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SUMMARY:Safer recruitment consortium accredited certificate
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 HR professionals\, HR managers\, line managers\, Senior leaders\, governors and trustees\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \n\nThis accredited training course is the widely accepted UK standard for safer recruitment recognised by the government. In line with statutory guidance\, every recruitment panel involved in appointing individuals to work with children must include at least one member who has completed appropriate safer recruitment training.\n\nDelivered by an approved Safer Recruitment Consortium trainer\, this course reflects current legislation and best practice\, drawing on updates to the national Guidance for Safer Working Practice to address evolving expectations around professional conduct.\n\nDeveloped for the education sector by the Safer Recruitment Consortium\, the programme has been expanded to cover all settings involving working with children.\nTraining topics will include: \n\nSafer recruitment and the wider context of safeguarding\nPrevalence of abuse and profile of abusers\nHow abusers operate within organisations\nFeatures of a safer recruitment process\nPlanning a safer recruitment process\nMaking the right decisions: interview and selection\nSetting acceptable standards of behaviour\nMaintaining an ongoing culture of vigilance.\n\nLearning outcomes: \nCPD/Certification: All participants will receive an accredited SRC course completion certificate alongside participant guidance handbooks. \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: Steve Hall\, Chair of the National LADO Network \nSteve brings over 40 years of experience as a qualified social worker and Service Manager in Social Care for various Local Authorities with a background of Front door services\, assessment\, Child Protection\, care experienced children\, Children with Disabilities\, and Quality Assurance. \nHe is an experienced LADO and is the elected Chair of the National LADO Network. Steve is an experienced trainer\, providing tailored safeguarding training to a variety of settings. He also provides consultancy\, including investigations\, safeguarding audits\, for a wide range of sectors\, including the police\, Faith\, Sports\, Fostering\, Education\, Early Years and Youth Services. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safer-recruitment-consortium-accredited-certificate-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260709T141847Z
CREATED:20250815T113835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T141847Z
UID:16105-1787824800-1787828400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Update + Box Set
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, DSLs\, EDI leads\, Boarding staff \n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar will provide a clear and practical overview of the 2026 updates to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)\, focusing on key changes and their implications for school leadership\, safeguarding teams\, and all staff. \nKCSIE 2026 applies to all practitioners in schools\, including governing bodies\, proprietors\, and management committees. Understanding these updates is essential to ensure compliance and to maintain best practice in safeguarding. \nThis session forms part of the KCSIE26 Box Set\, which includes: \n\nA 1-hour live or recorded webinar\nA 20-minute update video suitable for use in annual safeguarding refreshers and new staff induction\nA ready-to-use quiz for inclusion in staff safeguarding training and updates\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nOverview of key changes in KCSIE 2026\nImplications for safeguarding policies and procedures\nPractical impact on professional practice and staff responsibilities\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and understand the key updates in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026\nUpdate school policies and procedures to reflect the latest guidance\nRecognise potential challenges in implementation and ensure effective dissemination to all staff\nConfidently incorporate the updates into training and induction processes\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nSpeakers: \n \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. \n  \n  \n\n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, SACPA  \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter\, the annual Safeguarding Conference\, the Safeguarding Forum. He has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our overseas members. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Children’s Board and has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding since 2002. Dale had previously been a BSA course tutor since 1998 and developed the BSA Self-Assessment Toolkit. \n\n  \nThis event will be held jointly with:  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/keeping-children-safe-in-education-2026-update-box-set-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260709T141932Z
CREATED:20260619T104511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T141932Z
UID:17567-1788357600-1788361200@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Update + Box Set
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, DSLs\, EDI leads\, Boarding staff \n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar will provide a clear and practical overview of the 2026 updates to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)\, focusing on key changes and their implications for school leadership\, safeguarding teams\, and all staff. \nKCSIE 2026 applies to all practitioners in schools\, including governing bodies\, proprietors\, and management committees. Understanding these updates is essential to ensure compliance and to maintain best practice in safeguarding. \nThis session forms part of the KCSIE26 Box Set\, which includes: \n\nA 1-hour live or recorded webinar\nA 20-minute update video suitable for use in annual safeguarding refreshers and new staff induction\nA ready-to-use quiz for inclusion in staff safeguarding training and updates\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nOverview of key changes in KCSIE 2026\nImplications for safeguarding policies and procedures\nPractical impact on professional practice and staff responsibilities\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and understand the key updates in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026\nUpdate school policies and procedures to reflect the latest guidance\nRecognise potential challenges in implementation and ensure effective dissemination to all staff\nConfidently incorporate the updates into training and induction processes\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \n \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. \n  \n\n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, SACPA  \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter\, the annual Safeguarding Conference\, the Safeguarding Forum. He has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our overseas members. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Children’s Board and has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding since 2002. Dale had previously been a BSA course tutor since 1998 and developed the BSA Self-Assessment Toolkit. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/keeping-children-safe-in-education-2026-update-box-set-4/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T130000
DTSTAMP:20260728T094853Z
CREATED:20260618T103519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T094853Z
UID:17094-1788523200-1788526800@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All who have responsibility and oversight responsibility of safer recruitment and regulatory compliance including safeguarding professionals and leaders\, trustees\, board members and governors\, bursars\, HR professionals\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Record (SCR) fully compliant? \nAll schools and colleges are required to maintain a SCR in accordance with statutory guidance and relevant legislation. However\, common issues such as inaccuracies and missing information continue to pose compliance risks\, often leading to poor inspection outcomes and negative safeguarding judgements. \nThis webinar is designed to support staff with operational or oversight responsibility for the SCR. It will provide practical advice and clarity on how to meet latest compliance requirements and maintain a robust and accurate record. \nTraining topics will include how long to retain relevant evidence\, procedures for maintenance and auditing\, and actions to take when a staff member or volunteer is found unsuitable. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain an understanding of key legislation and statutory guidance related to the SCR\nLearn how to develop a comprehensive checklist for compliance audits\nUnderstand best-practice procedures for maintaining and checking the SCR\nKnow what to review and record when a staff member’s or volunteer’s suitability changes\n\nUnable to attend live? A post-webinar recording will be available. Email info@sacpa.org.uk to purchase. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya is an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert with over 20 years’ multidisciplinary experience. She has held senior advisory\, academic\, legal\, and leadership roles\, including serving as Maldives Minister of Gender\, Family\, and Human Rights\, leading reforms in child protection law and policy. Internationally\, she has advised UNICEF\, UNDP\, and ECPAT on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and protection systems. Holding qualifications in law and child psychology\, she has published widely on child rights\, online safety\, and trauma-informed practice. Mariya’s strategic vision\, policy expertise\, and frontline insight equip her to bring both global perspective and local understanding to SACPA’s mission.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260911T122826Z
CREATED:20260630T091623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122826Z
UID:17110-1788780600-1788784200@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Are you ready for inspection? Organisation risk and assessment preparation
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90📍 Online🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar explores essential principles for developing and reviewing safeguarding policies and procedures within organisations. It will highlight how to align your safeguarding approach with current legislation and best practice guidance. The session will also cover how to carry out and document a safeguarding risk assessment tailored to the specific needs of your setting. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nEvaluating safeguarding policies and procedures.\nAssessing safeguarding risk and producing relevant risk assessments.\nRelating documentation to relevant legislation and guidance.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncrease understanding of relevant safeguarding audit procedures.\nDevelop knowledge of risk assessment procedures.\nUnderstand how to record\, report and evaluate key findings\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nSpeaker: 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/are-you-ready-for-inspection-organisation-risk-assesments-prep/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260901T093933Z
CREATED:20260618T104238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T093933Z
UID:17103-1788868800-1788872400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding update
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All those involved in safeguarding\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session will consider trends and developments in safeguarding. There will be a particular focus on Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance for England but the content will be relevant to all safeguarding practitioners. \nCurrent safeguarding challenges—including in digital and online environments—and their potential implications for compliance and practice will be explored\, along with recent high-profile safeguarding cases and lessons learned. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the latest KCSIE guidance\nGain practical strategies for implementing updates across school and boarding settings\nExplore current issues and trends impacting safeguarding today.\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nSpeaker: Lindsay Fox\, Independent safeguarding trainer\, consultant\, auditor\, trustee and honorary board advisor \n \nLindsay began her career in residential social work before working and youth work before spending many years working with the most serious and persistent young offenders. She moved to the voluntary sector and has worked on the frontline of service delivery up to and including CEO positions in small and medium to very large voluntary organisations focusing on mental health\, education and children and young people. Now an independent safeguarding trainer\, consultant\, auditor\, trustee and honorary board advisor\, Lindsay works with a wide range of organisations including in local authority\, charity\, health\, education and housing. Lindsay understands and is experienced in safeguarding at a board\, strategic and operational level. She is deeply committed to safeguarding and aims to use her knowledge\, experience\, and enthusiasm to make the most meaningful difference. \n  \nLindsay undertakes: \nBasic to advanced child and adult safeguarding training across health\, education\, charity\, social care\, housing\, not for profit and commercial sectors. \nStrategic/Board level consultancy and training. \nOther safeguarding training including domestic abuse\, safeguarding supervision\, complex safeguarding of young people\, safeguarding champion training. \nSafeguarding investigations\, reviews and audits. \nAdvice and guidance. \nPolicy and procedures\, handbooks\, guides and all supporting documentation. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-update-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T092943Z
CREATED:20260709T094148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T092943Z
UID:17114-1789639200-1789660800@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3 Advanced Certificate (2 Days) - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £470\n🎧 Level 3 certificate training for DSL’s DDSLs\, SENCO’s\, Designated teachers for Looked After Children\, Senior Leaders\, Trustees\, Governors \n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nDesignated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and their deputies are expected to refresh their knowledge and skills at least every two years. This two-day level 3 SACPA Advanced Certificate is specifically designed to support both current and aspiring safeguarding leaders in strengthening their expertise and developing their leadership practice. \nGrounded in the UK statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)\, this programme also draws on examples from international\, charity\, private sector\, and devolved UK safeguarding practices. Participants will benefit from a range of engaging learning approaches including case studies\, group exercises\, reflective discussions\, and multi-agency working simulations that integrate legal\, regulatory\, and ethical considerations. \nTraining topics: \n\nThe role of the safeguarding leader\nCreating safer organisations and a listening culture\nTrauma-informed and contextual safeguarding\nDigital safety and emerging threats\nSpecific concerns\, including FGM\, forced marriage\, radicalisation\, child-on-child abuse\nInclusive safeguarding for vulnerable groups\nEarly intervention and statutory frameworks\nMulti-agency collaboration and information sharing\nBuilding effective partnerships across services to support holistic safeguarding responses\nDSL professional development: supervision\, coaching\, staff support\, and wellbeing.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepen or refresh understanding of the DSL’s role in liaising with children’s social care to safeguard and promote child welfare\nKnow how to embed a culture of listening and child-centred practice\nUnderstand the long-term impact of trauma and adversity on behaviour\, mental health\, and educational outcomes—and how to respond effectively\nEnhance awareness of the needs of vulnerable groups\nGain clarity on early help assessment processes\, thresholds for statutory intervention\, and local referral pathways\nAcquire practical knowledge of child protection case conferences and how to participate effectively in multi-agency safeguarding processes\nDevelop a strong understanding of effective information sharing within and beyond the school or college setting\nFocus on their own professional growth as safeguarding leaders\, including their role in guiding and mentoring staff\, promoting wellbeing\, and sustaining a strong safeguarding culture.\n\nThose not able to attend this training may be interested in the one-day option on October 06\, 2026 \nFor more information or to enquire about SACPA consultancy including face-to-face tailored training packages\, review\, audit\, health check projects contact info@sacpa.org.uk to request a short scoping meeting about your needs.  \nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nSpeaker: \nChristina Fairhead\, State registered nurse \nChristina started nurse training in 1978 and since qualifying as a state registered nurse (SRN) has enjoyed a very varied career. \nBetween 2005 and 2020 Christina held senior NHS roles including the management of safeguarding children services within a Community Health Trust and Health Commissioning Services. \nFrom 2010 to 2020 Christina worked as a Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children first\,  across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of  Kirklees. \nShe has a Master’s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ‘Queen’s Nurse’ (2019) for “Continued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.”
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-level-3-advanced-certificate-2-days-day-1/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T103000
DTSTAMP:20260904T144044Z
CREATED:20260707T092124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T144044Z
UID:17106-1790155800-1790159400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:DBS barring and referral: Your responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Individuals who are involved in HR\, management of those regulated activity\, those who have safeguarding responsibilities and those who would be involved in making referrals to the DBS.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nOrganisations who employ individuals or have volunteers who carry out regulated activity with children or adults have a legal duty to refer to DBS if certain conditions are met. This webinar is designed to support organisations to understand when the legal duty to refer to DBS is met and when a barring referral should be made. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the three different referral routes\nUnderstand when a DBS Barring referral should be made\, including when the legal duty is met\nUnderstand what Regulated Activity is\nHave a clear understanding of the consequences of not making appropriate barring referrals and the consequences of being included in one or both Barred Lists\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nSpeaker: Jordan Hayden\, Regional Safeguarding Outreach Officer\, DBS
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/dbs-barring-and-referral-your-responsibilities/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100337Z
CREATED:20260709T094415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T100337Z
UID:17119-1790330400-1790352000@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3 Advanced Certificate (2 Days) - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £470\n🎧 Level 3 certificate training for DSL’s DDSLs\, SENCO’s\, Designated teachers for Looked After Children\, Senior Leaders\, Trustees\, Governors \n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nDesignated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and their deputies are expected to refresh their knowledge and skills at least every two years. This two-day level 3 SACPA Advanced Certificate is specifically designed to support both current and aspiring safeguarding leaders in strengthening their expertise and developing their leadership practice. \nGrounded in the UK statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)\, this programme also draws on examples from international\, charity\, private sector\, and devolved UK safeguarding practices. Participants will benefit from a range of engaging learning approaches including case studies\, group exercises\, reflective discussions\, and multi-agency working simulations that integrate legal\, regulatory\, and ethical considerations. \nTraining topics: \n\nThe role of the safeguarding leader\nCreating safer organisations and a listening culture\nTrauma-informed and contextual safeguarding\nDigital safety and emerging threats\nSpecific concerns\, including FGM\, forced marriage\, radicalisation\, child-on-child abuse\nInclusive safeguarding for vulnerable groups\nEarly intervention and statutory frameworks\nMulti-agency collaboration and information sharing\nBuilding effective partnerships across services to support holistic safeguarding responses\nDSL professional development: supervision\, coaching\, staff support\, and wellbeing.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepen or refresh understanding of the DSL’s role in liaising with children’s social care to safeguard and promote child welfare\nKnow how to embed a culture of listening and child-centred practice\nUnderstand the long-term impact of trauma and adversity on behaviour\, mental health\, and educational outcomes—and how to respond effectively\nEnhance awareness of the needs of vulnerable groups\nGain clarity on early help assessment processes\, thresholds for statutory intervention\, and local referral pathways\nAcquire practical knowledge of child protection case conferences and how to participate effectively in multi-agency safeguarding processes\nDevelop a strong understanding of effective information sharing within and beyond the school or college setting\nFocus on their own professional growth as safeguarding leaders\, including their role in guiding and mentoring staff\, promoting wellbeing\, and sustaining a strong safeguarding culture.\n\nThose not able to attend this training may be interested in the one-day option on November 10\, 2025. \nA similar SACPA two-day DSL programme is also available on a consultancy basis where organisations have several colleagues in\, or aspiring to be in\, safeguarding leadership roles. Some tailoring of programme materials for specific organisational contexts is part of a consultancy package.    \nFor more information or to enquire about SACPA consultancy including face-to-face tailored training packages\, review\, audit\, health check projects contact info@sacpa.org.uk to request a short scoping meeting about your needs.  \nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nSpeaker: \nChristina Fairhead\, State registered nurse \nChristina started nurse training in 1978 and since qualifying as a state registered nurse (SRN) has enjoyed a very varied career. \nBetween 2005 and 2020 Christina held senior NHS roles including the management of safeguarding children services within a Community Health Trust and Health Commissioning Services. \nFrom 2010 to 2020 Christina worked as a Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children first\,  across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of  Kirklees. \nShe has a Master’s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ‘Queen’s Nurse’ (2019) for “Continued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.”
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-level-3-advanced-certificate-2-days-day-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260805T135958Z
CREATED:20260709T094835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T135958Z
UID:17128-1790762400-1790766000@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting gender-questioning young people: Safeguarding in schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar explores how educational professionals can support children and young people experiencing gender dysphoria or questioning their gender identity. Grounded in current research and practice\, the session provides introductory age-appropriate guidance within the context of education. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand and respond appropriately to those presenting with gender dysphoria and those who are gender-questioning\nBe aware of language around the topic as well as the legal requirements for schools (with particular reference to the Equality Act)\nReview the most recent thinking and research around the best way to support and safeguard those with  gender incongruence.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \nNicola O’Brien is the Director of Safeguarding and DSL at Felsted School in Essex. She has worked in education for nearly 30 years\, mostly within boarding leadership and safeguarding. Formerly Chair of a Special Interest Group on Gender Dysphoria for the AoCPP\, she is now co-Chair of the Safeguarding in Education group for the same organisation\, a Safeguarding Adviser for the Diocese of Westminster and runs a cluster group to support DSLs in independent schools in Essex. In addition\, she has NSPCC accreditation as a safeguarding trainer\, is an accredited Safer Recruitment Trainer and is a trained supervisor. \n  \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for SACPA CPD and events\, please click here.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-children-with-gender-dysphoria-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T153000
DTSTAMP:20260904T153553Z
CREATED:20260618T110124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T153553Z
UID:17099-1790778600-1790782200@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:E-safety compliance: Keeping up with developments
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All practitioners and leaders with a safeguarding responsibility\, pastoral support\, preventative education providers\, online safety leads\, volunteers who come into contact with children.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\n  \nCourse outline: \nThis session led by Karl Hopwood\, Online safety expert\, will look at the latest guidance\, trends and headlines in online safety. It will consider the current position of the government on social media bans and what this means for children and young people and those who care for them and work with them as well as highlighting online safety aspects of the latest statutory guidance. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nProvide an overview of the latest guidance\, trends and headlines in online safety \nSignpost useful sites and resources to inform and educate about online safety \nReview strategies for meaningful engagement with children and young people as they navigate the online world \nSignpost links to support risk assessment\, intervention and education sessions with young people who are particularly vulnerable online. \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\nDelegates will consider how to talk to children and young people about the current online safety landscape in a meaningful way\nDelegates will have a greater understanding of key guidance\, legislation and trends\, including considerations around AI\, smart glasses and SOE (sadistic online exploitation)\nDelegates will be signposted to the latest useful sites and resources to inform and educate about online safety and managing online life.\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nKarl Hopwood\, Online safety expert \nKarl is an independent online safety expert. He is a member of UKCIS (UK Council for Internet Safety) and sits on the UKCIS evidence group\, education working group and the early warning group as well as on the advisory board for the UK Safer Internet Centre. He also sits on the Roblox trust and safety board where he represents the Insafe network. He was part of an expert steering group with TikTok looking at harmful and dangerous online challenges and regularly contributes to content for Internet Matters\, recently delivering their online safety training for those working with children in care commissioned by Ofcom. \nKarl has worked for a number of key players in the UK and abroad including CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre)\, BECTA (British Educational and Communications Technology Agency)\, the European Commission\, the UN and several Local Authorities within the UK and in Europe. \nAs an ex primary headteacher\, he continues to work closely in schools across Europe with children\, young people\, parents\, teachers and governors to develop safer online behaviours and the promotion of digital literacy. Karl has been employed for the last 19 years as an in-house consultant for INSAFE which is the coordinating node of the EU Better Internet for Kids programme where he is responsible for the coordination of safer internet helplines and awareness centres across Europe. Karl was the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Marie Collins Foundation for 7 years\, a charity which supports young people who have been sexually abused and exploited online and is now Chair of the board of trustees of Childnet international and Chair of the executive committee of SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association). Karl has also worked with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and chaired the working group to re-write their Child Online Protection Guidance.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/e-safety-compliance-keeping-up-with-developments-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260709T095828Z
CREATED:20260709T095828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T095828Z
UID:17132-1791280800-1791302400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3 Certificate for Educational Guardians (1 Day)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 Level 3 certificate training for Educational Guardians\, DSLs\, DDSLs\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis one-day DSL training has been prepared specifically for educational guardians in their role of DSL but is also suitable for other individuals responsible for safeguarding in their business. The programme aims to develop the knowledge\, skills and understanding required to fulfil their roles and responsibilities with integrity and to a high standard.  \nThe day will ensure that practitioners carrying out DSL and safeguarding lead roles as part of their business are:  \n\naware of relevant statutory requirements \naware of the latest safeguarding concerns \nappropriately responding to concerns\, making reports or referrals \nworking with a range of statutory and non-statutory support agencies including schools. \n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding the role of the Educational Guardian as DSL and the role of DSLs and safeguarding leads in education and other agencies \nThe legislative framework\, statutory and regulatory compliance \nUnderstanding the threshold of child protection including a deeper understanding of key categories of abuse and contemporary safeguarding issues such as contextual safeguarding and digital safeguarding \nSpecific safeguarding concerns\, including: \nFemale Genital Mutilation \nForced Marriage \nChild Sexual Exploitation\, Criminal Exploitation and Trafficking \nTackling extremism \nChild-on-child abuse \nEmotional wellbeing \nSafeguarding files and accurate recordings \nLearning the lessons from Serious Case Reviews \nContributing to statutory and early help safeguarding meetings \nProfessional code of conduct and Position of Trust\, allegations and low-level-concerns \nEscalation of safeguarding concerns and whistleblowing. \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAttendees will be taught through a range of methods including presentation and scenario / case study based group work and discussion.\n\nDelegates will: \n\nBe clear about their roles and responsibilities as safeguarding leaders \nIncrease confidence and knowledge of a broad range of contemporary safeguarding concerns \nPractice applying their knowledge of pathways of need and referrals \nPractice their understanding of thresholds of child protection and early help and how to effectively work with other agencies such as schools and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding discussions. \n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-level-3-certificate-for-educational-guardians-1-day-5/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260709T110303Z
CREATED:20260709T110303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T110303Z
UID:17134-1791381600-1791385200@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:SACPA members safeguarding practice forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ FOC\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nSacpa member safeguarding practice forums are free networking events for SACPA members and part of the SACPA mission to bring safeguarding leaders and practitioners together for mutual support and learning.  \nEach month safeguarding leads\, practitioners\, senior leaders\, trustees and governors to meet online to network around a specific safeguarding theme.   \nThis forum is open to SACPA member colleagues who have pre-booked and confirmed their place via the booking page function.  \nParticipants will receive a copy of the materials used\, and if they wish a reflective learning log template can be provided.  \nIf you are not already a SACPA member and want to benefit from networking with other safeguarding leads\, did you know that professional membership pays for itself in as little as two out of the ten scheduled safeguarding practice forum sessions per year?    \nYou may want to browse our membership page.  \nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-members-safeguarding-practice-forum-9/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260921T094138Z
CREATED:20260630T121011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T094138Z
UID:17121-1791536400-1791543600@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sextortion and Emerging Online Threats: Safeguarding Children in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Safeguarding practitioners and leaders who may work or be working with children\, their families and other professionals where children are subject to financially motivated extortion and technology assisted child sexual abuse\n📍 Online \n\n  \nCourse Outline \nRecent reports from the National Crime Agency (NCA) and CEOP highlight a significant rise in cases of sextortion\, where children and young people are coerced into meeting financial demands under threats to release nudes or semi-nudes. This form of blackmail\, often digitally facilitated\, presents complex safeguarding challenges requiring informed\, sensitive\, and coordinated responses. \nThis interactive seminar brings together safeguarding practitioners for a collaborative exploration of sextortion and its impact on children. Led by Philip Baines\, a specialist in technology-assisted child sexual abuse\, the session provides expert insight\, encourages professional reflection\, and equips participants with tools to identify\, respond to\, and prevent this growing form of harm. \n  \nTraining topics will include: \n\n\nDefining financially motivated sexual extortion (sextortion) and using the Sharing Nudes and Semi-Nudes guidance effectively\n\n\n\n\nAwareness of criminal group exploitation and non-ideological exploitation\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding emerging online threats including ‘Doxing’ and ‘Swatting’\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the voice and lived experience of children affected by sextortion\n\n\n\n\nExamining the role of internal systems and multi-agency safeguarding in either supporting or re-traumatising victims\n\n\n\n\nIdentifying key implications for safeguarding practice and preventative education\n\n\n  \nLearning outcomes: \n\n\nDevelop a clear understanding of financially motivated sexual extortion and its impact on young people\n\n\n\n\nApply the latest Nudes and Semi-Nudes guidance to inform safeguarding responses\n\n\n\n\nReflect on the lived experiences of affected children\, including the risks of victim-blaming and re-traumatisation\n\n\n\n\nEngage in reflective discussion\, share experiences\, and explore practical responses to complex safeguarding dilemmas\n\n\n\n\nInform and shape future policy and practice in their setting to better identify\, respond to\, and prevent sextortion\n\n  \n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nSpeaker: Philip Baines\, Director\, Woodland Baine \nPhilip was a Detective having spent 30 years in the police. The last 14 years of his police service was in the Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CAIU). \nPhilip is a qualified AIM3 Assessor of children displaying HSB. \nPhilip also quality assured the Home Office Harmful Sexual Behaviours Support Service (HSBSS) where he oversaw and triaged all the requests for support and advised personally on all the complex cases. \nHe is also qualified as the following: \n\nFamily Liaison Officer (FLO)\nDisaster Victim Identification Officer (DVI)\nSignificant Witness interviewer (Sig Wit)\nEnhanced Cognitive Witness Interviewer\nDomestic Abuse Officer\nPIP Level 2 investigator\nAchieving Best Evidence (ABE- VRI vulnerable and intimidated witness interviewer)\nSpecialist Child Abuse Investigative Development Programme (SCAIDP)\nJoint Investigator – Section 47 Children Act ‘89\n\nPhilip was also seconded to the Training Department for 2 years\, where he received qualifications in training and delivered all these subjects\, including Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB). \nPhilip supports survivors and families who have been victim of all types of abuse\, including technology assisted child sexual abuse (TACSA) through his work as a consultant for the Marie Collins Foundation. \n\n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sextortion-lessons-from-the-casefiles-5/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260923T143229Z
CREATED:20260709T110938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T143229Z
UID:17141-1791799200-1791802800@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Single Central Register Are you really safeguarding compliant
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All who have responsibility and oversight responsibility of safer recruitment and regulatory compliance including safeguarding professionals and leaders\, trustees\, board members and governors\, bursars\, HR professionals\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Record (SCR) fully compliant? \nGet your Single Central Register right in light of the new DBS requirements and the removal of the supervision exemption\, ensuring your safer recruitment records remain accurate\, compliant and inspection ready.  \nAll schools and colleges are required to maintain a SCR in accordance with statutory guidance and relevant legislation. However\, common issues such as inaccuracies and missing information continue to pose compliance risks\, often leading to poor inspection outcomes and negative safeguarding judgements. \nThis webinar is designed to support staff with operational or oversight responsibility for the SCR. It will provide practical advice and clarity on how to meet latest compliance requirements and maintain a robust and accurate record. \nTraining topics will include how long to retain relevant evidence\, procedures for maintenance and auditing\, and actions to take when a staff member or volunteer is found unsuitable. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain an understanding of key legislation and statutory guidance related to the SCR\nLearn how to develop a comprehensive checklist for compliance audits\nUnderstand best-practice procedures for maintaining and checking the SCR\nKnow what to review and record when a staff member’s or volunteer’s suitability changes\n\nBOOK NOW \nUnable to attend live? A post-webinar recording will be available. Email bsa@boarding.org.uk to purchase. \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya is an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert with over 20 years’ multidisciplinary experience. She has held senior advisory\, academic\, legal\, and leadership roles\, including serving as Maldives Deputy Minister of Gender\, Family\, and Human Rights\, leading reforms in child protection law and policy. Internationally\, she has advised UNICEF\, UNDP\, and ECPAT on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and protection systems. Holding qualifications in law and child psychology\, she has published widely on child rights\, online safety\, and trauma-informed practice. Mariya’s strategic vision\, policy expertise\, and frontline insight equip her to bring both global perspective and local understanding to SACPA’s mission. \n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-4/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260709T111338Z
CREATED:20260709T111338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T111338Z
UID:17143-1793800800-1793804400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to restorative justice and restorative practice
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nEffective safeguarding – whether with children or adults – relies on clear\, compassionate\, and skilled communication\, particularly when addressing conflict or harm. This introductory webinar offers a practical exploration of restorative approaches\, including restorative practice\, mediation\, and restorative justice\, as well as important caveats and common questions. \nA great introduction to get you thinking about how restorative approaches may support those difficult conversations with and between children\, young people\, colleagues\, parents\, carers and partners. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain an understanding of restorative justice and its relevance in safeguarding contexts\nExplore how restorative practices can foster healthier\, more resilient school and care communities\nIdentify key tools and principles that support restorative enquiry and communication within educational and safeguarding settings.\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/introduction-to-restorative-justice-and-restorative-practice-8/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T130724Z
CREATED:20260709T130724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T130724Z
UID:17714-1794229200-1794232800@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:What does supervision mean in schools?
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session offers a rich exploration of peer supervision. Creative Counsellors have 20\,000 members around the world. She will touch on why supervision is an essential and sometimes overlooked element in organisations.  Supervision offers the opportunity to have a fresh perspective\, which can not only identify risks that may have been overlooked but also provide the psychological scaffolding and support that staff need when working in settings can be challenging. \nParticipants will gain practical insights into how collective reflection can strengthen wellbeing\, ethics\, and accountability across professional settings. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain fresh innovative supervision practices\nEnhance cultural understanding and reflective capacity when supporting diverse teams and communities\nTake away new tools and approaches to apply immediately within their own organisational or peer supervision settings\nJoin a global dialogue about how supervision can promote wellbeing\, ethics\, and cultural humility in practice.\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/what-does-supervision-mean-in-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100429Z
CREATED:20260709T113806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T100429Z
UID:17147-1794475800-1794501000@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding update for DSLs (level 3 certificate)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 Level 3 certificate training for Educational Guardians\, DSL’s\, DDSLs\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nDesignated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in schools must complete regular refresher training to maintain the knowledge and skills needed to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. \nThis one-day SACPA Certificate Programme meets the learning outcomes set out in Annex C of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). While rooted in statutory guidance for education professionals in England\, the programme also draws on examples from international\, third-sector\, and independent settings—making it relevant for a wide range of safeguarding practitioners. \nCombining expert-led instruction\, practical case studies\, and peer discussion\, the course also includes a dedicated focus on self-care in safeguarding roles. \nTraining topics will include: \n\n\nThe core responsibilities of the DSL\n\n\nLegal and regulatory frameworks across the UK and Charity Commission expectations\n\n\nBuilding a culture of listening to children\n\n\n The importance of effective information sharing\n\n\n Recognising trauma and supporting vulnerable groups\n\n\n Key safeguarding indicators and emerging concerns (e.g.\, online safety\, peer-on-peer harm\, exploitation)\n\n\nMulti-agency collaboration and referral processes.\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the DSL’s role in working with children’s social care and promoting child welfare\nPromote a culture where children’s voices are heard and their views inform safeguarding practice\nRecognise the long-term effects of trauma and adversity on behaviour and learning\nBe alert to the specific needs of vulnerable children\, including those with SEND\, health needs\, or caring responsibilities\nConfidently address online safety risks\, particularly for children with SEND\nSupport colleagues in meeting Prevent Duty requirements\nNavigate early help pathways\, statutory thresholds\, and referral protocols\nContribute effectively to child protection conferences and multi-agency meetings\nApply best practice in internal and external information sharing.\n\nExperienced safeguarding leads and those interested in refreshing their DSL training with a programme at advanced level\, or those new to role wishing to reflect on values and key dilemmas may consider a two-day Sacpa certificate Designated Safeguarding Lead Advanced Certificate (DSL) (level 3 – 2 days) \nA similar SACPA one day DSL programme is also available on a consultancy basis where organisations have several colleagues in\, or aspiring to be in\, safeguarding leadership roles. Some tailoring of programme materials for specific organisational contexts is part of a consultancy package. \nFor more information or to enquire about SACPA consultancy including face-to-face tailored training packages\, review\, audit\, health check projects contact info@sacpa.org.uk to request a short scoping meeting about your needs. \nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nSpeaker: \nChristina Fairhead\, State registered nurse \nChristina started nurse training in 1978 and since qualifying as a state registered nurse (SRN) has enjoyed a very varied career. \nBetween 2005 and 2020 Christina held senior NHS roles including the management of safeguarding children services within a Community Health Trust and Health Commissioning Services. \nFrom 2010 to 2020 Christina worked as a Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children first\,  across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of  Kirklees. \nShe has a Master’s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ‘Queen’s Nurse’ (2019) for “Continued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.”
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-update-for-dsls-level-3-certificate-5/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102239Z
CREATED:20260709T114225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102239Z
UID:17145-1794823200-1794843000@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safer recruitment consortium accredited certificate
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 HR professionals\, HR managers\, line managers\, Senior leaders\, governors and trustees\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \n\nThis accredited training course is the widely accepted UK standard for safer recruitment recognised by the government. In line with statutory guidance\, every recruitment panel involved in appointing individuals to work with children must include at least one member who has completed appropriate safer recruitment training.\n\nDelivered by an approved Safer Recruitment Consortium trainer\, this course reflects current legislation and best practice\, drawing on updates to the national Guidance for Safer Working Practice to address evolving expectations around professional conduct.\n\nDeveloped for the education sector by the Safer Recruitment Consortium\, the programme has been expanded to cover all settings involving working with children.\nTraining topics will include: \n\nSafer recruitment and the wider context of safeguarding\nPrevalence of abuse and profile of abusers\nHow abusers operate within organisations\nFeatures of a safer recruitment process\nPlanning a safer recruitment process\nMaking the right decisions: interview and selection\nSetting acceptable standards of behaviour\nMaintaining an ongoing culture of vigilance.\n\nLearning outcomes: \nCPD/Certification: All participants will receive an accredited SRC course completion certificate alongside participant guidance handbooks. \n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n  \n\nSpeaker: Steve Hall\, Chair of the National LADO Network \nSteve brings over 40 years of experience as a qualified social worker and Service Manager in Social Care for various Local Authorities with a background of Front door services\, assessment\, Child Protection\, care experienced children\, Children with Disabilities\, and Quality Assurance. \nHe is an experienced LADO and held the elected role of Chair of the National LADO Network for over 6 years\, stepping down recently in order to focus on training commitments. Steve is an experienced trainer\, providing tailored safeguarding training to a variety of settings. He also provides consultancy\, including investigations\, safeguarding audits\, for a wide range of sectors\, including the police\, Faith\, Sports\, Fostering\, Education\, Early Years and Youth Services. \n  \n\nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safer-recruitment-consortium-accredited-certificate/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260708T114151Z
CREATED:20260708T105609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T114151Z
UID:17101-1795167000-1795170600@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Prevent strategy and radicialisation
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Children and adult safeguarding practitioners and leads in all organisations and sectors\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar provides an awareness overview of the Prevent Duty. Delegates will review the legal context\, signs and indicators\, response and referral to the challenge of radicalisation.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat is radicalisation and the Prevent duty \nRecognising individuals who are vulnerable to radicalisation \nManaging disclosure and relevant referral to Channel for Prevent\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGet a clearer understanding of their role & responsibilities towards your Prevent duty \nRecognise and identify the vulnerabilities to being drawn into radicalisation and extremism \nLearn what to do if there are concerns that an individual is at risk of radicalisation \nBe able to handle a disclosure effectively and raise these concerns appropriately \nUnderstand the referral process for Prevent and the Channel Panel process\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \nSpeaker: \nTom Robinson\, safeguarding expert \nThomas Robinson is an experienced safeguarding expert\, with a specialism in radicalisation. He holds extensive experience tackling a wide range of complex radicalisation cases in various roles\, including as a Social Worker within Children’s Services\, as Channel Coordinator within Prevent and as the Prevent Practitioner/Deputy Named Safeguarding Professional within an NHS mental health Trust. Furthermore\, Thomas is a PhD candidate in Social Work and Social Care investigating the radicalisation of young men and the role of masculinity in violent extremism. \nThomas is a qualified Social Worker with a background in Children’s services and holds years of experience in multi-agency safeguarding work. His work spans across safeguarding children and adults from a range of harms\, including domestic abuse\, sexual exploitation\, criminal exploitation\, county lines\, modern slavery and radicalisation. Thomas is passionate about supporting professionals to respond to safeguarding concerns\, and is using his PhD research to build a practical tool to support social workers to assess and safeguard males whom are vulnerable to radicalisation. \nIn his current role as Prevent Practitioner/Deputy Named Safeguarding Professional within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT)\, Thomas provides regular trainings to staff and teams across the Trust\, including Prevent Awareness\, Workshop to Raise Awareness on Prevent (WRAP)\, and Safeguarding Adults. Thomas also offers regular expert consultations to support staff to respond to complex radicalisation concerns across the Trust\, and is the SPFT representative in the Prevent’s Channel Panels across Sussex that provide a multi-agency approach to safeguarding those assessed as vulnerable to radicalisation. Moreover\, Thomas contributes to the development and updating of Policy within SPFT to structurally respond to emerging safeguarding concerns regarding radicalisation. \nOver the years\, Thomas has gathered substantial knowledge and practical expertise on the multi-faceted dynamics of safeguarding and radicalisation. His unique position of both working in and researching on this issue provides unique insights into this complex area of safeguarding. Thomas is available to deliver Prevent training to a range of organisations\, which will cover the key features of Prevent Awareness and Prevent WRAP\, including CONTEST\, the statutory duty under Counter Terrorism Security Act 2015 known as the ‘Prevent Duty’\, Vulnerabilities to Radicalisation\, Extremist Ideology and groups\, Current Threat Level\, and the Channel Panel process. Thomas will provide an opportunity to have a nuanced and critical discussion about this important and complex area of safeguarding .
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/prevent-strategy-and-radicialisation/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102446Z
CREATED:20260709T114518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102446Z
UID:17167-1796218200-1796225400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Child-on-child sexual harassment and misconduct
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Safeguarding professionals\, safeguarding leads\, leaders\, governors and trustees with safeguarding oversight\, counsellors\, pastoral support workers\, youth workers\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThe seminar will introduce the scope and prevalence of sexual violence and misconduct among children\, and go into depth on recommended best practice in prevention and response.  The seminar will involve delegate discussion and interaction using case study examples. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat is sexual violence\, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct\nThe prevalence and scope of sexual violence and sexual misconduct\nThe challenge of prevention and response in safeguarding practice\nDelegate reflective discussion using case study examples\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncrease knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and misconduct\nInform about best practice in safeguarding children and transitional safeguarding\nConsider evidence-based prevention and response strategies\nEngage in reflective practice using case study examples\nNetwork with other professionals involved in safeguarding and working in this sensitive area of safeguarding practice\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nSpeaker: Maria Putz –  Head of Training \nMaria joined LimeCulture in January 2019 as a Training Manager and has since advanced to the role of Head of Training. In this capacity\, she has led the development and launch of sexual misconduct support services within the Police\, NHS\, and has expanded LimeCulture’s work within universities. Alongside her team\, Maria has designed proactive prevention programs and clear\, effective response strategies to support victims and survivors of sexual violence\, harassment\, and abuse across all ages and settings. \nMaria has also played a key role in developing and delivering the Preventing Sexual Misconduct Education (PSME) and the Sexual Misconduct Liaison Officer (SMLO) Model\, helping schools and colleges implement a whole-school approach to prevention and response. She has presented nationally and internationally\, with a focus on healthy relationships and safeguarding in sport.  \nBefore joining LimeCulture\, Maria worked as a specialist safeguarding nurse at the UK’s largest children’s hospital and has experience as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) and Crisis Worker.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/child-on-child-sexual-harassment-and-misconduct/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T103000
DTSTAMP:20260709T115948Z
CREATED:20260709T115948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T115948Z
UID:17710-1796895000-1796898600@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:SACPA members safeguarding practice forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ FOC\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nSacpa member safeguarding practice forums are free networking events for SACPA members and part of the SACPA mission to bring safeguarding leaders and practitioners together for mutual support and learning.  \nEach month safeguarding leads\, practitioners\, senior leaders\, trustees and governors to meet online to network around a specific safeguarding theme.   \nThis forum is open to SACPA member colleagues who have pre-booked and confirmed their place via the booking page function.  \nParticipants will receive a copy of the materials used\, and if they wish a reflective learning log template can be provided.  \nIf you are not already a SACPA member and want to benefit from networking with other safeguarding leads\, did you know that professional membership pays for itself in as little as two out of the ten scheduled safeguarding practice forum sessions per year?    \nYou may want to browse our membership page.  \nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-members-safeguarding-practice-forum-10/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T120252Z
CREATED:20260709T120252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T120252Z
UID:17171-1796986800-1796990400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding in online contexts
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧All practitioners and leaders with a safeguarding responsibility\, pastoral support\, preventative education providers\, online safety leads\, volunteers who come into contact with children.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nDiscover the essential online contexts across key safeguarding topics. Explore what to watch for\, how to respond\, and strategies to minimise harm while empowering children and young people in the digital world. \nUnable to attend? Access the webinar recording post-event. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding online contexts in safeguarding\nMental health considerations in digital environments\nStaff conduct and digital responsibilities\nChild advocacy\, rights\, and the digital landscape\nIdentification\, response\, and recovery strategies.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepened understanding of online contexts in safeguarding\nEnhanced confidence in supporting mental health online\nInsight into digital conduct’s impact on organisational safety and child welfare\nStrategies to balance online safety with child advocacy and rights\nProficiency in identification\, response\, and recovery practices.\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-in-online-contexts-4/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260812T150113Z
CREATED:20260727T135211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T150113Z
UID:17175-1799665200-1799668800@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:The voice of a child
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nHow do we genuinely embed children’s voices into safeguarding practice\, not as a compliance task\, but as a foundation for protection\, trust and safer cultures? \nJoin DSL Christine Kane and Digital Safeguarding Lead Amy Adderley in a practical webinar exploring how to centre youth voice safely\, ethically and meaningfully. They will share their amazing youth well-being ambassador programme that will unpack what children and young people are telling us\, how to create psychologically safe spaces for disclosure\, and how organisations can shift from tokenistic engagement to approaches that genuinely influence decisions\, policies and safeguarding culture. \nThis session is ideal for:\nSafeguarding leads\, DSLs/DDSLs\, education professionals\, youth workers\, social care staff\, charity/NGO leaders\, and anyone responsible for child protection. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to create safe spaces for children to express concerns\nPractical ways to engage children and young people safely\nHow Heads of Schools can encourage authentic participation of children\nTools for embedding youth participation at organisational and frontline levels\nHow authentic youth voice strengthens safeguarding outcomes for individuals\, organisations and communities\n\nEmpower the young people you serve. Strengthen your safeguarding approach. Build safer cultures where children are heard\, believed and protected. \nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/the-voice-of-a-child/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102626Z
CREATED:20260727T135413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102626Z
UID:17179-1799748000-1799751600@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on safeguarding capability
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135📍 Online \n\nThis seminar is part of an interactive four-part seminar series designed to strengthen emotional resilience\, self-awareness and trauma-informed practice of safeguarding leads and professionals. \nEach session will combine research\, reflection and practical strategies for those working in high stakes\, emotionally charged safeguarding environments. \nSessions are available to purchase as single seminars or as a full series. \nAudience:\nSafeguarding professionals\, pastoral leads\, educators\, early help practitioners\, health and social care staff\, mental health professionals and counsellors. \nSESSION 1:\nJan 12 | Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on safeguarding capability \nLearn how trauma and ACEs affect behaviour\, learning\, and resilience\, both in children and professionals. Discover how to build trauma-informed practice and mitigate the impact of personal ACEs on decision-making. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nEmotional resilience\, wellbeing and stress management tools to combat burnout\nReflective insights for improved practice\nOrganisational and team culture\nSafer outcomes\, community trust and empathetic safeguarding cultures\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepen understanding of ACEs and their lifelong effects\nExplore the neuroscience behind trauma and resilience\nStrengthen trauma-informed responses in safeguarding practice.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-and-their-impact-on-safeguarding-capability/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102654Z
CREATED:20260727T141558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102654Z
UID:17181-1800005400-1800009000@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All who have responsibility and oversight responsibility of safer recruitment and regulatory compliance including safeguarding professionals and leaders\, trustees\, board members and governors\, bursars\, HR professionals\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Record (SCR) fully compliant? \nAll schools and colleges are required to maintain a SCR in accordance with statutory guidance and relevant legislation. However\, common issues such as inaccuracies and missing information continue to pose compliance risks\, often leading to poor inspection outcomes and negative safeguarding judgements. \nThis webinar is designed to support staff with operational or oversight responsibility for the SCR. It will provide practical advice and clarity on how to meet latest compliance requirements and maintain a robust and accurate record. \nTraining topics will include how long to retain relevant evidence\, procedures for maintenance and auditing\, and actions to take when a staff member or volunteer is found unsuitable. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain an understanding of key legislation and statutory guidance related to the SCR\nLearn how to develop a comprehensive checklist for compliance audits\nUnderstand best-practice procedures for maintaining and checking the SCR\nKnow what to review and record when a staff member’s or volunteer’s suitability changes\n\nBOOK NOW \nUnable to attend live? A post-webinar recording will be available. Email bsa@boarding.org.uk to purchase. \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-5/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102809Z
CREATED:20260727T145410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102809Z
UID:17169-1800450000-1800453600@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Responding and analysing child-on-child incidents
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Designated safeguarding leads\, mental health leads\, counsellors and pastoral support workers\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nChild-on-child abuse remains a serious safeguarding concern\, with many sectors requiring a zero-tolerance approach to its investigation. This webinar explores the critical role of thorough analysis\, accurate recording\, and robust investigation in addressing these incidents. \nJoin us as we delve into best practices for investigating child-on-child abuse. We’ll cover how to analyse incidents effectively\, record them accurately\, and prepare for possible complaints or legal scrutiny. \nCan’t attend live? A recording of the webinar will be available afterwards. Email info@sacpa.org.uk to purchase. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding child-on-child abuse and the implications of a zero-tolerance approach\nEffective recording of individual incidents\nAnalysing patterns\, contexts\, and disseminating findings for learning and improvement\nInvestigating incidents thoroughly and professionally\nResponding to challenges: what does strong evidence and defensible decision-making look like?\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nClarify what constitutes child-on-child abuse and what a zero-tolerance policy entails\nExplore how effective recording and analysis support safeguarding outcomes\nIdentify the essential components of a robust and defensible investigation\nGain confidence in handling complaints and legal challenges related to safeguarding decisions.\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nSpeaker:  \nMaria Strauss\, Partner\, Farrer & Co \nMaria Strauss is a Partner at the law firm Farrer & Co. She has extensive experience in safeguarding and employment law. She acts for a variety of not for profit and education organisations including independent schools\, charities\, faith-based organisations and sports clubs. Maria has many years’ experience in handling sensitive and complex cases for clients. She is a specialist in investigations and a trained interviewer. Maria advises on all aspects of employment and equality law and was the lead author of the AGBIS Resource for Governors on Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion. Most recently\, Maria has advised on a number of complex cases such as bullying cases (including anonymous witnesses)\, safeguarding investigations into serious allegations with related parental complaints; whistleblowing complaints\, ‘clash of rights’ cases\, and a range of other cases involving staff\, children and parents. Maria is a governor of an independent prep school in London.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/responding-and-analysing-child-on-child-incidents/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260924T091321Z
CREATED:20260924T090858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T091321Z
UID:18050-1800957600-1800961200@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Navigating the New DBS Requirements
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Individuals who are involved in HR\, management of those regulated activity\, those who have safeguarding responsibilities and those who would be involved in making referrals to the DBS.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nOrganisations who employ individuals or have volunteers who carry out regulated activity with children or adults have a legal duty to refer to DBS if certain conditions are met. This webinar is designed to support organisations to understand when the legal duty to refer to DBS is met and when a barring referral should be made. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the three different referral routes\nUnderstand when a DBS Barring referral should be made\, including when the legal duty is met\nUnderstand what Regulated Activity is\nHave a clear understanding of the consequences of not making appropriate barring referrals and the consequences of being included in one or both Barred Lists\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nSpeaker: TBC \n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/navigating-the-new-dbs-requirements/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260727T150719Z
CREATED:20260727T150719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T150719Z
UID:17199-1801576800-1801580400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding in Boarding Schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Heads\, Designated Safeguarding Leads\, Houseparents\, Boarding Managers\, Pastoral and Residential Staff\, Governors and all professionals working within boarding provision.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nBoarding schools create rich\, diverse\, and life-shaping experiences for children and young people. However\, they also present a unique safeguarding challenge. \nThis focused 1-hour webinar is designed to equip boarding staff\, DSLs and leaders with the knowledge\, skills and confidence to keep boarders safe within a 24-hour residential environment. \nWhat This Webinar Covers \n\nUnique safeguarding risks in boarding environments\nVulnerability factors for domestic and international boarders\nPeer-on-peer abuse\, online harms and night-time supervision\nManaging disclosures\, low-level concerns & staff boundaries\nEmbedding a strong safeguarding culture in residential life\nLeadership and governance responsibilities\n\nKey Takeaways \n\nUnderstand the distinctive safeguarding pressures in boarding settings\nStrengthen supervision\, culture and boundaries in residential life\nImprove student trust\, reporting and participation\nRespond confidently to concerns and disclosures\nEnhance leadership oversight and evidence for inspection\n\nWhy Attend? \nThis session provides practical tools\, real examples\, and sector-specific insights to help you create safer\, more nurturing boarding communities and built on strong relationships\, visibility\, and proactive safeguarding practice. \nBOOK NOW \n\n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-in-boarding-schools-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T151139Z
CREATED:20260727T151139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T151139Z
UID:17203-1801735200-1801738800@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safer organisations: Peer supervision - How might it work?
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session offers a rich exploration of peer supervision. Creative Counsellors have 20\,000 members around the world. She will touch on why supervision is an essential and sometimes overlooked element in organisations.  Supervision offers the opportunity to have a fresh perspective\, which can not only identify risks that may have been overlooked but also provide the psychological scaffolding and support that staff need when working in settings can be challenging. \nParticipants will gain practical insights into how collective reflection can strengthen wellbeing\, ethics\, and accountability across professional settings. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain fresh innovative supervision practices\nEnhance cultural understanding and reflective capacity when supporting diverse teams and communities\nTake away new tools and approaches to apply immediately within their own organisational or peer supervision settings\nJoin a global dialogue about how supervision can promote wellbeing\, ethics\, and cultural humility in practice.\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safer-organisations-peer-supervision-how-might-it-work/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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