Aberdeenshire Council is offering a free, one-off training session in child protection basic awareness on Wednesday 16 August from 9.30am to 1pm in Woodhill House, Aberdeen.

It is aimed at the multi-agency general contact workforce, defined as those who are likely to come into contact with children, young people and other family members, as part of their job. This could include admin staff, receptionists, GPs, support workers etc. The frequency of the contact will vary but these workers will not usually be involved in any in-depth personal work with them.

These workers need to have the confidence and awareness to recognise when a child or young person may be in need of protection and how to respond.

Apply to training.courses@aberdeenshire.gov.uk giving your name, job title, organisation and a contact phone number.