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Code: SGC/24/0135 Introduction to Child Protection

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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:

  • Participants must arrive on time and allow time for parking.
  • Participants should attend the full training day, participants should be rebook for a different date if they are unable to attend the full day.
  • Please print any handouts attached to this event and bring them along with you to the session.

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1 10 October 2024 09:30 - 16:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/24/0151 Raising Awareness of Child Exploitation - A Contextual Safeguarding Approach

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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 training via Zoom:

  • 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.


Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 815 3533 0740
Passcode: 099791

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1 15 October 2024 09:30 - 16:00 Webinar: Zoom Map

Code: SGC/24/0390 CHILD EXPLOITATION: Sexual, Criminal, Trafficking, County Lines, Online Grooming and Positive Language

CHILD EXPLOITATION: Sexual, Criminal, Trafficking, County Lines, Online Grooming and Positive Language
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By the end of the session will:
• Be able to define and understand child exploitation.
• Be able to identify risk indicators that a child is being/or is at risk of being exploited .
• Have considered which vulnerabilities contribute to a child being at risk of exploitation.
• Understand young people’s behaviours in the context of perpetrators’ abuse.
• Know what safeguarding steps to take if you suspect a child is being exploited.

The course will be delivered by 
Androulla (Andri) Nicolaou 9478
Child Exploitaiton Prevention Officer and Coordinator
CID - TOPAZ

This course will go towards core skill 8 Child Exploitation

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1 17 October 2024 19:00 - 21:00 Microsoft TEAMS Map

Code: SGC/24/0154 Court Skills - Children's Social Care (South Glos Internal Employees)

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR JOINING INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY TRAINING MATERIALS ARE ATTACHED TO THIS EVENT. PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED RESOURCES PRIOR TO THE COURSE TO FURTHER YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT YOUR LEARNING ON THE TRAINING.

WE ASK THAT ALL ATTENDEES ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO JOIN THIS EVENT ON THE DAY. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND BOTH DAYS AND YOU CANNOT SWAP BETWEEN COURSES.

By booking onto this course, you are consenting to your contact details being passed onto the trainer.

Click here to join the meeting - DAY 1 (13 Nov)
Meeting ID - 398 912 385 226
Meeting Password - 2kUfJH

Click here to join the meeting - DAY 2 (14 Nov)
Meeting ID - 357 052 858 349
Meeting Password - WQMdtS

Delegates attending this course are called upon to prepare statements and reports for use in court proceedings involving children and to, potentially, attend court to give oral evidence based upon those reports. The course will provide the necessary skills to enable delegates to produce concise, accurate and compelling written evidence and give guidance as to how to present that evidence to best effect in the courtroom. The second day of the course enables delegates to practise giving oral evidence in a formal setting and to be cross examined by our experienced barrister-trainer.


Who is the Course aimed at?
Social Workers in Children & Family social care

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 13 November 2024 09:30 - 16:30 Microsoft TEAMS Map
2 14 November 2024 09:30 - 16:30 Microsoft TEAMS Map

Code: SGC/24/0494 Holistic Health and Wellbeing for Children in Care - Training for Foster Carers

Holistic Health and Wellbeing – looking at the health of our children and young people from birth to becoming a care leaver.
Not just their physical health but also their emotional and social health. Looking at the sometimes embarrassing conversations around puberty and sexual health

Liz Dando will be leading the Holistic Health Sessions, which will be tailored to the needs of the age groups.  They will look at the health of the child, what a health assessment involves, what carers can do to support the child in their care, the role of health visitors and the role of school nurses.



Any questions, call Chris Hill on 07749003099 or email chris.hill@southglos.gov.uk

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1 20 November 2024 11:00 - 13:00 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/24/0140 Introduction to Child Protection

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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

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 886 3625 9724
Passcode: 607975

Requirements for training via Zoom:

  • 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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1 20 November 2024 09:30 - 16:00 Webinar: Zoom Map

Code: SGC/24/0169 Advanced Child Protection

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.


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1 21 November 2024 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/24/0233 Mental Capacity Act (MCA) for Children's Services


If you are a social worker in Adult Care then please book onto the Module 1 Professional version

This new training course provides children’s social workers with the essential skills and knowledge to apply and comply with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 when carrying out their role. Most of the MCA applies to those aged 16 and over, although some elements come into play at the age of 18. The principles of the MCA and the criteria for assessing a person’s capacity to make a specific decision may well be useful tools for those supporting children to make their own decisions and may also help staff to prepare children for significant decisions which may occur during the transition to adulthood.

The MCA applies to every health and social care worker who is involved in the care, treatment or support of people who are unable to make all or some decisions themselves. Care Quality Commission Inspectors are increasingly asking social care workers to explain their responsibilities under the MCA.

The MCA provides legal protection from liability for carrying out care and treatment of people who lack capacity to consent, provided that care workers:
• Understand the principles of the MCA
• Have carried out a capacity assessment and reasonably believe that the person lacks capacity.
• Reasonably believe the action they have taken is in the best interests of the person.


The standard charge for this course is £49. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions.

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 21 November 2024 09:30 - 12:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/24/0180 Advanced Child Protection Update

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.

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 22 November 2024 09:30 - 12:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/24/0170 Advanced Child Protection

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.

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Meeting ID: 838 2615 6671
Passcode: 870094

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 05 December 2024 09:30 - 16:30 Webinar: Zoom Map