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CSCB Learning & Development Programme
2015—2016
Inter-agency training for everyone working with children and families in Croydon
Welcome to the Croydon Safeguarding Children Board (CSCB) Learning and Development
Programme.
Our programme has been designed to respond to the knowledge required to support a competent
safeguarding children workforce in Croydon and each training course has clear learning aims and
objectives to assist learners to select training which is appropriate to meet their individual learning
needs.
Working Together 2013 states: employers are responsible for ensuring that their staff are competent
to carry out their responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This
includes the provision of single agency training which should complement this multi-agency
programme.
CSCB training is free for all organisational members of Croydon Safeguarding Children Board, and to
all staff and volunteers who work with children and young people in Croydon. Although training is
provided free, there is a charge incurred if a place is allocated but you do not attend and do not give
the necessary notice (see Booking Terms and Conditions).
To book on training you are interested in, please follow the booking instructions shown with the
training.
Online Learning Packages
There is a range of online courses available to anyone living and working in Croydon, such as
introductory learning about safeguarding children (Level 1 and Level 2), Early Help Assessments,
Information Sharing, Domestic Abuse, E-Safety and more… To access online learning packages
contact [email protected] . You will then be registered and issued with login
details.
If you are a community group or voluntary organisation you can also access a range of online
training, including safer recruitment advice and resources at Safe Network
Any questions? Email us: [email protected]
Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility.
Visit http://croydonlcsb.org.uk for more information
CSCB Learning & Development Programme 2015—2016
Is this training for you?
According to the type and frequency of contact you have with children, there are different levels of
training. For a description of the different Safeguarding Children training levels go to Page 3.
Quick Links—click on the title to take you to the course information and dates
Level
Title of training
Title of training
Level
L1—2
CSCB Level 1 and 2 Online Learning
CSCB Level 3 Safeguarding Children—
from Tavistock & Portman
L3
L2-3
Early Help Assessments (Level 1 and 2)
Strengthening Families Model
L3
Engaging with Vulnerable Adolescents
L3-4
The Role of the Lead Professional (Level 3)
L2-8
Serious Case Review and Independent
Management Learning Review Workshops
L3
Gangs and Child Sexual Exploitation (Day 1) Supporting People Affected by Child
Sexual Exploitation (Day 2)
L3-4
L3
Critical Thinking in Risk Assessments
Managing Allegations & the Role of the
LADO
L3-4
L3
Impact of Substance Misuse on the Family
Impact of Adult Mental Health on the
Family
L3
L3
Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence and the Engaging Fathers — working with Fathers L3
in Assessment and Interventions
Family Justice Centre role and RASAC
L3-4
Fabricated or Induced Illness
Safeguarding Children in Partnership—A
Systemic Approach
L4
L2
Safeguarding Children for Housing teams
Elected Members Safeguarding Training
L2-8
L3
Child Trafficking
CSCB Annual Conference— Safeguarding
Young People
CSCB Learning & Development Programme 2015—2016
Safeguarding Children Training Levels
The London Safeguarding Children Board ‘Competence Still Matters 2013’ groups training
audiences together based on the degree of contact with children and/or parents/carers,
roles and responsibility. Similarly the Intercollegiate ‘Document for Health Care staff 2014’
advises on training levels. Training content and methods are tailored accordingly. For full
details of the groups and levels of training please visit www.londonscb.gov.uk and for
health care staff please visit www.rcn.org.uk
Level ‘Competence Still Matters’ Level Descriptor
1
Those who have occasional contact with children, young people and/or parents/carers, for
example librarians, environmental health officers, GP receptionists,
2
Those in regular or in intensive but irregular contact with children, young people and/or
parents/carers, for example housing officers, community youth groups, PCSOs, faith groups
3
Those who work predominantly with children, young people and/or parents/ carers and
potentially contribute to assessing, planning, intervening and reviewing needs of children and
families, for example GPs, teachers, midwives, social workers, family support, specialist child
protection roles, those working with vulnerable parents/carers. You must have completed L1-L2
4
Those who have particular specialist child protection responsibilities, including S47 enquiries,
those working with complex cases and are responsible for co-ordinating assessments of children
in need
5
Professional advisers and designated leads for child protection
6
Operational managers of services for children, young people and/or parents / carers
7
Senior managers responsible for strategic management of services for children, young people
and/or parents/carers
8
Members of Local Safeguarding Children Boards
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CSCB Level 1 and 2 Online Learning
Who should do this online learning?
For anyone who needs to be able to recognise signs of neglect and abuse, and to know what
to do about it. You do not need advanced computer skills, just access to a computer with
internet access.
Each learning module includes a topic overview, case studies, learning games and a quiz, as
well as links to current related guidance and information and a personalised certificate is
emailed to you on successful completion of each course.
Learning Aims
E-learning offers introductory courses about safeguarding children. There are a range of
topics including: Safeguarding Children Level 1 | Safeguarding Children Level 2 | CAF |
CAF for Managers | Early Help Assessments | Information Sharing | Domestic Abuse and
more...
Learning Objectives
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Provide awareness of key issues surrounding safeguarding children
Be aware of signs of neglect and abuse
How to access the online learning
The online training is administered by the Integrated Working Team, part of Croydon’s
Children & Families Partnership. To request access to the courses, please submit your
name, agency, job title and email address by emailing:
[email protected]
You will then be registered and issued with login details.
You must complete the basic e-learning safeguarding training prior to
undertaking any other safeguarding training
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CSCB Level 3 Safeguarding Children—Tavistock & Portman
Who should attend?
All professionals and volunteers who work predominantly with children and/or parents/carers.
NB (You must complete the basic e-learning safeguarding training (levels 1-2) prior to attending for the
level 3 course)
Learning Aims
This course is designed to provide safeguarding training to those professionals and volunteers who
work with children, young people and/or their parents/carers and who could potentially contribute
to assessing, planning, intervening and reviewing the needs of a child and parenting capacity where
there are safeguarding concerns.
This Level 3 (groups 3-4) safeguarding training is modelled on the core competencies as outlined in the
'Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff' (Intercollegiate
Document 2014 ); Working Together to Safeguard Children,2013; the London Child Protection Procedures 4th
Ed., 2013; and NICE Clinical Guidance 2009: 'When to Suspect Child Maltreatment'.
Learning Objectives
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Recognition of abuse and common obstacles
Share information safely
Identify professional blind spots
Understand the role of Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) and Serious Case Reviews
(SCRs)
Use Supervision Effectively
2015 Training Dates and Venue (whole day training 9.30—4.30)
18 May | 9 June | 8 July | 15 September | 6 October | 11 November
Venue | Leon House, 233 High Street, CRO 9XT or Fairfield Hall, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG
Course facilitator | Sonia Appleby (Named Professional for Safeguarding Children, Consultant
Social Worker, Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist Tavistock and Portman)
How to book | Click here to complete the CSCB training booking form
Enquiries email: [email protected]
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Early Help Briefings (Level 1)
Who should attend?
Level 1—If you do not have regular contact with children, young people or families but might
identify that they would benefit from additional support.
Learning Aims
This briefing session will introduce the Early Help pathways and referral processes for Croydon.
Learning objectives
Be familiar with the Early Help Assessment and referral processes
2015 Training Dates and Venue (Briefing session 9.30-11)
14 April 2015 | 12 May 2015 | 9 June 2015 | 7 July 2015
Venue | Ernest Taberner Open Space, 1st Floor Bernard Weatherill House, Mint Walk, Croydon CRO
1EA
Course Facilitators | Shelley Ingram, Early Help Co-ordinator, Early Intervention and Support
Services, Croydon Council
How to book | Contact your Locality Early Help Advisor or email [email protected]
For a limited period, spaces on this training will be free of charge so book early to avoid disappointment.
Visit Practitioner Space for all the help and guidance needed for working with
families: www.practitionerspacecroydon.co.uk
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Early Help Briefings (Level 2)
Who should attend?
Level 2—If you have regular contact with children, young people or families who have additional
support needs requiring intervention from more than one agency, you need to complete an Early
Help Assessment (CAF).
Learning Aims
This bitesize briefing session introduces the Early Help pathways and new Early Help Assessment
(CAF) in Croydon.
Learning objectives
Be familiar with the Early Help Assessment completion and processes
2015 Training Dates and Venue (Briefing session 11.30-1)
14 April 2015 | 12 May 2015 | 9 June 2015 | 7 July 2015
Venue | Ernest Taberner Open Space, 1st Floor Bernard Weatherill House, Mint Walk, Croydon CRO
1EA
Course Facilitators | Shelley Ingram, Early Help Co-ordinator, Early Intervention and Support
Services, Croydon Council
How to book | Contact your Locality Early Help Advisor or email [email protected]
For a limited period, spaces on this training will be free of charge so book early to avoid disappointment.
Visit Practitioner Space for all the help and guidance needed for working with
families: www.practitionerspacecroydon.co.uk
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The Role of the Lead Professional
Who should attend?
Practitioners who work with children, young people and families.
Learning Aims
The session explores the role of the Lead Professional, particularly within the context of Croydon’s
Early Help Pathways. Who can be a Lead Professional, what does the role involve, what are the
processes and what help is available? The session will answer these questions and more.
Learning objectives
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By the end of the session attendees should be confident to:List the key tasks and responsibilities of a Lead Professional
Prepare and Chair—Describe the structure, process and identify tools available to effectively
chair a Team Around the Family (TAF)
Identify and manage key transition points for families using the TAF approach—stepping up,
stepping down, change of Lead Professional
2015 Training Dates and Venue (AM training 9.30-1)
12 May 2015 | 17 June 2015 |
Venue | Heathfield House, Coombe Lane, Croydon
Course Facilitators | Croydon Council Early Intervention and Support Services, Croydon Council
How to book | Contact your Locality Early Help Advisor or email [email protected]
For a limited period, spaces on this training will be free of charge so book early to avoid
disappointment.
Visit Practitioner Space for all the help and guidance needed for working with
families: www.practitionerspacecroydon.co.uk
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Strengthening Families Model for Child
Protection Conferences
Who should attend?
All professionals involved with complex cases in Child Protection (CP) conferences
Learning Aims
Practitioners to understand the history of the model and the format for Croydon
Understand the relationship the model has to systemic and relational based practice approach
to social workers with families in Croydon to ensure the best possible outcomes for children
Learning Objectives
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Understand the conference process in relation to guidance of “working together” as a
multi agency forum to safeguard children and ensure positive outcomes
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Understand the principles which underpin safeguarding work as a complex process
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Understand the principles of the “Strengthening Families” model to CP conferences
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Understand the process and practice of the model and the format for the new style
conference
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Understand the CP assessment framework for the strengthening families model and the
approach to CP conferences
2015 Training Dates and Venue (AM training 9.30-1.30)
28th April | More dates to follow
Venue | Leon House, 233 High Street, Croydon, CR0 9XT
Course facilitators | Dawn Maxwell, Quality Assurance Manager (Child Protection), Social
Care & Family Support, Croydon Council
How to book | Click here to complete the booking form
Any questions? [email protected]
Visit the Croydon Safeguarding Board website for more information
and resources:
http://croydonlcsb.org.uk/
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Learning From Serious Case Reviews and Independent
Management Learning Reviews
Who should attend?
These workshops are aimed at practitioners and managers in voluntary, independent and
statutory agencies who work predominantly with children, young people and/or their
parents/carers and who could contribute to assessing, planning, intervening and evaluating the
needs of a child and parenting capacity.
Learning Aims
The aim of the sessions are to promote multi-agency reflection and exploring learning from
serious case reviews both locally and nationally identifying what works as well as what could be
done differently in order to generate and share learning. It will also consider implications for
local practice
Learning objectives
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Consider lessons from serious case reviews (nationally and locally) and the implications
for practice
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Understand the purpose and importance of information sharing in a multi-agency context
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Understand the roles and responsibilities of organisations and practitioners and effective
collaboration to safeguard children and young people
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Barriers to putting learning into practice
2015 Training Dates and Venue (Whole day training 9.30—4.30)
Managers and Strategic Leads:
20.03.15 | 30.04.15 | 08.05.2015 | 15.05.2015 | 5.06.15
Frontline practitioner workshop dates
27.03.15 | 05.05.15 | 13.05.2015 | 19.5.2015 | 03.6.2015 | 09.06.15 | 12.06.15 | 03.07.15
07.07.15 | 09.07.15 | 08.09.15 | 11.09.15 | 15.09.15| 18.09.15 | 22.09.15 | 24.09.15
—future dates will be added
Venue | All sessions take place in central Croydon, information of the venue for your selected
session will be provided upon confirmation
Course Facilitators
Ghislaine Miller an independent consultant with significant experience in the work of Local
Safeguarding Children Board including serious case reviews, audits and training.
Edi Carmi has been an independent safeguarding consultant since 2000, including writing
policy and procedure (including the original London child protection procedures), audits,
research, serious case reviews and training
How to book | Click here to complete the CSCB training booking form
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Engaging with vulnerable and hard to reach Young People
Who should attend?
For all practitioners across the service who work with challenging and vulnerable
adolescents
Learning Aims
The purpose of this training is to bring professionals together to explore ideas and strategies
for working with this very challenging group of young people. The course provides a
challenge to the approach of managing adolescents through boundaries and managing
anti-social behaviour by focusing not only on managing the external behaviour of the
adolescent but understanding the ‘inside’ and the development journey of the adolescent.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session participants will:
Draw on recent messages from serious case reviews and research in working with
vulnerable and hard to help adolescents
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Be able to develop a current knowledge base on adolescent development
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Explore some of the changes and develop good practice skills
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Develop a more reflective and analytical approach in working with and engaging hard
to help adolescents
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Understand professional expectations of parents when caring for a troubled
adolescent
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Consider tools for practice, application to planning and building relationships, and use
of professional network around the child/family
2015 Training Dates and Venue (Whole day training 9.30-4.30)
20 October 2015| 3 December 2015 | 14 March 2016|
Venue | Leon House, 233 High St, Croydon, CRO 9XT or
Rm 1.18, Bernard Weatherill House, Mint Walk, Croydon, CRO
Course Facilitator | Janet Lee, has run senior social work modules in many local
authorities . Her style is to develop critical thinking with her participants and her courses
are delivered with an analytical and reflective approach. She is a challenging trainer, helping
participants to develop their skills and knowledge, reflecting how they work with children,
young people and their families and keeping the child in the centre of their thinking.
How to book Click here to complete the booking form
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Croydon Gangs and Child Sexual Exploitation
(Day One)
Who should attend?
Practitioners working with children, young people and in Croydon who may who come into
contact with young people affected by gang activity and affiliation and Child Sexual Exploitation
Learning aims
This is a one day introduction to Croydon Gangs and a generic overview of Child Sexual
Exploitation coming out of gang affiliation. To develop skills and awareness of working with
12-25 yr old men who are known to be gang affiliated, or at high risk of gang involvement and
girls and young women aged 11-18 who are affected by gangs and sexual violence/exploitation.
Learning objectives
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GANGS:Overview of Croydon gangs partnership—role, client group, info sharing
Examine push and pull factors for young people
Current local context of gangs and serious youth violence
CSE:Impact of our own attitudes and values on our work with young people
Role of young women in gangs and links to CSE
Legislation relating to CSE
Local processes, resources and services supporting young people in Croydon
2015 Training Dates and Venue (Whole day training 9.30-4.30)
10 June 2015| 9 October 2015 | 29 January 2016
Venue | central Croydon, venue will be confirmed upon booking
Course facilitators | Leslie Roberts, Croydon Gangs Team | Beth Matthews Safer London
Foundation
How to book Click here to complete the booking form
Any questions? [email protected]
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Supporting Young People Affected by Child Sexual Exploitation
(Day Two)
Who should attend?
Practitioners working with children, young people and in Croydon who undertake direct
work with children and young people affected by gang activity and affiliation and Child
Sexual Exploitation. It is recommended that you attend Day One of this training also.
Learning aims
This one day training aims to provide an understanding of the impact of Child Sexual
Exploitation and how to support those affected.
Learning objectives
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Tools for supporting young people affected by CSE
Safety planning
Impact of trauma on young people
Examine barriers to identifying CSE and supporting young people
Responding to disclosures
Grounding activities
Importance of self-care when working with CSE
2015 Training Dates and Venue (Whole day training 9.30-4.30)
2 July 2015 | 20 November 2015 | 26 February 2016
Venue | central Croydon, venue will be confirmed upon booking
Course facilitators | Oretha Wofford, Delivery Manager (CSE and Looked After Children,
Social Care Croydon Council and Beth Matthews, Project Manager, Safer London Foundation
How to book Click here to complete the booking form
Any questions? [email protected]
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Critical Thinking in Risk Assessments
Who should attend?
All experienced safeguarding professionals who have direct contact with children and
young people
Learning aims
Understanding the importance of reflecting within a critical mindset is expected with
complex risk assessment. This training will promote complexity and analysis. Holding the
picture for the child in mind and using professional meetings to critically evaluate a child or
young person’s life is essential if we are to provide safety in professional decision making.
This course aims to provide the tools to support and develop a critical mindset when dealing
with complex risk assessment and is for staff who work predominately with children, young
people and parents.
Learning objectives
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To provide a framework for assessing complex risk and harm to children and young
people
To support competent professional judgements to work out how worried
professionals need to be about the child or young person
To develop an opportunity for reflecting within a ‘critical mindset’
To develop tools to assist reflection and thinking, leading the assessor to a decision
that creates safety for the child and young person
To consider how to create professionals forums where the whole picture for the child
can be considered and where plans can be made that ‘hold the child in mind’
To use professional meetings not only for information sharing and planning but also
analytical meetings where the analysis informs the plan—working it out as a team
To clarify the child protection process
2015 Training Dates and Venue (Whole day training 9.30-4.30)
14 October 2015
Venue | central Croydon, venue will be confirmed upon booking
Course facilitators | Sarah Roberts an experienced Social Work Manager with experience of
undertaking training and audits for Safeguarding Boards and Social Services.
How to book Click here to complete the booking form
Any questions? [email protected]
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Managing Allegations & the role of the Local Authority
Designated Officer (LADO)
Who should attend?
This course is designed for managers in voluntary, independent and statutory agencies
who manage staff who are working predominantly with children, young people and/or
their parents/carers
Learning aims
To advise those employing adults to work with children in a paid or unpaid capacity of their
duties in respect of dealing with child protection allegations against staff or volunteers
Learning objectives
By the end of the session attendees will;
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Have awareness of process and procedures for managing allegations and serious
concerns about professional practice and standards of care
Have an understanding of national and local guidance in relation to managing
allegations
Consider the employers role and responsibilities and be clear about what to do if an
allegation or concern is received about a member of staff or volunteer
Have knowledge of the help and support available to staff/volunteers and carers in
relation to allegatiions made against staff
Have knowledge of the process of implementing policies and strategies for
staff/volunteers/carers in relation to minimising the risk of allegations and strategies
for coping if they occur
2015 Training Dates and Venue (1/2 day training 9.30-1.30)
11 June 2015 | 21 October 2015 | 26 January 2016
Venue | Leon House, 233 High Street, CRO 9XT
Course Facilitators | Steve Hall, LADO, Croydon Council
How to book Click here to complete the booking form
Any questions?
[email protected]
For more information
on what your organisation needs to know about
managing allegations and the role of the LADO click here, or visit
www.croydonlcsb.org.uk
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Impact of Substance Misuse on the Family
Who should attend?
Practitioners undertaking direct work with children and families.
It is suggested that Participants undertake the on-line e-learning course on Substance
Misuse before attending this training, for access to e-learning course, email
[email protected]
Learning aims
To enhance and develop knowledge and skills in working with children and families
affected by problematic alcohol and drug use.
Learning objectives
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Understand why different people might use drugs
Identify the potential impact of parental use on children across a range of ages,
including young carers
Explore the cycle of change and how this may impact on an assessment
Identify sources of further support for parents and the professionals working with
them
Have greater clarity about the thresholds for safeguarding children
Address your own attitudes and beliefs regarding parenting and substance misuse
Develop an understanding of how to make an effective assessment with reference to
the national assessment framework and identify good practice methods
2015 Training Dates and Venue (Whole day training 9.30-4.30)
23 September 2015
Venue | Leon House, 233 High Street, CRO 9XT
Course Facilitators |
Lee Avery, Specialist Social Worker, CIN, Adult Mental Health and
Substance Misuse
How to book Click here to complete the booking form
Any questions? [email protected]
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Impact of Adult Mental Health on the Family
Who should attend?
Practitioners undertaking direct work with children and families.
Learning aims
To give an increased understanding of the impact of parental mental health problems on
children and the parenting ability of adults
Learning objectives
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To be aware of common diagnoses and underlying issues/symptoms
To understand the impact on children of Parental Mental Health on Children
To have an understanding of the risks involved
To gain knowledge of the services, thresholds and processes
To be able to undertake and support joint working; opinions, barriers to working well
together
2015 Training Dates and Venue (Whole day training 9.30-4.30)
7 October 2015
Venue | central Croydon, venue will be confirmed upon booking
Course Facilitators |
Lee Avery, Specialist Social Worker, CIN, Adult Mental Health and Sub-
stance Misuse
How to book Click here to complete the booking form
Any questions? [email protected]
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Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence and the Family Justice
Centre role and services
Who should attend?
All professionals working from a multi-agency approach who are a point of contact for the
public—including Child and Family Social Workers, Health, Education and EISS who have
concerns and those who conduct initial assessments
Learning aims
This course is designed to increase the knowledge and competence and to provide participants with awareness and practice knowledge of Domestic abuse and sexual violence and
how to identify high risk and what services are available to support victims.
Learning Objectives
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What is Domestic Abuse
Risk Assessing
Understanding and Role of MARAC
Sexual Violence Facts and Myths
Impacts and Responses to Sexual Violence
Response Based Therapy and Empowerment Model
Support for Professionals Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence
2015 Training Dates and Venue (Whole day training 9.30-4.30)
25 June | 24 September | 3 December | 11 February 2016
Venue | Leon House, 233 High Street, CRO 9XT
Course Facilitator | Alison Kennedy, Family Justice Centre and the Rape Crisis South London (RASAC)
How to book for the Full Day training: Click here to complete the booking form
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Plus 1/2 day bite-size workshops (10-12) are available for Domestic Abuse on:28 May | 23 July | 27 August | 22 October | 26 November
Please apply directly to [email protected]
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For more information and resources on working to support victims of
domestic abuse, visit Co-ordinated Action Against Domestic Abuse:
http://www.caada.org.uk/
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Engaging Men in Assessment and Interventions
Who should attend?
All practitioners who are directly involved with families, undertaking assessments where
there may be the presence of a male figure; father, step-father, partner
Learning aims
Engaging men is often one of the most challenging issues practitioners face when
undertaking assessments. Research has consistently shown that all to often fathers and
other men in families are absence in the assessment process. This one day course seeks to
explore our expectations of men and fathering and to consider how we can engage men
more effectively in our work.
Learning Objectives
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Explore the role of fathers/partners in the families they work with
Discuss the issues that arise when we attempt to engage men in work with families
Considered the messages from research in this area of practice
Explore strategies and ways of working that can help practitioners engage with men
more effectively
2015 Training Dates and Venue (Whole day training 9.30-4.30)
17.09.15 | 03.02.16
Venue | Room 1.18, Bernard Weatherill House, Mint Walk, Croydon, CRO
Course Facilitator | Gavin Swann, Head of Safeguarding Croydon Council
How to book Click here to complete the booking form
Any questions? [email protected]
For more information and resources about safeguarding
children visit Croydon Safeguarding Children Board
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Fabricated or Induced Illness Conference
Who should attend?
Managers and front line practitioners who work directly with children and families located
in Croydon.
Learning Aims
Fabricated or induced illness (or Munchausens by proxy) is generally seen as a rare
occurrence and the rates of reported incidences are not as high as other forms of abuse. As
incidences are growing, more professionals are becoming aware of its occurrence.
The purpose of this training is to bring professionals together to raise an awareness and
knowledge of the signs and symptoms of this under reported and rare form of child abuse.
This is an essential area of knowledge for managers and practitioners in order to know what
to look for and what to do when this occurs.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session participants will:
Have the ability to recognise Signs and Symptoms of FII
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Thresholds for Reporting Concerns
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What Steps to Take—Raising an Escalation
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What is the Longer Term Psychological Damage
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How to communicate with families and other professionals when dealing with
fabricated and induced illness
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Have an increased awareness of national guidelines and local procedures in relation to
fabricated or induced illness
Date and Venue
6th May 2015—Morning only (9.30-1)
Venue | Leon House, 233 High Street, Croydon, CRO 9XT
Guest Speaker | Dr Danya Glaser MB BS, DCH, FRCPsych, hon FRCPCH is a visiting
Professor at UCL and Honorary Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrict at Great Ormond
Street Hospital for Children. She is currently working on the early recognition of fabricated
or induced illness. Dr Glaser Chairs the Coram Adoption Panel.
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To book a place email: [email protected] Places will be limited.
CSCB
Safeguarding Children in Partnership
A Systemic Approach
Who should attend?
Managers and Practitioners from local agencies involved with safeguarding children.
Learning Aims
In line with the Munro report Social Care and Family Support are undertaking a new
approach to working with children and families: A Systemic Approach.
A systemic approach focuses on the system: The relationships between people and events.
So, rather than locating problems in people and individuals it views dilemmas as arising in
relationships, interactions, language and behaviour patterns that develop between people.
These 2 half day conferences are designed to inform partners of:
Learning objectives
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The overarching principles of systemic practice and how Croydon is using these when
working with children and families
The implications of the approach for you as partners
The differences in practice you will see across social care
Opportunity to reflect on your position in the system
Date and Venue (2 half day events)
17th April 2015 (one morning session, one afternoon session) 9.30-12.30/1.30-4.30
Venue | 8th Floor, Leon House, 233 High Street, Croydon, CRO 9XT
Speakers | Morning Lane Associates
How to book a place | email stating preference for morning or afternoon session to
[email protected]
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Safeguarding Children training for Housing teams
(Level 1 and 2)
Who should attend?
This Safeguarding course has been designed for Croydon Housing teams.
Learning Aims
To give participants the ability to recognise signs of neglect and abuse and to gain an
understanding of what safeguarding is. It will offer the opportunity to develop their
knowledge, skills and the ability to work together on the process of safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children, including those who are suffering, or at risk of suffering,
or significant harm, and how to report concerns.
Learning objectives
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Provide awareness of relevant legislation, guidance and procedures
Inter-agency roles and responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children
Develop skills in recognising situations where abuse may be occurring and be able to
take appropriate action
Understand what information can be shred
Understand the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer
Understand the Early Help Pathways and the role of the Multi-Agency Safeguarding
Hub (MASH)
Date and Venue (2 hour session)
To be confirmed
Venue | will be confirmed once booked
Course Facilitators : Members of the Early Intervention and Support Team, LB Croydon
Members of the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub
Any questions email us at [email protected]
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Elected Members Safeguarding Children training
Who should attend?
Croydon Elected Members
Learning Aims
This course is designed to provide Members with the knowledge and information to support
their communities at an individual and community level to effectively safeguard children
and young people.
Learning objectives
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The role Members can take in safeguarding children in their community
The changing and priority needs within local areas and the response from the Safeguarding Children Board
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Strategic and Legislative frameworks
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The differences between Safeguarding and the Corporate Parenting
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The role of Local Safeguarding Boards (LSCBs) and its priorities
What to do when you are worried about a child or young person, how to make a referral and to which services
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The role of Serious Case Reviews and Independent Management Reviews
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Date and Venue (2 hour evening session)
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Wednesday 23 September 2015
Venue | To be confirmed
Facilitators | Gavin Swann, Head of Safeguarding and Quality Assurance, London Borough
of Croydon
How to book a place | Any queries please email [email protected]
Alternatively call Ilona on 020 87266000 ext 62683
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CHILD TRAFFICKING
Who should attend?
This is for practitioners who have regular contact with children, young people or families
and will help to identify whether or not individuals are subject to child trafficking
Learning Aims
This course has been designed to introduce participants to the subject of child trafficking
and to develop their skills to improve awareness, identification and safeguarding of child
victims. To improve understanding of National and international legislation and how to
refer and protect victims.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session participants will:
Have knowledge of the work of CFAB and the Barnados’ Project in a local context
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Have greater definition of child trafficking
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Understand different types of child trafficking
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Recognise the indictors of child trafficking
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Have understanding of the referral process
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Understand how to work with victims and reintegration
Training Dates and Venue (Whole day training 9.30-4.30)
4 June 2015
Venue| Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG
Course Facilitators
CFAB, Children and Families Across The Borders
Georg Stahl and Bina Godhina, Barnardo’s Trafficking Project, Croydon
How to book: Click here to complete the CSCB Booking form
Any questions email us at—[email protected]
Visit Practitioner Space for all the help and guidance needed
for working with families:
www.practitionerspacecroydon.co.uk
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CSCB Annual Conference
Safeguarding Young People
23rd June 2015
The annual conference of the Croydon Safeguarding Children Board will be taking
place on 23rd June 2015 at Croydon Conference Centre.
The theme for the conference is Safeguarding Young People. Together we will be exploring a
range of issues affecting young people in Croydon, and in particular those issues which impact
our most vulnerable young people.
Themes to be covered will include identifying the early signs and understanding the long term
impact of early trauma, Child Sexual Exploitation, Children who go Missing and Preventing
Violent Extremism.
Speakers and Presentations for the day will include:
Dr Crispin Day, Head of The Centre of Parent and Child Support, SLAM
Carlene Firmin, MsUnderstood Partnership http://www.msunderstood.org.uk/
Met Police on Croydon Missing Children
‘Fico’ - A film prepared by Croydon Street Based Youth Team
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) and
Lorin LaFave, Mother of Breck Bednar and founder of PLAY Virtual LIVE Real
There will be a range of workshops available for delegates to attend covering:
CSE, Missing Children, Gangs and PREVENT.
Details on how to book your place at this event will be available soon
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KEY CONTACTS
TO HELP YOU! - This programme is about being able to
CSCB Board Manager:
support you in your practice to make a difference to
Maureen Floyd | 0208 7266400
the children and families you help and care for.
[email protected]
TALK TO US! - Once you have attended the training,
your experience and how you are applying it to your role
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Learning
& Development Co-ordinator:
Sharon Parkes | 0208 2394350
[email protected]
is information we will be ask you about. This will help us
make the programme better—so when we contact you
please get back to us— it’ll be quick and easy!
GET INVOLVED! —This programme has been developed in
ANY QUESTIONS? Email us
response to the needs of local practice. If you have ideas,
know of a really good trainer, or want to share your ex-
safeguardingchildrentraining@
croydon.gov.uk
pertise—get in touch with us!
CHARGES FOR NON-ATTENDANCE— CSCB training is free
to all professionals and volunteers who work directly or
indirectly with children, young people and families in
Croydon. There is a very high demand for these courses, if
Useful resources
Croydon Safeguarding Children Board contains more information on multi-agency
training
http://croydonlcsb.org.uk/
Practitioner Space for all the help and
guidance needed for working with families:
www.practitionerspacecroydon.co.uk
London Safeguarding Children Board:
http://www.londonscb.gov.uk/
Working Together 2013: https://
www.gov.uk/government/publications/
working-together-to-safeguard-children
you can’t attend you must let us know. If a delegate is allocated a place and fails to attend without giving a minimum of 5 working days notice a one-off £ 50.00 nonattendance charge will be incurred - this applies to all
agencies and organisations. A substitute can be nominated, but you must notify us of the change otherwise a
charge will be applied.
This programme was published March 2015— for the
most up to date training offers visit http://
croydonlcsb.org.uk/