What we'll cover

The intention of the course is to make a deep exploration into the possible dynamics of the victim/perpetrator relationship. The course will assist practitioners in building professional confidence to intervene in an appropriate way.

• Unpick the kind of behaviours in adults that might cause concern and to understand why this might be so.
• To deepen understanding of the ways that young children may indicate that they are being, or, have been, sexually abused - Including by a Practitioner who holds a professional position of trust.
• Explore the nature of the grooming process, including how apparently trustworthy and plausible perpetrators may ‘appear’.
• Gain a theoretical understanding of the dynamics surrounding child sexual abuse, including what this means in practical terms.
• Establish Practitioner core responsibilities to observe and act on observations, including what they should do and not do.
• Clarify the procedure for responding to a concern that a professional in a position of trust may be harming children and/or vulnerable adults.

“...She [Catherine] demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and delivered it in a way that was creative and matched our needs, …… As a line manager, I found her detailed feedback invaluable and have used this as a reference point for staff personal development plans.”
- Lorraine Shorey, Senior Practitioner, Gravesham Adolescent Resource Centre

Applications are invited from Practitioners and Managers who work in any professional context with children and their families including within faith organisations, early years’ settings, Children's Centres, children's clubs and activities (such as Gymnastics, Cubs, Woodcraft Folk), primary schools, school health etc.

Practitioners and Managers must also have attended Safeguarding, including Child Protection training within the last 2 years. It is not suitable for those who do not have a clear understanding of their legal obligations and professional duties.

This course will primarily focus on working with children from babyhood to the end of the Primary School age.

"CR&A provides us with an exceptional level of training and consultancy. We have been working with them for over 10 years and team members across all of Nelly's Nurseries have benefited from their excellent training. They offer an approach which builds on each practitioner's knowledge, understanding and experience. This means that everyone gains valuable, relevant knowledge from each training session."
- Sarah Hill, Owner/Proprietor, Nellys group of Nurseries in Dulwich and Norwood