Child Protection Refresher training for DLPs/DDLPs

To support schools in the area of Child Protection and Safeguarding we are running refresher training for Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) and Deputy DLPs.

In this interactive 2-hour session, we will review the role of the DLP/DDLP in reporting concerns, record keeping and Child Protection Oversight Reporting through the use of case studies.  These sessions are ideally suited for DLPs/DDLPs who have undertaken initial Child Protection training and would like a refresher in this area.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Participants will enhance their ability to identify various signs and indicators of child abuse and neglect.
2. Participants will improve their skills in accurately and comprehensively documenting child protection concerns.
3. Participants will strengthen their competence in the correct procedures for reporting child protection concerns to relevant authorities and ensuring timely intervention.

Presenter: Suzanne Graham

Suzanne currently is a member of Dublin and Dun Laoghaire ETB (DLETB) Development team where she supports schools in the area of Child Protection and Safeguarding.
Suzanne spent 5 years seconded to the Department of Education Professional Development Services for Teachers (PDST) as a Health and Wellbeing Advisor.  In that role she developed, designed, and delivered in-service training to teachers in the areas of Child Protection, SPHE, RSE, Wellbeing, Mental Health, Substance Use, Personal Safety, Internet Safety and Anti-Bullying.
In addition, Suzanne has supported Webwise with the design of resources to support online safety and works with the Teacher National Partnership to support the Dove Self Esteem Project.
Suzanne also supports schools in developing and reviewing their Child Protection, Anti Bullying and RSE policies, was involved in piloting the DES Wellbeing Policy Framework for Practice and the DE Restorative Practice (RP) pilots for schools.
Suzanne has an MA in School Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, has a HDIP in Educational Management and Leadership, has a Post Grad in Child Protection and Welfare from Trinity College Dublin and is a qualified Restorative Practice trainer.