LSCPB | Working with Children and Families

Introduction to Neglect - Session Content :

Recognize signs and symptoms of children and young people who are, or may be neglected
Identify concerns about parenting capacity that may contribute to neglect
Identify family and environmental factors which may contribute to neglect
Understand the importance of looking beyond single incidents (cumulative harm)
Introduction to the LLR LSCPB Neglect Toolkit
- This learning provides knowledge that will contribute to the LLR Competencies 1-14

Working with Families with Multiple and Complex Needs– Session Content

To understand the nature of an effective relationship with parents.
To understand how barriers to participation for parents can be overcome.
To understand how to negotiate and/or agree the basis of relationships with parents.
To understand how to maintain the relationship with parents.
To understand the importance of reflecting on your own practice when working with parents.
- This learning provides knowledge that will contribute to Competencies 1-11 in the LSCPB Safeguarding Children Competency Framework

Mental Health First Aid Youth– Session Content

This course teaches in depth skills for providing first aid to people who may be experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and psychosis. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England is a community interest company working to increase mental health awareness and skills across society. Their range of courses are designed to empower people to support their own mental health and that of people they connect with in life. By giving people the facts about mental health and practical skills to support well-being, they work towards building healthier communities free from stigma.

Allegations Against Adults (LADO)- Session Content

Understanding the procedure for managing allegations and being aware of the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
Knowing how to access advice and guidance when an allegation has been made
Understanding the strategy meeting process and the responsibilities of an employer
- This learning provides knowledge that will contribute to the LLR Competency Groups

Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent – Session Content

To understand what Prevent it and how it forms part of the UK’s Counter Terrorism Strategy
To understand how Prevent tries to identify individuals who may be becoming involved in or supporting terrorism
To understand how Prevent links into Children’s Safeguarding
- This learning provides knowledge that will contribute to the LLR Competencies 1- 7 & 9-11

Signs of Safety Half Day Introductory Briefing -Session Content :

Leicester City Council has adopted the Signs of Safety model for working with children and families. The use of the model will be seen in a range of assessment and multi-agency activities that support and safeguard children e.g. Child Protection Conferences, Core Groups, Children's Social Care and Early Help referrals and Looked after Children reviews etc.
- This half day introductory briefing session will provide:
An awareness of the basic principles, values and key elements of the approach
Understanding of how the approach will be used in practice to support children, young people and their families
Opportunity to reflect on how the approach will be reflected in your day-to-day practice
Opportunity to meet with key leads for Signs of Safety from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Child Exploitation, Introduction to Trafficking, Missing and County Lines- Session Content

An explanation of CSE, Trafficking, Missing and County Lines
An understanding of the vulnerability factors, key signs and indicators of exploitation
An understanding local developments and procedures, including how information is shared locally within and between agencies
An explanation and experience of using a Risk Assessment Tool

Learning from Multi- Agency Case Reviews- Session Content

Safeguarding in Context: BP in Safeguarding for the Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) - Session Content

The aim is to enable the VCS to understand the valuable part they play in safeguarding from prevention to child protection and share information about any recent changes.

Parental Intervention - Session Content

Adults within families argue and disagree for a number of reasons. When arguments become a frequent part of day to day life for children, when they are exposed to intense arguments, or when arguments are not resolved well, evidence shows that children are at more risk of multiple negative outcomes. This program is designed to up-skill staff that work with families.Session Objectives for frontline staff who have contact with parents or carers
Understanding Links between parental conflict and children’s outcomes
Recognising parental conflict and the stressors and triggers of parental conflict
What is the key role of father/male carer in parenting
Where to refer for further support.
Recognising relationship stress and when it causes harm
Signs of domestic abuse and your responsibilities
Supporting parents to recognise where change is needed.
Tools and techniques to resolve destructive conflict