Safeguarding Young People - bitesized workshop

Safeguarding Young People

CSP Bitesize Workshop
Safeguarding Young People
26 June 2017 - 10.00am – 12.30pm
TIVERTON
FREE Places
This workshop is aimed at those who work with, or have a connection to, young people. This might be via a community group or because young people volunteer to work at a business premises.
Examples of those who can benefit –
· A dance group
· A sports group
· A community or activity group
· Owners or managers of a kennels, stables or pet rescue where young people volunteer their time to help out.
· Any business or organisation where staff or adult volunteers have contact with young people

The workshop will contain information in two parts.
Part 1 Safeguarding (10 – 11.30am)
Adults working in these type of environments are often in a position where young people can feel trust and confidence to tell you able things going on at home, school or socially that may be putting them at risk. If that happens are you confident to know what action to take? Would you ignore it? Or try to sort it out yourself? The first section will be about information and raising awareness.
· Recognise the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse
· Recognise your role and responsibilities and that of other agencies
· Better understand the challenges faced in dealing with safeguarding issues such as a Youth Club
· Know how to access further support and training
This will be presented by VOYC Devon.
VOYC Devon is a charity that provides support for the Not for Profit sector in Devon and is commissioned by Devon County Council to undertake some of this work including safeguarding awareness.

Part 2 Voluntary Organisations (11.45 – 12.45 pm)
If you are involved with a voluntary organisation then this session will help you assess your organisations general health –
· Have you got the right structure to deliver what you want?
· Do your trustees/ directors understand their responsibilities?
· Do you have all the relevant policies and procedures to operate in a safe environment?
· Do you have enough funding to deliver your services effectively?
· Do you effectively monitor & evaluate the difference you bring about for young people?
· Do you have enough volunteers to deliver your service?
This will be presented by
INVOLVE
Involve work with organisations from their beginning, as they develop and expand, as well as supporting the organisation in its continuing work. They provide information, support and advice on volunteering issues and through its membership of Devon
Voluntary Action, provides access to an online volunteer brokerage system (Volunteer Connect Devon) and will help individuals who do not have the confidence to find their own way into volunteering.
The workshop is FREE to attend
Session 1 or 2 can be attended separately
We can only accommodate 25 people so booking is essential.
To book a place, please email: communitysafety@middevon.gov.uk or call 01884 234997
This event is being organised and supported by:
www.middevon.gov.uk/communitysafety