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2 events,
The SACPA Advanced Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice
The SACPA Advanced Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice is a certificate programme for safeguarding managers and leads, heads of safeguarding, safeguarding hub managers and co-ordinators. It has been developed to support safeguarding colleagues from a diversity of sectors to supplement and extend designated safeguarding lead training. This programme may also support the safeguarding practice of behaviour leads,...
Focus Group 1 – The role of the safeguarding lead Recording, retention and transfer
Focus Group 1 – The role of the safeguarding lead Recording, retention and transfer
Overview 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....
3 events,
Simplifying the Online Safety Act: how does this affect me?
Simplifying the Online Safety Act: how does this affect me?
Course 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
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
Course 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...
2 events,
SACPA/HIEDA – Safeguarding for school nurses and school nurse DSLs (level 3)
SACPA/HIEDA – Safeguarding for school nurses and school nurse DSLs (level 3)
Course 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...
2 events,
Thinking about SACPA Membership Briefing
Thinking about SACPA Membership Briefing
Overview This session is for colleagues with an interest in joining 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...
2 events,
Child-on-child briefing
Child-on-child briefing
Course outline: A significant focus on inspectorate judgement of pupil wellbeing is the way in which organisations prevent, identify and respond to child-on-child abuse. Inspectorate judgements refer to evidence of specific child-on-child training for everyone in direct and indirect contact with children and young people. Whilst there is a particular focus currently from education regulators,...
2 events,
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) certificate (one-day) (Level 3)
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) certificate (one-day) (Level 3)
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...
2 events,
Focus Group 2 – Safer Recruitment Child on Child and Sexual Violence Quality Assurance
Focus Group 2 – Safer Recruitment Child on Child and Sexual Violence Quality Assurance
Overview 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....
3 events,
Practice Forum: Let’s imagine how the progression of virtual reality technology will impact our safeguarding practice
Practice Forum: Let’s imagine how the progression of virtual reality technology will impact our safeguarding practice
Chaired by a member of the SACPA Executive Committee, this SACPA association forum is an opportunity for SACPA 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 Network...
Safeguarding in the “metaverse”
Safeguarding in the “metaverse”
Course outline: The metaverse and web 3 technologies help children explore opportunities for immersive education and recreation. But what of safeguarding? Do those who have particular roles with children and their families and have responsibilities for safeguarding really feel confident that they have the knowledge and understanding of the emerging benefits and safeguarding risks that...
2 events,
Conducting safeguarding incident reviews
Conducting safeguarding incident reviews
Course outline: This webinar provides a brief overview of the safeguarding review process. It highlights some key areas for consideration when developing systems and processes in preparation to conduct or commission a range of safeguarding reviews. Delegates will feel more prepared to identify and deliver the most appropriate level of incident review and disseminate learning....
2 events,
Managing volunteers: supporting their understanding of safeguarding requirements and safer recruitment
Managing volunteers: supporting their understanding of safeguarding requirements and safer recruitment
Course outline: Does your organisation include volunteers? Do they work with children, young people or adults with care and support needs? There are many aspects to recruiting and managing a volunteer workforce and supporting their understanding of safeguarding requirements and safer recruitment is a key compliance requirement. Training topics will include: This webinar is delivered...
2 events,
Neurodiversity and safeguarding
Neurodiversity and safeguarding
Course outline: Our understanding of neurodiversity is developing, and in acceptance has been most recently driven by the self-disclosure of many high-profile persons who share their narratives of vulnerability and resilience in relation to their neurodiverse traits. This webinar explores what neurodiversity is, debates the deficit vs. superpower discourse, and explicitly explores safeguarding and vulnerability...
3 events,
Thinking about SACPA Membership Briefing
Thinking about SACPA Membership Briefing
Overview This session is for colleagues with an interest in joining 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...
DBS: good practice for safer recruitment
DBS: good practice for safer recruitment
Course outline Delivered directly by colleagues within the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), this webinar is a must for everyone who is involved in ensuring a culture of vigilance and the ongoing maintenance of safer organisation culture weather their role is front-line, operational management, HR and compliance functions or leadership and governance including trustees, board...
3 events,
Managing affluent neglect
Managing affluent neglect
Course outline: The phrase “affluent neglect” presents something of a perceived oxymoron. If there is affluence, how can there also be neglect? Sadly, affluent neglect is a real issue and concern, and can be particularly challenging to identify and manage where signs and indicators may look different to those in under-resourced families. The power...
Working with Governors, Board members and Trustees to improve safeguarding compliance
Working with Governors, Board members and Trustees to improve safeguarding compliance
Course outline: Guidance for safeguarding continues to strengthen expectations that governors, trustees and board members have enough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding to provide effective oversight and scrutiny. Safeguarding leaders provide technical expertise to support scrutineers of their work. This webinar explores some key issues in this working relationship and uses a framework for oversight...
