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Training for trainers in child protection

An accredited programme for those responsible for the provision of child protection training

This programme has been developed to meet the needs of both full-time trainers and/or experienced practitioners for whom training is an integral part of their role.

Course aim

To enable workers who are engaged in child protection training to develop skills and knowledge in order to identify, plan, deliver and evaluate training.

Course objectives

This course is designed to enable participants to::

describe the training cycle and the importance of following it systematically so that issues relating to diversity practice are fully integrated in training
describe the different theories that influence the adult learning process and understand how the learning/training cycle operates at an individual and organisational level and what blocks it
describe the various means and methods for the identification of training needs
identify their own and others’ preferred styles of learning and understand how different learning styles influence the training process
demonstrate awareness of the emotional component for child protection training and identify strategies to manage this at various stages of the training event
identify and list performance objectives for a training event
describe a range of training methods and the suitability of each to reflect training principles
renew knowledge relating to group processes and apply this to the design of training events
identify the problems and benefits of co-working
demonstrate and share skills in relation to the presentation of material and the facilitation of discussions
identify the various methods and levels involved in the evaluation of the effectiveness of training.

Course structure

Training for trainers consists of a residential taught programme with a follow-up day and an assessment process route (see below). Alternatively, candidates who do not require accreditation may apply to attend the taught programme only.

Assessment process

Candidates for the NSPCC Certificate of Competence in Child Protection Training will be required to demonstrate their training competence against a number of performance indicators covering all aspects of the training cycle and the value base. Candidates are required to prepare and submit a personal portfolio, which will include the assessor’s report on their observed delivery of training.

Dates

The programme will be presented twice during the coming year. Each intake is limited to 14 participants.

Spring 2009 programme:

module 1: 21 - 23 April 2009
module 2: 19 - 21 May 2009
recall day: 14 October 2009

Autumn 2009 programme:

module 1: 20 - 22 October 2009
module 2: 17 - 19 November 2009
recall day: 9 June 2010

Cost

Taught programme and recall day: £1,250.

Accreditation: £29 per hour, maximum time available for assessment is 25 hours.

For further information about Training for trainers in child protection please contact Zaffira Shah (Senior training and development consultant) on 0116 234 7229 or email zshah@nspcc.org.uk