Understanding Neglect Children and Young people

This course is aimed at all professionals and volunteers who deliver services to children and young people

Course Overview:

Neglect Is the most common reason for children and young people to come to the attention of additional services and particularly Neglect accounts for 49% of all child protection plans according to a recent study conducted by the NSPCC.

This course will help participants to understand Neglect from the perspective of children/young people and families, and will help practitioners to identify, evaluate and plan where Neglect is a feature for children and young people.

Proposed Learning Outcomes:

• To understand the definition of Neglect for children and young people.
• To understand the different types of Neglect
• To consider what research tells us about Neglect.
• To learn how other types of abuse may lead to Neglectful situations for children and young people and understand the risk factors
• associated with Neglect which make children and young people at increased risk of harm.
• To learn what the incidence of Neglect is across the United Kingdom.
• To understand the importance of recognising and supporting families to make changes as early as possible where Neglect is a feature in family life.
• To understand the outcomes both long and short term for children and young people who experience Neglect.
• To recognise trauma and understand the importance of a trauma informed approach to manage and improve outcomes for children and young people.
• To review best practice strategies for working with children and young people who are or have experienced Neglect
• To understand the impact of Neglect on the developing brain
• To learn about adverse childhood experiences (aces) and how to improve life chances for children where 4 or more aces have been present throughout childhood