Child Neglect

Overview

The aim of this one day event is to explore the issue of neglect and its impact on children and families. It will not only focus on the nature and definition of neglect but will also on the profile of neglectful parents. The event will also provide information on evidenced based, effective assessment tools which can assist social work staff in recognising the signs of neglect, the risk of neglect and whether a child is in need or at risk of harm. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of early intervention and working with the family to mitigate the impact of neglect on children.

Who is Child Neglect aimed at?

Childrens Social Care Staff

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:-

• Understand the nature of neglect and its common defining characteristics
• Understand current thinking on the nature of neglect, its causes and impact on children
• Understand the impact of neglect on a child’s development and the concept of risk
• Understand evidenced based tools to identify and effectively intervene to mitigate the impact of neglect
• Understand the importance of the key stages of ongoing assessment, care planning and interagency working in improving outcomes for children experiencing neglect