Aim(s): To provide the knowledge and skills required by the current legislation and guidelines to equip dental staff with the competence to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, within the remit of their roles and responsibilities in accordance with RQIA minimum standards.

Objectives: At the end of this session delegates should be able to: Recognise and respond to children’s and young people’s safeguarding issues Identify their own role and the role of others Contribute to the assessment and management of risk Assist in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Indicate the importance of own behaviour and boundaries

Learning Content: Values and principles of safeguarding children and young people
Signs and indicators of child abuse and contributory factors
Staff policy and procedures
Reporting procedures Code of behaviour
Recording skills Relevant legislation
Services provided by other support agencies
Confidentiality/ Information sharing Referral process including UNOCINI Immediate or early intervention

GDC Development Outcomes - A B C D