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Multi-Agency Child Protection and Safeguarding Masterclass 13-02-26 - safeguarding babies and very young children (half day)

Safeguarding Babies and Very Young Children

Date: 13 February 2026
Duration: 3 hours (including break)

Short Description

This specialist session focuses on safeguarding the youngest and most vulnerable children.

Through case examples, red-flag indicators and developmental vulnerability analysis, the session will strengthen practitioner judgement and intervention planning.

Participants will gain practical strategies for assessment, communication, recording and escalation where a baby’s safety, wellbeing or development may be at risk.

Aim

To deepen practitioner understanding of the heightened vulnerability and unique safeguarding needs of babies and pre-verbal children, with a focus on risk identification, early help, and protective intervention.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Recognise specific risk factors affecting infants and pre-verbal children.
• Identify early signs of neglect, developmental concerns and non-accidental injury.
• Understand parental vulnerabilities, attachment concerns and disguised compliance.
• Confidently record and escalate concerns with a focus on early protection.
  Contribute to multi-agency assessment and planning with baby-centred practice.

 

Cancellation Charge

Please note that with effect from 1^st November we will be introducing a cancellation charge of £75. This will apply to cancellations that take place 48 hours or less before the start of the course or if you book a place but do not attend. If you are unable to use your place you can move to an alternative date or arrange for someone else to attend in your place but please email us at OSCPtraining@cornwall.gov.uk

to let us know.

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