Managing the Single Central Register (SCR) in boarding schools
OnlineCourse outline: Is your Single Central Register compliant? Schools 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...
Association Forum
OnlineCourse outline: Chaired by a member of the Sacpa Executive Committee, this Sacpa association forum is an opportunity for members to; Share key safeguarding practice concerns Contribute to promoting excellence in safeguarding Give feedback on Sacpa membership and services Shape the future of Sacpa Make sure they are getting the most out of Sacpa membership...
Safeguarding children with additional needs; the legalities of reasonable adjustment
OnlineCourse outline: Does your organisation understand the legalities of making reasonable adjustment when safeguarding children and young people? The 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...
BSA/BAISIS/SACPA – Safeguarding considerations for summer school teams
OnlineCourse outline: Summer schools are unique in that they host international students within the residential context yet may have little contextual and safeguarding information about this short-term cohort. This seminar explores key considerations for safeguarding in summer schools and highlights best practice in summer school provision that positively impacts safeguarding. key aspects of safeguarding touches...
Scrutinising policies and procedures: conducting an organisational risk
OnlineCourse outline: This webinar will consider some of the key principles around developing and reviewing safeguarding policies and procedures in organisations, and how to relate these to relevant guidance and legislation. There will also be consideration of how to conduct and record a safeguarding risk assessment appropriate to the circumstances within the setting. Unable to...
SACPA/BAISIS – Safeguarding international students
OnlineClick here to view our conference programme Course outline: Safeguarding international students remains a complex and challenging area of work. It is important to recognise the vulnerabilities of international students studying, and indeed living, away from home. This conference brings together expert speakers with specialist knowledge and experience who work with international students. It aims...
Thinking about SACPA membership briefing
OnlineOverview This session is for colleagues with an interest in Sacpa Membership. The session includes a brief 10-minute review of what Sacpa has to offer to members then there will be an opportunity to ask questions. You can also meet some of your other colleagues who are also interested in joining Sacpa – an association...
Focus Group 1 – The role of the safeguarding lead Recording, retention and transfer
OnlineOverview The DfE call for evidence on Safeguarding children in schools and colleges. This relates to Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and it is pertinent that this is a call for evidence ,rather than a full consultation. There is an extensive list of questions across a range of domains in this call for evidence....
Simplifying the Online Safety Act: how does this affect me?
OnlineCourse outline: The online safety bill is a lengthy and complicated document about a complex and evolving subject that has been subject to a range of debate and amendments. What does the final version of the bill actually mean? How can we simply, clearly and accessibly communicate how it helps our safeguarding practice? Can we...
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
Virtual - Zoom , United KingdomCourse outline: This half day interactive online seminar is led by sexual violence expert Maria Pulz. The 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...
SACPA/HIEDA – Safeguarding for school nurses and school nurse DSLs (level 3)
OnlineCourse outline: This one-day certificate programme is based upon the learning outcomes for level 3 health workers detailed within the most recent Intercollegiate document 2019. Content also links with Annex C of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 detailing roles and responsibilities of Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. Case study and practical...
