BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sacpa - ECPv6.17.4.1//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\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\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 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£470\nšŸŽ§ Level 3 certificate training for DSLā€™s DDSLs\, SENCOā€™s\, Designated teachers for Looked After Children\, Senior Leaders\, Trustees\, GovernorsĀ \nšŸ“ 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 DSLā€™s role in liaising with childrenā€™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 outcomesā€”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.ā€ÆĀ 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. \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\, Ā across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of Ā Kirklees. \nShe has a Masterā€™s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ā€˜Queenā€™s Nurseā€™ (2019) for ā€œContinued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.ā€ URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-level-3-advanced-certificate-2-days-day-2/ 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\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 withĀ  gender incongruence.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \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. \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/safeguarding-children-with-gender-dysphoria-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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\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\nĀ  \nCourse outline: \nThis session led byĀ Karl Hopwood\, Online safety expert\, will look at the latest guidance\, trends and headlines in online safety. It willĀ 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 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\n\n\nDelegatesĀ 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\,Ā 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 \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \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 ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£235\nšŸŽ§ Level 3 certificate training for Educational Guardians\, DSLs\, DDSLs\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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.ā€ÆThe programme aims to develop the knowledge\, skills and understanding required to fulfil their roles and responsibilities with integrity and to a high standard.Ā  \nThe day will ensure that practitioners carrying out DSL and safeguarding lead roles as part of their business are:Ā  \n\naware of relevant statutory requirementsĀ \naware of the latest safeguarding concernsĀ \nappropriately responding to concerns\, making reports or referralsĀ \nworking with a range of statutory and non-statutory support agencies including schools.Ā \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 agenciesĀ \nThe legislative framework\, statutory and regulatory complianceĀ \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 safeguardingĀ \nSpecific safeguarding concerns\, including:Ā \nFemale Genital MutilationĀ \nForced MarriageĀ \nChild Sexual Exploitation\, Criminal Exploitation and TraffickingĀ \nTackling extremismĀ \nChild-on-child abuseĀ \nEmotional wellbeingĀ \nSafeguarding files and accurate recordingsĀ \nLearning the lessons from Serious Case ReviewsĀ \nContributing to statutory and early help safeguarding meetingsĀ \nProfessional code of conduct and Position of Trust\, allegations and low-level-concernsĀ \nEscalation of safeguarding concerns and whistleblowing.Ā \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 leadersĀ \nIncrease confidence and knowledge of a broad range of contemporary safeguarding concernsĀ \nPractice applying their knowledge of pathways of need and referralsĀ \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.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. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-level-3-certificate-for-educational-guardians-1-day-5/ 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: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:šŸ·ļø FOC\nšŸ“ 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.Ā  \nEach month safeguarding leads\, practitioners\, senior leaders\, trustees and governors to meet online to network around a specific safeguarding theme.Ā Ā  \nThis forum is open to SACPA member colleagues who have pre-booked and confirmed their place via the booking page function.Ā  \nParticipants will receive a copy of the materials used\, and if they wish a reflective learning log template can be provided.Ā  \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?Ā Ā Ā  \nYou may want to browse our membership page.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\nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-members-safeguarding-practice-forum-9/ 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\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\nĀ  \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. \nĀ  \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 ā€˜Doxingā€™ and ā€˜Swattingā€™\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\nĀ  \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\nĀ  \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. \n\nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sextortion-lessons-from-the-casefiles-5/ 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\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? \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.Ā  \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: \n \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya is an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert with over 20 yearsā€™ 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. Mariyaā€™s strategic vision\, policy expertise\, and frontline insight equip her to bring both global perspective and local understanding to SACPAā€™s mission. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-4/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nEffective safeguarding ā€“ whether with children or adults ā€“ 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 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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.Ā  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 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£235\nšŸŽ§ Level 3 certificate training for Educational Guardians\, DSLā€™s\, DDSLs\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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 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) \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\, Ā across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of Ā Kirklees. \nShe has a Masterā€™s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ā€˜Queenā€™s Nurseā€™ (2019) for ā€œContinued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.ā€ URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-update-for-dsls-level-3-certificate-5/ 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£235\nšŸŽ§ HR professionals\, HR managers\, line managers\, Senior leaders\, governors and trustees\nšŸ“ 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. \nĀ  \n\nSpeaker:Ā 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. \nĀ  \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safer-recruitment-consortium-accredited-certificate/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) ā€“ This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\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  \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 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\, includingĀ Prevent Awareness\,Ā Workshop to Raise Awareness on Prevent (WRAP)\, andĀ 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 . URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/prevent-strategy-and-radicialisation/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding professionals\, safeguarding leads\, leaders\, governors and trustees with safeguarding oversight\, counsellors\, pastoral support workers\, youth workers\nšŸ“ 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.Ā  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 ā€“ Ā 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 LimeCultureā€™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.Ā  \nBefore joining LimeCulture\, Maria worked as a specialist safeguarding nurse at the UKā€™s largest childrenā€™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 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: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:šŸ·ļø FOC\nšŸ“ 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.Ā  \nEach month safeguarding leads\, practitioners\, senior leaders\, trustees and governors to meet online to network around a specific safeguarding theme.Ā Ā  \nThis forum is open to SACPA member colleagues who have pre-booked and confirmed their place via the booking page function.Ā  \nParticipants will receive a copy of the materials used\, and if they wish a reflective learning log template can be provided.Ā  \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?Ā Ā Ā  \nYou may want to browse our membership page.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\nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-members-safeguarding-practice-forum-10/ 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\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: \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 conductā€™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) 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\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\nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/the-voice-of-a-child/ 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135šŸ“ 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\nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-and-their-impact-on-safeguarding-capability/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\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/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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\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/responding-and-analysing-child-on-child-incidents/ 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\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\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 \nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/navigating-the-new-dbs-requirements/ 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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Heads\, Designated Safeguarding Leads\, Houseparents\, Boarding Managers\, Pastoral and Residential Staff\, Governors and all professionals working within boarding provision.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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\nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-in-boarding-schools-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: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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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.Ā  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 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:20270209T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270209T163000 DTSTAMP:20260731T140351Z CREATED:20260731T140157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T140351Z UID:17784-1802165400-1802190600@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3 Certificate for Educational Guardians (1 Day) DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£235\nšŸŽ§ Level 3 certificate training for Educational Guardians\, DSLā€™s\, DDSLs\,Ā Ā \nšŸ“ Online \nĀ  \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.ā€ÆThe programme aims to develop the knowledge\, skills and understanding required to fulfil their roles and responsibilities with integrity and to a high standard.Ā  \nThe day will ensure that practitioners carrying out DSL and safeguarding lead roles as part of their business are:Ā  \n\naware of relevant statutory requirementsĀ \naware of the latest safeguarding concernsĀ \nappropriately responding to concerns\, making reports or referralsĀ \nworking with a range of statutory and non-statutory support agencies including schools.Ā \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 agenciesĀ \nThe legislative framework\, statutory and regulatory complianceĀ \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 safeguardingĀ \nSpecific safeguarding concerns\, including:Ā \nFemale Genital MutilationĀ \nForced MarriageĀ \nChild Sexual Exploitation\, Criminal Exploitation and TraffickingĀ \nTackling extremismĀ \nChild-on-child abuseĀ \nEmotional wellbeingĀ \nSafeguarding files and accurate recordingsĀ \nLearning the lessons from Serious Case ReviewsĀ \nContributing to statutory and early help safeguarding meetingsĀ \nProfessional code of conduct and Position of Trust\, allegations and low-level-concernsĀ \nEscalation of safeguarding concerns and whistleblowing.Ā \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 leadersĀ \nIncrease confidence and knowledge of a broad range of contemporary safeguarding concernsĀ \nPractice applying their knowledge of pathways of need and referralsĀ \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.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. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/17784/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, 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:20270209T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270209T143000 DTSTAMP:20260814T102927Z CREATED:20260731T141506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102927Z UID:17185-1802176200-1802183400@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:SACPA/BSA ā€“ Working with Affluent Families: when neglect becomes a concern DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ Trustees\, Governors\, and Leaders with oversight of safeguarding. Colleagues in education\, social care\, youth services\, early help\, charity and third sector organisations with an interest and responsibility for safeguarding.\nšŸ“ Online \nCourse outline: \nThe phrase ā€˜affluent neglectā€™ presents something of a perceived oxymoron. If there is affluence\, how can there also be neglect? \nSadly\, affluent neglect is a real issue and concern\, and can be particularly challenging to identify and manage where signs and indicators may look different to those in under-resourced families. \nThe power relations between safeguarding practitioners and parents can provide an additional layer of complexity where there is resistance to intervention and support\, and the signs of neglect can often be emotional/mental rather than physical. \nThis interactive seminar that also involves delegates in group work and reflective practice draws on messages from research and practical application to explore affluent neglect and working with affluent parents. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat is affluent neglect?\nIdentification and support\nUnderstanding and working with the power relations between safeguarding practitioner and affluent parents/carers\nCase study example for group-work and reflective practice.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop an increased understanding of what affluent neglect is\, and how to spot it\nConsider strategies to provide support\nUnpick the power relations between safeguarding practitioner and affluent parents that potentially impact safeguarding effective safeguarding practice\nReview the practical application of identification\, and implementation of strategies for managing affluent neglect through case study review.\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\nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-working-with-affluent-families-when-neglect-becomes-a-concern-4/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) ā€“ This event will NOT be recorded\, 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:20270210T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270210T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T153724Z CREATED:20260731T142507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T153724Z UID:17201-1802250000-1802277000@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Digital Safeguarding Conference DESCRIPTION:Ā  \nšŸ·ļø From Ā£235\nšŸŽ§ All those working with children\, young people or vulnerable individuals\, including DSLs\, DSOs and DDSLs\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nIn an age where digital technology is included in every part of life; from education and work to social life\,Ā the practice of safeguarding has fundamentally changed. Especially in the digital landscape.Ā Ā Protecting young people and vulnerable individuals today means engaging with complex online environments and emerging digital risks\, not just traditional face-to-face contexts.Ā Ā The Digital Safeguarding Conference is a practical\, forward-looking event for professionals dedicated to evolving safeguarding practice to keep pace with digital transformation.Ā Youā€™llĀ gain fresh insights from expert voices\, explore real-world challenges from AI to online harms\, and be equipped with strategies you can applyĀ immediatelyĀ in your organisation orĀ as a parent.Ā  \nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme:\n\n09:00 ā€“ 09:15 \nWelcome and Introduction \nSetting the scene for the day by exploring how technology is reshaping childhood and the opportunities and challenges this presents for safeguarding professionals. \nSpeaker: TBCĀ  \n\n09:15 ā€“ 09:30 ā€“ BREAK \n\n09:30 ā€“ 10:15 \nChildhood Reimagined: Development\, Identity and Wellbeing in a Connected World \nExplore how digital environments are influencing childrenā€™s development\, identity\, resilience and wellbeing\, and what this means for safeguarding practice. \nSpeaker: TBCĀ  \n\n10:15 ā€“ 10:30 ā€“ BREAK \n\n10:30 ā€“ 11:15 \nIf Attachment Is the Vaccine\, Are We Investing Enough in Relationships? \nSpeaker: Sharon Kuhn\, \nExamine the protective role of trusted relationships and belonging in helping children navigate an increasingly digital world. \n\n11:15 ā€“ 11:30 ā€“ BREAK \n\n11:30 ā€“ 12:15 \nTrauma Has Gone Digital \nUnderstand how online experiences can impact childrenā€™s emotional wellbeing and explore trauma-informed approaches to responding to digital harm. Ā  \nSpeaker: TBCĀ  \n\n12:15 ā€“ 13:00 Lunch \n\n13:00 ā€“ 13:45 \nThe Search for Belonging: Radicalisation\, Racism and Digital Childhoods: A flagship conference session \nExplore how childrenā€™s need and identity and belonging can make them vulnerable to online radicalisation\, hate\, misinformation and harmful online communities. \nSpeaker: TBCĀ  \n\n13:45 ā€“ 14:00 ā€“ BREAK \n\n14:00 ā€“ 14:30 \nThe Parents We Need\, The Parents We Have \nDiscover how professionals can support parents to build childrenā€™s digital resilience\, strengthen relationships and navigate the challenges of raising children in an AI- enabled world. \nSpeaker: TBCĀ  \n\n14:30 ā€“ 15:00 \nWhat Can the World Teach Us About Childhood? \nAn international perspective on childrenā€™s rights\, digital wellbeing and innovative approaches to safeguarding children in an increasingly connected world. \nSpeaker: TBCĀ  \n\n15:00 ā€“ 15:15 ā€“ BREAK \n\n15:15 ā€“ 15:45 \nWhat Must Safeguarding Become? Future Skills for the Safeguarding Workforce \nExplore the knowledge\, leadership and organisational capabilities needed to prepare the safeguarding workforce for emerging challenges. \nSpeaker: TBCĀ  \n\n15:45 ā€“ 16:15 \nChildrenā€™s Voices: Growing Up in a Connected World \nHear directly from young people as they share their experiences of growing up online and what they believe adults need to understand about safety\, relationships and belonging. \nSpeaker: TBCĀ  \n\n16:15 ā€“ 16:30 \nClosing Reflections: From Protection to Flourishing \nA closing reflection on how safeguarding can move beyond preventing harm to creating conditions that enable every child to flourish in a digital world. \n\nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/digital-safeguarding-conference-4/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Conference,Online ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260804T151554Z CREATED:20260804T151554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T151554Z UID:17207-1802253600-1802260800@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:An Introduction to Safeguarding Level 2 Certificate DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ All workers who have direct contact with children and their families\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nUpdated for Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 \nA Level 2 Certificate of Attendance is available upon completion. \nThis essential safeguarding refresher is designed for all staff working with children and young people who are not Designated Safeguarding Leads. It incorporates the latest updates from statutory guidance\, inspection standards\, and key learning from recent safeguarding reviews and case studies. \nThe training provides practical\, up-to-date information to ensure staff feel confident in recognising concerns\, responding appropriately\, and fulfilling their responsibilities within a safeguarding framework. \nThis programme can also be delivered on a consultancy basis\, either in-person or online. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nOverview of the legal and statutory safeguarding framework\nRecognising the signs and symptoms of abuse\nUnderstanding specific forms of abuse\, including:\n\nChild Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)\nGrooming (including online grooming)\nChild-on-Child Abuse\nCounty Lines\nThe Prevent Duty and recognising signs of radicalisation\n\n\nResponding to concerns: identifying\, recording\, and reporting abuse\nPersonal vulnerability and professional boundaries\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate increased knowledge of how to safeguard and promote the welfare of children\nRecognise a wide range of signs and symptoms associated with different types of abuse\nUnderstand and describe specific safeguarding risks and how they may present in different contexts\nKnow how to respond to a concern\, including how to record and report disclosures or suspicions appropriately\nReflect on their own role\, responsibilities\, and vulnerabilities in the safeguarding 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. \n\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\, Ā across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of Ā Kirklees. \nShe has a Masterā€™s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ā€˜Queenā€™s Nurseā€™ (2019) for ā€œContinued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.ā€ URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-safeguarding-level-2-certificate-8/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online,Seminar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T110000 DTSTAMP:20260814T103446Z CREATED:20260802T195203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T103446Z UID:17211-1803376800-1803380400@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Safeguarding Children with additional needs: the legalities of reasonable adjustment DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Suitable for safeguarding\, behaviour\, pastoral support and SEND professionals\, leaders\, trustees\, governors and board members with oversight of safeguarding\, SEND and inclusion.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nDoes your organisation understand the legalities of making reasonable adjustment when safeguarding children and young people? \nThe emphasis on the need for awareness of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in safeguarding guidance continues to grow. It is critical to avoid unlawful discrimination and to discharge the duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 as well as understand evolving Government guidance on best practice in supporting children with SEND.\nThis webinar highlights the legal landscape relating to disability discrimination and in particular your duty to make reasonable adjustments in safeguarding. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nReview key equality legislation and safeguarding guidance\nWhat is disability?\nCase study application of adjustments in safeguarding: are they reasonable?\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncrease knowledge and awareness of key equality duties in safeguarding\nReview key legislation and guidance for SEND\nConsider the application of `reasonable adjustmentā€™ decisions using case study scenarios and what it means for their practice and decision-making.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nLily Bohling\, Solicitor\, Moore Barlow \nLily is a Solicitor in Moore Barlowā€™s Schools team\, specialising in employment and education law.\nLilyĀ advisesĀ on a range of education law aspects\, as well as both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.Ā  In particular\, Lily has recently advised schoolsĀ on grievance and disciplinary processes\, dismissal strategy\, safeguarding matters\, employment contracts and subject access requests.Outside of work\, she is the Secretary of her local Junior Lawyers Division and a member of the Association of Women Solicitors.\nIn her free time\, she enjoys exploring new places\, keeping fit and singing. \n\nCerys Cousins\, Moore Barlow \nI advise independent schools and charities on a wide range of employment and education law matters. I am working towards specialising in matters including reputation management\, pastoral and safeguarding issues\, SEND\, exclusions\, parent and pupil complaints\, data protection\, parent contracts\, admissions and staff matters. With two yearsā€™ experience working in this sector\, I provide practical\, timely and sensitive support to schools on both dayā€‘toā€‘day and strategic challenges\, helping them navigate complex issues with confidence. \nĀ  \n\n \nBen Collingwood \nI specialise in advising independent schools and other charities on wide ranging areas of education law\, with particular focus on reputation issues\, pastoral\, safeguarding\, historic abuse allegations\, SEN\, exclusions\, parent/pupil complaints\, data protection\, parent contracts\, admissions and staff matters of all types.\nI have written and spoken widely on issues facing the independent schools sector\, providing comment in The Times\, The Guardian\, The Lawyer and Law Societyā€™s Gazette and at the national conferences and training programmes for the various associations that support independent schools including BSA\, ISBA\, HMC\, IAPS and AGBIS.\nI live with my wife and three children in West Sussex. I have been a devoted surfer since my childhood and I love to spend as much of my free time as possible in the sea and walking our pointers with my family. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-children-with-additional-needs-the-legalities-of-reasonable-adjustment-4/ 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:20270301T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270301T153000 DTSTAMP:20260814T104311Z CREATED:20260802T195940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T104311Z UID:17797-1803897000-1803915000@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Fundamentals of risk assessment DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£235\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding leads\, pastoral leads\, senior leaders\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nRisk assessment is no longer limited to trips and events ā€“ settings are now expected to take a proactive\, risk-based approach in many other areas. \nThis webinar explores how to assess and respond to harmful behaviours ā€“ both at an individual and whole-setting level. Using current guidance\, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Ofstedā€™s review of sexual abuse in schools\, weā€™ll examine best practices in identifying risks\, planning interventions\, and creating safer environments. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nIdentifying harmful behaviours\, including harmful sexual behaviour\nUnderstanding diversity\, vulnerability\, and disproportionality\nEffective assessment\, safety planning\, and intervention strategies\nWhole-setting risk assessments and risk mitigation.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise and respond to harmful behaviours using current evidence and guidance\nConduct proportionate risk assessments for individuals and settings\nUnderstand why some children are more vulnerable to harm or harmful behaviour\nApply practical strategies to reduce risk and strengthen safeguarding culture.\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/fundamentals-of-risk-assessment-2/ 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:20270302T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270302T110000 DTSTAMP:20260802T200432Z CREATED:20260802T200432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T200432Z UID:17219-1803981600-1803985200@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Managing Allegations and Low-level Concerns DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)\, Deputy DSLs\, Senior Leaders\, Trustees\, Governors\, Values Guardians\, Nominated Persons for low-level concern management\, and professionals involved in safer recruitment and HR across all sectors\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nEffectively managing allegations and low-level concerns is critical to fostering a safer organisational culture and fulfilling legal and compliance responsibilities. This webinar offers a clear and practical guide for safeguarding leaders on how to respond with transparency\, consistency\, and professionalism. \nTraining topics: \n\nIdentifying and managing allegations and low-level concerns\nEmbedding safer working cultures through robust policies and procedures\nBehavioural expectations and their role in safer recruitment\nUnderstanding referral processes: when\, how\, and to whom\nPromoting whole-organisation awareness through training and signposting\nApproaching difficult conversations with clarity and confidence\nEnsuring transparency\, accountability\, and consistency in safeguarding responses.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise the role of clear safeguarding policies in managing concerns\nStrengthen organisational culture to prioritise safety and accountability\nImplement effective training and signposting strategies across teams\nApply best-practice approaches to managing low-level concerns and allegations\nNavigate sensitive conversations with confidence and professionalism.\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: URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/managing-allegations-and-low-level-concerns-8/ 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 END:VCALENDAR