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Multi- Agency Neglect Deep Dive 8/1/26: Neglect in larger families

Course Overview

Neglect in Larger Families is a focused 2-hour online training course designed for professionals working with children, young people, and families.

Delivered live via Microsoft Teams, the session explores how neglect can present within larger family settings, the additional pressures these families may face, and how practitioners can confidently identify, assess and respond to concerns in line with statutory safeguarding guidance and local practice in Cornwall.

Course Description

Neglect is the most common form of child abuse, yet it can be difficult to recognise, particularly in larger families where needs may be competing, cumulative harm may develop over time and parental capacity can be stretched.

This interactive online session supports professionals to deepen their understanding of neglect in the context of larger families, moving beyond assumptions to evidence-based analysis and child-centred practice.

The course will explore risk factors, indicators and patterns of chronic and episodic neglect, including the impact of poverty, parental stress, mental health, substance misuse and social isolation.

Participants will consider how neglect may affect siblings differently, the importance of seeing and hearing each child and how professional curiosity and respectful challenge support effective safeguarding.

Grounded in current UK legislation, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and local multi-agency expectations, the training will support practitioners to recognise when support is sufficient and when safeguarding action is required.

The session is suitable for professionals across education, health, social care, early help, youth services and the voluntary sector working with children and families in Cornwall.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Define child neglect in line with statutory guidance and recognise how it may present differently within larger family contexts.
2. Identify key risk factors and indicators of neglect in larger families, including cumulative harm and differential impact on siblings.
3. Apply professional curiosity and respectful challenge when assessing parental capacity and family functioning.
4. Understand the impact of neglect on children’s development, health, education, and emotional wellbeing.
5. Recognise when needs can be met through Early Help and when concerns meet the threshold for safeguarding intervention.
6. Respond appropriately to concerns about neglect, including recording, information sharing, and escalation in accordance with local Cornwall safeguarding arrangements.

Cancellation Charge

Please note that with effect from 1^st November we will be introducing a cancellation charge of £75. This will apply to cancellations that take place 48hours or less before the start of the course or if you book a place but do not attend. If you are unable to use your place you can move to an alternative date or arrange for someone else to attend in your place but please email us at OSCPtraining@cornwall.gov.uk

to let us know.

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