In 2011, Ofsted published Listening to Children in Serious Case Reviews; the report analysed 67 Serious Case Reviews (SCRs) between April-Sept 2010 and highlighted key learning on the importance of listening to the voice of the child. Although over 10yrs old, the messaging remains relevant.
Listen up, Speak up | NSPCC Free training from the NSPCC; a great resource to help build community knowledge of safeguarding. The digital learning takes 10 minutes.
Why Language Matters (NSPCC)
How to Build a Culture of Participation
Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) (NSPCC) Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton use the GCP2 assessment tool to support practitioners measure the quality of care provided by parents/ carers in meeting their child’s needs, particularly where there are concerns of neglect. The GCP2 tool provides an insight into the lived experience of the child, particularly where they have not been able to articulate this to you. It also helps you to support parents understanding of their child’s daily experience. Practitioners must be trained/ licenced to lead a GCP2 but can still contribute without the training. (Click here to see our Neglect Resource document and find out more.)
Solution Focused Practice Toolkit: helping professionals to use a solution focused approach in work with children & young people (NSPCC)
Voice of the Child Training
Safeguarding Bedfordshire offers a wide range of safeguarding themed training, including 'Voice of the Child' (costs apply).