Creative Kirklees / Opportunities / Thu 12 Oct 2017
Child Protection & Safeguarding in the Arts & Cultural Sector
Artswork is running a Child Protection & Safeguarding in the Arts & Cultural Sector course on Thursday 12th October 2017, 10am - 4.15pm at HOME in Manchester.
The course will be of benefit to individuals and organisations looking to update their understanding of child protection legislation and best practice. The course provides a full update on current child protection legislation, including the Disclosure and Barring service, the Duty to Refer and Working Together.
The day will provide practical advice to help you develop sensible structures and build confidence around child protection issues, within the context of developing and delivering creative and cultural projects for children and young people. The course also includes a “safe touch” section, exploring how child protection guidelines can be maintained within more physical art forms.
Ideal for:
• Anyone working in the arts and cultural sectors with children and young people
You will gain:
• An update on current child protection legislation and best practice
• Information on the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and how to handle disclosure
• Ideas for developing child protection policies
• Safe Touch – information on how child protection guidelines can be maintained within more physical art forms
Course cost:
The course costs £130. The day includes lunch, refreshments and a certificate of attendance for each delegate.
English National Youth Arts Network members are eligible for a 10% discount. Join for free today.
Book your place below or please contact Miranda Hewitt-Green at Miranda@artswork.org.uk / 02380 332491
For more information visit http://www.artswork.org.uk/event/156
Opportunity Location
HOME
2 Tony Wilson Place
Manchester
M15 4FN
Telephone: 023 8033 2491
Email: miranda@artswork.org.uk
Website: http://www.artswork.org.uk/event/156