BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sacpa - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sacpa 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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270303T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270303T140000 DTSTAMP:20260819T095509Z CREATED:20260802T200549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T095509Z UID:17221-1804078800-1804082400@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Domestic and International Trafficking DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ This webinar is for all safeguarding leads and practitioners with an interest in international safeguarding contexts.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outlineĀ  \nIn this webinar our speaker describes the work of the border force and their practice experiences of safeguarding children and vulnerable persons who are at risk of\, or have been trafficked for the purpose of exploitation. \nTraining Topics will include:Ā  \n\nThe work of the border force in safeguarding\nHow this links with the multi-agency safeguarding system\nKey tends that safeguarding leads should be aware of\nCase examples to inform your practice\nAgencies that can support.\n\nLearning outcomes: \nDelegates will: \n\nhave the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and awareness of domestic and International trafficking relevant to their safeguarding role\nhave enhanced understanding of key trends and what to look out for.\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: \nLouise Daynes\, Border Force Higher Officer and Lead Trainer\, National Safeguarding and Modern Slavery Team\, Border Force \nWith over 20 yearsā€™ experience as a Safeguarding Higher Officer at Gatwick Airport\, Louise has extensive frontline expertise in handling safeguarding cases involving both adults and children at immigration control. They have played key roles in major safeguarding operations in the UK and France\, including Operation Limelight\, Karetu\, and Aident. Now part of the National Safeguarding and Modern Slavery Team\, Louise is the training lead\, delivering safeguarding programmes to Border Force colleagues of all grades nationwide. They also provide training to key stakeholders across the UK and Europe\, sharing specialist knowledge on safeguarding and modern slavery issues. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/domestic-and-international-trafficking-2/ 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:20270304T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270304T103000 DTSTAMP:20260805T104756Z CREATED:20260805T104756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T104756Z UID:17223-1804152600-1804156200@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-5/ 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:20270310T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270310T103000 DTSTAMP:20260805T141216Z CREATED:20260805T105655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T141216Z UID:17227-1804671000-1804674600@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:SACPA- Safeguarding and Mental Health Risk Assessment DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Mental health leads\, counsellors\, CBT practitioners\, Safeguarding Leads\, Deputy Safeguarding Leads\, Health workers\, chaplaincy staff\, Governors\, trustees\, Senior Leaders\nšŸ“ Online \nCourse outline: \nMental health continues to be a top safeguarding concern for practitioners\, children\, young people and their families alike.ā€Æ This webinar aims to look at key areas of managing mental health in house with a particular focus on mental health risk assessment and review.Ā  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nCurrent challenges in managing mental healthĀ \nWhen does mental health become a safeguarding issueĀ \nMental health risk assessmentĀ \nThresholds for mental health support and access to specialist servicesĀ \nWhen to escalate or conduct an incident review.Ā \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nEnsure they are up to date with the latest challenges in managing mental healthĀ \nFeel more confident about when mental health becomes a safeguarding issueĀ \nIncrease knowledge and understanding of conducting a mental health risk assessmentĀ \nIdentify when escalation and incident review should take place.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. \n\nSpeaker: \nPhill Beisty \nPhill is a child psychotherapist in private practise as well as being a magistrate sitting in the child and family court with previous experience of being a safeguarding lead for a corporate mental health company\, currently working in a range of settings. \nPhill ā€˜s background as a therapist includes working with vulnerable children within maintained and independent special schools and specialist units schools.Ā  Managing and delivering therapy services to a wide range of students with needs ranging from complex trauma and neurodiverse conditions involving leadership in safeguarding in the context of complex safeguarding and multi-agency arrangements. \nPhill has a passion and strong belief that all children and young people should have the best start in life\, and that they can access the appropriate therapy and safeguarding services to ensure this can happen.Ā  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/sacpa-safeguarding-and-mental-health-risk-assessment/ 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:20270412T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270412T110000 DTSTAMP:20260813T085233Z CREATED:20260805T143928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T085233Z UID:17244-1807524000-1807527600@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Online Addictions: The influence of social media and online personalities. DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ This webinar is for children and adult safeguarding practitioners and leads in all organisations and sectors.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nSocial media\, online gaming and digital content are increasingly embedded in young peopleā€™s everyday lives. While these platforms can offer connection\, entertainment and opportunities for learning\, they can also encourage compulsive behaviours and expose young people to potentially harmful influences. \nThis webinar will explore online addictions and the techniques used by platforms\, influencers and content creators to capture and retain attention. It will consider how online personalities can shape young peopleā€™s attitudes\, choices and behaviours\, as well as the signs that healthy online engagement may be becoming problematic. Delegates will gain practical strategies to support young people in developing safer\, healthier and more balanced digital habits. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding online addiction and problematic digital behaviours\nHow social media platforms and online games are designed to encourage continued engagement\nThe influence of content creators\, streamers and online personalities\nParasocial relationships and why young people may place trust in people they follow online\nThe impact of algorithms\, targeted content and online trends\nRecognising signs that online use may be affecting wellbeing\, relationships\, sleep or education\nPractical approaches to early intervention\, support and healthier digital boundaries\nWhen concerns may require escalation or specialist support.\n\nLearning outcomes \nDelegates will: \n\nDevelop a clearer understanding of online addiction and problematic digital use\nRecognise how platforms and online personalities can influence young peopleā€™s behaviour and decision-making\nIdentify early warning signs that a young personā€™s online activity may be becoming harmful\nFeel more confident discussing online habits with young people in an open and non-judgemental way\nGain practical strategies to promote digital resilience\, critical thinking and healthier online engagement\nUnderstand when and how to respond to safeguarding or wellbeing concerns.\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: Patrick Foster\, DirectorĀ |Ā GAM-Ed \nPatrick Foster is a former professional cricketer\, insurance broker and schoolteacher whose life was shattered by a pathological gambling addiction that brought him to the verge of taking his own life in March 2018. \nUsing his experience\, he works with schools\, companies and individuals\, young and old\, raising awareness of the dangers of gambling and associated risk-taking behaviours. By sharing his own story\, he hopes to help others identify if they\, or someone around them\, are experiencing addiction or mental health problems and inspire them to reach out for help. \nPatrick is an ambassador for the Mintridge Foundation\, a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport\, building resilience and confidence through sport\, and creating awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing. \nHe is the author of bestselling book Might Bite: The Secret Life of a Gambling Addict\, his brutally honest account of over a decade of pathological gambling addiction to recovery and beyond. URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/gaming-and-exposure-to-radicalisation-and-grooming-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:20270420T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260805T094903Z CREATED:20260805T094903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T094903Z UID:17820-1808215200-1808218800@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR) in boarding schools DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļøĀ 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 and HR professionals.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Register compliant? \nSchools and colleges must keep a Single Central Record in line with statutory guidance and associated legislation. However\, inaccuracies and missing data in the single central register remains a key area of compliance concern resulting in poor regulatory inspection outcomes which are reflected in judgements on safeguarding leadership. \nThis webinar is developed to support colleagues who have operational and oversight responsibility for the Single Central Record. It covers; \n\nSupporting guidance\nInformation required for SCR\nRetention of evidence\nProcedure for maintaining and checking the SCR\nWhat happens on the SCR if staff or volunteers are found to be unsuitable..\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nReview of underpinning legislation and guidance\nHow to develop a checklist of SCR requirements for compliance audit\nHow to implement recommended procedures for maintaining and checking the SCR\nWhat to consider in reviewing the SCR if there is a change in suitability.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis is being held jointly with: URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-in-boarding-schools-3/ 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:20270429T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270429T140000 DTSTAMP:20260810T152141Z CREATED:20260810T130314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T152141Z UID:17869-1809003600-1809007200@www.sacpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Beyond Online Safety: Social Media\, Smartphones and Safeguarding Young People DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§Ā \nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \nCourse outline: \nOnline safety is an ever-evolving area of safeguarding\, with social media and smartphone use playing an increasingly significant role in young peopleā€™s lives\, relationships\, wellbeing and development. \nThis webinar will explore current online safety concerns alongside the wider impact of social media and smartphone use on young peopleā€™s development\, identity and sense of self. It will consider how patterns of phone and social media use can become habitual or addictive\, and how online spaces may be used as an avoidance or coping mechanism when young people are experiencing difficult emotions or situations. \nThe session will support safeguarding practitioners and those working with young people to look beyond individual online incidents and consider the underlying behaviours\, needs and vulnerabilities that may be influencing a young personā€™s online activity. \nTraining topics: \n\n\nThe current online safety landscape ā€” headline concerns only\nUnderstand how social media can influence young peopleā€™s identity\, development\, relationships and emotional wellbeing\nSmartphone and social media use as an avoidance or coping mechanism\nRecognising when phone/social media patterns signal a wider wellbeing or safeguarding concern\nThe impact of social media on young peopleā€™s development and sense of self\nBalancing protection with childrenā€™s voice and rights in how we respond\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \nDelegates will: \n\nUnderstand the research on young people in a digital age\nRecognise signs that online behaviour may reflect wider wellbeing or safeguarding needs\nConsider how to balance protective action with respecting a young personā€™s voice and autonomy\nIdentify one or two practical ways to open conversations about tech use without shutting the young person down\n\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: \nMichelle Smorfitt\, Resilience researcher\, Workplace wellbeing consultant\, and Coach \n \nMichelle Smorfitt is a resilience researcher\, workplace wellbeing consultant\, and coach. She holds an MSc in Integrative Health and Wellbeing (Distinction) from the University of Westminster and is due to complete her PhD on student resilience. Michelle is the Resilience Lead at Persyou\, where she develops innovative approaches to measuring and building resilience in education. Her work focuses on helping young people adapt to change\, manage pressure\, and thrive in an increasingly complex and digital world. \nĀ  URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/beyond-online-safety-social-media-smartphones-and-safeguarding-young-people/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR