This session is designed for workers who need to: Know about the introduction of the Signs of Safety framework in the council and partner agencies, and understand the basic concepts of Signs of Safety to assist them in their job role. This 3-hour session is relevant to employees who: - will not be using the Signs of Safety approach directly with families, but will see it in practice and need to understand its simplest form - need an introduction to the approach before they go on to do more specific role-relevant training. These half-day workshops are provided at no charge to South Glos Children’s Partnership partner agencies. As with all the local inter-agency courses though, a 'no show' on the day will result in a £30 per person 'penalty' fee to the agency.
Essential Information| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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| 1 | 02 April 2025 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
This course is jointly commissioned by the Safeguarding Adults Board and Children's Partnership.
• Unseen: who we are and what we do
• Case study from our frontline services
• Definitions of modern slavery & human trafficking
• Labour abuse: how abuse can become slavery
• Tyes of modern slavery & what we see in the UK
• Scale of slavery: data showing the scale nationally & within the care sector
• Vulnerabilities
• Methods of control
• Signs to spot
• Support for survivors: the National Referral Mechanism
• The role of First Responders
• South Glos escalation process
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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| 1 | 09 April 2025 | 12:00 - 15:00 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
Please click here to view and download the course handouts
This is a one day course that raises practitioners awareness to what child sexual exploitation is, what child criminal exploitation is and county lines. It will give practitioners an understanding of what signs to look out for, what contextual safeguarding is and how we are trying to tackle exploitation.
Requirements for face-to-face training:
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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| 1 | 24 April 2025 | 09:30 - 16:00 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
Please click here to view and download the course handouts.
This training is organised by South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership and is targeted at all staff from all agencies who are working directly with children, or adults who are parents.
This training session will cover: The laws and policies that relate to safeguarding children and YP What we mean by safeguarding and how some children can be harmed What signs to look out for How ACE's impact families and children Local and inter-agency procedures that are in place The role of early help Appropriate information sharing Responding to allegations.
Requirements for face-to-face training:
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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| 1 | 29 April 2025 | 09:30 - 16:00 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
Richard Newall (Detective Sergeant, Child Protection Team, Avon and Somerset Police) will host this online workshop.
Please take some time in advance to have a think about any questions you might want to ask Richard on the day.
Click here to join the meeting
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| 1 | 07 May 2025 | 11:30 - 13:00 | Webinar: Microsoft Teams | Map |
Please click here to view and download the course handouts
Please have a digital copy (or print if you prefer) of the course WORKBOOK to bring along to the session. (All other resources are available for digital download and storage via the same link should you wish to use them during or after the event)
Also, please be aware that some of the resources contain sensitive content, that you may find upsetting. This training aims to educate and raise awareness, but it can evoke emotional responses, particularly for individuals with personal connections to child or adult bereavements, or the incidents themselves.
If you find the content overwhelming, we encourage you to prioritise your well-being. Take breaks, reflect on your boundaries, and seek support from trusted individuals or professionals as needed. For assistance during or after the training, please reach out to the trainer or your line manager in the first instance, contact Interchange the staff counselling service, or you can also access Thrive.
We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and promoting empathy and respect for all.
The training is organised by South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership 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 Introduction to Child Protection and Advanced Child Protection.
Please DO NOT book onto the Advanced Child Protection course, unless you have attended the Introduction to Child Protection course. The knowledge needed for this course is dependent on you having attended the previous session. Thank you.
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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| 1 | 08 May 2025 | 09:30 - 16:30 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
This session is aimed at both Adult and Childrens Social Care. It is about making everyone aware of Young Carers, in particular the Young Carers Protocol, and trying to ensure that they do not remain hidden, but are made visible and receive the help and support that they require and are entitled to. This session is led by three very experienced trainers;
Kay, one of our young ambassadors who was and still is a carer to two family members,
Joss, who is the Young Carers Service manager for the Carers Support Centre
Kathryn, a social worker in our Connected Care Team, who carers deeply about raising awareness around young carers.
They have put together a session that looks at:
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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| 1 | 08 May 2025 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Patchway Hub | Map |
Please click here to view and download the course handouts.
This training is organised by South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership and is targeted at all staff from all agencies who are working directly with children, or adults who are parents.
This training session will cover: The laws and policies that relate to safeguarding children and YP What we mean by safeguarding and how some children can be harmed What signs to look out for How ACE's impact families and children Local and inter-agency procedures that are in place The role of early help Appropriate information sharing Responding to allegations
Requirements for training via Zoom:
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08 May 2025 | 17:30 - 21:30 | Webinar: Zoom | Map |
Please click here to view and download the course handouts
The course resources are available for digital download and storage and for use and reference during or after the event, whichever you prefer.
Also, please be aware that some of the resources contain sensitive content, that you may find upsetting. This training aims to educate and raise awareness, but it can evoke emotional responses, particularly for individuals with personal connections to child or adult bereavements, or the incidents themselves.
If you find the content overwhelming, we encourage you to prioritise your well-being. Take breaks, reflect on your boundaries, and seek support from trusted individuals or professionals as needed. For assistance during or after the training, please reach out to the trainer or your line manager in the first instance, contact Interchange the staff counselling service, or you can also access Thrive.
We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and promoting empathy and respect for all.
This course is delivered on behalf of the South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children's Partnership.
Participants should be only those who have already completed the Introduction to Child Protection and Advanced-level of Child Protection training within statutory or setting-related timescales, and who now need to maintain this level of training.
Participants will be expected to have a good working knowledge of safeguarding with experience of statutory and local child protection responsibilities and procedures.
Effective child protection depends not only on reliable and accepted procedures for all staff involved with children, but also on their skills, knowledge and judgment 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.
The learning outcomes for this training are designed to ensure that all participants receive updates in the latest child protection legislation, statutory guidance, local policies, procedures and professional requirements.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 886 3261 4593
Passcode: 395710
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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| 1 | 15 May 2025 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Webinar: Zoom | Map |
Please click here to view and download the course handouts
The course resources are available for digital download and storage and for use and reference during or after the event, whichever you prefer.
Also, please be aware that some of the resources contain sensitive content, that you may find upsetting. This training aims to educate and raise awareness, but it can evoke emotional responses, particularly for individuals with personal connections to child or adult bereavements, or the incidents themselves.
If you find the content overwhelming, we encourage you to prioritise your well-being. Take breaks, reflect on your boundaries, and seek support from trusted individuals or professionals as needed. For assistance during or after the training, please reach out to the trainer or your line manager in the first instance, contact Interchange the staff counselling service, or you can also access Thrive.
We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and promoting empathy and respect for all.
This course is delivered on behalf of the South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children's Partnership.
Participants should be only those who have already completed the Introduction to Child Protection and Advanced-level of Child Protection training within statutory or setting-related timescales, and who now need to maintain this level of training.
Participants will be expected to have a good working knowledge of safeguarding with experience of statutory and local child protection responsibilities and procedures.
Effective child protection depends not only on reliable and accepted procedures for all staff involved with children, but also on their skills, knowledge and judgment 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.
The learning outcomes for this training are designed to ensure that all participants receive updates in the latest child protection legislation, statutory guidance, local policies, procedures and professional requirements.