The course content is focused purely on English and Welsh law.
It is held online, via Zoom, and will not be recorded. The course times are in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
Fees
- RCPCH member – Trainee and non-consultant: £280
- RCPCH member – Consultant: £315
- Non-RCPCH member: £410
We are pleased to be working with Bond Solon, the UK's leading legal training and information company specifically for non-lawyers, in delivering this highly interactive, practical course which has been specifically developed for paediatricians.
You will learn how to use your records and notes to gather evidence on which to base statements and reports including what kind of information is deemed admissible.
You'll also find out more about the formalities (and where relevant, rules) that govern statements and reports, and the structures of effective statements and reports including layout, style, terminology and use of imagery.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop an objective and critical eye for evidence by assessing statements and reports, and receiving feedback on your analysis to help improve your own skills.
Sharing experience with other candidates was very useful, as was the course being led by a non-medical professional (ie someone who requires the report to do their job).
Aim
To equip paediatricians involved in child protection cases with the skills to produce accurate reports that ensure the best possible outcomes for the child.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Identify the issues and the factual information from your records and notes relevant for inclusion in professional statements and reports
- Describe the requirements for professional statements and reports in terms of specifications determined by the different court systems, and appropriate format and language
- Produce professional witness reports that can be used to settle child protection cases or as a basis for giving oral evidence
Experienced and knowledgeable facilitator. Linked very well to safeguarding learning outcomes for training and development.
Target audience
- Paediatric specialty (ST5-7) trainees
- SAS doctors
- Consultant paediatricians
The single best day of study leave I have ever attended - excellent delivery of knowledge in a relevant and memorable way. Thank you!
Course requirements
For target audience only (see above section)
Technical requirements
- Windows or Mac computer (laptop/desktop or tablet)
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE). Minimum bandwidth is 600kbps (up/down) and recommended is 1.5 Mbps (up/down)
- Microphone and speaker
- either using the built-in microphone/speaker
- or headset connected to your laptop/desktop or tablet
- Webcam
- either using the built-in webcam
- or separate webcam connected to your laptop/desktop or tablet
Friendly organisers, seamless, virtual so convenient.