Information Sharing – Level 2

Who is the course for?

Individuals who are either a manager or leader of staff who work with children, young people and families, this includes: teachers, midwives, social workers, GP’s, school nurses, social workers, youth offending service, police officers and early years workers.

What will I study?

This course complements the introductory module within our highly success ‘Integrated Working CAF’ course and covers many work based scenarios to help the learner practice their understanding of this very important element of Integrated Working. It also aims to change the perception that information sharing and data security are complex issues by simplifying and clarifying the processes so that the learner feels more confident in understanding what they can share, when they can share it and with whom.

Over four million people in the UK work with Children, young people and families. This module will be useful to all frontline practitioners who deal with children and who will need to share information about cases. The focus of this module is the importance of information sharing, why it is important and who it can affect.

On completion of this module learners will have covered these learning objectives:

• Understand the importance that information sharing plays in assisting the process for intervening to help children
• Have an awareness of the legal framework and guidance for information sharing
• Appreciate the role a practitioner plays in balancing confidentiality issues with the need to share information
• Be able to state some of the key perceived barriers to good information sharing and how they may be overcome
• Be able to demonstrate awareness of the Seven Golden Rules of Information Sharing
• Understand the main issues regarding consent, and under what circumstances information can be shared

Lesson Plan

• The Importance of Information Sharing
• Know what Information Sharing is
• Understand what the key components of Information Sharing
• Legislation and Guidance
• Know the legislation surrounding Information Sharing
• Confidentiality and Consent
• Appreciate the role a practitioner plays in balancing confidentiality issues with the need to share information
• Roles and Responsibility
• Understand your role and the responsibility that comes with sharing information
• Safer Recording
• Know how to maintain secure Information Sharing

How will the course be delivered?

With 60 interactive screens, it is estimated that this module will take approximately 2 hours to complete (depending on learning speed). As an e-learning module you can complete this training in convenient stages and revisit whenever you wish. The system will record your progress throughout.

Course Entry Criteria

There are no specific entry requirements for this module.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

What can I do next?

There are many other Childcare courses on our website, click here for further information.

How much does it cost?

£40.00 per person