Neglect Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) Awareness

Training and Learning Objectives

1. Why Focus on Child Neglect?

   • Understand why child neglect is a serious and often overlooked form of abuse.
   • Learn about the long-term effects neglect can have on a child’s health, development, and safety.
   • Recognise your role in spotting and responding to signs of neglect.

2. What is the Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2)?

   • Get a clear idea of what GCP2 is and how it helps in safeguarding children.
   • Learn about its background and how it was developed.

3. Introduction to the GCP2 Toolkit

   • Become familiar with the toolkit’s layout and how it works.
   • Understand how to score works and interpret the results.

4. When Should GCP2 Be Used?

   • Know when it’s appropriate to start a GCP2 assessment.
   • See how it fits into wider safeguarding and early help processes.
   • Look at examples to help decide when to use it.

5. What Are the Benefits of GCP2?

   • See how GCP2 helps make assessments more balanced and evidence-based.
   • Learn how it supports better conversations with families and earlier support.
   • Understand how it helps professionals work better together.

6. Support with Using the GCP2 Toolkit

   • Find out what support is available, including supervision, peer advice, and refresher sessions.
   • Learn where to access helpful resources and guidance to use the tool confidently.