Andy, what was the inspiration behind your new song ‘My Shepherd’? I really wanted to write a song that would be an encouragement to people, to help draw them closer to the Lord and to comfort them in times of need. Psalm 23 had been on my mind for a while and whilst writing the song… Click here to read on

During the day, Andy works as a Development Director for his company Graffham Consulting Ltd providing Child Protection Courses and other development training to school staff and organisations that work directly with children including healthcare, youth groups, Churches, sports groups, Doctors and NHS. Graffham Consulting Ltd is a leading UK training provider in safeguarding children and provides CPD Certified training to many of the top state and independent schools in the UK.

Level 1 > Child Protection Awareness Training course

This particular initial training course is important for staff that work with children. A superb one-day guide to the fundamentals of child protection. This particular workshop studies safeguarding, recognizing potential signs and symptoms, how to act in response when you are concerned and also the steps and procedures that can possibly be applied to situations. CPD Certified.

Who is this course meant for?
Anybody who works together with young people: for instance, project staff members, children’s departments, junior programs, family unit assistance, hostel employees, minders, parent groups, play clubs, employees throughout a community, Churches, volunteers and teachers, in fact anyone who wants to find out the significance of child protection.

Training course Benefits
Provides an ideal review of child protection, helping you to recognise potential signs and what you  need to do in the event that you feel someone is at risk. This program aims to clearly define child protection, looks at different types as well as signs including neglect and gives info on responding, recording & reporting techniques. In addition, it discusses: learning to make a person’s working conditions safe for children, including safe procedures; what person to approach or report to; what things to do and which legislations can be applied in this area; an introduction to ‘Every Child Matters’ and also understanding ones own position together with your thoughts & emotions.

For more info, have a look at the course description: Move from Andy Douglas pages to Child Protection Courses here