Child Safety in the Home

Children under the age of five years are more at risk from an accident in the home than anywhere else. Many of these accidents are preventable. Developed specifically to address this issue, our course focuses on the most common types of home accidents affecting this age group and their prevention.

This one day RoSPA assured course is £110 +VAT for non-members.

Overview

Aims and objectives

To develop delegates' skills in promoting safer home environments for children, by developing skills and knowledge in:

The importance and need for home safety
Recognising who is most at risk from home accidents and why
The causes, consequences and related costs of home accidents
Accident prevention measures and methods of assessing, prioritising and controlling risk
Effective interventions and how to evaluate them

Who is the course intended for?

The role of voluntary and professional practitioners in promoting accident prevention is vital if there is to be a long-term reduction in attendance at A&E departments and GP surgeries. Home accidents can lead to unnecessary pain and suffering and to long stays in hospital. This course is designed to provide an overview of the accident problem and an insight into injury prevention in critical areas.

The course is intended for:

Accident Prevention Officers
Community Care Providers
Carers
Child minders
Voluntary Care Providers
Environmental Health Officers
Fire Prevention Officers
Health Promotion Officers
Community Workers/Services
Health Visitors
Social Workers
Trading Standards Officers
SureStart Officers
Nursery Staff

Prior knowledge
None required

Course content

Home safety in context
Causes of home accidents - behavioural, environmental, physical
Cost of home accidents – psychological, financial
Who is at risk and why
Types of accidents and injuries to children
Child development
Risk assessment
Effective accident prevention and interventions
Evaluation of practice.

Discounts are available for RoSPA Members.

Content

Aims and Objectives

To develop delegates' skills in promoting safer home environments for children, by developing skills and knowledge in:-

The importance and need for Home Safety
Recognising who is most at risk from home accidents and why
The causes, consequences and related costs of home accidents
Accident prevention measures and methods of assessing, prioritising and controlling risk
Effective interventions and how to evaluate them

Who is the Course Intended for?
The role of voluntary and professional practitioners in promoting accident prevention is vital if there is to be a long-term reduction in attendance at A&E departments and GP surgeries. Home accidents can lead to unnecessary pain and suffering and to long stays in hospital. This course is designed to provide an overview of the accident problem and an insight into injury prevention in critical areas.

The course is intended for: