Training for Safeguarding Children and Young People with Disabilities
There is evidence that disabled children are three to four times more likely to be abused or neglected (Jones et al 2012, Sullivan & Knutson 2000) than non-disabled children.
Children with disabilities have additional needs which requires them to need protection. Learning from serious case reviews shows a year on year increase in the number of children with disabilities involved in reviews and the risks from significant harm have not been recognised. (Brandon, 2015)
This course redresses this balance by focussing on assisting those working with children with disabilities to recognise risks. Using a balance of research, guidance, practice and case studies to show how the voice (even when non-vocal) of the child can be raised.
What you will learn
- To understand the specific vulnerability to abuse of children with disabilities and special needs.
- To raise awareness of the particular safeguarding needs of disabled children and identifying safeguarding concerns
- To recognise disruptive or distressed behaviour not just as a result of a learner’s disability but also of potential safeguarding concerns.
- Finding ways of making the child’s voice heard
- Learning from sexual exploitation, cuckooing and the vulnerabilities of children and young adults with disabilities
Who should attend
This training is suitable for all staff working within specialist Special Educational Needs settings or for schools supporting learners’ disabilities
Ofsted
Ofsted recognises the importance of effective safeguarding training for all school staff. Our extensive experience shows the effectiveness of face to face training in supporting staff to keep children safe.
Ofsted 2018 ‘Safeguarding is not just about protecting children, learners and vulnerable adults from deliberate harm, neglect and failure to act. It relates to broader aspects of care and education, including children’s and learners’ health and safety and well-being, including their mental health and meeting the needs of children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities
Agenda
Half Day Training Course/Twilight Training Course
Recognising different types of abuse and neglect
- Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect, Domestic, CSE, HBV including FGM, CME (not exclusive)
- To understand the specific vulnerability to abuse of children with disabilities and special needs.
- To raise awareness of the particular safeguarding needs of disabled children and identifying safeguarding concerns
- What action needs to be taken to safeguard children and young people
Learning from serious incidents, learning reviews and enquiries
- What is the data telling us about why children with disabilities are more at risk?
- What are some of the early signs that were missed
- Ensuring a higher focus on communicating with the child as well as listening to parents
- Transitions into adult safeguarding linked to cuckooing
How do we focus on the voice of the child?
- Exploring children’s health and development needs to find ways to promote communication using non-verbal forms of communication.
- To recognise disruptive or distressed behaviour not just as a result of a learners disability but also of potential safeguarding concerns.
Contextualised Safeguarding
- Understanding the statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) in relation to children with disabilities
Key legislation and statutory guidance
Outline of key legislation for safeguarding children and young people with disabilities Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) Keeping children safe in Education (2018)
Course Fee
In-house training
£30 per person with a minimum of 30 members of staff.
£25 per person for 30+ staff
Training at Venue £99 per person
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