Safeguarding Spotlight on Neurodiversity training

The aim of the session is to consider the implications/nuances required when safeguarding children and young people, and adults who are neurodiverse.

Target Audience 

Staff and volunteers working in the VCSE sector with children and/or adults who are neurodiverse.

Learning Objectives:

• Increased awareness of what makes people with neurodiversity vulnerable to abuse, including exploitation.

• Increased awareness of the potential barriers to seeking or engaging with safeguarding support for people with neurodiversity.
• Increased awareness of the impact of abuse.
• Increased awareness of the impact of missed opportunities to safeguard.
• Increased understanding of the correlation between a trauma responsive and a neurodiverse informed approach.

Date: Thursday 12 February

Time: 1000-1200

The link to the training will be sent out the day befoe the training.