LSCP Training

Book the Introduction to Safeguarding Children on Eventbrite

Please note this workshop will cost £50 to private and profit making services. It is free to statutory and voluntary sector agencies.

This workshop provides an introduction to the concept of safeguarding children including an exploration of why safeguarding is important, the laws and legislation underpinning our responsibilities, what to look out for and what to do if something is concerning.

The workshop is ideal for those practitioners who are new to working with children and perhaps do not have a great deal of direct contact with children on a daily basis.

The workshop is an introduction, therefore is not suitable for those who are in more direct or senior roles unless they have no previous safeguarding experience.

Learning Outcomes:

• An opportunity to address and manage personal attitudes and beliefs
• Gain a basic understanding of the legislative framework
• Gain a basic understanding of how to raise concerns appropriately within each agency
• Have an understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse and harm
• Know whom to contact about concerns and for making referrals

Book the Multi-agency Safeguarding and Child Protection workshop full day on Eventbrite

Please note this workshop will cost £80 to private and profit making services. It is free to statutory and voluntary sector agencies.

The workshop includes a range of scenarios designed to explore the various risks children and young people face in our communities. There is more in depth knowledge around legislation and the child protection process is explored. The thresholds of intervention (early help, child in need and child protection) are examined and the referral process is outlined.

This workshop is suitable for those practitioners who work directly with children or parents. Those who attend this workshop should have a basic understanding of safeguarding children and what to look out for but they do not have to have attended with the LSCP.

Learning Outcomes:

• Have up to date information about safeguarding children including how to make a referral and an understanding of the thresholds in Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Have knowledge of the lessons from local and national serious case reviews
• Know what is required as members of Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups
• Have explored the barriers to communicating and sharing information both within and outside your organisations and considered what you can personally do to improve the situation

Book the Safer Recruitment Workshop (online) via Eventbrite.

Book the Safer Recruitment Workshop (in person) via Eventbrite.

Instructions for how to join using Microsoft Teams will be sent to delegates who secure a place.

This full-day workshop (delivered in x4 90 min sessions) is accredited by the Lucy Faithfull foundation and is suitable for managers and HR staff, including those who are involved in recruiting. The workshop provides a comprehensive approach to recruiting which aims to reduce the risk of unsuitable people gaining access to children through employment or voluntary work. (please note this workshop is aimed at staff working in education sector but the general principles are applicable to any section of the children’s workforce).

The workshop highlights a model of sex-offender’s behaviour which is then applied to the recruitment process to show how organisations can work towards preventing offenders from working in their setting. This workshop also explores how organisations can create an ongoing culture of vigilance and support staff to ensure this is organisation-wide.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, delegates will:

• Have an awareness of the need for safer recruitment
• Be aware of the means by which unsuitable people can gain access to children and vulnerable people
• Be aware of the means by which safer recruitment can be achieved
• Be aware of the processes for handling allegations against staff in order that staff have the confidence to identify those who may pose a risk to children and vulnerable people, and so that staff will know what to do if/when they have to deal with these issues.

Book a place at the Introduction to the LADO process via Eventbrite.

Instructions for how to join using Microsoft Teams will be sent to delegates who secure a place.

This 2-hour workshop, delivered by the Local Authority Designated Officers (for LBHF, RBKC and WCC) provides an introduction to the process by which allegations against professionals and volunteers are managed.

Delegates will be guided through when they should consult and/or refer to the LADO services, and what the next steps in the process are. Delegates will also made aware of what their roles and responsibilities are.

The workshop It is suitable for managers, deputy managers, governors and trustees.

This workshop touches on some areas from the Safer Recruitment workshop but it is not a replacement for that workshop.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, delegates will:

• Understand the legal framework for safeguarding in a professional context and the role of the LADO
• Explore how allegations against professionals are managed
• Understand how to make a referral to the LADO and what information needs to be shared and considered.

Book Child Exploitation and Gangs on Eventbrite

This full-day workshop delivered by multi-agency practitioners from the Integrated Gangs and Exploitation Unit, local authority and Police is an important area of learning within the wider context of safeguarding children.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, delegates will:

• have increased knowledge of Child Exploitation, Gang, Knife Crime & Missing episodes.
• help identify, understand and respond to Children and Young People's needs & risks.
• have an understanding of the:
  • context and trends of Serious Youth Violence and the Public Health approach to address it.
  • referral pathways and services available

This 3 hour (in-person) workshop delivered by social workers with the LSCP trainer will be interactive and also provide some time for reflection and practice.

Book Having Difficult Conversations with Parents on Eventbrite

Aim

This workshop will support practitioners to develop strategies and confidence in having difficult and sensitive conversations with parents. There will be a focus on conversations regarding safeguarding including topics such as physical chastisement, private fostering, female genital mutilation and neglect.

Learning Outcomes

Explore the barriers to having difficult conversations and begin to consider strategies to overcome them.
Understand the importance of confidentiality agreements, transparency and clear boundaries with parents (and older children).
Have time to reflect on your own identity and biases and how these impact on having difficult conversations.

Book information sharing on Eventbrite

​This 2-hour workshop delivered by the LSCP trainer is a very important area of learning within the wider context of safeguarding children.

This workshop aims to clarify the requirements of information sharing, as outlined in the London Safeguarding Child Safeguarding Procedures.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Understand the requirements of information sharing
• Have an opportunity to discuss a case scenario with colleagues
• Be updated on information sharing guidance

Please note this workshop will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

Book Keeping Children Safer Online on Eventbrite

This workshop, delivered by the LSCP trainer and advocacy and participation manager (RBKC) will examine the risks (and benefits) of the internet to children and young people and explore how we can support them to navigate those risks.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, delegates will:

• review the risks, challenges and trends to children and young people.
• consider how to support young people and parents/carers with keeping safer online
• understand basic parental controls and where to look for support with this
• have been signposted to useful resources

Book Learning From Reviews on Eventbrite

LSCP Workshop which will give practitioners an opportunity to discuss, reflect on and learn from the latest Safeguarding Children Reviews.

These 3-hour sessions will focus on a variety of topics from recent local and national serious case reviews, child safeguarding practice reviews, rapid reviews and learning reviews. Some of the recommendations and key learning will be explored and delegates will be encouraged to discuss the learning that applies to their setting and some changes that they may be able to implement.

These sessions are suitable for all frontline practitioners and managers and, depending on the topic, may be more suited to some settings than others.

Book MASH Open Day on Eventbrite 

Come and visit one of the MASH Open Day Sessions where you will be able to learn about what MASH stands for, what we do, how MASH can help and who is involved within it. It will provide you with an opportunity to ask questions as well as get to know MASH processes a little more.

 Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, delegates will:

• learn what Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) means
  • the duties undertaken by MASH
  • how MASH can help
  • who is involved in MASH

Book a place on the MARAC workshop via Eventbrite

Instructions for how to join using Microsoft Teams will be sent to delegates who secure a place.

A virtual half-day (9.30am to 1pm) workshop session for practitioners from agencies who may refer to MARAC for high risk domestic abuse cases.

Aims:

To increase awareness of frontline staff and managers on:

• the dynamics of domestic abuse
• domestic abuse risk assessment, including the SafeLives DASH Risk Indicator Checklist (RIC)
• the MARAC process

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, delegates will:

• the dynamics of domestic abuse
• what constitutes a high-risk domestic abuse case
• the scope and purpose of the MARAC, including how the MARAC fits alongside the on-going risk reduction work of frontline agencies
• how to refer to the MARAC

Book a place on the Safeguarding Children: Domestic Abuse & Coercive Control Workshop via Eventbrite

This whole day session will be delivered by Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse.

Domestic abuse and violence affects very high numbers of children within the UK and remains an LSCP priority for 2022- 2023.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, delegates will:

• be able to define domestic abuse and coercive control
• recognise indicators of domestic abuse in survivors, perpetrators and children
• identify and explain tactics of abuse described in the power and control wheel
• recognise and explain the impact of domestic abuse on child development
• identify appropriate risk assessment tools for survivors and children
• identify and utilise referral pathways for early intervention, child protection and children in need.

Book Tackling Online Misogyny on Eventbrite

Description

This specialist in-person session, delivered by Everyone’s Invited, will train individuals on how to have positive and empowering conversations with young people to promote healthy relationships, sexual well-being and tackle rape culture. It will also tackle the influence of social media in young people’s lives and the current rise of online misogyny. Everyone’s Invited will teach an approach that is personal, empathetic and non-judgemental—presenting the facts and encouraging young people to think critically about the world around them. They will cover topics such as gendered pressures, healthy and unhealthy relationships, online safety, and the various trends and influencers we see on social media.

Learning Outcomes

• Feel confident in educating young people about social media and online safety
• Increase confidence in addressing online misogyny and promoting positive masculinity
• Gain knowledge of how to facilitate conversations with young people on relationships, gender, and social media
• Learn how to promote critical thinking and digital literacy among young people

Book a place at the Understanding Child Trafficking and Modern Slavery Workshop via Eventbrite.

This workshop, delivered by the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Coordinator, will explore how child trafficking and modern slavery impacts children and young people. By attending this training participants will have an increased ability to identify and respond to concerns.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, delegates will:

• understand the definition of child trafficking and modern slavery
• have looked at the different ways children can be exploited
• recognise the signs to identify child who are at risk/are being exploited
• examining how to apply relevant legislation, such as the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the National Referral Mechanism
• exploring the barriers that prevent children from disclosing exploitation
• identifying how we can respond to protect children from trafficking and modern slavery

The training will be for three hours, with a break half-way through.

To ensure this training is accessible for everyone, please contact charlotte.jamieson@rbkc.gov.uk before the course to let her know if you would benefit from any adjustments being made. Additionally, if you have any concerns related to discussing child abuse and exploitation in a learning environment please make contact with Charlotte.

Young Carers Awareness Briefing Session (1 hour)

To book: https://lscpyoungcarersbriefing.eventbrite.co.uk

This 1-hour session is ideal for professionals who would like some guidance around identifying Young Carers as well as an understanding of the provision available for Young Carers across Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and Westminster (WCC). The session will look at the key identifying factors for young carers, the impact that caring roles can have on children and young people, as well as the support available to meet their needs. There will also be space for any questions and discussion throughout.
The session will also include information about support for children from Hammersmith and Fulham

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, participants will:

• understand:
  • how we define a young carer
  • how to identify a young carer
  • the impact of caring roles on children and young people
• have awareness of:
  • how to refer a young carer for support in RBKC or WCC
  • the offer available to young carers across RBKC and WCC.

Young Carers Awareness Training in depth session (3 hours)

To book: https://lscpyoungcarerindepth.eventbrite.co.uk

Using DreamArts’ therapeutic arts methods, the training will involve interactive and practical tasks to unpack the following key areas: identification, assessment, and support of young carers. There will be an opportunity to discuss and reflect on these areas and to gain insights into the issues that young people with caring responsibilities, and their families, experience.
We will explore some of the misconceptions surrounding what it means to be a young carer and why they remain a 'hidden' population within the UK. We will also hear from young carers within Westminster directly and spend time exploring the pathways available for young carers within Westminster City Council.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop, participants will:

• learn key facts, stats and information surrounding young carers across the UK
• understand:
  • how to identify a young carer within your professional environment
  • the categories of caring responsibilities and what this might look like for a young carer on a day-to-day basis
  • how to approach a young carer, have a safe conversation about their caring responsibilities and offer them additional support in your professional practice
  • a young carer’s right to an assessment and how to carry out a young carers assessment within your professional practice

Parental Substance Misuse - Understanding the Hidden Harm on Children Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Overview

Parental substance misuse (whether drugs or alcohol) can greatly diminish a parent's capacity to offer practical and emotional care to their children. Although substance use doesn't always result in harm to the children, a high percentage of care proceeding cases involve parental substance use. Safeguarding Children Practice Reviews highlight that in such situations, the focus tends to be on the parents, and the impact their substance use has on the children is often missed.

Training Outline

Designed for professionals working with children, and families, this training programme aims to enhance awareness of the challenges faced by children of parents who misuse substances. Participants will gain understanding of parental substance misuse, learn to identify warning signs, and recognise the potential impact on a child's life. The training is designed to equip learners with the skills necessary to identify signs of harm and opportunities to safeguard children and young people effectively.

Date: Thursday 5th of June 2025
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Venue: Family Hub Tudor Rose Community Centre
Tudor Rose Building, Fulham Court
London, SW6 5PG

Refreshments and lunch will be provided for attendees.