NSPCC Training Courses

Posted on August 18, 2017

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) is delivering a refresher course to their Designated Child Protection Officer Training on Tuesday 19^th September, at their offices in Templeton Business Centre, 62 Templeton Street, Glasgow, G40 1DA.

The course allows participants to revisit their roles and responsibilities as a Designated Officer, review their own values, and gain an understanding of the current issues relating to keeping children and young people safe, such as child sexual exploitation and online safety. In addition, the course will inform them of changes in key legislation.

Places are £145 each.

To book your place, or for further information, please visit the course’s dedicated page on the NSPCC website.

They are also delivering a Safer Interviewing Skills course on Wednesday 1^st November, aimed at those responsible for recruiting staff and volunteers working with children and young people.

Based on the principles of NSPCC values-based interviewing; attendees will be taught to assess aspects of a candidate’s character (which is essential in order to work effectively within child-focused organisations), such as values, attitudes, beliefs and behaviours.

The course works to a set of four behaviours that are core to safe working practice with children and young people:

Establishing and Maintaining Professional Boundaries and Professional Integrity
Establishing and Maintaining Relationships with Children
Taking action to protect a child
Demonstrating resilience and ability to cope with pressure

The course aims to demonstrate how to explore “gut feeling” and remain fair and non-discriminatory when asking probing questions.

The course will take place at the NSPCC offices in Templeton Business Centre, 62 Templeton Street, Glasgow, G40 1DA; places are £145 each.

To book your place, or for further information, please visit the course’s dedicated page on the NSPCC website.

Alternatively, for further information on any of the NSPCC’s courses, contact their main office by phone: 0808 800 5000, or email: help@nspcc.org.uk

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