Family Services Directory

Course Booking Instructions

Only 2 places per settings are able to booked per course at this stage unless otherwise stated, if further places are required you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted nearer the date if you have been allocated any additional places.

To book a place on any of the courses in this programme please complete a registration form HERE

Use one form per course adding up to 2 attendees and up to 5 colleagues wishing to be placed on a waiting list.

You will receive information a few days before the course with joining instructions and information about how to access the follow up information via the Early Years Knowledge Hub.

Should you require any support with a course booking please email the training team direct earlyyears.training@eastriding.gov.uk

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.

The Role of the Safeguarding Lead Practitioner

This 2 part course is to support the Safeguarding Lead Practitioner in their role to understand:

• 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 23rd January 2025 (Morning Session)

Tuesday 28th January 2025 (Evening Session)

Time: 10.00am to 11.15am (Morning Session)