CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PRACTIONER SEMINAR

1. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PRACTIONER SEMINAR DAY TO DAY ADMINISTRATION

2. CHILD PROTECTION • NTCG Child Protection Policy • Why is it necessary • Types/signs of abuse

3. TYPES OF ABUSE • Physical • Emotional • Sexual • Racial

4. RESPONDING TO CHILDREN • LISTEN

5. Where a child has physical injury or symptom of neglect Contact Social Services directly If not great concern, speak to the parent Where emergency medical attention is necessary, speak to doctor Where there are allegations/concern of sexual abuse DO NOT tell the parents Contact Social Services Contact Police if do not get immediate response from Social Services RESPONDING TO CONCERNSDiscuss with person in your church who is responsible for child protection concerns.

6. PROTECTING OURSELVES

7. PROTECTING OURSELVES • VAN MINISTRY • CHILDREN’S CHURCH • YOUTH CLUB • SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING • EDUCATING OUR TEACHERS/WORKERS • CRB CHECKS !!!!!

8. CRB CHECKS • WHAT DOES IT MEAN • WHY IS IT NEEDED • DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT • COMPLUSORY???? • WHERE TO GET HELP

9. GROUP WORK

10. HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT

11. HEALTH AND SAFETY • HSE 5 Steps • Identify the Hazards • Decide who might be at risk • Evaluate the risk and decide on precautions • Record your findings and implement them • Review your assessment and update if neccessary

12. GROUP WORK • Think of your Sunday School Department and write down what you consider might be a risk

13. PRACTICAL GUIDELINES IN IMPLEMENTING THE CHANGES NEEDED

14. FIRE SAFETY • WHERE ARE THE EXITS • WHERE IS THE ASSEMBLY POINT • WHO ARE THE COORDINADTORS • INFORMING THE CHILDREN • CARRY OUT A TEST FIRE DRILL

15. DEVELOPING YOUR TEAM • FORMING • STORMING • NORMING • PERFORMING • ADJOURNING

16. FORMING • WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO

17. FORMING • HEY, WHAT ABOUT ME

18. NORMING • THIS SOUNDS GOOD. LET’S GO.

19. PERFORMING • HEY! ITS HAPPENING!

20. ADJOURNING • YOU MEAN WE’RE DONE