Supporting named and designated paediatricians for Looked After Children (Level 4&5)

What is the course about?

This one day online course, and accompanying pre-course eLearning package, is to equip named and designated paediatricians working with Looked After Children with a comprehensive understanding of their role and to develop the skills needed to fulfil their wide-ranging responsibilities as Looked After Children leads in both their organisations and the multi-agency arena.

This course supports delegates to meet their Level 4 & 5 safeguarding competencies.

Target Audience

• Named and designated paediatricians and medical advisers for adoption.

Learning Aims, Objectives and Outcomes:

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Explore different responsibilities of your role as a named or designated Looked After Children paediatrician and the key agencies involved
• Integrate lessons learned from reviews and research evidence into local practice
• Use evidence to create a compelling case for Looked After Children relevant to the changing needs of your local population

Why come to the course?

1. Opportunities to participate in multi-agency discussions and group workshops
2. Provides relevant and up to date information
3. Approachable, supportive and knowledgeable faculty to support you throughout the course.

Faculty Lead