CD-Roms, DVDs and eLearning

Safeguarding Training now has several items that staff in Derbyshire can obtain free of charge from the Training Centre at De Bradelei House in Belper.

Safeguarding Children (DVD)

This film is designed to be used for basic child protection awareness training for staff and volunteers working in voluntary and non-statutory organisations, where there is contact with children. It can be used without any other materials, though opportunities for discussion and support should be provided.

The film is a professional production by Gas Street Works, a Birmingham company, and has been planned and scripted by a multi-agency team of professional trainers, who understand the needs of staff and volunteers facing these themes for the first time.

The film is divided into modules as follows:

Child abuse – myths
Child protection – agencies
Causes for concern - indicators of child abuse
What to do if concerned – child protection procedures
Principles of child protection

To obtain a copy of the film, which is available in DVD, VHS and CD Rom formats, contact Cathy Barrass or Maria Brown, Training Administrators on 01629 531933/34, or email to cathy.barrass@derbyshire.gov.uk or maria.brown@derbyshire.gov.uk

Copies of the film are free to organisations working with children or families in Derbyshire, and available for £50 plus post and package to anyone outside the county.

There will shortly be an interactive CD Rom version of this film.

Breaking the cycle of abuse (elearning CD Rom)

A new idea to assist with the reduction of abuse suffered by adults and children in Derbyshire was launched in January 2006.

The e-learning package has been designed to assist in the reduction of abuse of children and adults by raising awareness, improving the recognition of abuse and describing the actions to be taken by public service workers and volunteers. It would be of value to any agency or individual, through their work or volunteering comes into contact with service users and families. It can also be used as a reference guide to Government documents and contacts and help-lines.

The learning package defines what abuse is, in line with current government guidance and legislation and identifies possible potential signs of abuse.

It includes the names of agencies that have responsibilities to protect children and adults and explains individuals' responsibilities in line with both local and national policies and procedures.

‘Breaking the Cycle of Abuse’ has been designed and developed by a small group of multi-agency staff from Derbyshire Mental Health Trust, Derbyshire Constabulary, Social Care Services County and City and Derby City Safeguarding Children Board, led by Lorraine Knights of the Derbyshire Mental Health Trust.

The package takes up to two hours to complete but can be used in a variety of ways, for example in ‘chunks’ over a period of time, in pairs or for group learning.

More than 6,000 computer disks have been produced which are free to Derbyshire Agencies.

Copies of the e-learning package can be obtained from:

For Children’s Agencies

ACPC/Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Board – 01629 531933/34
ACPC/Derby Safeguarding Children Board – 01332 717811

For Adult’s Agencies

elearning@derbyshire.gov.uk