The aim of this training is to work together with the London Fire Brigade to raise awareness of the characteristics and behaviours that increase fire risk for vulnerable people, and the actions staff can take to reduce that risk.

5 places remaining

In Wandsworth the Early Help IT System (EHITS) is used by the workforce to record and share information, taken from the Early Help Assessment form, securely for children and young people that they are working with. EHITS can also be used to request services from organisations.

Victoria’s death brought many reforms and changed the way in which we all approach safeguarding and child protection.

Join us as we hear about Victoria's journey looking specifically at THE VOICE OF THE CHILD, Victoria's lived experience and the hidden harm. Presentations from Children's Social Care, Health, Police and Education about the legislation and practice then and what we have learned since.
The presenters are professional subject matter experts from the multiagency partnership.

This is a sensitive subject, may cause some emotional responses and require support. There will be a safe space for any one attending who needs to take some time out, this space will be supported by a senior professional who is able to offer advice comfort a quite space or sign posting.

1 place remaining

Exit UK is currently running workshops and training across the UK, and they aim to empower young people and upskill faith leaders, teachers and other frontline professionals to counteract the influence of the far-right and help communities identify the warning signs and prevent radicalisation.

Exit UK is an organisation who aim to support former members of the Far Right and their families, rebuild their lives free from extremism.

Exit UK is unique, with many of those working with Exit being former Far Right members themselves, parents who have had a loved one involved themselves or trained counsellors with expertise in how to engage and support vulnerable individuals.

Please note that these sessions will be run via Eventbrite. To book a place please click the link below:

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-3 places remaining

When there is a death of a child or adult, practitioners from children’s or adult’s services may be asked to attend Coroner’s Court and give evidence about any relevant involvement with the family. This half day session will provide an overview of the Coroner’s Court process and what to expect if you are called.

The training will also address giving evidence virtually in the current pandemic.

This training is being offered by the Kingston & Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership and you will need to apply on line via this link: Attending Coroner's Court Webinar

A practical training course to help all practitioners who work with children to recognise the risks and harms of using social media, but to also equip them so they can use it positively and safely.

This course will look at the requirements in KCSiE 2018 in relation to peer on peer abuse, risk assessments and management of risk and sexual harassment and sexual violence.

-14 places remaining

A 2 virtual course looking at the impact of parental mental ill health on children. The course will cover thresholds for services, understanding roles and responsibilities, developing a shared language, models for assessment and planning,

This course will focus particularly on the experiences of adolescents as victims and as perpetrators of violence against women and girls, with the inclusion of the following key issues:

• gendered way in which boys and girls are experiencing abuse
• how rape, sexual assault and consent is defined in law
• impacts of sexual violence on children and young people
• practical skills and tools to engage with young people both 1-1 and as a group to prevent sexual violence
• gain an awareness of a whole-school/organisation approach to preventing sexual violence
• develop a model of best practice in responding to disclosures of sexual violence, including how to refer to specialist support services

If you are a frontline professional and wish to improve your understanding of MARAC and its processes - these sessions have been designed for you!
The following will be covered:
Gain an understanding of the MARAC process and aims
• MARAC threshold
• Risk Assessment
• How to complete MARAC referral form
• Your role at MARAC, presenting and sharing research
• Understand the importance of information sharing and referring to MARAC
The briefings are intended to be informal sessions where I will be available to provide information, answer any questions and assist with any queries attendees might have.