Children Missing from Home or Care Course

Description

Course details

Children Missing from Home or Care Online Training Overview

This course provides a practical introduction to Children Missing from Home or Care, helping learners understand the subject, recognise its workplace relevance and apply appropriate good practice within their role.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

What You will learn

Children Missing from Home or Care Course Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the core principles and terminology associated with Children Missing from Home or Care
• Recognise why the subject matters in day-to-day practice
• Identify common risks, concerns or situations relevant to the topic
• Understand individual responsibilities and role boundaries
• Apply appropriate good-practice principles in workplace situations
• Communicate effectively with relevant people when issues arise
• Recognise when advice, reporting or escalation is required
• Use the learning to support safer, more consistent practice

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Children Missing from Home or Care – Course Introduction
• Introduction to Children Missing from Home or Care
• Understanding Key Definitions
• Police Definitions and Risk Categories
• Contributing to Risk Assessments
• Why Children Go Missing
• Grooming and Manipulation
• Recognising Indicators of Exploitation
• Roles and Responsibilities of Local Authorities
• The Role of Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships
• Learning from Data and Patterns
• Multi-Agency Working
• Information Sharing and Professional Communication
• Contribution of the Voluntary Sector
• Runaway and Missing From Home and Care Protocols
• Risk Assessment Processes
• Safe and Well Checks
• Communicating with Children
• Independent Return Interviews
• Issues Explored in Return Reviews
• Building Trust with Children
• A Child’s Lived Experience
• Repeat Missing Episodes
• Review of Repeat Missing Episodes
• Information Sharing and Data Analysis
• Looked After Children and Increased Vulnerability
• Safeguarding Looked After Children
• Preventing Missing Episodes in Care
• Placement Stability and Care Planning

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Children Missing from Home or Care free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Children Missing from Home or Care training for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

Children Missing from Home or Care Training: Who Is It For?

The Children Missing from Home or Care Training Course in the UK is designed for professionals, carers, and volunteers who have a responsibility for the safety and welfare of children and young people. This comprehensive course is essential for ensuring compliance with the Department for Education (DfE) statutory guidance and the Working Together to Safeguard Children framework. The Children Missing from Home or Care training course caters to a diverse range of participants, including:

Social Workers and Looked After Children (LAC) Teams: Professionals managing cases of children in care are at the forefront of this issue, as these children are statistically more likely to go missing. This training is vital for Social Workers and Independent Reviewing Officers, as it equips them with the skills to assess risk, understand “push and pull” factors, and ensure that statutory care plans include robust protocols for missing episodes. By mastering these procedures, they can better protect vulnerable children from the risks of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and criminal involvement.

Residential Care Staff and Foster Carers: Individuals providing day-to-day care play a pivotal role in the immediate response when a child goes missing. The Children Missing from Home or Care training course is particularly beneficial for these roles, as it clarifies the legal distinction between a child being “missing” and being “away from where they should be”. Understanding these definitions allows carers to provide accurate information to the Police and ensures they are prepared to support the child upon their return, fostering a safer environment within the care home or foster placement.

Education Professionals and Pastoral Staff: Schools and colleges are often the first to identify patterns of absence that may signal a child is missing from home or at risk of exploitation. This course provides Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and teachers with the knowledge to recognise early warning signs and understand the trigger points for professional intervention. By attending this training, education professionals can ensure that their safeguarding policies align with local authority requirements, helping to identify children who may be being groomed or exploited before they go missing.

Police Officers and Missing Person Units: Police personnel are key stakeholders in the search and recovery of missing children. This training provides in-depth knowledge of the College of Policing guidelines and the importance of a multi-agency approach. By understanding the social context of why children run away, Police Officers and Family Liaison Officers can conduct more effective investigations and contribute meaningfully to Return Home Interviews, ensuring that the underlying causes of the missing episode are addressed rather than just the incident itself.

Youth Justice and Outreach Workers: Professionals working with children involved in the justice system or those at risk of County Lines exploitation benefit significantly from this course. This training imparts knowledge on how criminal gangs use “missing” episodes as a tool for trafficking and exploitation. By mastering these insights, Youth Justice Workers and Mentors can work proactively to disrupt exploitation networks and provide the necessary advocacy for young people caught in dangerous cycles of running away.

The Children Missing from Home or Care Training Course in the UK caters to a broad audience, from frontline social care staff and foster carers to education and law enforcement professionals. By providing comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding obligations, risk assessment, and multi-agency collaboration, this course empowers participants to take decisive action, contributing to the protection of vulnerable children and industry-wide adherence to UK safeguarding standards.

Children Missing from Home or Care FAQ

Children Missing from Home or Care Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Children Missing from Home or Care course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Children Missing from Home or Care course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Children Missing from Home or Care course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Children Missing from Home or Care certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Children Missing from Home or Care course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Children Missing from Home or Care course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Children Missing from Home or Care course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Children Missing from Home or Care course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Children Missing from Home or Care course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Children Missing from Home or Care course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections. 

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