The Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care is funded by the Scottish Government and is a partnership of The University of Strathclyde, The Robert Gordon University, Who Cares? Scotland and Langside College.
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Safe Caring for Children and Young People
Mon, 14/07/2008 - 12:38pm — SIRCC Admin
Course Aim:
To help workers develop safer residential childcare practice
Course Objectives:
Examine issues relating to child protection which include listing the typical signs of abuse and the way abusers generally function
Outline the key points and comment on the relevance of current government reports and research on the topic of safe caring
Demonstrate an understanding of what is involved in creating a safer caring environment for children and young people
SVQ Underpinning Knowledge:
This course may provide evidence for unit HSC 34
Higher National Certificate:
This course provides an introduction to concepts explored in the units Understanding and Supporting Behaviour, Psychology for Social Care Practice and Protection of Individuals from Abuse.
Target Group:
All staff, from basic grade through to unit managers may benefit from this course
Course Length:
2 days
Category:
Protection