Sudden Unexpected Death In Children (SUDC)
Investigations Training Programme
This programme provides the learning for Investigating Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood (SUDC) and imparts the crucial expertise, comprehension, and abilities required to carry out investigations into SUDC cases.
Programme Overview
This educational programme outlines the protocols for addressing and probing cases of sudden unexpected death in childhood (SUDC). Its objective is to equip participants with the necessary insights, comprehension, and competencies to adeptly manage SUDC occurrences. This support enables them to assess the possibility of criminal activity and lays a solid groundwork for any subsequent homicide inquiries. After finishing the course, participants will possess the capability to formulate suitable investigative approaches, collaborate with allied organizations, and grasp the concurrent and associated procedures and legal actions concerning SUDC.
6 Learning Modules
4 Days of Learning
Wellbeing and Resilience for Investigators in SUDC Investigations
Legislation and Policy Relevant to SUDC Investigations
Pathology in SUDC Investigations
Crime Scene Investigation for SUDC Investigations
Strategy Development and Decision Making in SUDC Investigations
The Critical Role of the SIO in SUDC Investigations
Teaching
The teaching will be delivered by Equinox associates and staff. All lecturers are experienced operational detectives and qualified educators.
Our staff and associates all PIP 2 or PIP 3 accredited detectives and most hold a level 7 teaching qualification. This programme is delivered by our in house accredited Senior Investigating Officer and specialist child death SIO.
We also have a current home office pediatric pathologist and specialist forensic crime scene managers co-deliver on the programme.
The key terms that relate to Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood (SUDC)
Examine and apply relevant legislation and guidance
Strategic Response
Comms
Investigative Framework for SUDC
Factors that Increase suspicion - Strategy
Stakeholder and Partnership working
The role of experts within a SUDC investigation
Head Injury
Investigator Wellbeing
The impact of trauma during a SUDC investigation
Third party wellbeing
Facilities
The sessions can be delivered online via MS Teams.
Sessions can be recorded for future reference. Online delivery can be an efficient method which could suit some organisations.
The majority of customers choose to attend the classroom taught sessions.
This can be delivered at the customers facility, (we come to you), or at our teaching facility conveniently located in central Birmingham.
Handouts are made available via PADLET, your own personal repository for the reference texts that will be available for future reference.
All students will be mentored through the course material to develop their own reflective diary from the case study on the programme.
Immersive Learning
The scenario base of the learning on the programme ensures immersive learning throughout.
Formative Assessment
Case Study Analysis: Students will be given real or hypothetical SUDC cases to analyse identifying good practices and learning points.
Decision Making: Learners will use investigative scenarios to demonstrate their understanding of the procedures and decision-making processes.
Group Discussions: Facilitated discussions where students share insights and challenge each other’s understanding of SUDC investigations.
Reflective Journals: Keeping a journal where students reflect on what they’ve learned from recent case studies and how it applies to their role.
Peer Review: Students will assess each other’s strategies and approaches to hypothetical SUDC cases, providing constructive feedback.
Summative assessment for the SUDC investigation program will be conducted through various methods to evaluate the learners’ comprehensive understanding and ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired.
Case Study Presentations: Learners will present their analysis and findings from SUDC cases, demonstrating their investigative skills and understanding in the various aspects.
These assessments will occur throughout the programme and will be supported by supervision and management through internal performance review processes.
Fordelivery charges either at customers premises, online or at our central Birmingham facility, click on the contact us button to speak to one of our staff.
Introducing
Ian Iliffe
our course leader for this programme.
Equinox Training Limited
Company number: 13772454
VAT Reg no: 402500462
Registered Address:
Grosvenor House
11 St Pauls Square
Birmingham
B3 1RB
Contact Us
info@equinoxtraining.co.uk
