Food Security and Agriculture

Training Course on Child Protection and Safeguarding

Course Overview

This course offers a concise and impactful exploration of the principles and practices necessary to ensure the safety, well-being, and protection of children. This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and respond to child abuse, neglect, and exploitation, promoting a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical examples, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of child protection frameworks, legal obligations, and best practices. They will explore strategies for risk assessment, reporting mechanisms, and interventions to safeguard children from harm.

Course objectives:

By attending the child protection and safeguarding training course you will be able to:

  • Understand risk factors that make children vulnerable.
  • Develop knowledge of best practices in prevention, preparedness, and response to child protection.
  • Develop skills to protect and safeguard children in emergencies
  • Understand the minimum standards for protecting children in humanitarian settings
  • Improve the prevention and response programming of child protection in different situations
  • Develop response and contingency plans for child protection

Course Duration

Online Training: 5 days (3-4hrs a day)
Classroom Training: 5 days (7 hrs a day)

Module 1: Introduction to Child Protection

1.1 Understanding Child Protection

  • Definition and importance of child protection
  • Overview of child rights (UNCRC)
  • Types of abuse and neglect

1.2 Legal Frameworks and Policies

  • National and international laws related to child protection
  • Local policies and procedures
  • Reporting mechanisms and obligations

Module 2: Recognizing Signs of Abuse

2.1 Identifying Abuse and Neglect

  • Physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect
  • Behavioral indicators of abuse in children
  • Risk factors for child abuse

2.2 Case Studies and Group Discussions

  • Analyzing real-life scenarios
  • Group discussions on identification and reporting

Module 3: Responding to Concerns

3.1 Reporting and Responding

  • How to report concerns effectively
  • Responsibilities of professionals and organizations
  • Dealing with disclosures from children

3.2 Creating Safe Environments

  • Strategies for creating a safe environment for children
  • Child-friendly communication techniques
  • Developing a safeguarding policy for organizations

Module 4: Working with Families and Communities

4.1 Engaging Families

  • Importance of family involvement in safeguarding
  • Strategies for effective communication with families
  • Working with parents and caregivers to promote child safety

4.2 Community Involvement

  • Role of the community in safeguarding children
  • Collaborating with local organizations and services
  • Building networks for support and advocacy

Module 5: Practical Application and Building a Child Protection Framework

5.1 Building a Child Protection Framework

  • Key components of an effective Child Protection Framework
  • Steps to develop and implement the framework in organizations
  • Best practices for monitoring and evaluating the framework

5.2 Role-Playing and Simulation

  • Practical exercises to apply learned skills
  • Role-playing different scenarios to practice responses

5.3 Course Review and Evaluation

Note: This outline provides a general structure for Child Protection and Safeguarding training. The specific content, activities, and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience, learning objectives, and available time.


Classroom Training Schedule

Start Date End Date Location Cost Apply
Dec 09, 2024 Dec 13, 2024 Nairobi $ 950 Register
Mar 03, 2025 Mar 07, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Apr 07, 2025 Apr 11, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
May 12, 2025 May 16, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Jun 16, 2025 Jun 20, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Jul 21, 2025 Jul 25, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Aug 25, 2025 Aug 29, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Sep 29, 2025 Oct 03, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Nov 03, 2025 Nov 07, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Dec 08, 2025 Dec 12, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register

Virtual Training Schedule

Start Date End Date Location Cost Apply
Feb 17, 2025 Feb 21, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Mar 24, 2025 Mar 28, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Apr 28, 2024 May 02, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Jun 02, 2025 Jun 06, 2026 Online $ 400 Register
Jul 07, 2025 Jul 11, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Aug 11, 2025 Aug 15, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Sep 15, 2025 Sep 19, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Oct 20, 2025 Oct 24, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Nov 24, 2025 Nov 28, 2025 Online $ 400 Register

Course Language

This Training course is offered in ENGLISH . Please indicate the language of choice during registration.

Course Delivery

Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, a plenary presentation, and group work. Participants are encouraged to bring any data relevant to their job responsibilities. This is hands-on, product-oriented training and will mostly involve practical exercises. Each participant MUST bring along their own working laptop and android phone.

Certification

Upon completion of training, the participant will be issued with a certificate of Completion.

Tailor-Made Course

3 months post-training support, consultation, and coaching is a guarantee from us and will be available after the course.We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@perk-gafrica.com.