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Written question asked by Tessa Munt (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 December 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. It was answered by Damian Green (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 December 2010 on behalf of the Home Office.

UK Border Agency: Training

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what training in safeguarding children and protection needs UK Border Agency enforcement staff receive.
Answer

On 2 November 2009, a new statutory duty for the UK Border Agency to safeguard children was introduced under section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009. Under this duty, all UK Border Agency staff, including enforcement staff, must complete a level 1 training package to promote awareness of children's welfare and help them to identify children at risk or in need and what action to take once identified.Those staff whose roles include frequent contact with children must complete more extensive training, at levels 2 & 3 (dependent upon their role). They develop specialist skills and techniques, including: handling children who may be potential victims of trafficking; the national referral mechanism; internet grooming; and the UN convention on the rights of the child (best interest).The UK Border Agency is currently reviewing their approach to managing family cases and is developing further training by working closely with child welfare organisations.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30822; 520 c765-6W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Children Protection Training UK Border Agency
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk