Level 1:Domestic Abuse Awareness
(Blended Learning)
Aim & Learning Outcomes
The aim of this course is to raise Childminder's knowledge and understanding of the nature and impact of domestic abuse.
By the end of the course the learner will:
1. Know the statutory definition of domestic abuse
2. Explore the different types of abusive behaviours used by perpetrators of domestic abuse
3. Understand the impact of domestic abuse on victims and survivors
4. Know the prevalence of domestic abuse
5. Recognise the myths relating to the causes of domestic abuse
6. Explore how discrimination in society contributes to the experience and impact of domestic abuse
7. Know the specialist support services and interventions available for survivors, children and perpetrators
Training format:
This course takes the format of blended learning in three parts:
1. Pre-course workbook which is sent to you on application for the course
2. Live, interactive training session via Microsoft Teams 18:30 – 21:00 (2.5 hours, facilitator-led)
3. Post-course reflection and evaluation (self-guided)
All three elements must be completed to ‘pass’ the training and receive a CPD certificate. The course leader will require evidence that the pre and post work has been completed before issuing a certificate.
Once you have been accepted onto a course you will be sent the workbook.
This course is not available this term, if you would like to attend one please contact your EYDA/Area SENCo who will feed this back to the Training Group.
Designated Safeguarding Lead - (DSL)
This is a 5-part course, to support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage changes from September 2025. Please asked to be booked on all sessions if needed or just the modules you need
• The statutory responsibilities settings have to safeguard all children and the importance of discussing concerns with the Early Help Locality Hub or the Children’s Safeguarding Hub (SAPH).
• An understanding of Whistleblowing and the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
• To consider the lessons learnt from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, formerly know as Serious Case Reviews
• Developing all staffs safeguarding knowledge to cover the wider context of safeguarding children.
*This course would also benefit all staff members to understand the legal duties of safeguarding and the reasons why these are in place
Please note: Attending all modules is not mandatory and attendees can attend either a morning or evening session.
Module 1: Overarching Legislation
Date: Thursday 29th January 2026
Friday 30th January 2026
Time: 6.45pm - 8.00pm (29th Jan)
9.30am - 11.00am (30th Jan)
Venue: Via Microsoft Teams
Module 2: East Riding of Yorkshire Council Procedures
Date: Thursday 5th February 2026
Friday 6th February 2026
Time: 6.45pm to 8.00pm (5th Feb)
9.30am to 11.00am (6th Feb)
Venue: Via Microsoft Teams
Module 3: Learning from Child Practice Reviews
Date: Thursday 12th February 2026
Friday 13th February 2026
Time: 6.45pm to 8.00pm (12th Feb)
9.30am to 11.00am (13th Feb)
Venue: Via Microsoft Teams
Module 4: Developing Staff Knowledge
Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Friday 27th February 2026
Time: 6.45pm to 8.00pm (26th Feb)
9.30am to 11.00am (27th Feb)
Venue: Via Microsoft Teams
Module 5: Safer Recruitment
Date: Thursday 5th March 2026
Friday 6th March 2026
Time: 6.45pm to 8.00pm (5th March)
9.30am to 11.00am (6th March)
Venue: Via Microsoft Teams
Impact of Trauma in the Early Years – Using Virtual Reality
This session will allow you to fully immerse yourselves into the potential worlds of some of the children you are caring for and supporting to help us have an understanding of their lived experiences.
It will help you to consider and have an understanding of the impact that Trauma will have on children in those very early years and how we as adults in their lives can make a difference.
This course has restricted numbers due to the number of headsets available and the nature of the content.
Please note: This course is limited to 12 spaces per date and only 2 places per setting
Date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Venue: Market Weighton Children Centre, Mount Pleasant CE VC Junior School, Princess Road, Market Weighton, YO43 3BY
Date: Thursday 26th March 2026
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Venue: Anlaby Children's Centre, First Lane, Anlaby, HU10 6UE
This course aims to raise awareness of the vulnerability of babies and young children and improve identification of and response to these risks.
By the end of the course participants will:
• Understand why children under five are more vulnerable to harm than any other age group
• Know some of the key vulnerabilities and actions they can take to prevent harm
• Understand the importance of taking immediate action to identify, respond and reduce vulnerability and risk to babies and young children.
This course is not available this term, if you would like to attend one please contact your EYDA/Area SENCo who will feed this back to the Training Group.