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Course description
This course will give you an essential understanding of what is required of welfare officers that are responsible for managing and reporting concerns about children, and for putting into place procedures to safeguard children, ensuring that you have the practical knowledge required to take a child-focused approach and excel in the role.
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Who is the course for?
This course is for welfare officers determined to take a child-focused approach to their role. We recommend that welfare officers attend a Safeguarding and Protecting Children course before attending this training. It is recommended that active welfare officers attend training every three years.
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What’s the value of this course?
Through scenarios from different sports and activities, you will also practise your decision-making in a safe and supportive environment, enabling you to explore some possible consequences of your decisions. This will help to prepare you to act in similar scenarios as a welfare officer, giving you crucial confidence in your ability to act in each child’s best interest.