CALLING ON ALL SCHOOL OWNERS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND SCHOOL INVESTORS TO GET TRAINED AND TRAIN THEIR STAFF (TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING) TO AVOID ISSUES THAT WILL RUIN THE NAME AND REPUTATION OF THEIR SCHOOL.

Child abuse and neglect – particularly sexual abuse – are among the world’s most serious concerns, with millions of cases reported to various children’s protective service organizations each year. It is estimated globally that 150 million girls and 73 million boys under the age of 18 have experienced forced sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual violence involving physical contact (International Center for Assault Prevention). Yet, it is also estimated that much abuse is underreported either because the victims are afraid to tell anyone what has happened, or the adults who observe or suspect the abuse are unsure of what to do.

Schools have a moral as well as legal duty to safeguard the welfare of their students, as well as those children using their facilities or involved with their programs and activities. This child protection and safeguarding training sets forth the steps that faculty, staff, students, volunteers, contractors, and consultants are required to take to minimize the threat of child abuse in their schools and to respond promptly and effectively should abuse be observed, suspected, or disclosed.

The child protection and safeguarding training addresses the following essential components of a comprehensive Child Protection Program:
1. Recognizing, responding to, and reporting allegations and suspicions of child abuse and neglect.
2. Screening and selecting staff, faculty, and volunteers.
3. Training and education about child sexual abuse prevention.
4. A Code of Conduct that guides interactions between adults and children.
5. Ensuring safe environments and practices.
6. Connecting to local authority and resources.

OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING

* Assist schools in creating a child protection and safeguarding policy and procedure that is appropriate and applicable to all standard schools in their local setting;

* Provide all of the necessary definitions and assessment tools for clear identification and recognition of abuse/neglect situations;

* Ensure that prompt and adequate assistance is provided to a child in need of special care and protection;

* Define procedures for staff members and establish clear reporting guidelines and mechanisms;

* Outline processes and protocols for schools in connecting to their local community, and to agencies for child protection support; and

* Provide sample personal safety/abuse prevention lessons, curriculum modules, and resources to educate both adults and children about the dangers of child maltreatment, its recognition, and its prevention.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This child protection training is specially designed for School owners, School Administrators, Trainer of teachers (TOTs), Teaching and non-teaching staff of schools (Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools).

THE TRAINING COVERS

PART 1: CHILD PROTECTION AND CHILD PROTECTION POLICIES
* Understanding child protection
* Abuse, exploitation and violence against children
* Identifying, responding, preventing and reporting child abuse
* The Child Right Act and UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
* Child Protection Policies and Procedures

PART 2 – ELEMENTS OF A COMPREHENSIVE CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAMME
* Components of school child protection policies and procedures
* Screening and criminal background checks
* Code of Conduct and an awareness of power differential and the responsibility to maintain appropriate boundaries
* Education and training for the three major populations in schools – staff, students and parents
* Child protection team
* Community partnership for resources and reporting to authority
* Measurement, analysis and self-audits

PART 3 – PERSONAL SAFETY LESSON PLANS
* Personal safety lesson plans for elementary schools
* Personal safety lesson plans for secondary schools

LENGTH OF TRAINING: 3 working days. These could be weekdays or weekends

COST: Very affordable. Discount is available for group training.

DATE: Date of training is fixed when there is individual or group demand for the training.

VENUE: Venue can be at the CTCD Child Development Academy in Ibadan or at any other venue that is agreed upon in Ibadan or outside Ibadan (anywhere in Nigeria). ONLINE training is also available on request.

CERTIFICATION: Certificate will be issued at the end of the training to successful participants

For more information, please contact the Training Director

CTCD CHILD DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Ibadan
08180495451; 08101809463
Email: emailtotalchild@gmail.com
www.totalchilddevelopment.org