Royal British Legion in North Staffordshire - Child Youth Adviser & Child Protection Course

The Royal British Legion in North Staffordshire, Caring and campaigning for our ex-Service community

Child Youth Adviser & Child Protection Course

Aim:
To expand the knowledge and broaden the vision and experience of Legion members responsible for youth matters within a County by familiarising them with Government’s Child Protection policy and the Legion’s Youth Policy and Statutory Practices.

Target Student:
Selected/nominated members who have demonstrated their abilities and competencies and are considered suited to carry out the responsibilities of a County Youth Officer (CYO) or the person nominated by their County as being responsible for youth matters.

Course Content:
Youth Policy and Statutory Practices:
Aims and organisation as affects CYOs.
Youth bands and majorette troupes.
Affiliation of branches with local youth organisations.
Promotion and awareness including:
Travel and learning for schools.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Welfare grants.
National competitions.

Child Protection:
What is child abuse.
Signs and indications.
Vulnerability and who abuses.
Procedures – what to do.
Allegations, protection, prevention, self-preservation

Sponsor’s Approval:
The Course is sponsored by the National Youth Officer who will approve all applications submitted by Counties.

Registration:
Successful candidates will be appointed County Youth Officer or person responsible for youth matters within the county, by the County Committee and their name entered on the National Register of County Youth Officers maintained by the National Youth Officer.

Venue:
The NSPCC Training Centre, Leicester.

Download a Student Application fill it in and return it to the County Training Officer, Ken Compton

12 Vicarage Close
Winshill
Burton-upon-Trent
Staffordshire
DE15 0BE
Telephone: 01283 510855
Email: kcompton@britishlegion-northstaffs.org.uk

The structure and development of each course is designed to enhance, encourage and support the attendee in his/her role within the Legion. Everyone involved in these courses are volunteers, each with the sole purpose, students and teachers alike, to gain from experience and to benefit the Legion, it's aims and objectives