Tools to Assess Neglect (Graded Care Profile 2 Training)
Tools to Assess Neglect (Graded Care Profile 2 Training)
This short session assumes you already have a good understanding of neglect, are able to recognise the signs and indicators of neglect and understand the impact of neglect on children.
This Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) session is designed to help practitioners assess and address neglect in children.
Graded Care Profile 2 is an assessment tool that supports practitioners to make a judgement about whether parental care is neglectful. The tool helps practitioners to measure the quality of care given to a child and can make it easier for professionals to spot when sub-optimal parenting is putting a child at risk of harm.
Aim of the Session:
To strengthen practitioners’ confidence and competence in recognising, assessing, and responding to neglect by using the GCP2 tool effectively, supporting better decision‑making and more consistent multi‑agency practice.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understanding Neglect: Deepen awareness of the impact of neglect, the risks of delay, and the importance of recognising cumulative harm.
- Using GCP2: Build confidence in applying the GCP2 tool to assess the quality of care and spot areas needing improvement.
- Stronger Decision‑Making: Use a clear assessment framework to support confident decisions at all levels.
- Better Multi‑Agency Working: Develop a shared language and consistent approach to neglect across agencies.
- Practical Skills: Apply GCP2 to real case examples through hands‑on activities to strengthen practical use of the tool.
This session is suitable for:
- Anyone working or volunteering with children, young people, parents, or carers
- Practitioners who may spot signs of neglect as part of their role
- Staff involved in assessing or supporting families where neglect may be a concern
- Multi‑agency partners, including Early Help, education, health, police, voluntary sector
- Designated Safeguarding Leads and their deputies
Cancellations and Non‑Attendance – Terms & Conditions
Cancellations – If you need to cancel, please let us know at least 2 weeks before the course date. If we don’t receive your cancellation in time, or you don’t provide a replacement attendee, you or your organisation will be charged.
Non‑attendance – If you do not attend, or you arrive late/leave early, we may apply a charge to you or your organisation.
- Charges
- £130 – full‑day course
- £65 – half‑day course
Extenuating Circumstances – You will not be charged if circumstances beyond your control prevent you from attending. These must be significant, unavoidable events such as serious illness, bereavement, attending court, being a victim of crime, or other acute personal emergencies. Only the most serious situations can be considered.
Course Cost
This course is fully funded for partners, including Health (NHS), Education and Early Years, Children’s Services, and Probation.
Other organisations may need to pay: £65 for a half day and £130 for a full day.
Queries
If you are unsure about anything, please email safeguardingelearning-mailbox@devon.gov.uk, including questions about:
- whether a charge applies
- whether the course is suitable for your role
- your Teams link
- cancelling your place
- nominating someone else to take your place