Training for trainers in child protection (optional accreditation)

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Training for trainers in child protection (with optional accreditation)

Learn to develop and support a team of designated staff to deliver their own child protection training

Register online or call us on
0844 892 1026 to book your place.

What is the course about?

It will help you and your staff who are engaged in child protection to develop core skills in planning, designing, delivering and evaluating child protection training.

Key information

Dates (2012)

Module 1: 26-28 Mar
Module 2: 23-25 Apr
Leicester

Module 1: 17-19 Apr
Module 2: 21-23 May
London

Module 1: 13-15 Jun
Module 2: 11-13 July
Leicester

Module 1: 1-3 Aug
Module 2: 29-31 Aug
Leeds

Duration
Six days (two three-day modules)

Fees
£200 per day
Discounts may be available for multiple bookings: call 0844 892 1026

Accommodation - Leicester only
£65 (half board)
Not available Sundays

Further information
Call 0844 892 1026

The six-day programme offers the opportunity for accreditation with the NSPCC Certificate of Competency in Child Protection Training.

Who is this course for?

Those who deliver child protection training. They may be employed as trainers or undertake training as part of their substantive role.

What level is the course and do I need any specific skills?

This is a professional development course and you will need to have basic awareness of child protection.

By the end of the course you should be able to:

identify, develop and practice strategies to ensure that issues relating to diversity are fully integrated in training
describe the different theories about the adult learning process and understand how the training cycle operates at an individual and organisational level
identify your 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
renew knowledge relating to group processes and apply this to the design of training events
describe a range of training methods and their relationship to learning outcomes and group process
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.

How will I be taught?

Through an interactive face-to-face training programme involving a range of methods including: large and small group discussions, formal input, case studies and presentations.

Feedback from previous participants

Style of the course enabled me to learn a lot from other participants as well as from the trainer.

Excellent balance of strategies to engage all learning styles.

Feel more empowered to facilitate training and more aware of my own strengths and weaknesses around my knowledge.

I feel much more empowered to tackle training and individual different learning styles.

This has been one of the best courses I have attended and plan on utilising effectively.

Course venues

London
NSPCC Alexandra Ciardi House, 7-8 Greenland Place, London NW1 0AP

Leicester
NSPCC National Training Centre, 3 Gilmour Close, Leicester LE4 1EZ

Leeds
NSPCC Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Centre, Suite 1-3, 5th Floor, St John's Offices,Albion Street, Leeds LS2 8BT

For further information please call 0844 892 1026, email contactus@nspcc.org.uk or register online

What course could I take next?

This programme offers the opportunity for accreditation with the NSPCC Certificate of Competency in Child Protection Training.

You can also expand your core knowledge of child protection issues by attending our courses with a specific focus. These include domestic violence, substance misuse, and working with children of parents with mental health difficulties. See our training courses or call 0844 892 1026.

We also have learning resources that can support you in your role as a trainer.

We're also able to develop or modify a course specifically to meet your needs. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact NSPCC Training

Accreditation

This programme offers trainers and/or experienced practitioners who have a strategic role in child protection training and development the opportunity for accreditation with the NSPCC Certificate of Competency in Child Protection Training.

Participants registering for the accreditation will need to attend a workshop approximately two months following the programme and meet the following requirements:

have a minimum of two years practice experience in promoting and safeguarding children's welfare
have delivered training to those who work regularly with children, young people and adults who are parents/carers
have a strategic role in own agency or inter-agency safeguarding training.

The accreditation involves an assessment process, and candidates 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 practice portfolio. Maximum time available for assessment is 25 hours.

Accreditation costs
One day workshop: £200
Assessment fee: £820.

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Further information
Call 0844 892 1026 or apply online for a place on the Training for trainers (6-day) programme

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