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SUMMARY:Safeguarding update
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All those involved in safeguarding\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session will consider trends and developments in safeguarding. There will be a particular focus on Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance for England but the content will be relevant to all safeguarding practitioners. \nCurrent safeguarding challenges—including in digital and online environments—and their potential implications for compliance and practice will be explored\, along with recent high-profile safeguarding cases and lessons learned. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the latest KCSIE guidance\nGain practical strategies for implementing updates across school and boarding settings\nExplore current issues and trends impacting safeguarding today.\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: Lindsay Fox\, Independent safeguarding trainer\, consultant\, auditor\, trustee and honorary board advisor \n \nLindsay began her career in residential social work before working and youth work before spending many years working with the most serious and persistent young offenders. She moved to the voluntary sector and has worked on the frontline of service delivery up to and including CEO positions in small and medium to very large voluntary organisations focusing on mental health\, education and children and young people. Now an independent safeguarding trainer\, consultant\, auditor\, trustee and honorary board advisor\, Lindsay works with a wide range of organisations including in local authority\, charity\, health\, education and housing. Lindsay understands and is experienced in safeguarding at a board\, strategic and operational level. She is deeply committed to safeguarding and aims to use her knowledge\, experience\, and enthusiasm to make the most meaningful difference. \n  \nLindsay undertakes: \nBasic to advanced child and adult safeguarding training across health\, education\, charity\, social care\, housing\, not for profit and commercial sectors. \nStrategic/Board level consultancy and training. \nOther safeguarding training including domestic abuse\, safeguarding supervision\, complex safeguarding of young people\, safeguarding champion training. \nSafeguarding investigations\, reviews and audits. \nAdvice and guidance. \nPolicy and procedures\, handbooks\, guides and all supporting documentation. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/safeguarding-update-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3 Advanced Certificate (2 Days) - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £470\n🎧 Level 3 certificate training for DSL’s DDSLs\, SENCO’s\, Designated teachers for Looked After Children\, Senior Leaders\, Trustees\, Governors \n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nDesignated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and their deputies are expected to refresh their knowledge and skills at least every two years. This two-day level 3 SACPA Advanced Certificate is specifically designed to support both current and aspiring safeguarding leaders in strengthening their expertise and developing their leadership practice. \nGrounded in the UK statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)\, this programme also draws on examples from international\, charity\, private sector\, and devolved UK safeguarding practices. Participants will benefit from a range of engaging learning approaches including case studies\, group exercises\, reflective discussions\, and multi-agency working simulations that integrate legal\, regulatory\, and ethical considerations. \nTraining topics: \n\nThe role of the safeguarding leader\nCreating safer organisations and a listening culture\nTrauma-informed and contextual safeguarding\nDigital safety and emerging threats\nSpecific concerns\, including FGM\, forced marriage\, radicalisation\, child-on-child abuse\nInclusive safeguarding for vulnerable groups\nEarly intervention and statutory frameworks\nMulti-agency collaboration and information sharing\nBuilding effective partnerships across services to support holistic safeguarding responses\nDSL professional development: supervision\, coaching\, staff support\, and wellbeing.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepen or refresh understanding of the DSL’s role in liaising with children’s social care to safeguard and promote child welfare\nKnow how to embed a culture of listening and child-centred practice\nUnderstand the long-term impact of trauma and adversity on behaviour\, mental health\, and educational outcomes—and how to respond effectively\nEnhance awareness of the needs of vulnerable groups\nGain clarity on early help assessment processes\, thresholds for statutory intervention\, and local referral pathways\nAcquire practical knowledge of child protection case conferences and how to participate effectively in multi-agency safeguarding processes\nDevelop a strong understanding of effective information sharing within and beyond the school or college setting\nFocus on their own professional growth as safeguarding leaders\, including their role in guiding and mentoring staff\, promoting wellbeing\, and sustaining a strong safeguarding culture.\n\nThose not able to attend this training may be interested in the one-day option on October 06\, 2026 \nFor more information or to enquire about SACPA consultancy including face-to-face tailored training packages\, review\, audit\, health check projects contact info@sacpa.org.uk to request a short scoping meeting about your needs.  \nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nSpeaker: \nChristina Fairhead\, State registered nurse \nChristina started nurse training in 1978 and since qualifying as a state registered nurse (SRN) has enjoyed a very varied career. \nBetween 2005 and 2020 Christina held senior NHS roles including the management of safeguarding children services within a Community Health Trust and Health Commissioning Services. \nFrom 2010 to 2020 Christina worked as a Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children first\,  across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of  Kirklees. \nShe has a Master’s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ‘Queen’s Nurse’ (2019) for “Continued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.”
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-level-3-advanced-certificate-2-days-day-1/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100337Z
CREATED:20260709T094415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T100337Z
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SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3 Advanced Certificate (2 Days) - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £470\n🎧 Level 3 certificate training for DSL’s DDSLs\, SENCO’s\, Designated teachers for Looked After Children\, Senior Leaders\, Trustees\, Governors \n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nDesignated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and their deputies are expected to refresh their knowledge and skills at least every two years. This two-day level 3 SACPA Advanced Certificate is specifically designed to support both current and aspiring safeguarding leaders in strengthening their expertise and developing their leadership practice. \nGrounded in the UK statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)\, this programme also draws on examples from international\, charity\, private sector\, and devolved UK safeguarding practices. Participants will benefit from a range of engaging learning approaches including case studies\, group exercises\, reflective discussions\, and multi-agency working simulations that integrate legal\, regulatory\, and ethical considerations. \nTraining topics: \n\nThe role of the safeguarding leader\nCreating safer organisations and a listening culture\nTrauma-informed and contextual safeguarding\nDigital safety and emerging threats\nSpecific concerns\, including FGM\, forced marriage\, radicalisation\, child-on-child abuse\nInclusive safeguarding for vulnerable groups\nEarly intervention and statutory frameworks\nMulti-agency collaboration and information sharing\nBuilding effective partnerships across services to support holistic safeguarding responses\nDSL professional development: supervision\, coaching\, staff support\, and wellbeing.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepen or refresh understanding of the DSL’s role in liaising with children’s social care to safeguard and promote child welfare\nKnow how to embed a culture of listening and child-centred practice\nUnderstand the long-term impact of trauma and adversity on behaviour\, mental health\, and educational outcomes—and how to respond effectively\nEnhance awareness of the needs of vulnerable groups\nGain clarity on early help assessment processes\, thresholds for statutory intervention\, and local referral pathways\nAcquire practical knowledge of child protection case conferences and how to participate effectively in multi-agency safeguarding processes\nDevelop a strong understanding of effective information sharing within and beyond the school or college setting\nFocus on their own professional growth as safeguarding leaders\, including their role in guiding and mentoring staff\, promoting wellbeing\, and sustaining a strong safeguarding culture.\n\nThose not able to attend this training may be interested in the one-day option on November 10\, 2025. \nA similar SACPA two-day DSL programme is also available on a consultancy basis where organisations have several colleagues in\, or aspiring to be in\, safeguarding leadership roles. Some tailoring of programme materials for specific organisational contexts is part of a consultancy package.    \nFor more information or to enquire about SACPA consultancy including face-to-face tailored training packages\, review\, audit\, health check projects contact info@sacpa.org.uk to request a short scoping meeting about your needs.  \nBOOK NOW \n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Sacpa CPD and events\, please click here. \nSpeaker: \nChristina Fairhead\, State registered nurse \nChristina started nurse training in 1978 and since qualifying as a state registered nurse (SRN) has enjoyed a very varied career. \nBetween 2005 and 2020 Christina held senior NHS roles including the management of safeguarding children services within a Community Health Trust and Health Commissioning Services. \nFrom 2010 to 2020 Christina worked as a Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children first\,  across the city of Leeds then across Local Authority Area of  Kirklees. \nShe has a Master’s Degree in Child Welfare and was awarded the title ‘Queen’s Nurse’ (2019) for “Continued commitment to improving standards of care in the community and to learning and leadership.”
URL:https://www.sacpa.org.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-level-3-advanced-certificate-2-days-day-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260805T135958Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting gender-questioning young people: Safeguarding in schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar explores how educational professionals can support children and young people experiencing gender dysphoria or questioning their gender identity. Grounded in current research and practice\, the session provides introductory age-appropriate guidance within the context of education. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand and respond appropriately to those presenting with gender dysphoria and those who are gender-questioning\nBe aware of language around the topic as well as the legal requirements for schools (with particular reference to the Equality Act)\nReview the most recent thinking and research around the best way to support and safeguard those with  gender incongruence.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \nNicola O’Brien is the Director of Safeguarding and DSL at Felsted School in Essex. She has worked in education for nearly 30 years\, mostly within boarding leadership and safeguarding. Formerly Chair of a Special Interest Group on Gender Dysphoria for the AoCPP\, she is now co-Chair of the Safeguarding in Education group for the same organisation\, a Safeguarding Adviser for the Diocese of Westminster and runs a cluster group to support DSLs in independent schools in Essex. In addition\, she has NSPCC accreditation as a safeguarding trainer\, is an accredited Safer Recruitment Trainer and is a trained supervisor. \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/safeguarding-children-with-gender-dysphoria-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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