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SUMMARY:Sextortion: lessons from the casefiles
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £135-270\n🎧 Safeguarding practitioners and leaders who may work or be working with children\, their families and other professionals where children are subject to financially motivated extortion and technology assisted child sexual abuse\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nUnderstanding and Responding to Sextortion: Safeguarding Practice in Focus \n Recent 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 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 – Section 47 Children Act ‘89\n\nPhilip was also seconded to the Training Department for 2 years\, where he received qualifications in training and delivered all these subjects\, including Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB). \nPhilip supports survivors and families who have been victim of all types of abuse\, including technology assisted child sexual abuse (TACSA) through his work as a consultant for the Marie Collins Foundation.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sextortion-lessons-from-the-casefiles-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260121T125628Z
CREATED:20250717T130541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T125628Z
UID:15826-1769430600-1769437800@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:SACPA/BSA – Working with Affluent Families: when neglect becomes a concern
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £135-270\n🎧 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.\n📍 Online \nCourse outline: \nThe phrase ‘affluent neglect’ 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\nSpeakers: \n\nTom Hadcroft\, Deputy School Director\, Aiglon College \nTom Hadcroft is currently serving as a Deputy School Director at Aiglon College in Switzerland (since April 2025). His primary focus in this role is on boarding\, wellbeing and safeguarding. \nPrior to this appointment\, he was the Headmaster of Berkhamsted Boys School in the UK\, and before that\, the Senior Deputy Head at DLD College London\, focusing on pastoral and boarding issues. Hadcroft’s expertise extends to being an International School Accreditor for CIS and a course tutor for the Boarding Schools’ Association. He is also a Mental Health First Aid Youth instructor and holds an MEd in Educational Leadership. \n\nAlice Vicary-Stott\, Director of Safeguarding\, DSL\, Senior Mental Health Lead\, Eton College \nAlice leads all safeguarding and child protection matters at the school\, working closely with three Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads including the Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, the Deputy Head (Boarding)\, and the Safeguarding Co-ordinator\, Alice also manages the school’s mental health provision.  Alice holds a degree in Social Work and has extensive experience within Children’s Social Care. Before joining Eton\, she served as the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for Kingston\, Richmond\, Windsor and Maidenhead\, where she oversaw child protection services and collaborated with schools\, police\, health\, and other partner agencies. She also chaired the National LADO Network\, promoting best practice in safeguarding nationwide.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-working-with-affluent-families-when-neglect-becomes-a-concern-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260109T172945Z
CREATED:20250717T143116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T172945Z
UID:15829-1769765400-1769772600@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding considerations for short term placements and summer schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135-£270\n🎧 DSL\, DDSL\, Senior leaders\, pastoral support\, behaviour leads\, early help workers\, support workers\, family workers\, safeguarding leads\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar is specifically designed for staff working in summer schools with international students. It will provide essential knowledge and practical tools to help you create a safe\, inclusive\, and supportive environment for all learners. \nSafeguarding must be a top priority\, and every member of staff involved in summer school provision should understand not only the practical steps involved\, but also how to adopt a child-centred approach. This session will explore the core principles of safeguarding within the context of short-term programmes and highlight the unique needs of international students\, such as language\, cultural adjustment\, and emotional wellbeing. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding your safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care\nImplementing policies\, procedures\, and a robust safeguarding framework\nAddressing the specific needs of international students: cultural differences\, homesickness\, and communication barriers\nRecognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop a solid understanding of safeguarding principles in the context of summer schools\nStrengthen your ability to support international students with sensitivity and cultural awareness\nGain confidence in identifying and responding to safeguarding issues\nEnsure compliance with UK safeguarding legislation and best practice.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting. \n\nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya Ali is Director of SACPA and an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert. With over two decades’ 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 \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-baisis-safeguarding-considerations-for-summer-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260223T161754Z
CREATED:20250723T112202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T161754Z
UID:15847-1772447400-1772465400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Harmful behaviour risk assessments
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Safeguarding leads\, pastoral leads\, senior leaders\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nRisk assessment is no longer limited to trips and events – settings are now expected to take a proactive\, risk-based approach in many other areas. \nThis seminar explores how to assess and respond to harmful behaviours – both at an individual and whole-setting level. Using current guidance\, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Ofsted’s review of sexual abuse in schools\, we’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 \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeakers: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya Ali is Director of SACPA and an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert. With over two decades’ 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\nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid Walker has over 20 years’ experience in boarding education\, having worked in a variety of schools across the UK and Africa. His career includes leadership roles in both senior and prep school settings\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. Before joining the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school in the South-East\, where he oversaw student welfare and pastoral care. His extensive background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools in delivering outstanding pastoral provision. \n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-harmful-behaviour-risk-assessments-4/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="BSA":MAILTO:hello@bsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T123000
DTSTAMP:20260226T102723Z
CREATED:20250731T152227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T102723Z
UID:15947-1774348200-1774355400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sextortion: lessons from the casefiles
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Safeguarding practitioners and leaders who may work or be working with children\, their families and other professionals where children are subject to financially motivated extortion and technology assisted child sexual abuse\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nUnderstanding and Responding to Sextortion: Safeguarding Practice in Focus \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 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.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sextortion-lessons-from-the-casefiles-4/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260313T083913Z
CREATED:20250731T153554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T083913Z
UID:15953-1774431000-1774438200@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Radicalisation and early identification
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Now from £105\, reduced from £135\n🎧 Children and adult safeguarding practitioners and leads in all organisations and sectors\n📍 Online\n🎥 Join live \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar explores early identification of radicalisation risk\, with a focus on developmental vulnerability\, safeguarding practice\, and contextual factors that increase susceptibility. The session moves beyond process-driven responses to examine the underlying drivers that may place children and adults at greater risk of harm. \nParticipants will explore how age\, developmental stage\, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)\, trauma\, identity formation\, online influence\, misogyny\, and other forms of extremism can create pathways into radicalisation. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat radicalisation is and how it develops over time\nWhy children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable\nThe impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)\, trauma and attachment disruption\nMisogyny\, online subcultures\, incel ideology\, and gender-based radicalisation\nRecognising early behavioural\, relational and psychological indicators\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop a clearer understanding of how age and developmental stage influence vulnerability to radicalisation\nRecognise the impact of trauma\, ACEs and identity-based harms in increasing susceptibility\nIdentify early warning signs across different forms of extremism\, including misogyny\nStrengthen confidence in responding to disclosures sensitively and appropriately\nUnderstand how to raise safeguarding concerns proportionately within your organisation\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: \nDr Juncal Fernandez-Garayzabal\, PhD \nJuncal is Development & Program Manager at the Counter Extremism Project and a fellow at the European Foundation for South Asian Studies. A linguist by training\, her PhD examined parallels between human trafficking and extremist recruitment. She has led nine international rehabilitation and reintegration projects for individuals involved in extremism\, engaging directly with offenders and at-risk individuals worldwide. With experience across Latin America\, Africa\, and global institutions including Georgetown University and UNICEF\, she combines research and field practice to advance prevention\, deradicalization\, and peacebuilding efforts. Her work is widely published and frequently presented at multilateral forums.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/radicalisation-and-early-identification-5/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260319T144828Z
CREATED:20250805T112600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T144828Z
UID:15955-1774517400-1774542600@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding update for DSLs (level 3 certificate)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 Level 3 certificate training for Educational Guardians\, DSL’s\, DDSLs\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nDesignated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in schools must complete regular refresher training to maintain the knowledge and skills needed to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. \nThis one-day SACPA Certificate Programme meets the learning outcomes set out in Annex C of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). While rooted in statutory guidance for education professionals in England\, the programme also draws on examples from international\, third-sector\, and independent settings—making it relevant for a wide range of safeguarding practitioners. \nCombining expert-led instruction\, practical case studies\, and peer discussion\, the course also includes a dedicated focus on self-care in safeguarding roles. \nTraining topics will include: \n\n\nThe core responsibilities of the DSL\n\n\nLegal and regulatory frameworks across the UK and Charity Commission expectations\n\n\nBuilding a culture of listening to children\n\n\n The importance of effective information sharing\n\n\n Recognising trauma and supporting vulnerable groups\n\n\n Key safeguarding indicators and emerging concerns (e.g.\, online safety\, peer-on-peer harm\, exploitation)\n\n\nMulti-agency collaboration and referral processes.\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the DSL’s role in working with children’s social care and promoting child welfare\nPromote a culture where children’s voices are heard and their views inform safeguarding practice\nRecognise the long-term effects of trauma and adversity on behaviour and learning\nBe alert to the specific needs of vulnerable children\, including those with SEND\, health needs\, or caring responsibilities\nConfidently address online safety risks\, particularly for children with SEND\nSupport colleagues in meeting Prevent Duty requirements\nNavigate early help pathways\, statutory thresholds\, and referral protocols\nContribute effectively to child protection conferences and multi-agency meetings\nApply best practice in internal and external information sharing.\n\nExperienced safeguarding leads and those interested in refreshing their DSL training with a programme at advanced level\, or those new to role wishing to reflect on values and key dilemmas may consider a two-day Sacpa certificate Designated Safeguarding Lead Advanced Certificate (DSL) (level 3 – 2 days) \nA similar SACPA one day DSL programme is also available on a consultancy basis where organisations have several colleagues in\, or aspiring to be in\, safeguarding leadership roles. Some tailoring of programme materials for specific organisational contexts is part of a consultancy package. \nFor more information or to enquire about SACPA consultancy including face-to-face tailored training packages\, review\, audit\, health check projects contact info@sacpa.org.uk to request a short scoping meeting about your needs. \nBOOK NOW \n\nDelivered by: Anne Marie Christian \n \nAnne Marie is an International Safeguarding Consultant\, Trainer\, Author\, and Speaker with over 30 years’ 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 for Head Teachers Update\, SEN Magazine\, and 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 ‘Woman in the Public Sector’ and previously nominated as NSPCC Child Protection Trainer of the Year. \n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-update-for-dsls-level-3-certificate-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T154108Z
CREATED:20250806T110247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T154108Z
UID:15982-1776249000-1776267000@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Harmful behaviour risk assessments
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Safeguarding leads\, pastoral leads\, senior leaders\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nRisk assessment is no longer limited to trips and events – 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 – both at an individual and whole-setting level. Using current guidance\, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Ofsted’s review of sexual abuse in schools\, we’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\nSpeakers: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ 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\nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya Ali is Director of SACPA and an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert. With over two decades’ 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 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/harmful-behaviour-risk-assessments/
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260205T161818Z
CREATED:20250806T145100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T161818Z
UID:16001-1776942000-1776949200@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding considerations for short term placements and summer schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135🎧 DSL\, DDSL\, Senior leaders\, pastoral support\, behaviour leads\, early help workers\, support workers\, family workers\, safeguarding leads 📍 Online \n\nCourse 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\n  BOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n  \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director of SACPA \nMariya Ali is an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert with over 30 years of experience across advisory\, academic\, legal\, and leadership roles. She previously served as Deputy Minister in the Maldives\, leading national reforms in child protection\, and has worked with UNICEF\, Save the Children\, and Lumos on developing protection systems globally. With qualifications in Human Rights\, Social Work\, and Traumatic Stress\, she has published widely on child rights\, online safety\, and trauma-informed safeguarding. Known for her strategic vision and practical expertise\, Mariya brings both global insight and local implementation experience\, making her a strong asset to SACPA. \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. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter 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.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-considerations-for-summer-school-teams/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154508Z
CREATED:20251121T102353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154508Z
UID:16537-1778232600-1778239800@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Practical support for children in schools who are exposed to domestic violence
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n📍 Online \n\nThis seminar is the second session of a four-part interactive 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 2:\nFeb 23 | Domestic violence: Impact on children and how to identify coercive control\nExamine the hidden dynamics of coercive control and its profound impact on children. Learn to identify subtle indicators and respond safely and effectively. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise signs and patterns of coercive control\nUnderstand the emotional and developmental impact on children\nBuild confidence in assessing and responding to complex family situations.\n\nBOOK NOW \nOther seminars in this series include: \n\nMar 17 | Burnout and vicarious trauma among professionals\nFrontline safeguarding is emotionally demanding. This restorative session combines evidence-based understanding of vicarious trauma with guided mindfulness and Qi Gong techniques/yoga to promote wellbeing and longevity in the profession.\nApr 21 | Attachment and how it impacts you as a DSL\nExplore how attachment styles influence professional judgement\, boundaries\, and emotional resilience. Gain insight into how your personal experiences shape your safeguarding responses.\n\n\nSpeakers: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya Ali is Director of SACPA and an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert. With over two decades’ 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. \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/domestic-violence-impact-on-children-how-to-identify-coercive-control/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T110000
DTSTAMP:20261002T143831Z
CREATED:20260630T121011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T143831Z
UID:17121-1791536400-1791543600@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sextortion and emerging online threats: safeguarding children in a digital world
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Safeguarding practitioners and leaders who may work or be working with children\, their families and other professionals where children are subject to financially motivated extortion and technology assisted child sexual abuse\n📍 Online \n\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. \nTraining topics will include: \n\n\nDefining financially motivated sexual extortion (sextortion) and using the Sharing Nudes and Semi-Nudes guidance effectively\nAwareness of criminal group exploitation and non-ideological exploitation\nUnderstanding emerging online threats including ‘Doxing’ and ‘Swatting’\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\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\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\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nSpeaker: Philip Baines\, Director\, Woodland Baine \nPhilip was a Detective having spent 30 years in the police. The last 14 years of his police service was in the Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CAIU). \nPhilip is a qualified AIM3 Assessor of children displaying HSB. \nPhilip also quality assured the Home Office Harmful Sexual Behaviours Support Service (HSBSS) where he oversaw and triaged all the requests for support and advised personally on all the complex cases. \nHe is also qualified as the following: \n\nFamily Liaison Officer (FLO)\nDisaster Victim Identification Officer (DVI)\nSignificant Witness interviewer (Sig Wit)\nEnhanced Cognitive Witness Interviewer\nDomestic Abuse Officer\nPIP Level 2 investigator\nAchieving Best Evidence (ABE- VRI vulnerable and intimidated witness interviewer)\nSpecialist Child Abuse Investigative Development Programme (SCAIDP)\nJoint Investigator – Section 47 Children Act ‘89\n\nPhilip was also seconded to the Training Department for 2 years\, where he received qualifications in training and delivered all these subjects\, including Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB). \nPhilip supports survivors and families who have been victim of all types of abuse\, including technology assisted child sexual abuse (TACSA) through his work as a consultant for the Marie Collins Foundation. \n\n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sextortion-lessons-from-the-casefiles-5/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102446Z
CREATED:20260709T114518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102446Z
UID:17167-1796218200-1796225400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Child-on-child sexual harassment and misconduct
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Safeguarding professionals\, safeguarding leads\, leaders\, governors and trustees with safeguarding oversight\, counsellors\, pastoral support workers\, youth workers\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThe seminar will introduce the scope and prevalence of sexual violence and misconduct among children\, and go into depth on recommended best practice in prevention and response.  The seminar will involve delegate discussion and interaction using case study examples. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat is sexual violence\, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct\nThe prevalence and scope of sexual violence and sexual misconduct\nThe challenge of prevention and response in safeguarding practice\nDelegate reflective discussion using case study examples\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncrease knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and misconduct\nInform about best practice in safeguarding children and transitional safeguarding\nConsider evidence-based prevention and response strategies\nEngage in reflective practice using case study examples\nNetwork with other professionals involved in safeguarding and working in this sensitive area of safeguarding practice\n\nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \n\nSpeaker: Maria Putz –  Head of Training \nMaria joined LimeCulture in January 2019 as a Training Manager and has since advanced to the role of Head of Training. In this capacity\, she has led the development and launch of sexual misconduct support services within the Police\, NHS\, and has expanded LimeCulture’s work within universities. Alongside her team\, Maria has designed proactive prevention programs and clear\, effective response strategies to support victims and survivors of sexual violence\, harassment\, and abuse across all ages and settings. \nMaria has also played a key role in developing and delivering the Preventing Sexual Misconduct Education (PSME) and the Sexual Misconduct Liaison Officer (SMLO) Model\, helping schools and colleges implement a whole-school approach to prevention and response. She has presented nationally and internationally\, with a focus on healthy relationships and safeguarding in sport.  \nBefore joining LimeCulture\, Maria worked as a specialist safeguarding nurse at the UK’s largest children’s hospital and has experience as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) and Crisis Worker.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/child-on-child-sexual-harassment-and-misconduct/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102626Z
CREATED:20260727T135413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102626Z
UID:17179-1799748000-1799751600@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on safeguarding capability
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135📍 Online \n\nThis seminar is part of an interactive four-part seminar series designed to strengthen emotional resilience\, self-awareness and trauma-informed practice of safeguarding leads and professionals. \nEach session will combine research\, reflection and practical strategies for those working in high stakes\, emotionally charged safeguarding environments. \nSessions are available to purchase as single seminars or as a full series. \nAudience:\nSafeguarding professionals\, pastoral leads\, educators\, early help practitioners\, health and social care staff\, mental health professionals and counsellors. \nSESSION 1:\nJan 12 | Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on safeguarding capability \nLearn how trauma and ACEs affect behaviour\, learning\, and resilience\, both in children and professionals. Discover how to build trauma-informed practice and mitigate the impact of personal ACEs on decision-making. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nEmotional resilience\, wellbeing and stress management tools to combat burnout\nReflective insights for improved practice\nOrganisational and team culture\nSafer outcomes\, community trust and empathetic safeguarding cultures\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepen understanding of ACEs and their lifelong effects\nExplore the neuroscience behind trauma and resilience\nStrengthen trauma-informed responses in safeguarding practice.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-and-their-impact-on-safeguarding-capability/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270209T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260814T102927Z
CREATED:20260731T141506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T102927Z
UID:17185-1802176200-1802183400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:SACPA/BSA – Working with Affluent Families: when neglect becomes a concern
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 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.\n📍 Online \nCourse outline: \nThe phrase ‘affluent neglect’ 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\n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-working-with-affluent-families-when-neglect-becomes-a-concern-4/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London: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:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 All workers who have direct contact with children and their families\n📍 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\,  across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of  Kirklees. \nShe has a Master’s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ‘Queen’s Nurse’ (2019) for “Continued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.”
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-safeguarding-level-2-certificate-8/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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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:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 Safeguarding leads\, pastoral leads\, senior leaders\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nRisk assessment is no longer limited to trips and events – 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 – both at an individual and whole-setting level. Using current guidance\, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Ofsted’s review of sexual abuse in schools\, we’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 \n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/fundamentals-of-risk-assessment-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270308T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270308T123000
DTSTAMP:20260804T110202Z
CREATED:20260804T110138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T110202Z
UID:17815-1804501800-1804509000@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Using restorative justice practices in boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Boarding and pastoral staff\, Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, all staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nSafeguarding practice with adults and children involves exceptional communication\, no more so than working with conflict and harm.  This webinar introduces some key elements of restorative approaches\, restorative practice\, mediation and restorative justice.  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\nBOOK NOW \n  \nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/17815/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270309T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260805T123327Z
CREATED:20260802T200650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T123327Z
UID:17225-1804588200-1804595400@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sextortion: lessons from the casefiles
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Safeguarding practitioners and leaders who may work or be working with children\, their families and other professionals where children are subject to financially motivated extortion and technology assisted child sexual abuse\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nUnderstanding and Responding to Sextortion: Safeguarding Practice in Focus \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 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.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sextortion-lessons-from-the-casefiles-6/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270315T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270315T103000
DTSTAMP:20260813T091330Z
CREATED:20260805T124107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T091330Z
UID:17231-1805103000-1805106600@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Radicalisation and early identification: hidden influences on children\, young people and vulnerable adults
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Children and adult safeguarding practitioners and leads in all organisations and sectors\n📍 Online\n🎥 Join live \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar explores the process of radicalisation and the factors that can influence why extremist messaging may resonate with some individuals. It will distinguish between radical beliefs\, extremism and violent extremism\, while emphasising that radicalisation is not a universal or linear process. The session will consider the particular relevance of adolescence\, trauma and adverse childhood experiences\, while avoiding assumptions that these factors predict involvement in violent extremism. \nThe webinar will also focus on recognising meaningful indicators of concern\, particularly where there are patterns of change\, escalation and movement towards the justification\, glorification or preparation of violence. Participants will be encouraged to consider behaviour within its wider personal\, social and environmental context rather than relying on isolated warning signs or checklists. \nTraining topics will include: \n\n\nUnderstanding radicalisation and distinguishing between radical beliefs\, extremism and violent extremism\, including the non-linear nature of radicalisation and the possibility of change and disengagement.\n\n\nUnderstanding push and pull factors\, including the role of grievance\, identity\, belonging\, relationships and status\, and how these can shape receptivity to extremist messaging.\n\n\nConsidering why adolescence can be a significant developmental period without treating normal adolescent behaviours as indicators of radicalisation.\n\n\nUnderstanding how adverse childhood experiences\, trauma and attachment disruption may interact with other individual\, relational and environmental factors.\n\n\nUsing online misogynistic and grievance-based communities to illustrate how ideological environments can engage with individual grievances and needs.\n\n\nDistinguishing factors that may shape susceptibility to extremist messaging from meaningful indicators of progression towards violent extremism.\n\n\nRecognising patterns of change\, clustering\, escalation and direction of travel.\n\n\nRecognising patterns that may indicate increasing orientation towards\, justification of or preparation for violence.\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop a clearer understanding of radicalisation and its relationship to extremism and violent extremism.\nUnderstand why there is no single pathway\, profile or timeline associated with radicalisation.\nIncrease knowledge of the individual\, relational\, ideological and environmental factors that may shape susceptibility to extremist messaging.\nUnderstand why adolescence\, trauma and adverse childhood experiences should not be treated as predictors of violent extremism\, while recognising how they may interact with other individual\, relational and environmental factors to increase susceptibility to extremist messaging.\nDevelop confidence in distinguishing behaviours that may reflect broader developmental or psychosocial concerns from indicators specifically suggesting progression towards violent extremism.\nUnderstand the importance of considering change\, clustering\, context and direction of travel when assessing concerns.\nIncrease confidence in recognising signs that an individual may be moving towards the justification\, glorification or preparation of violence.\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: Juncal Fernandez-Garayzabal Gonzalez\, PhD\, Development & Program Manager at Counter Extremism Project and a fellow at the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS).  \nJuncal Fernandez-Garayzabal Gonzalez is a linguist by training\, her PhD dissertation analysed the parallels between recruitment mechanisms employed by human trafficking networks and extremist groups\, and based on results\, concluded that existing psychosocial programs aimed at preventing re-recruitment among survivors of human trafficking could be tailored to reduce recidivism among those seeking to leave extremist groups. Her research experience and insights were shaped while working at institutions Georgetown University\, Universidad Pontificia Comillas (Madrid)\, the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies and UNICEF Spain. She also gained first-hand experience in understanding conflicts\, forced migrations\, organized crime\, security\, and peacebuilding while in Latin America and Africa\, where she provided psychosocial support to internally displaced populations and other victims of extremism and violence in post- conflict settings. Since obtaining her PhD dissertation in 2018\, Juncal has mostly focused on developing her practitioner skills. She has designed and led nine projects funded by the United States government and other international bodies aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating individuals involved in extremist groups (including foreign fighters) across the globe\, including the U.S.\, South and Central Asia\, the Middle East\, and the Balkan region. Only in the U.S.\, she has engaged with over 100 individuals in different stages of the radicalization process and worked with almost 70 individuals incarcerated for terrorism-related offenses. Her hands-on experience has provided her with a deep understanding of radicalization processes and how recruitment mechanisms have evolved over the past years. Her publications include academic journals\, written submissions to different government bodies\, and government reports. She is also a frequent speaker at events organised by different multilateral platforms. \n\n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/radicalisation-and-early-identification-hidden-influences-on-children-young-people-and-vulnerable-adults/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Safeguarding Level 2 Certificate
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 All workers who have direct contact with children and their families\n📍 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\,  across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of  Kirklees. \nShe has a Master’s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ‘Queen’s Nurse’ (2019) for “Continued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.”
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-safeguarding-level-2-certificate-7/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270423T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260814T114502Z
CREATED:20260805T101027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T114502Z
UID:17831-1808476200-1808494200@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safer Recruitment Consortium Accredited Safer Recruitment Certificate
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 HR Teams\, Senior Leadership\, Governors and Trustees\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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.\n\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: \n\nCPD/Certification: All participants will receive an accredited SRC course completion certificate alongside participant guidance handbooks. \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nSpeaker: Steve Hall\, Chair of the National LADO Network \nSteve brings over 40 years of experience as a qualified social worker and Service Manager in Social Care for various Local Authorities with a background of Front door services\, assessment\, Child Protection\, care experienced children\, Children with Disabilities\, and Quality Assurance. \nHe is an experienced LADO and held the elected role of Chair of the National LADO Network for over 6 years\, stepping down recently in order to focus on training commitments. Steve is an experienced trainer\, providing tailored safeguarding training to a variety of settings. He also provides consultancy\, including investigations\, safeguarding audits\, for a wide range of sectors\, including the police\, Faith\, Sports\, Fostering\, Education\, Early Years and Youth Services. \n\nThis event is held in collaboration with:
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safer-recruitment-consortium-accredited-safer-recruitment-certificate-4/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270608T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T091132Z
CREATED:20260731T153411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T091132Z
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SUMMARY:Applying the new Information Sharing Guidance
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 DSL\, DDSL\, Senior leaders\, pastoral support\, behaviour leads\, early help workers\, support workers\, family workers\, safeguarding leads\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThe new government advice for safeguarding practitioners on information sharing reframes the 7 golden rules and shifts the focus of information sharing from consent to legal basis. \nThis seminar uses case study examples and group work discussion to provide safe space practice in identifying the appropriate legal basis\, applying the legal basis and recording the legal basis for information sharing. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat does the new government advice say\nThe reframing of the 7 golden rules\nWhat is legal basis vs. consent and why the change\nThe interface with health information sharing guidance\nThe importance of recording information sharing decisions\nPractical group-work application on case study examples\nDifficult conversations: explaining the rationale for information sharing decisions.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncrease knowledge and understanding of changes in recent safeguarding information sharing advice\nBe confident about applying and recording the legal basis for information sharing\nIncrease appreciation of the interface between advice and guidance on safeguarding and health information sharing\nConsider how to frame difficult conversations about information sharing decisions and actions.\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/applying-the-new-information-sharing-guidance-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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