguard themselves in every day work, while seeking help and reporting the incident identified.

A range of subjects are covered including:

· Safeguarding legislation and guidance

· Indicators of abuse or neglect

· Making judgements

· Communication

· Roles and responsibilities

· Sharing of information

· Dealing with and reporting of allegations and complaints

Assessment and Certification:

At the end of the session, learners will take an assessment test. Successful candidates will be awarded a national Level 3 Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults qualification.

This qualification is suitable for employees, supervisors and managers who have contact with children or adults at risk in their working environment, and is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA).

FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and Qualifications Scotland Accreditation and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Refreshments such as tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

** Please note, tickets are available strictly to volunteers and employees working for Voluntary, Community, Faith based groups, Social Enterprises and charitable organisations in Stockport. If you are not part of a VCFSE / charitable organisation then your ticket will be refunded. Please get in touch if you are not sure - info@sector3sk.org **

Ticket Charges

We will be charging a refundable fee of £5 (+eventbrite fees) per ticket. This will be refunded to you once you sign in at the event. Please note, the total amount you will be refunded is £5 per ticket (we are unable to refund eventbrite fees).

Accessibility

If there is anything we can do to help you feel more comfortable during your visit, please let us know.

The Sector 3 offices are on the ground floor with an accessible front entrance, but we can also meet you at the front door, provide ear plugs if you have auditory processing or sensory challenges, or take you to a quiet room before continuing with your visit.

Parking

The Merseyway / Redrock car park is the closest and most accessible car park.

Alternatively Warren Street car park (The Old Sainsburys) charge £6.50 for the whole day, if you're looking for a longer, cheaper option.

About Sector3

As Stockport’s charity infrastructure support organisation, Sector3 offers Voluntary, Community, Faith-Based groups and Social Enterprises a multi-faceted suite of support, training, guidance and funding opportunities, enabling organisations to deliver social action on local priorities.

www.sector3sk.org (http://www.sector3sk.org/)

Twitter: @Sector3SK (https://twitter.com/Sector3SK)

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