Course Information
To build on previous learning from level 3 eLearning module and develop increased awareness how safeguarding children applies when working in Adult Mental Health Services
The concept of “Think Family” as adults with mental ill health can have children or care and support responsibilities for or contact with children and young people and we know from national and local serious and learning practice reviews that mental ill health in a parent or carer can contribute to a risk of harm for children and young people. It is important to note that practitioners working with older patients are still required to consider the impact of their patient’s health on their families and carers and the impact of their family circumstances on their patients’ health from a safeguarding perspective.
Learning Outcomes
- List some of the various local and national
Policy and Legislation that underpins
the Safeguarding Children agenda
- Describe how the Think Family agenda applies
to safeguarding adults and children.
- Recognise the
potential impact of mental health disorder in those with caring responsibility,
on safeguarding children and the impact on parenting capacity
- Explain the
importance of professional curiosity in understanding and responding to needs
within the family.
- Describe how
the learning from child safeguarding practice reviews encourages a think family
approach to safeguarding
- Recall the
various partner agencies you would share information with, gain information
from as part of the safeguarding children process
- Demonstrate the
safeguarding recording process on the Rio system and the referral process to
Children’s Social Care
Legislation Guidance
Working Together 2026, Children’s Act 1989 & 2004
Refresher
Every 3 years - This is an optional top up module to the
statutory/mandatory level 3 E-Learning course that you are required to complete
but is designed to support your practice specifically and to contextualise what
you have learned in the E-Learning pack into your role
Target Audience
Adult Mental Health Practitioners
Band (Suitability)
LD Prospectus Event Category
Continuous Professional Development
Trainer or Facilitator
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