LSCP Training

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. It 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 who to contact about concerns and for making referrals

Date of training: 8 July (13.00-16.30)

Location: in-person (Kensington Town Hall)

Link to book: https://introductiontosafeguardingchildrenworkshop.eventbrite.co.uk

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.

Date of training: 2 July (9.30-17.00)

Location: in-person (Kensington Town Hall)

Link to book: https://lscpsaferrecruitmentinperson.eventbrite.co.uk

This is a 2 hour workshop, delivered by the Local Authority Designated Officers (for LBHF, RBKC & 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 is suitable for all practitioners, but is especially relevant 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.

Date of training: 1 July (12.00-14.00)

Location: in-person (Kensington Town Hall)

Link to book: https://introtolado.eventbrite.co.uk

A workshop session on domestic abuse, risk assessment and the multi-agency risk  assessment conference (MARAC).

Learning Outcomes:

• 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;
• Understanding of the referral criteria
• Knowledge of how to complete a MARAC referral

Date of training: 6 July, 7 October & 19 January 2027

Location: in-person & online

Link to book: https://maracworkshop.eventbrite.co.uk

A full-day and in-person domestic abuse workshop that is open to all practitioners from boroughs; RBKC, LBHF & WCC

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the definition of domestic abuse and coercive control

• Understand how children are victims in their own right
• Understand and recognise some of the indicators of domestic abuse in both children & adults
• Understand the impact of domestic abuse on children and families
• Strengthen assessment & response to domestic abuse
• Understand how to keep children safe with the non-abusive parent
• Improve defensible decision-making
• Understand local referral pathways for support

Date of training: 16 July, 30 Sept & 3 February

Location: in-person (Kensington Town Hall)

Link to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguarding-children-domestic-abuse-in-person-tickets-1990472193914?aff=oddtdtcreator

The aims are to increase awareness and recognition of child sexual abuse with multi-agency partners.

To improve our responses to child sexual abuse and move away from disclosure-led practice.

Learning Outcomes:

• The scale of child sexual abuse
• Challenges and obstacles in practice
• What we know about those who have sexually harmed
• How sexual abuse happens in families
• The impact of child sexual abuse
• Recognising the signs and indicators
• Communicating with children

Date of training: 21 July, 13 October & 1 December (9.30-17.00)

Location: in-person (Kensington Town Hall)

Link to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introduction-to-intra-familial-child-sexual-abuse-multi-agency-approach-tickets-1992500927912?aff=oddtdtcreator