Managing Allegations Course

This Managing Allegations course is designed to alleviate the concerns many carers have regarding allegations. You will learn about the risks carers face and why children and young people might make allegations, equipping you with essential knowledge and strategies to navigate these challenging situations confidently.

The course guides you through the investigation process, explaining each step clearly so you know what to expect. You will also receive valuable information about the support systems available, helping you feel prepared and supported throughout the process.

This course will cover:

• What allegations are
• The main types of allegations made against carers
• Why allegations are made
• Good practice and how to minimise risk of allegations
• What to do if an allegation is made
• What support is available to you

By the end of the training, you will:

• Know the difference between a standard of care concern and an allegation of abuse
• Understand the legal framework that the two types of allegations/complaints are investigated under.
• Be able to identify some of the reasons a child might make a complaint or an allegation against a carer
• Be able to identify some of the ways carers can gain help and support if they are subject to a complaint
• Understand some of the possible impacts of an allegation or complaint on carers and their extended network

This Managing Allegations course has been designed specifically for people who want to know more about what types of allegations can be made against a carer and why a child or young person might make an allegation.

Whilst it provides focus for people working in Children's Services, it will also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about managing allegations in general.

We can deliver this course either: online, as a webinar, or as a face-to-face programme. If you have your own LMS and would like this course as a SCORM file, please get in touch.