Children's Residential Care
Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness in Young People
Recognising signs of self-harm and suicidal ideation in children and young people in residential care. Covers risk factors specific to looked-after children, how to respond to disclosures, safety planning, ligature awareness, environmental risk assessment, when and how to escalate to CAMHS or crisis services, and supporting staff wellbeing.
What You'll Learn
- Understanding self-harm and suicidal ideation: causes and functions
- Risk factors specific to looked-after children
- How to respond when a young person discloses self-harm or suicidal thoughts
- Safety planning in residential care settings
- Ligature points: identifying and mitigating environmental risks
- Escalation to CAMHS and out-of-hours crisis services
Who This Course Is For
All residential childcare workers and managers. Essential for staff working with young people with mental health needs or trauma histories.
CQC Quality Statement Mapping
This course supports evidence for the following CQC Single Assessment Framework quality statements:
- Ofsted Quality Standard 1 - The quality of care
- Ofsted Quality Standard 3 - Children's feelings and behaviours
Certificate of Completion
On completion, you'll receive a CPD-accredited certificate of completion with a unique verification code. This certificate can be added to your CPD portfolio and presented as evidence of competency during CQC inspections.