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Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) certificate (one-day)

Online

Course outline: Safeguarding leads and designated safeguarding leads in schools should undergo refresher training to provide them with the knowledge and skills required to carry out their role effectively. This one-day Sacpa certificate programme delivers the required learning outcomes detailed in annex C of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.  Topic areas and practice examples...

Thinking about SACPA membership briefing

Online

Overview 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...

Introduction to Restorative Justice and Restorative Practice

Online

Course outline: Safeguarding 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,...

Digital safeguarding conference

Online

Course outline: Safeguarding in the online space continues to evolve along with technology and how individuals use technology for good or harm. Keeping up with the latest developments in technology, how they are being used (and abused) is a challenge for any safeguarding practitioner.  The safeguarding community must remain vigilant and ensure that policy, practice...

Supporting survivors of harm

Online

Course outline:  Does your organisation have clear processes in place detailing how victims, those affected, and potential victims of child-on-child abuse are supported? How do you know that all victims feel reassured that they are being taken seriously, and will be supported and kept safe? This webinar looks at best practice in delivering safety planning,...

BAISIS/SACPA – Supporting international students: audit development

Online

Course outline: Students who travel internationally for their education are vulnerable and merit specific thought when considering and developing safeguarding and child protection policies within schools. Safeguarding concerns and vulnerabilities can range from cultural differences and parental expectations, to corresponding with an overseas agency or struggling to get support from local agencies. The development of...

Thinking about SACPA membership briefing

Online

Overview 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...

Safer recruitment certificate

Online

Course outline: This programme is also available on a consultancy basis, delivered face to face. This Safer Recruitment Consortium accredited training course is the widely accepted UK standard for safer recruitment recognised by the government. Statutory Guidance outlines that at least one member of every appointment panel for roles involving work with children must undertake...

Practice Forum – The `Enough Campaign’: how can safeguarding leads support the VAWG agenda

Online

Sacpa coffee morning forums are networking events, free for members and £65 for non-members, which run monthly throughout most of the year. These events form part of the Sacpa mission to bring safeguarding leaders and practitioners together for mutual support and learning. Each month safeguarding leads and practitioners meet online to network around a specific...

Managing allegations and low-level concerns

Online

Course outline: A half-day version of this programme is also available on a consultancy basis, delivered face to face. Responding to and managing allegations and low-level concerns is an essential process and compliance responsibility. This webinar is suitable for Trustees, Governors and Leaders responsible for oversight and maintenance of safer organisations, designated and deputy designated safeguarding...