Effective Strategies of Recognising and Responding to Child Violence in the UK

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language British English
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£ 119.00
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Comprehensive Learning and Practical Skills

The course encourages critical thinking and a nuanced approach to safeguarding challenges while addressing the specific needs of the UK context. On the practical front, participants gain essential skills such as early warning signs recognition, effective communication, and collaboration for cohesive teamwork in safeguarding. They also acquire hands-on techniques for supporting children, empowering them, and building resilience. The course imparts skills in documentation, assessment, and conflict resolution, all vital for informed decision-making and accountability.

Key Advantages of the Course

Real-World Relevance

This course offers participants the opportunity to address a critical and pressing issue—safeguarding children in high-conflict environments. In an era where child safety is paramount, the knowledge and skills acquired in this course are not only valuable but also directly applicable to participants' roles as educators, caregivers, and parents. It empowers them to make a tangible difference in children's lives by recognising early warning signs and taking meaningful action.

Holistic Approach and Practical Skills for Immediate Impact

This course don’t just doesn't just cover the basics; it delves deep into the emotional experiences of children in high-conflict families, addressing the nuances and complexities of the issue. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding, which is crucial for effective intervention and support. This depth of knowledge enables them to approach safeguarding with empathy, insight, and a broader perspective.

Key Advantages of UniqSkills

  • Flexible Learning: Uniqskills offers a user-friendly platform that allows participants to access course materials and complete assignments at their own pace, accommodating various schedules.
  • Expert Instructors: Courses on Uniqskills are taught by experienced professionals and subject matter experts, ensuring high-quality education.

By completing the course, participants will:

  • Develop Expertise: Become experts in recognising early warning signs of violence and distress in children within high-conflict families.
  • Enhance Child Safety: Improve their ability to create safer environments for children facing challenging family dynamics.
  • Comprehensive Understanding: Gain a deep, comprehensive understanding of high-conflict environments, including emotional experiences of children within them.
  • Nuanced Perspective: Develop a nuanced perspective, enabling them to address the complexities of safeguarding with empathy and insight.
  • Timely Intervention: Acquire the skills needed for timely intervention, ensuring children receive support when they need it most.
  • Effective Communication: Enhance their communication skills, critical for collaborating with professionals, families, and agencies in safeguarding efforts.
  • Empower Children: Learn techniques for empowering children and building their resilience, bolstering their emotional well-being.
  • Positive Parenting Promotion: Gain practical skills to work with parents who use violence, challenging harmful beliefs and promoting positive, nonviolent parenting approaches.
  • Document Work Accurately: Learn how to document work with families accurately, compiling essential chronologies and notes for accountability.
  • Conflict Resolution: Acquire conflict resolution skills to address family dynamics and promote safer environments.
  • Collaboration Proficiency: Develop proficiency in collaborating with professionals and agencies involved in family monitoring.
  • UK-Focused Knowledge: Receive education tailored to the unique needs and challenges of safeguarding children in the UK context.
  • Career Advancement: Enhance career prospects, particularly for educators and school staff, by demonstrating a commitment to child welfare.
  • Immediate Applicability: Gain practical skills that are immediately applicable in both professional and personal settings.
  • Confidence Building: Build confidence in safeguarding practices, making participants more effective in their roles.
  • Resourceful Networking: Establish valuable connections and networks within the safeguarding community.
  • Empathy and Sensitivity: Develop a heightened sense of empathy and sensitivity to the needs of children in high-conflict environments.
  • Lifesaving Impact: Ultimately, participants will be empowered to make a profound impact on children's lives, safeguarding their well-being and ensuring they grow up in safer and more nurturing environments.

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What will you gain by taking part in the course?

New, current threads

During the lectures of this course, participants will gain a deep understanding of the critical importance of recognising early warning signs of violence and distress in children within high-conflict family environments. They will acquire insights into the emotional experiences of children in such situations, fostering empathy and insight. The guidance provided throughout the course will empower participants with practical skills to create safer, more nurturing environments for children, making a meaningful impact in safeguarding their well-being.

New skills

Participants in this course will acquire essential skills, including the ability to recognise physical and behavioural indicators of violence in children, empowering them to intervene effectively. They will develop advanced communication and collaboration skills crucial for working with professionals, agencies, and families involved in safeguarding. Additionally, participants will gain practical techniques for promoting positive parenting, nonviolent communication, and building resilience in children within high-conflict environments.

Practice

Participants in this course will have the opportunity to practice recognising and assessing early warning signs of violence and distress in simulated scenarios, honing their observational skills. They will engage in role-playing exercises to improve their communication and conflict resolution abilities, applying these skills in practical situations. Furthermore, participants will practice documenting their work with families, compiling chronologies, and taking effective notes, ensuring they can confidently implement these practices in real-life safeguarding efforts.

Availability

Experience round-the-clock availability to course materials on any device, allowing for convenient learning at your chosen time and location. Utilise downloadable resources such as notes, videos, slides, and assessments to bolster your comprehension, driving better outcomes. Embrace the freedom to learn at your individual pace and leverage a comprehensive online learning experience accessible throughout the entire year.



Syllabus:

arrow_forward_iosModule 1
- RECOGNISING WHEN A CHILD IS SUBJECT TO VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY
arrow_forward_iosModule 2
- WORKING WITH PARENTS WHO USE VIOLENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF REDUCING AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOURS
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- FAMILY ASSESSMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION OF WORK WITH FAMILIES

Module 1: RECOGNISING WHEN A CHILD IS SUBJECT TO VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY

  • Lesson 1: Understanding High-Conflict Environment
  • Lesson 2: Physical Signs of Violence - what to pay special attention to in a child's appearance, distinguishing injuries that go beyond ordinary bruises and indicate harm to the child.
  • Lesson 3 - Communication And Collaboration
  • Lesson 4: Behavioural indicators of violence and emotional distress in children - withdrawal, isolation from peers, academic decline, hyperactivity, and aggression - what behaviours may suggest that violence is being directed towards the child.
  • Lesson 5: Emotions experienced by a child growing up in a violent family - fear, rejection, and low self-esteem - how to support the child - fear, rejection, and low self-esteem - how to support the child.
  • Lesson 6: Empowering Children and Building Resilience in High-Conflict Environments

Module 2: WORKING WITH PARENTS WHO USE VIOLENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF REDUCING AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOURS

  • Lesson 1: Addressing Beliefs - Challenging Common Parental Beliefs That Contribute to Violence as a Disciplinary Tool
  • Lesson 2: Asset-Based Approach - Utilising Family Resources to Modify Violent Behaviours
  • Lesson 3: Tools and Techniques for Families Experiencing Violence - Promoting Positive Parenting, Nonviolent Communication, and Emotional and Aggressive Behaviour Reduction Exercises

Module 3: FAMILY ASSESSMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION OF WORK WITH FAMILIES

  • Lesson 1: Documentation of Work with Families - Compiling Chronologies, Protocols, and Notes from Family Meetings
  • Lesson 2: When to Involve the Police in Family Monitoring
  • Lesson 3: Strategies for Collaborating with Professionals and Agencies in Family Monitoring
  • Lesson 4: Ongoing Evaluation and Review in Family Monitoring

How do customers rate the course?

This course is a must! Enrolling and accessing materials was easy-peasy. I applied what I learned when I noticed a student withdrawing - it made a world of difference!

Gemma L.

I enrolled in the course as a school counselor to improve my communication skills, and I applied these skills when addressing a delicate situation involving a student's family. Couldn't be happier!

Poppy D.

After reskilling for my new role in child welfare, working with parents facing challenges in managing their child's behaviour became much more effective. I applied the positive parenting techniques I learned in this course, and it was a game-changer! This course equipped me with invaluable skills that have truly made a significant impact in my work. Highly recommended!

Deb S.


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