Safeguarding Vulnerable Children - Level 2

In this 3 part series, Dr. Christine Park, Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, presents Safeguarding Vulnerable Children - level 2

Parts 1 and 2

Aims and objectives:

• Recognise signs of abuse and neglect
• Understand the GDC requirement regarding safeguarding
• Interpret CQC guidelines on child protection training
• Describe appropriate referral pathways for further advice

Part 3

Aims and objectives:

• Provide information about the role of dental team members when safeguarding concerns present in the dental practice
• Provides tips on communication with families when safeguarding concerns present
• Participants will know how to handle safeguarding concerns

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Safeguarding Level 1 - Introduction or Induction

In general, a Level 1, Introduction or Induction to safeguarding training should entail how to recognise the signs of abuse, respond to a disclosure, report your concerns, and record information.

Safeguarding Level 2 - Advanced Safeguarding

A Level 2 or Advanced Safeguarding course covers all of the above and goes into more detail into the procedures of safeguarding, scenarios and what happens after a referral. ‘

Advanced or Level 2 safeguarding training will have more material, as it is devised for someone who has day to day, or frequent, contact with children or vulnerable people.