Neglect - Working with neglect

Neglect and its effects on the life chances of children and young people has be highly documented and evidenced as being highly damaging, working in this difficult arena requires skilled confident staff who need to constantly update their practice to remain vigilant and curious.  Interface has worked with a large number of local authorities and specialists to ensure our training offer is current and up to date to ensure staff feel prepared to assess the needs of children.  This hands-on and evidence-based course is suitable for professionals working directly with families in a range of settings.

Learning Outcomes

• An awareness of various types of neglect and its implications for child development.
• Interpretations of the definition of neglect and understanding of the legal context for intervention.
• Accurate assessment of good enough parenting.