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A training package has been developed to temporarily replace and fulfil the aims and objectives of one day face to face Advanced Inter Agency Child Protection course.
The package includes a remote distance learning element supplemented by a 4 hour online trainer led session.
The training is organised by South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Board Training Group and is targeted at all staff from all agencies who are working directly with children, or adults who are parents. Effective child protection depends not only on reliable and accepted procedures for all staff involved with children, but also on their skills, knowledge and judgement and the ability to work together co-operatively. Staff with lead roles in child protection require specialised training in order to carry out their work with abused children and families. Please note it is recommended to leave a minimum of 3 months between attending Inter Agency Child Protection and Advanced Inter Agency Child Protection.


Requirements for training:

Participants must be provided with protected time, in an environment free from all work-related duties and distractions to successfuly complete the training.
Participants require access to a camera and microphone to be able to fully engage in the session.
On the day of training, should the above requirements not be possible, participants should rebook for a different date when they are able to meet the requirements, failure to full engage in the session may result in non-issue of certificate and a request to repeat the training session.

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This is an online blended programme that will provide you with information and the opportunity to discuss the processes and your thoughts, questions and concerns around managing your team’s mental health and wellbeing. As 1 in 4 people experience mental health issues each year and wellbeing is relevant to everyone you will find this online learning sets out your responsibilities and provides you with tips and techniques so you become more comfortable in having conversations with your team around their wellbeing and responding when people raise mental ill health with you.

This online training consists of the following elements – an introduction and discussion, the council’s stress and wellbeing e-module, the council’s managing mental health in the workplace e-module, a recorded presentation on completing wellbeing action plans in your team, completing a wellbeing action plan for yourself and finally a webinar which will discuss tips, techniques and give you practical advice to help you get more comfortable in managing your team’s mental health and wellbeing.

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This online workshop is designed to provide managers with the skills and confidence required to deal effectively with employee absence. This includes how to implement organisational policies, procedures and good practice guidelines, while maintaining a positive and productive working environment. All organisations have employment procedures in place to ensure that staff are treated fairly and in accordance with the law. As a manager you are expected to understand and follow these policies and procedures on behalf of the council.

Training is aimed at line managers and supervisors who are involved in the management of, sickness absence in their teams.

Acorn Health & Safety have recently revised their guidance regarding the wearing of face masks. From 1st August 2020, it will be mandatory to wear face masks during practical elements of the course however delegates may choose to wear the mask throughout the course.

This applies to our First Aid and Manual Handling courses, where 2m social distancing cannot be maintained.

If you are attending any of our courses, please can you ensure you bring your own 3 ply face mask (Please see examples of approved mask style below). Fabric masks and face coverings are not acceptable for practical elements.



This one day course provides adult social care staff who are responsible for moving people, with basic information and skills at an introductory level.The course is designed for anyone working in a care setting who are required to move people within their role. Please make sure you wear suitable clothing and footwear as there is a practical aspect to this training.