This course is designed to give learners who work with children in either paid or Voluntary capacity, an in depth awareness and understanding of child sexual abuse.

It enables individuals to recognise, identify and manage the behaviours/physical indicators that may be present in children who have or who are suffering sexual abuse. Raise learner’s knowledge and understanding of who are the perpetrators of child sexual abuse. The legislation that underpins child protection is briefly explored.

A practical approach is taken to identify responsibilities in handling the disclosure, recording and reporting of sexual abuse by children. Many practical examples are provided to help adults caring for children to handle and manage the difficult situation of disclosure with encouragement to develop personal checklists for these situations.

The legislation that underpins child protection/safeguarding is briefly explored.

This course is delivered by our expert facilitators who will bring their first hand experience and tailor the course to suit your learning needs.