Child neglect
A training course to help professionals consider the issue of neglect and its impact upon children
Course aim
Drawing on contemporary research, the workshop aims to enhance participants’ knowledge of neglect in order to aid effective multi-agency assessments and interventions with neglected children and neglectful families.
Course objectives
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- identify the signs and indicators of neglect
- 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 a range of tools that will aid in the assessment of children and families where neglect is a primary concern
- describe the impact of neglect on children’s development and on their capacity to achieve the five outcomes described in Every Child Matters
- recognise the potential blocks 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
- recognise the impact of working in this field and develop strategies for personal and professional support.
Venue, dates and costs
Two-day residential course:
- 20 - 21 October 2008
Cost: £325 per person including overnight accommodation.
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