BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sacpa - ECPv6.18.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sacpa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T103000 DTSTAMP:20251121T105754Z CREATED:20250619T204949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T105754Z UID:15735-1769160600-1769164200@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Contextual approaches to vaping behaviour DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļøĀ Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding practitioners\, pastoral support workers\, Safeguarding leads and deputies\, Preventative education workers\, Health education workers\, Youth workers\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nChildrenā€™s vaping behaviour is a key safeguarding and health concern which lends itself to contextual safeguarding as well as health education approaches.Ā  \nThis webinar explores how contextual safeguarding approaches may support work to reduce and avoid the harm caused to children in contexts where vaping is commonplace\, encouraged\, or promoted and culturally embedded.Ā  \nHow can contextual safeguarding approaches contribute to turning the tide of harm?Ā  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nVaping and harmĀ \nWhat we know about childrenā€™s vaping behaviourĀ \nContextual safeguarding approachesĀ \nThe contexts of childrenā€™s vaping behaviourĀ \nFinding a way forwardĀ \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepen your understanding of vaping harms and harms specific to childrenā€™s vaping behaviourĀ \nRefresh understanding of contextual safeguarding approaches and how such approaches can support health education programmesĀ \nSupport application of contextual safeguarding approaches to the challenge of harmful vaping behaviour in childrenĀ \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDave Parvin \nA former Drug Squad Officer- Dave has seen the damage and destruction first hand that Ā ā€˜drugsā€™ can bring to those who choose to have a life that involves the use of these substances and as such is passionate about raising the awareness of the ā€˜potential risks and dangersā€™ associated with this life style. Since leaving the police Dave over the last 17 years has delivered hundreds of Drug Awareness Sessions to Schools and Colleges all over the country engaging with all parties (Students/Staff and Parental Sessions) to ensure his key message about raising the awareness of the real risks and dangers associated with many substances young people in particular are likely to come into contact with. He does not preach and delivers his presentations in a ā€˜non judgemental mannerā€™ in his own ā€˜unique styleā€™\, ensuring that his audiences engage with him from the very minute he starts to speak. He also has strong links with NAMSS (National Association for Managers of Student Services)\, the BSA (Boarding School Association) and Hieda (Health in Education) delivering bespoke Drug Awareness Training events for their staff (including work overseas with international schools). \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-hieda-contextual-approaches-to-vaping-behaviour/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T120000 DTSTAMP:20260107T140012Z CREATED:20251121T171309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T140012Z UID:16515-1768820400-1768824000@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Youth Voice in Child Safeguarding: From Tokenism to True Influence DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45 ā€“ Discounted rate for BSA members\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nHow do we genuinely embed childrenā€™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 youā€™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\nSpeakers: \nChristine Kane\, Deputy Head (Safeguarding)\, Marlborough College and Council Member\, The Football Association \nChristine serves as Senior Non-Executive Director at the Oxfordshire FA and sits on the boards of Nottingham Forest Community Trust and Everyoneā€™s Invited. Ā With previous roles at SSAFA\, the UK Ministry of Defence\, and Aston Villa Football Club. \n\nAmy Adderley\, Head of Digital Wellbeing\, Marlborough College \nAmy Adderley is Director of Digital Wellbeing\, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)\, and an Economics teacher at Marlborough College. She previously served as a Housemistress for five years and Assistant Housemistress for four years. Amy holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Child Protection Studies from the University of Birmingham\, with a particular interest in affluent neglect and is also a governor at a local primary school. Since joining Marlborough in 2015\, she has brought a wealth of experience from teaching in Cardiff\, Australia\, and Cornwall. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/youth-voice-in-child-safeguarding-from-tokenism-to-true-influence/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T103000 DTSTAMP:20251208T080456Z CREATED:20250716T151923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T080456Z UID:15823-1768555800-1768559400@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR) DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§ 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\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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 memberā€™s or volunteerā€™s suitability changes\n\nUnable to attend live? A post-webinar recording will be available. Email info@sacpa.org.uk to purchase. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya Ali is Director of SACPA and an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert. With over two decadesā€™ multidisciplinary experience in legal\, academic\, advisory\, and leadership roles\, she is strongly committed to advancing child rights and welfare. Formerly Deputy Minister in the Maldives\, she led national reforms in child protection policy and legislation. Internationally\, she has worked with UNICEF\, Save the Children\, and Lumos Foundation on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and systems reform across South Asia and beyond. An academic and practitioner\, Mariya has published widely and specialises in trauma-informed\, survivor-centred\, and systems-based safeguarding approaches. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \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/sacpa-bsa-managing-the-single-central-register-scr-6/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T160000 DTSTAMP:20260107T123459Z CREATED:20250717T144821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T123459Z UID:15831-1768212000-1768233600@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Safeguarding update for DSLs (level 3 certificate) DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Ā£235-470 ā€“ Discounted rate for BSA members\nšŸŽ§ Level 3 certificate training for Educational Guardians\, DSLā€™s\, DDSLs\nšŸ“ Online \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 settingsā€”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\nĀ The importance of effective information sharing\n\n\nĀ Recognising trauma and supporting vulnerable groups\n\n\nĀ 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 DSLā€™s role in working with childrenā€™s social care and promoting child welfare\nPromote a culture where childrenā€™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 ā€“ 2 days) \nAudience: Level 3 certificate training for Educational Guardians\, DSLā€™s\, DDSLs \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\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nSpeaker: \nAnn Marie Christian \nAnn MarieĀ is an International Safeguarding Consultant\, Trainer\, Author\, and Speaker with over 30 yearsā€™ experience as a qualified social worker. Since 1996\, she has worked across local authorities in frontline services\, management\, and as a Safeguarding Advisor\, LADO\, and Designated Safeguarding Lead Trainer. Ann Marie became an independent consultant in 2010\, providing safeguarding advice\, training\, and consultancy services to schools\, charities\, local authorities\, and global organisations\, including the NSPCC\, COIS\, BSME\, ISI Consultancy\, BSA\, IAPS\, the Premier League\, and many more. She regularly writes forĀ Head Teachers Update\,Ā SEN Magazine\, andĀ Nursery World\, and develops safeguarding courses for Optimus\, The Key for Leaders and Educare. Ann Marie has delivered keynotes and workshops internationally in regions such as the UK\, Dubai\, Singapore\, Texas\, Monaco\, Jamaica and more. Recognised for her impact\, she was Highly Commended at the 2019 WinTrade Awards for ā€˜Woman in the Public Sectorā€™ and previously nominated as NSPCC Child Protection Trainer of the Year. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-update-for-dsls-level-3-certificate-2/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) ā€“ This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online,Training ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T103000 DTSTAMP:20251209T105015Z CREATED:20250626T163528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T105015Z UID:15524-1765359000-1765362600@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Safeguarding Practice Forum DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø FREE\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nSafeguarding practice forums are FREEĀ networking events for SACPA members and part of the SACPA mission to bring safeguarding leaders and practitioners together for mutual support and learning. Each month safeguarding leads\, practitioners\, senior leaders\, trustees and governors meet online to network around a specific safeguarding theme. Ā  \nThis event is also FREE for non-members. \nThis session will explore emerging online risks\, AI risks\, tricky cases\, and effective responses across different settings. \nWhy attend? \n\nShare and learn from others facing similar digital safeguarding challenges\nHear practical strategies for managing online risks in schools\, sport\, and social care\nGain clarity and confidence in responding to complex digital issues\nConnect with a community of safeguarding practitioners.\n\nLearning outcomes \n\nUnderstand current digital risks and how they affect children\nLearn practical approaches to managing online concerns\nGain insight from peers across sectors\nBuild confidence and a supportive professional network.\n\nBOOK NOW \nNot a member?\nDid you know that professional membership pays for itself in as little as two events per year?Ā  Browse the membership page for more information. \n\nSpeaker: \nArabella Northey\, Head of Partnerships and Communications\, Seqrd Technology \nFollowing eighteen years of dedicated experience in education across diverse school environments\, Arabella has cultivated a deep understanding of pedagogy and the evolving landscape of learning and the digital world. She has taught in both the state and private school sector. As a co-founder of The Fulham Boys School\, she developed a curriculum to equip and challenge boys of all abilities and foster a love of learning. Having completed her NPQH\, she worked with schools and senior leaders to embed thinking skills\, metacognition and self-regulation strategies within their curriculum. \nHer role as Head of Partnerships and Communications at Seqrd Technology has enabled her to combine her expertise in metacognition\, technology and safeguarding. This position has given her the opportunity to help schools and parents support their pupils to thrive online and navigate digital spaces safely. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-members-safeguarding-practice-forum-8/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Forum,Online ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T140000 DTSTAMP:20251127T125553Z CREATED:20250811T134504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T125553Z UID:15520-1764939600-1764943200@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Responding and analysing child-on-child incidents DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45Ā ā€“Ā Discounted rate for BSA members\nšŸŽ§ Designated safeguarding leads\, mental health leads\, counsellors and pastoral support workers\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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. Weā€™ll cover how to analyse incidents effectively\, record them accurately\, and prepare for possible complaints or legal scrutiny. \nCanā€™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\, FarrerĀ &Ā Co \nMaria Strauss is a Partner at the law firm Farrer & Co.Ā 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 yearsā€™ experience in handling sensitive and complex cases for clients. She is a specialist in investigations and a trained interviewer.Ā 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\, ā€˜clash of rightsā€™ 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/analysing-child-on-child-incidents-2/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T110000 DTSTAMP:20251013T194625Z CREATED:20250626T155240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T194625Z UID:15496-1760436000-1760439600@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Safeguarding children with gender dysphoria DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļøĀ Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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 dysphoria.\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: \nNicola Oā€™BrienĀ FRSA\, Director of SafeguardingĀ and DSL\, Felsted School \nNicola Oā€™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 SafeguardingĀ in Education group for the same organisation\, a Safeguarding AdviserĀ 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. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-children-with-gender-dysphoria/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T110000 DTSTAMP:20250724T101800Z CREATED:20250623T130700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T101800Z UID:15494-1760349600-1760353200@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR) DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļøĀ Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§ 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\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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 memberā€™s or volunteerā€™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/sacpa-bsa-managing-the-single-central-register-scr-5/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T113000 DTSTAMP:20250903T122148Z CREATED:20250425T170548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T122148Z UID:15482-1758879000-1758886200@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Sextortion: lessons from the casefiles DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Ā£135-270\nšŸŽ§ 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\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nUnderstanding and Responding to Sextortion: Safeguarding Practice in Focus \nĀ Recent reports from the National Crime Agency (NCA) and CEOP highlight a significant rise in cases of sextortionā€”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 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. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nDefining financially motivated sexual extortion (sextortion) and using the Sharing Nudes and Semi-Nudes guidance effectively\nUnderstanding the voice and lived experience of children affected by sextortion\nExamining the role of internal systems and multi-agency safeguarding in either supporting or re-traumatising victims\nIdentifying key implications for safeguarding practice and preventative education\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDevelop a clear understanding of financially motivated sexual extortion and its impact on young people\nApply the latest Nudes and Semi-Nudes guidance to inform safeguarding responses\nReflect on the lived experiences of affected children\, including the risks of victim-blaming and re-traumatisation\nEngage in reflective discussion\, share experiences\, and explore practical responses to complex safeguarding dilemmas\nInform and shape future policy and practice in their setting to better identify\, respond to\, and prevent sextortion\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 ā€“ Section 47 Children Act ā€˜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. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sextortion-lessons-from-the-casefiles-3/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T131500 DTSTAMP:20250829T164448Z CREATED:20250425T165005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T164448Z UID:15478-1758283200-1758287700@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Group Supervision (Session 1 of 6) DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Ā£600-1200 (for all 6 sessions)\nšŸ“ Online \n\nGroup Supervision for Safeguarding Professionals \nSACPAā€™s group supervision sessions are designed to foster a stable\, supportive\, and reflective community of practice among safeguarding professionals. Each group includes 4ā€“8 participants who meet regularly to share experiences\, explore challenges\, and develop their safeguarding knowledge and skills in a safe\, structured environment. \nGroup supervision encourages professional growth\, strengthens reflective practice\, and promotes resilience by enabling participants to draw on collective insights and expertise. \nProgramme Structure: \n\nA series of six 1-hour group supervision sessions\, held monthly\nFacilitated by an experienced safeguarding professional\nFocused on peer learning\, reflection\, and real-world case discussions\n\nHow SACPA group safeguarding supervision works: \n\nParticipants commit to attending all six sessions to build trust and continuity\nA short initial planning meeting will be held to establish the groupā€™s supervision contract\nTogether\, the group will agree on:\n\nPreferred models of supervision\nWorking agreements and expectations\nBoundaries for confidentiality and respectful dialogue\n\n\n\nThese sessions are particularly beneficial for Designated Safeguarding Leads\, deputies\, safeguarding managers\, and those with regular safeguarding responsibilities across education\, health\, youth services\, or care settings. \nSupervision Dates \nSession 1: September 19\, 2025\nSession 2: October 17\, 2025\nSession 3: November 17\, 2025\nSession 4: January 20\, 2026\nSession 5: February 23\, 2026\nSession 6: March 17\, 2026 \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: \nMariya Ali\, Director of Safeguarding and Director\, Sacpa \nMariya Ali is an internationally recognized expert in safeguarding and child protection with over two decades of multidisciplinary experience. Her career spans senior advisory\, academic\, legal\, and leadership roles\, underpinned by her strong commitment to child rights and welfare. \nShe has served as a Minister of Gender\, Family\, and Human Rights in the Maldives\, where she led national reforms in child protection policy and legislation. Mariya has also contributed extensively at the international level\, working with organizations such as UNICEF\, UNDP\, and ECPAT International\, advising on child sexual abuse and exploitation\, and developing child protection systems in South Asia and beyond. \nAs an academic and practitioner\, Mariya holds qualifications in law and child psychology and has published widely on child rights\, online child safety\, and trauma-informed safeguarding. Her roles have included consultancy\, research\, and training\, with a particular focus on systems-based safeguarding approaches\, survivor-centered interventions\, and legislative frameworks. \nMariyaā€™s leadership is characterized by a balance of strategic vision\, policy expertise\, and grounded experience in frontline protection. She brings to SACPA not only a global perspective but also a deep understanding of local implementation challenges\, making her a valuable asset to drive the organizationā€™s mission forward. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-group-supervision-1-session-1-of-6/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Teams CATEGORIES:Online,Training ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T103000 DTSTAMP:20250724T094109Z CREATED:20250630T161957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T094109Z UID:15452-1757669400-1757673000@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Radicalisation and early identification DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļøĀ Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§ Children and adult safeguarding practitioners and leads in all organisations and sectors\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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.Ā  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat is radicalisation and the Prevent dutyĀ \nRecognising individuals who are vulnerable to radicalisationĀ \nManaging disclosure and relevant referral to Channel for Prevent\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGet a clearer understanding of their role & responsibilities towards your Prevent dutyĀ \nRecognise and identify the vulnerabilities to being drawn into radicalisation and extremismĀ \nLearn what to do if there are concerns that an individual is at risk of radicalisationĀ \nBe able to handle a disclosure effectively and raise these concerns appropriatelyĀ \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 \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \n\nSpeaker: \nTom Robinson \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 Childrenā€™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 Childrenā€™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 Preventā€™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 ā€˜Prevent Dutyā€™\, 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-radicalisation-and-early-identification/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T123000 DTSTAMP:20250828T155549Z CREATED:20250619T193118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155549Z UID:15472-1757590200-1757593800@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Organisational risk assessments DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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: \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards\, having previously been a course tutor since 1998.Ā  Dale leads on all safeguarding\, inspection and compliance matters for BSA Group\, including liaising with ISI\, Ofsted and DfE in England\, and leading on the groupā€™s work in Scotland and Wales. He trains and delivers consultancy extensively for BSA and SACPA and is Vice Chair of the Groupā€™s Safeguarding and Child Protection Advisory Board (SAFCAB). \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner.Ā 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 Childrenā€™s Board\, is a safeguarding trainer for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra and chair of a small performing arts charity. He also holds volunteer roles in sport and in the Scout Association. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/scrutinising-policies-and-procedures-conducting-an-organisational-risk-assessment-2/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T110000 DTSTAMP:20250724T093847Z CREATED:20250619T191507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T093847Z UID:15457-1757412000-1757415600@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:E-safety compliance: keeping up with developments DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļøĀ Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§ All practitioners and leaders with a safeguarding responsibility\, pastoral support\, preventative education providers\, online safety leads\, volunteers who come into contact with children.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session will look at the latest guidance\, trends and headlines in online safety. It will highlight the benefits that are to be gained from the online world and alsoā€Ælook at the challenges and risks in a balanced way.ā€ÆThe latest research will be shared along with some strategies for colleagues working with children and young people and children and young people themselves.Ā  \nĀ This webinar will support knowledge and confidence of practitioners and leaders responsible for oversight of safeguarding and online safety\, including those involved in risk assessment\, delivering online safety interventions and curriculum.ā€ÆThe event is suitable for colleagues working in education\, health\, youth services\, early help\, private\, charity and third sector organisations.Ā  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nProvide an overview of the latest guidance\, trends and headlines in online safetyĀ \nSignpost useful sites and resources to inform and educate about online safetyĀ \nReview strategies for meaningful engagement with children and young people as they navigate the online worldĀ \nSignpost links to support risk assessment\, intervention and education sessions with young people who are particularly vulnerable online.Ā \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDelegates will review how `Education for a Connected Worldā€™ framework can support their digital safeguarding activityĀ \nDelegates will have a greater understanding of key guidance\, legislation and trendsĀ \nDelegates will be signposted to the latest useful sites and resources to inform and educate about online safety and managing online life.Ā \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 \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \n\n \nSpeaker: Karl Hopwood \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/sacpa-bsa-e-safety-compliance-keeping-up-with-developments/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T150000 DTSTAMP:20250820T095334Z CREATED:20250808T094953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T095334Z UID:16013-1757080800-1757084400@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:DBS Barring and Referral: Your Responsibilities DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets available from Ā£45 and discounted rate for BSA members\nšŸŽ§ 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.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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.Ā 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\n\n\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. \n\nSpeaker: Jo Wheatley\, Regional Outreach Manager\, Disclosure and Barring Service \nJo has worked for DBS since October 2022\, beginning her journey as the Regional Outreach Adviser for the West Midlands. In June 2024\, she progressed to the role of Regional Outreach Manager for the Midlands and the South. \nIn her current position\, Jo not only line manages several Regional Outreach Advisers but also supports the Partnerships team in engaging with a wide range of organisations across England\, Wales\, and Northern Ireland. She is deeply passionate about safeguarding and takes pride in the positive impact DBS has in promoting safer recruitment practices. \nOutside of work\, Jo serves as a child welfare officer for her local football club\, a role that perfectly combines her safeguarding expertise with her love of football. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/dbs-legal-duty-to-refer/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T130000 DTSTAMP:20250828T121814Z CREATED:20250619T190439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T121814Z UID:15476-1757073600-1757077200@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR) DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļøĀ Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§ 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\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Register compliant?Ā  \nSchools and colleges must keep a Single Central Record in line with statutory guidance and associated legislation. However\, inaccuracies and missing data in the single central register remains a key area of compliance concern resulting in poor regulatory inspection outcomes which are reflected in judgements on safeguarding leadership.Ā  \nTraining topics will include: \nThis webinar is developed to support colleagues who have operational and oversight responsibility for the Single Central Record. It covers;Ā  \n\nSupporting guidanceĀ \nInformation required for SCRĀ \nRetention of evidenceĀ \nProcedure for maintaining and checking the SCRĀ \nWhat happens on the SCR if staff or volunteers are found to be unsuitableĀ \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nReview of underpinning legislation and guidanceĀ \nHow to develop a checklist of SCR requirements for compliance auditĀ \nHow to implement recommended procedures for maintaining and checking the SCRĀ \nWhat to consider in reviewing the SCR if there is a change in suitability.Ā \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 \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \n\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ 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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-managing-the-single-central-register-scr-4/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T110000 DTSTAMP:20250815T142630Z CREATED:20250425T161849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T142630Z UID:15465-1757066400-1757070000@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 Update + Box Set DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļøĀ Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§ Online safety leads\, DSL\, DDSL\, Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar will provide a clear and practical overview of the 2025 updates to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)\, focusing on key changes and their implications for school leadership\, safeguarding teams\, and all staff. \nKCSIE 2025 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 KCSIE25 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 2025\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 2025\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\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeakers: \nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid joined BSA Group in August 2023. He has over 20 yearsā€™ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \n\n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards\, having previously been a course tutor since 1998.Ā  Dale leads on all safeguarding\, inspection and compliance matters for BSA Group\, including liaising with ISI\, Ofsted and DfE in England\, and leading on the groupā€™s work in Scotland and Wales. He trains and delivers consultancy extensively for BSA and SACPA and is Vice Chair of the Groupā€™s Safeguarding and Child Protection Advisory Board (SAFCAB). \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner.Ā 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 Childrenā€™s Board\, is a safeguarding trainer for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra and chair of a small performing arts charity. He also holds volunteer roles in sport and in the Scout Association. \n\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ 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. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-keeping-children-safe-in-education-2024-update-box-set/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T153000 DTSTAMP:20250724T113457Z CREATED:20240405T121734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T113457Z UID:13848-1756377000-1756395000@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Safer Recruitment Consortium Accredited Safer Recruitment Certificate DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Ā£235-470\nšŸŽ§ HR professionals\, HR managers\, line managers\, Senior leaders\, governors and trusteesĀ Ā \nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis Safer Recruitment Consortium accredited training course is the widely accepted UK standard for safer recruitment recognised by the government. Statutory Guidance outlines that at least one member of every appointment panel for roles involving work with children must undertake ā€˜properā€™ safe recruitment training.Ā  \nThe ā€ÆSafer Recruitment Consortiumā€Æhas developed a Safer Recruitment package for the wider childrenā€™s workforce (this course) where previously this was solely aimed at those in the education sector. The consortium also reviewed the nationalā€Æsafer working practiceā€Æguidance in 2015 (previously DCSF 2009) to reflect new and emerging professional conduct issues and this was updated again in May 2019 and most recently in February 2022.Ā  \nThis online course is delivered by an approved Safer Recruitment Consortium trainer and includes provision of all Safer Recruitment Consortium participant materials via the accredited online virtual delivery.ā€Æ ā€ÆĀ  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nSafer recruitment and the wider context of safeguardingĀ \nPrevalence of abuse and profile of abusersĀ \nHow abusers operate within organisationsĀ \nFeatures of a safer recruitment processĀ \nPlanning a safer recruitment processĀ \nMaking the right decisions: interview and selectionĀ \nSetting acceptable standards of behaviourĀ \nMaintaining an ongoing culture of vigilance.Ā \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nCPD/Certification: All participants will receive an accredited SRC course completion certificate alongside participant guidance handbooks.Ā \n\nThis programme is also available face-to-face or online on a consultancy basis.Ā  \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.Ā  \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: \nSteve Hall\, Head of Quality Assurance\, ISS \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 URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safer-recruitment-consortium-accredited-safer-recruitment-certificate/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T110000 DTSTAMP:20250724T113438Z CREATED:20250703T140827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T113438Z UID:15793-1756288800-1756292400@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Compliance update (Keeping Children Safe in Education) DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļøĀ Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§ Online safety leads\, DSL\, DDSL\, Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, TrusteesĀ \nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar will look at the changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education for 2025 and will highlight the management and compliance implications.Ā  \nKCSIE is for all practitioners in schools as well as governing bodies\, proprietors\, and management committees.Ā  \nThe KCSIE25 box set includes; \n\nA 1-hour webinarĀ \nA 20-minute update video to use in annual safeguarding updates and staff safeguarding induction packagesĀ \nA quiz to use in annual safeguarding updates and staff safeguarding induction packages.Ā \n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nChanges to KCSIEĀ \nImpact on policies and proceduresĀ \nImpact on professional practice.Ā \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAwareness of changes to the guidanceĀ \nHow to update school policies and procedures to reflect the new guidanceĀ \nUnderstanding issues relating to implementation and dissemination to school staff.Ā \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 \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \n\nSpeakers: \nDavid Walker\, Director\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the BSA Director and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 yearsā€™ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \n\nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards\, having previously been a course tutor since 1998. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSAā€™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 and has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our international members. He also liaises with ISI\, Ofsted and DfE on matters relating to compliance and inspection standards\, and compiles the BSA Self-Assessment toolkit\, which he first produced in 2002\, since which time he has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner.Ā 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 Childrenā€™s Board. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/compliance-update-keeping-children-safe-in-education/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250815T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250815T110000 DTSTAMP:20250815T095321Z CREATED:20250815T095321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T095321Z UID:16086-1755252000-1755255600@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Updating your safeguarding policy and Staff Code of Conduct DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļøĀ Ā£90-180\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding leads\, governors\, trustees\, proprietors and board members responsible for review and refresh of safeguarding policy and code of conduct.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar considers some key principles and practices around updating safeguarding and code of conduct policies. How to use a range of data to inform the update process and articulate the rationale for specific update with regard to governance\, regulatory inspection. Ā It will consider how to work with colleagues using policy and procedure in their practice. \nDelegates will have the opportunity to consider and share a range of approaches to this task and positively impact the ongoing development of safer organisations practice. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nApproaches to the update process\nRegulatory requirements and using data to inform your safeguarding policy update\nThe role and voice of the child and service user\nLinks between significant policies\nGovernance and dissemination plans.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nConsider different approaches to the update process\nBe clear about their rationale for the data they draw on to conduct updates\nConsider links to a range of other significant policies\nConsider their plans for governance involvement and dissemination needs of staff.\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/updating-your-safeguarding-policy-and-staff-code-of-conduct-3/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) ā€“ This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T140000 DTSTAMP:20250620T095623Z CREATED:20250620T095623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T095623Z UID:15739-1751029200-1751032800@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to Restorative Justice and Restorative Practice DESCRIPTION:Course outline: \nSafeguarding practice with adults and children involves exceptional communication\, no more so than working with conflict and harm.Ā  This webinar introduces some key elements of restorative approaches\, restorative practice\, mediation and restorative justice.Ā  A 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. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat is Restorative Justice\nWhat is Restorative Practice\nKey Elements of Restorative Practice\nCaveats and Questions\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nHave an overview of Restorative Justice\nAppreciate how restorative practice and processes can benefit School communities\nIdentify some restorative enquiry tools and principles that support restorative practice in schools\n\nAudience: \nSenior leaders\, safeguarding leads and teams\, SENDCOs\, Pastoral Support colleagues and all colleagues who may be involved in managing difficult conversations \nUnable to attend?ā€ÆA post webinar recording will be available for purchase.Ā  \nA half day version of this programme is also available face-to-face on a consultancy basis for large staff groups.Ā  SACPA also facilitate co-production safer working practice workshops on a consultancy basis.Ā  \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.Ā  \nPlatform: Zoom (online) ā€“ webinar \nCost: \n\nSACPA/BSA/HIEDA Member Rate: Ā£90\nSACPA Additional Full Member Fee: Ā£45\nNon-member Rate: Ā£180*\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: \n \nClaire Dan\, Director of Safeguarding BSA Group and Director\, Sacpa \nClaire is Director of Safeguarding and Director\, Sacpa and leads on the provision of safeguarding advice and support to members and the development and delivery of CPD and safeguarding consultancy services. Claire is a safeguarding specialist and leader with a background in education welfare\, youth justice\, and early help contexts which have involved a strong focus on diverse and collaborative partnerships\, professional development and supervision of front-line safeguarding colleagues\, and leading multi-disciplinary teams and projects. Between 2006 and 2013 Claire was involved with Luton Safeguarding Children Board as a lead multi-agency safeguarding trainer\, developing and delivering single and multi-agency safeguarding training\, and since 2013 has delivered pieces of bespoke consultancy work\, and providing a range of safeguarding consultancy on a freelance basis. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/introduction-to-restorative-justice-and-restorative-practice-4/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T150000 DTSTAMP:20250331T115258Z CREATED:20240712T095339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T115258Z UID:14663-1745413200-1745420400@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:SACPA/BSA/BAISIS - Safeguarding considerations for summer school teams DESCRIPTION:Course outline: \nThis seminar\, designed specifically for summer school staff working with international students\, will equip you with the essential knowledge and tools to create a safe and inclusive environment for the students joining your summer school programme. Safeguarding should be a priority and all staff involved in the summer school provision should understand what safeguarding means in practical terms\, but also what it means from a child-centred approach. This seminar will highlight the key safeguarding information required by practitioners\, and also give insight into the specific needs to best safeguard international students. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nSafeguarding and your Duty of Care\nUnderstanding and following safeguarding policies\, procedures and ensuring you follow a robust safeguarding framework\nThe unique needs of international students: language barriers\, cultural differences and homesickness\nIdentifying and responding to a safeguarding concern.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding principles and requirements and their application in a summer school environment\n\n\n\nDevelop cultural sensitivity and communication skills to better connect with and support students\n\n\n\nImprove your confidence in identifying and responding to a safeguarding concern\n\n\n\nEnsuring compliance with UK safeguarding regulations and legal obligations.\n\nAudience: DSL\, DDSL\, Senior leaders\, pastoral support\, behaviour leads\, early help workers\, support workers\, family workers\, safeguarding leads \nPlatform: Zoom (online) ā€“ Seminar \nCost: \n\nSACPA/BSA/BAISIS Member Rate: Ā£135\nBSA Affiliate Member ā€“ Ā£170\nNon-member Rate: Ā£270*\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \n Bethan Waddington\, Director of Programmes and BAISIS \nBethan Waddington joined the BSA team as Training Manager in SeptemberĀ 2017. Bethan has worked in two independent boarding schools in the UK and Switzerland\, the latter as HousemistressĀ to 36 pupils. Following her time in Switzerland\, she was a Pastoral Manager for an inner-city state academy before working in the charity sector for Debrettā€™sĀ running the ā€˜Debrettā€™s Foundationā€™ training programme. In her role\, Bethan plans and manages all Day Seminars\, Conferences\, INSET and Consultancy\, as well as being Director of BAISIS. She believes boarding can be a positive force for young people and in order to fully support their needs staff can never learn too much. As such she is passionate about the CPD BSA delivers to our pastoral communities in the UK and worldwide. \n \nClaire Dan\, Director of Safeguarding\, BSA Group and Director\, SACPA \nClaire is Director of Safeguarding and Director\, Sacpa and leads on the provision of safeguarding advice and support to members and the development and delivery of CPD and safeguarding consultancy services. Claire is a safeguarding specialist and leader with a background in education welfare\, youth justice\, and early help contexts which have involved a strong focus on diverse and collaborative partnerships\, professional development and supervision of front-line safeguarding colleagues\, and leading multi-disciplinary teams and projects. Between 2006 and 2013 Claire was involved with Luton Safeguarding Children Board as a lead multi-agency safeguarding trainer\, developing and delivering single and multi-agency safeguarding training\, and since 2013 has delivered pieces of bespoke consultancy work\, and providing a range of safeguarding consultancy on a freelance basis. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-baisis-safeguarding-considerations-for-summer-school-teams-2/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/86228-buttons_Page_10-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR