Domestic Abuse: Understanding and responding to the children and families in your school

Venue: Online

Date: 19 Jan 2023

Synopsis: January 2022 saw children finally being officially recognised in the Domestic Abuse Act as victims in their own right. However, with around a quarter of a million referrals to Social Services every year and over 600 Child Protection referrals a day, there is still so much to be done to support children living with the effects of this harm.

Details:

As schools we have a huge part to play. This masterclass looks at how we continue to further our understanding of Domestic Abuse; explores ways to support children and families; considers how we ensure our settings are places which can enhance the development of any child whose world does not feel safe. 

The experience of a 5-year-old boy which will stay with him for the rest of his life. A child who will be attending school, maybe your school, as a 5-year-old, 10-year-old, 13-yearold, 17 year old. A child whose behaviour may be inexplicable. A child who may be unnoticed. With a parent who may be hard to reach, who does not engage. Without fully exploring domestic abuse and its effects, without taking the time to reflect on how this may impact the children and families in our settings, we cannot be fully cognisant of our roles as trusted adults with a duty of care for every child.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

This masterclass will provide you with time and opportunities to further your learning, discuss, reflect and share. We will look at both the big picture and also specific responses. We will consider how traumatic events in a child’s life will have a significant effect but may look different in every case. There will be time to look at what you may have on your curriculum and plan what else might be needed.

URL:
https://www.educationconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/domestic-abuse

Contact:
katharine@hc-uk.org.uk