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SUMMARY:Gaming and Exposure to Radicalisation and Grooming
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 This webinar is for children and adult safeguarding practitioners and leads in all organisations and sectors.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar builds on existing Prevent training\, offering a deeper exploration of how individuals and groups groom and influence others. It examines both direct methods and the use of misinformation across a range of online platforms. \nParticipants will gain up-to-date insights into the tactics used to target and draw vulnerable individuals into harmful networks\, while also considering effective safeguarding responses to prevent\, deter\, and support those affected. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe nature and scale of individuals and groups grooming children\, young people\, and vulnerable individuals online\nThe use of online platforms\, direct engagement\, and misinformation in grooming and radicalisation\nCurrent research evidence\, emerging trends\, and future risks\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nBuild on their Prevent training with the latest research in safeguarding practice\nUnderstand current grooming tactics and how vulnerable individuals are targeted\nIdentify and apply appropriate safeguarding responses to prevent harm\, deter perpetrators\, and support those affected\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/gaming-and-exposure-to-radicalisation-and-grooming-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T101500
DTSTAMP:20260410T160542Z
CREATED:20250806T113342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160542Z
UID:15986-1776762900-1776766500@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding Practice Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ FOC\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThe SACPA Safeguarding Practice Forums are free networking sessions available exclusively to SACPA members. Aligned with SACPA’s mission to support safeguarding professionals\, these monthly forums create a dedicated space for sharing knowledge\, insights\, and mutual encouragement. \nEach session brings together safeguarding leads\, practitioners\, senior leaders\, trustees\, and governors to engage in meaningful discussion around a focused safeguarding theme. These virtual gatherings offer a valuable opportunity to stay connected\, informed\, and inspired within a supportive professional community. \nParticipation is open to SACPA members who have registered and received confirmation through our online booking system. If you are not already a SACPA member and want to benefit from networking with other safeguarding leads\, did you know that professional membership pays for itself in as little as two out of the ten scheduled safeguarding practice forum sessions per year? You may want to browse our membership page.  \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 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.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-practice-forum-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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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:20260424T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T093945Z
CREATED:20260227T112431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T093945Z
UID:15992-1777023000-1777048200@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding International Students Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 DSLs/CPOs\, International Student Leads\, Pastoral & Boarding Staff\, International Child Protection Leads\, Lawyers\, Law Enforcement Officers\, Senior Leaders\, Guardianship & Homestay Providers\n📍 Online (conference)\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nSponsored by:  \n \n\nCourse Outline: \nThis one-day conference provides safeguarding professionals with a global lens on protecting international students in an increasingly complex and polarised world. Participants will explore how geopolitical instability\, cultural identity\, transnational extremism\, digital risk and cross-border care arrangements impact safeguarding responsibilities in education settings. Through expert-led sessions and case clinics\, delegates will strengthen their understanding of culturally responsive practice\, online harm\, guardianship accountability and proportionate responses to emerging risks. The programme combines strategic insight with practical tools to support ethical\, legally sound and trauma-informed safeguarding across international contexts. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nGeopolitical instability and its impact on international student vulnerability\nCulturally responsive safeguarding and building trust across identities\nTransnational extremism\, radicalisation risks and proportionate safeguarding responses\nGuardianship\, homestays and cross-border accountability\nOnline harm\, digital risk and global safeguarding challenges\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how global conflict\, migration and polarisation shape safeguarding risk\nApply culturally informed approaches to disclosures and student engagement\nRecognise indicators of transnational extremism and respond appropriately\nNavigate safeguarding responsibilities across borders and shared care arrangements\nIdentify and respond to online harm affecting international students\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 – 09:45  Welcome & Opening Remarks \n\n09:45 – 10:15 Keynote Address: Safeguarding Without Borders: International Students in an Age of Geopolitical Uncertainty \nThis keynote examines how global conflict\, migration pressures\, political polarisation and international mobility are reshaping risk\, vulnerability and safeguarding responsibilities in education settings worldwide. \nSpeaker: Dr Munir Safieldin\, Insightful Impact Consultants\, Director \n\n10:15 – 10:35 Safer Recruitment through thorough Background Checks  \nSpeaker: Kannan Chettiar\, CEO\, Avvanz \n\n10:35 – 10:50 Break \n\n10:50 – 11:30 Cultural Identity\, Belonging and Safeguarding Practice \nExploring how cultural norms\, identity\, faith\, family expectations and geopolitical background influence safeguarding disclosures\, engagement and trust. \nSpeaker: Ann Marie Christian\, International Safeguarding Consultant\, Trainer and Author and experienced social worker \n\n11:30 – 11:45 Break \n\n11:45 – 12:30 Transnational Extremism and Student Safeguarding \nRecognising and Responding to Far-Right Radicalisation in Education Settings \nA safeguarding-focused session addressing the rise of far-right and extremist ideologies across the UK\, USA\, Canada and Australia\, and their impact on international students. \nSpeaker: Dr Craig McCann\, Specialist Adviser\, Counter Terrorism Prevent Strategy \n\n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch \n\n13:30 – 14:30 Guardianship\, Homestays and Shared Responsibility Across Borders \nExamining safeguarding accountability when care is shared between schools\, guardians\, homestay providers and overseas families. \nSpeakers:  \n\nSteph Gilbert\, UK Director & DSL\, Oxbridge Guardian\nRob Wilson-Clarke\, Curriculum Exploration Officer and Safeguarding Lead\, Flooglebinder\n\n\n14:30 – 14:45 Break \n\n14:45 – 15:30 Digital Lives\, Online Harm and Global Safeguarding Risk \nInternational students’ digital lives often span multiple countries\, platforms and legal protections. \nSpeaker: Dr Vaughan Connolly\, Director\, The Glenlead Centre \n\n15:30 – 14:45 Break \n\n15:45 – 16:30  Case Clinics \nManaging Safeguarding Concerns Triggered by Global Events\nSpeaker: Dr Carolyn Dunn\, Vice Principal Pastoral – Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENDCo \nMental Health\, Trauma and International Students \nThresholds\, Escalation and Multi-Agency Working Across Borders\nSpeaker: Damian Cranny\, Fraud Protect Officer\, Dorset Police \n\n16:30 Closing Reflections & Next Steps \n\nSpeakers: \nDr Munir Safieldin\, Insightful Impact Consultants\, Director \nMunir is a public policy analyst\, economist\, and strategist with over 40 years of experience in the United Nations and with NGOs. He has served as UNICEF Representative to Uganda\, to the Maldives\, to the Islamic Republic of Iran\, and as UN Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria. \n  \n  \n\n \nKannan Chettiar\, CEO\, Avvanz \nKannan is an award-winning Global Leader with 27 years of experience in the Technology and Human Capital sectors spanning Asia\, EMEA & Americas. Kannan’s Technopreneurship has earned him the “Executive of the Year – Human Resources Technology” award\, which is an extremely prestigious Management Excellence award from Singapore Business Review. Kannan has held management and leadership positions in First Advantage\, Dell Computers\, Future Electronics\, Arrow Electronics (NY-listed)\, Farnell Group (London-listed)\, e2open (IBM-backed)\, and i-Sprint Innovations (Acer-backed). Kannan is also a Certified International Trainer with very high ratings from Fortune 500 Clients and an accredited StrengthsScope Practitioner. Kannan regularly delivers Thought Leadership talks and Masterclasses in the region and constantly offers insights and perspectives in mainstream newspapers and trade publications. Kannan is proficient in several languages – he speaks fluent English\, Tamil\, elementary Mandarin\, Malay\, and Thai. An engineer by training\, he holds an Honours degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and an MBA from the University of Birmingham in the UK. Kannan holds an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment as well. \n\nDr Craig McCann\, Specialist Adviser\, Counter Terrorism Prevent Strategy \nCraig is a specialist adviser and researcher on the Counter Terrorism Prevent Strategy and associated Channel programme. As a former senior CT police officer having served within the Metropolitan Police Service and the National CT Headquarters\, he has extensive experience of the delivery of Prevent across the UK. He has also led the international delivery of research\, project delivery and capacity building across a range of operational contexts including the Western Balkans\, East Africa and Asia. He is a published author and has a PhD in comparative politics exploring how the Prevent Strategy is applied to right-wing extremism. He currently works as the Investigator within the Office of the Independent Prevent Commissioner.  \n\nAnn Marie Christian\, International Safeguarding Consultant\, Trainer and Author and experienced social worker \nAnn Marie has 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\nSteph Gilbert\, UK Director & DSL\, Oxbridge Guardian (Oxbridge Guardians and Aspired Education) \nSteph has been working in international education for 18 years\, with 8 years as DSL and in Guardianship. As the UK Director for Oxbridge Group Ltd\, she supports and leads the team with specialities in safeguarding\, compliance\, operations and host family management. Steph has spoken at events previously regarding the NMS\, UKVI requirements\, student mental health and how to better work together to prioritise the child. Steph is the Vice Chair of Governors for a local state school and has a wealth of experience in the education field\, both independent and state sector. She works as a consultant for several youth companies and schools to support with safeguarding best practice. \n\nRob Wilson-Clarke is Curriculum Exploration Officer and Safeguarding Lead at Flooglebinder \nRob Wilson-Clarke is Curriculum Exploration Officer and Safeguarding Lead at Flooglebinder\, where he develops national and international study programmes centred on conservation\, student wellbeing\, responsible travel and personal growth. In his safeguarding leadership role\, he oversees student welfare\, risk management and safeguarding practice across programmes\, ensuring robust systems that support young people in UK and overseas settings. Previously\, as Deputy Head of Student Support and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at the University of York\, he led safeguarding initiatives\, trained safeguarding officers and established a faculty-wide network to strengthen institutional practice. His expertise spans lecturing in ecology\, mental health\, behaviour\, resilience\, pastoral care and prevention-focused safeguarding. \n\nDamian Cranny\, Fraud Protect Officer\, Dorset Police \nDamian is a Fraud Protection Officer with Dorset Police’s Economic Crime Unit and certified NLP Practitioner. He combines traditional policing with psychological insights to combat fraud through innovative education. His 24-lesson secondary school program explores fraud psychology\, while his romance fraud awareness campaign achieved a 323% increase in victim reporting within two weeks. Damian develops presentations that merge real-world police experience with NLP techniques\, helping educators understand criminal manipulation tactics. At conferences\, he focuses on protecting students from fraud targeting and building resilience against social engineering attacks through comprehensive safeguarding approaches. \n\nDr Vaughan Connolly\, Director\, The Glenlead Centre \nDr Vaughan Connolly is Director of Education at the Glenlead Centre and a leading voice on digital safety and safeguarding in secondary education. Working in leading independent schools as a teacher of Computing and IT for over 20 years\, he has held senior leadership roles including Vice Principal and Director of IT and eLearning. A published author\, Dr Connolly combines technical expertise with practical school leadership experience. His work focuses on translating complex digital risks into clear\, proportionate safeguarding practice\, supporting educators to protect and empower young people online with confidence and clarity. \n\nDr Carolyn Dunn\, Vice Principal Pastoral – Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENDCo \nI have over 20 years of experience in senior leadership and am a chemistry teacher by training. I currently serve as Vice Principal Pastoral\, DSL\, and SENDCo at a 13–19 Independent Day and Boarding School. I am passionate about inspiring girls in STEM while supporting their personal\, social\, and academic growth. Safeguarding international students is central to my work\, particularly in today’s global and political climate\, ensuring every student feels safe\, included\, and valued. By embedding Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion into pastoral care\, I help students thrive\, gain confidence\, and flourish within our boarding school community.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-international-students-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133906Z
CREATED:20250806T114149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T133906Z
UID:15990-1777370400-1777374000@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 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\n📍 Online\n🎥 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 member’s or volunteer’s suitability changes\n\nUnable to attend live? A post-webinar recording will be available. Email info@sacpa.org.uk to purchase. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \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*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/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T080708Z
CREATED:20250910T105705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T080708Z
UID:16230-1777473000-1777476600@www.sacpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to restorative justice and restorative practice
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nEffective safeguarding – whether with children or adults – 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. \n\nSpeaker: \nSpeaker: Maria Arpa\, Founder and Chair\, Centre for Peaceful Solutions \nMaria Arpa is Founder and Chair of the Centre for Peaceful Solutions\, established in 2006 in response to rising violence in her community. She developed the Dialogue Road Map (DRM)\, a conflict resolution model used across London and New York to address issues ranging from family disputes to gang conflict and workplace tensions. Maria focuses on empowering individuals to resolve conflict themselves\, training prisoners\, teenagers and community members as mediators. The DRM supports communication\, decision-making and healing across sectors including education\, healthcare and business. She has written two books and was awarded an MBE in 2020 for Services to Mediation.
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/introduction-to-restorative-justice-and-restorative-practice-7/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260304T085458Z
CREATED:20250731T144037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T085458Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Allegations and Low-level Concerns
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 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\n📍 Online\n🎥 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. \n\nSpeaker: \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/managing-allegations-and-low-level-concerns-7/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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