Responding to Allegations of Abuse Against Professionals/Volunteers Who Work With Children
Course details
Aim: To provide an introduction into the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer in Gateshead and the procedures in responding to allegations against professionals,volunteers and foster carers.
Dates: Thursday 27 June 2024, Thursday 30 January 2025
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Venue: Virtual
Facilitators:
Michelle Farry, Local Authority Designated Officer
Booking: via Learning Hub
Learning Objectives
- Participants will understand the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer.
- Participants will know their responsibilities in reporting allegations against individuals working with children in their Organisation.
- Participants will have an awareness of the indicators of abuse.
- Participants will have an understanding of the recording process for allegations and their duty to report to the Disclosure and Barring Service when required
Suitable for
IntercollegiateFramework: level 3 People identified in Groups 3, 5, Board level
Bournemouth University Framework:People identified in Group B2 - D
Senior Officers responsible within their agencies for allegations against staff and for those people whose work requires them to have a detailed understanding of the guidance for allegations of abuse against adults who work with children and young people.
