The Centre for Child Protection is pleased to announce that it will be offering one day Workshop Masterclasses to Higher Education Institutions. This will give students from multi-professional backgrounds the opportunity to learn about child protection visits using the University of Kent’s Rosie simulations (‘Rosie 1’ and ‘Rosie 2’). The Masterclass will be hosted by Dr Jane Reeves who, along with Professor David Shemmings, has written the simulations.
‘Rosie 1’ and ‘Rosie 2’ are part of our portfolio of training opportunities being developed by the University of Kent to enhance professional training following the death of Baby Peter Connelly and the recent publication of the Munro Report (2011). We believe the simulation (serious game) offers a safe new medium to explore child protection assessment and offers professionals, at different stages of their careers, a unique way to evaluate child protection situations.
‘Rosie 1’
The ‘prototype’ scenario initially appears to be below the child protection thresholds for intervention. Rosie is 4 years old.
‘Rosie 2’
‘Rosie 2’ is the same family 5 years later, and the simulation focuses primarily on physical and emotional neglect. It contains particular challenges and dilemmas for child protection workers. The family situation is assessed, reflecting on differing agency perspectives and priorities and observing direct work with the family. The following specific areas are highlighted as the scenes progress.
1) Preparation for a joint visit
2) Assessment and re-assessment of a long term case
3) The use of space and environment during a home visit
4) Identifying elements of concern during a home visit
5) Considering the different needs of all the children in a family
6) Gaining access to children
7) Direct work with parents and children
8) Dealing with disguised compliance
9) Addressing hostility
10) Dealing with emotion
11) Using emotional intelligence as a worker
12) Applying theory
13) Over optimism and healthy scepticism
Please contact the Centre for Child Protection at ccp@kent.ac.uk for information on prices and availability for 2014 or register your interest on our website.