Introduction to Case Conferences and Core Groups

Level: Themed

Date/s: 01/02/2021

Time: 09:30 -16:00 (registration from 9:15am)

Venue: Hough End Centre, Manchester M21 7SX    View on Map

Requires Introduction to Safeguarding : Y

Cut Off Date For Applications: 08/01/2021

Places left: 23

Course Description

This is a one-day course delivered by qualified Social Workers including Independent Reviewing Officers for the Manchester Safeguarding Board.

This course is aimed at any professionals who works with children in Manchester and attends or is required to attend a Case Conference meetings with regard to safeguarding a child or young person.

This course requires you to have completed an MSP 'introductory' or your organisations approved 'basic awareness' safeguarding children training course within the past 3 years.

Aims

To provide participants with an overview of the purposes and content of child protection case conferences and core groups, and clarify roles and responsibilities. To promote the 'Voice of the Child' and improve participation of young people in such processes.

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the context and legislative background of the current child protection system
• Explain the role and purpose of the Safeguarding Information Unit (SIU)
• Explain the threshold for the requirement of a Child Protection Plan
• Understand the expectations and requirements of child protection case conferences
• Identify roles and responsibilities at case conferences and core groups
• Define the purpose of case conferences and core groups. 
• Complete an MSP Training Course Action Plan 

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