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FVAWP - The Impact of Domestic Abuse in the Early Years
Created: 21/12/2016This one day seminar is aimed at practitioners working in the early years setting or supporting mothers with children under the age of four years. It is particularly suitable for Early Years Nursery and Playgroup Staff, Early Years Officers, Health Visitors, Child Minders, Social Work and Third Sector staff.
Children who live in households where domestic abuse occurs can suffer physical, psychological and emotional harm through directly or indirectly experiencing domestic abuse. This course will make explicit how domestic abuse is a child protection issue.
The aim of this session is to allow participants to better understand the dynamics of domestic abuse and the impact this has on mothers, babies and toddlers highlighting the links between domestic abuse, GIRFEC and practitioners child protection responsibilities.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the training participants will be able to:
The seminar will be jointly facilitated by Tracey Hutcheon, Fife CEDAR+ and Lynda Dargie, Learning & Development Officer, FVAWP.
Please note that lunch will not be provided, however there are some shops about 5 minutes walk away.
Booking for this course is essential. To reserve a place contact Mary MacIntyre using the contact details provided below.