Who should attend

Professionals from all agencies who contribute to child protection enquiries, those who work with families experiencing complex issues, and/or anyone who has attended a Level 2/3 safeguarding course or has equivalent experience (please check with your manager if unsure).

Training contentThere are two days of training available and you can choose which day is best for you. The training outline for each day is below. If you wish and your manager agrees, you can attend both days (although there is some overlap in the morning of each).

CostThis training is free of charge (funded by the LSCB).

Venue

The training often runs at Netley Police HQ, but the venue will be confirmed along with your place on the training.

Refresher days – for anyone who has attended Safeguarding Level 3 within the last two yearsRefresher courses are a useful way of reminding yourself of safeguarding essentials. These take half a day and are available on:

22 Mar 199.30-12.30 Refresher - Identifying Needs & Making a Referral

1.30-4.30 Refresher - the Child Protection Process

3 June 199.30-12.30 Refresher - Identifying Needs & Making a Referral

1.30-4.30 Refresher - the Child Protection Process

27 Sept 199.30-12.30 Refresher - Identifying Needs & Making a Referral

1.30-4.30 Refresher - the Child Protection Process

8 Nov 199.30-12.30 Refresher - Identifying Needs & Making a Referral

1.30-4.30 Refresher - the Child Protection Process

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Safeguarding Level 3 training dates for 2019

4 Feb 19 9.30-4.30 Identifying needs Early intervention & making a referral

5 Feb 19 9.30-4.00 The Child Protection Process

4 Mar 19 9.30-4.30 Identifying needs:Early intervention & making a referral

5 Mar 19 9.30-4.00 The Child Protection Process

25 Apr 19 9.30-4.30 Identifying needs:Early intervention & making a referral

26 Apr 19 9.30-4.00 The Child Protection Process

13 May 19 9.30-4.30 Identifying needs:Early intervention & making a referral

14 May 19 9.30-4.00 The Child Protection Process

15 Jul 19 9.30-4.30 Identifying needs:Early intervention & making a referral

16 Jul 19 9.30-4.00 The Child Protection Process

16 Sept 19 9.30-4.30 Identifying needs:Early intervention & making a referral

17 Sept 19 9.30-4.00 The Child Protection Process

11 Nov 19 9.30-4.30 Identifying needs:Early intervention & making a referral

12 Nov 19 9.30-4.00 The Child Protection Process

2 Dec 19 9.30-4.30 Identifying needs Early intervention & making a referral

3 Dec 19 9.30-4.00 The Child Protection Process

20 Jan 20 9.30-4.30 Identifying needs:Early intervention & making a referral

21 Jan 20 9.30-4.00 The Child Protection Process

Identifying Needs: Early Intervention & Making a Referral - book here

Legislation & Guidance overview Learning from Serious Case Reviews Making a referral:

Identifying child centred needs & concerns Professional curiosity Understanding thresholds

Chronologies Challenging practice & escalation procedures Information sharing & confidentiality The impact of bias/supervision & reflective practice Plenary session

The Child Protection Process - book here

Legislation & Guidance overview Learnings from Serious Case Reviews Defining child abuse Section 17 & 47 - consent, confidentiality & information

sharing Strategy discussion Child Protection Enquiries The Child Protection Conference:

Preparation & participation Purpose & tasks The decision making process The Core Group

Free, multi-agency training available: Safeguarding Level 3

To book your placePlease choose which day of the options below you would like to attend, and then visit the Southampton Information Directory https://sid.southampton.gov.uk , select Families / Working with Families / Training / Safeguarding (or use the booking links below).

Please note that demand is often high and for this reason the LSCB require 10 working days’ notice of cancellations in order to offer the place to another candidate.