Sandwell Safeguarding Children Board Training Catalogue

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1 Sandwell Safeguarding Children Board Training Catalogue Very good training, very glad I registered for it, was very informative Neglect course delegate One of the best Safeguarding training courses I ve been on. It was real and practical. The trainers were knowledgeable and down to earth, able to relate theory to practice. CWT course delegate Informative training with lots of reference to real cases which makes the training much more interesting CSE course delegate It was a very interesting day and I definitely feel I have learnt a lot about serious case reviews SCR delegate The training was fast paced but understandable, we were allowed our voices; it was highly enjoyable and not boring. Thoroughly enjoyable and informative. Trio course delegate

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3 Contents Section 1 Welcome.. page 4 Regional Programme page 5 Learner s Agreement.. page 6 Trainers Agreement page 7 Staff Groupings... page 8 Section 2 Pre-Course Knowledge.. page 9 Training courses... page 10 How to book?... page 11 Training Calendar at a glance... page 12 Section 3 SSCB Training Courses... page 14 Section 4 DASP Training Courses.. page 33 Section 5 Artemis.... page 42 Section 6 Early Help training... page 47 Outcomes Star.... page 47 3

4 SECTION 1 Welcome Sandwell Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) has a range of roles and statutory functions including the training of persons who work with children or in services affecting the safety and welfare of children; SSCB communicates to persons and bodies the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, raising awareness of how this can best be done and encouraging them to do so. This catalogue is aimed at professionals working in all organisations involving children, young people and their families. The Learning & Development sub group devised the catalogue to support locally and regionally identified needs and priorities identified from case file audits, local (as well as national) serious case reviews, child death reviews, learning reviews and key inspection findings. Evaluation You will be asked to complete an evaluation form after each course, which assists in planning future events and ensures we meet our objectives and the needs of the children s workforce in Sandwell. You and your line manager will be asked to participate in evaluating the impact of training on practice. This will entail completing an online survey and an impact questionnaire three-six months post training. Staff Groupings: Provides guidance for line managers to determine the levels of competency that need to be achieved based on the statutory guidance The Learning and Development Course Catalogue will give guidance on which courses are appropriate for which group (these are recommendation only). Training should be accessed following discussion with your line manager to ascertain if aims/outcomes of courses meet with the expectations of you in your role and if you meet the prior learning/experience requirements. See page 5 for staff groupings. Costs Black Country professionals can access training free of charge Non-attendance will incur a charge of 30 Manager approval We have now removed the manager approval step from our booking system, based on users feedback It will now be assumed that users booking onto courses have informed and got approval from their managers Certificates It is your responsibility to download your certificate from Learning pool following successful completion of training. Please note: Refreshments are no longer provided on training courses,. At Coneygre there is no canteen to buy food, please ensure you take your own lunch along for full day courses. 4

5 SECTION 1 Regional Training Programme Topic Based Training Courses are offered in Sandwell via our neighbouring boards which has increased the variety of courses. Safeguarding Children & Young People Module 1 There is no statutory obligation for module one safeguarding awareness training to be provided by SCB s. We can provide a list to organisations of training providers who have been quality assured and approved by the SSCB who can deliver this training to single agencies. lscb_sandwell@sandwell.gov.uk to request a copy of the list; alternatively it can be found on the SSCB website. Online safeguarding awareness training is an alternative option that can be used instead of commissioning a face to face training session, this has been approved by the SSCB and is available through Artemis e-learning, please see page 43. Non-attendance charging All LSCBs (Dudley, Wolverhampton and Sandwell) will implement the same nonattendance charging policy. The charge will be 30 per delegate per day for nonattendance on training. Cancellations are to be made via your Learning Pool account at least five working days in advance of a course to ensure you are not charged a non-attendance fee, unless you can arrange for another representative from your service area to attend in your place. Booking Process The booking process in the first instance will remain the same for all training; if you are from a Sandwell organisation you will still need to book on to courses via learning pool. Expression of Interest If there are any training that you would like to see in our offer, please contact us on lscb_business@sandwell.gov.uk Course Topics Please note that the volume of courses, as well as the choice of courses may alter over the course of the catalogue year. 5

6 SECTION 1 Learners Agreement Expectations for SSCB training delegates Supervision with Manager Prior to booking the training, I will discuss and agree the training with my line manager (it will be assumed that managers are aware their staff members have booked. In the event of nonattendance the organisation will be charge a non-attendance fee of 30) I will check that the aims and objectives are suitable for my role I will feed back learning to my manager and team Special Requirements I will inform Sandwell SCB of any special requirements and needs that might reasonably be supported Attendance, Punctuality & Course Fees I will be punctual, arriving 15 minutes prior to the course start time for registration. I will not be admitted into a training course if I am 30 minutes late or more. If I do not attend a confirmed course, I will be charged a 30 non-attendance fee. If I am turned away due to lateness, I will be charged a 30 non-attendance fee. I will attend the full day, and will not be issued a certificate if I leave early. Respect, Safety & Integrity I will treat my fellow delegates and trainers with respect and behave with integrity I will model anti-discriminatory practice throughout the session I will respect the facilitators and delegates views, opinions and diversity Confidentiality I will maintain confidentiality regarding cases discussed and delegates personal disclosures during training If I or the facilitators have concerns about poor practice, or the wellbeing of children or young people, I understand that confidentiality will be broken, but efforts will be made to include those concerned Evaluation & Quality Assurance I will complete the Training Evaluation (a) form on the day, (b) Survey Monkey three months, after training and if selected (c) telephone impact analysis questionnaire, delegate and line manager. 6

7 SECTION 1 Trainers Agreement Expectations for SSCB facilitators of training Training Materials I will develop, store and update training materials as appropriate, incorporating feedback and new research /guidance I will include recommended guidance and relevant local information in the training, including key learning from Serious Case Reviews I will share course materials with Sandwell LSCB for quality assurance purposes Sandwell LSCB and the training subgroup may suggest changes to the training I will prepare and organise my training materials prior to the course and team Special Requirements I will endeavour to support delegates special requirements I will inform Sandwell SCB if I have special requirements Attendance & Punctuality Courses register promptly 15 minutes prior to start time and start punctually Any delegates who arrive 30 minutes after the start time will not be admitted; those leaving early will not be issued certificates of attendance Respect, Safety & Integrity I will maintain the ground rules set out at the beginning of the day I will maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries I will model anti-discriminatory practice and behave with integrity I will gently challenge anyone who does not behave with respect and professionalism Respect, Safety & Integrity I will remind delegates about confidentiality regarding cases and personal disclosures If I have concerns about poor practice, the wellbeing or safety of children or young people, vulnerable adults, or any individual, I will break confidentiality and share my concerns with the SSCB and other appropriate services. Efforts will be made to include the delegate(s) concerned so that they are aware of matters being taken further Evaluation & Quality Assurance I will compile the Training Evaluation Forms and register and complete the Facilitator Evaluation All Sandwell LSCB courses will be quality assured and courses may be observed 7

8 SECTION 1 Staff Groupings Group 1: Infrequent contact with children, young people and families Back office and administration staff Contact Centre Staff Environmental Health Officers Librarians School Cleaners Receptionists Street Wardens School Governors Group 2: Regular contact, or period of intense but irregular contact, with children, young people and families Counsellors Nursery Nurses Dentists Probation Officers Leisure Coaches Neighbourhood Officers General Nurses Attendance Officers Sessional Youth Workers Play Groups Community Group Workers Teachers LSP s Early Years Workers (with no specific safeguarding role) Children Health Care assistants Group 3: Works predominately with children, young people and families and involved in assessing, planning, intervening and reviewing children and young people s needs and parenting capacity Police Officers Family Nurse Partnership Health Visitors Sexual Health Staff School Nurses Speech and Language Therapists Children s Nurses - LAC residential Workers Foster Carers Family Support Workers Staff working with children with disabilities Play Leaders/sports club welfare officers Social Work Assistants Targeted Youth Support DECCA CPN s GP s Integrated Services Workers - Childminders Staff in refuges Paediatricians Early Years Workers (with specific safeguarding role) Group 4: Specialist role with responsibility for conducting s47 enquiries or working with complex cases Specialist health roles within safeguarding ie specialist midwife/nurse/paediatrician Qualified Social Workers Educational Psychologists Public Protection Police and CAIU Group 5: Professional advisors, named or designated lead Group 6: Supervisor or manager of groups 1-4 above ( including recruitment of staff to above groups) Group 7: Senior Manager, governor or Board member etc Chair/Vice Chair School Governors and Governors with specific responsibilities SSCB Members Sub Group Chairs 8

9 SECTION 2 Pre- course Knowledge for all Training Please be aware there is no statutory requirement for Safeguarding Boards to deliver basic or awareness raising training courses therefore it is expected that all delegates will have completed these courses within their agencies prior to accessing any of the courses in this catalogue. At a minimum all delegates must have completed Safeguarding Level 1. There is a list of providers who have been quality assured by SSCB L&D Sub Group to deliver this training, to request a copy of this list please lscb_sandwell@sandwell.gov.uk (this course will not be funded by SSCB). Alternatively there is an elearning module available on Artemis, see page 43. Throughout this catalogue courses have been colour coded for reference to the course provider: Regional Training SSCB Training (Sandwell only) Domestic Abuse Strategic Partnership Training (DASP) 9

10 SECTION 1 Training Courses in this catalogue Safeguarding Courses Learning from Serious Case Reviews 15 Core Working Together Level 3 Safeguarding Neglect Safeguarding Children in the Digital World 20 Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse 21 Bitesize/Workshop sessions 22 Signs of Safety Awareness Course 23 Multi-Agency Threshold Training 24 Understanding Child Sexual Exploitation 25 Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent 26 Understanding Extremism 27 MARAC/DASH/BST (SSCB) 28 Trio of Vulnerabilities 29 Domestic Violence and Abuse Courses DV Access to Public Funds and Services (Sandwell DASP) 31 DVA Level 1 (Sandwell DASP) 32 DVA Level 2 (Sandwell DASP) 33 Female Genital Mutilation (Sandwell DASP) 34 Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence (Sandwell DASP) 35 Learning From Domestic Homicide Reviews (Sandwell DASP) 36 Sexual Violence (Sandwell DASP) 37 Artemis elearning Courses *A Signs of Safety approach to Working with Families * Information Sharing *Integrated Working *Child Protection Level 1*Child Sexual Exploitation* Understanding Child Attachment*Children s Workforce Induction*Working with Parents, Working with Children & Young People with Disabilities *Promoting Participation* Emotional Wellbeing and Risky Behaviours* Domestic Violence and Abuse* Early Help Courses 45 *ecaf*safetynet*integrated Working Level 2 Safeguarding*Lead Professional* 10

11 SECTION 2 How to book on Learning Pool? All courses must be booked online. Search: Step 1 For support accessing your account or creating a new account please contact learning pool help desk on: Log in to your account. If you are a new user you will need to create a new account. If you have forgotten any of your log in details please select forgotten your username or password. Step 2: Once you have logged into your account select Safeguarding Children Step 3: To view a list of all courses available and to book onto training click Safeguarding Face to Face Learning. For bookings on Domestic Abuse courses please click on Domestic Violence and Abuse 11

12 Training Calendar at a glance April May June July August September 1 1 BH TRIO 3 3 CWT Sandwell CWT Trafficking/MDS CSE WRAP CWT 5 DV L1 6 CWT SoS ½ day THRESHOLDS CWT 3 CWT 4 5 CWT Sandwell FM/HBA MARAC/DASH/BST THRESHOLDS SoS ½ day CWT CWT Sandwell Extremism Neglect 1/2 26 CWT Sandwell 27 Voice Child THRESHOLDS Sexual Abuse CWT CWT DV 2 12 Thresholds Workshop CWT Sandwell CSE & missing Sexual Violence SoS ½ day DHR SoS ½ day FGM CWT Sandwell CWT TRIO Trafficking/MDS Voice Child FGM Extremism BH Neglect ½ CWT Extremism Digital World SoS ½ day SCR CWT DV L2 WRAP CWT FM/HBA 14 CSE 15 MARAC/DASH/BST TRIO Extremism 21 CWT 22 Voice Child Digital World 26 Sexual Violence 27 BH CWT Sexual Abuse 12

13 SECTION 2 October November December January February March 1 1 SCR 1 CWT CWT WRAP DHR BH 1 1 DHR DV L CWT Voice Child CWT 6 CWT FGM SCR Workshop CWT Digital World 8 DV L1 8 9 CWT 9 CWT THRESHOLDS MARAC/DASH/BST SoS ½ day 8 CWT CSE CWT Digital World CWT FGM CWT Sexual Abuse 6 7 MARAC/DASH/BST 8 9 CWT CWT SCR CWT THRESHOLDS Voice Child DV L1 11 Neglect LV SCR CSE & missing CWT Sandwell Extremism Voice Child SoS ½ day CWT Sandwell Digital World 13 Sexual Abuse SoS ½ day 14 CWT DV L Sexual Abuse SoS ½ day FGM Neglect LV2 SoS ½ day WRAP Sexual Violence THRESHOLDS CWT Sandwell CWT Sandwell Extremism FM/HBA Thresholds Workshop CWT Sandwell Extremism Extremism FGM CSE & missing Neglect LV2 Digital World CSE Sexual Abuse CWT Sandwell 23 Extremism 23 Public funds Neglect LV BH 25 DV L BH CWT TRIO TRIO BH TRIO 31 13

14 SECTION 3 SSCB Training Courses 14

15 SECTION 3 Learning from Serious Case Reviews Audience: Groups 2, 3 & 4 Book now: Aims: To improve multi agency practice and service delivery by examining lessons learnt to safeguard children as highlighted in Serious Case Reviews. Learning Outcomes: Examine national, regional and local perspective regarding SCR learning Identify local commonalities and trends emerging from SCR learning Recognise and reinforce the importance of multi-agency working; agency and individual roles and responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Identify how to develop practice in light of learning and recommendations from SCRs Dates: Monday 11 th September 2017, Wednesday 01 st November 2017, Thursday 11 th January 2018, Tuesday 06 th March 2018, Evening session: SCR Workshop Wednesday 06th December 2017, pm* Venue: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH *The evening Workshop will be held at Gayton Community Centre, West Bromwich, B71 1QS 15

16 SECTION 3 Core Working Together - Level 3 Safeguarding Children & Young People Audience: This course is primarily for those professionals (statutory and voluntary) who either work predominately or who have regular contact with children and young people; for those who hold particular responsibilities for safeguarding and for those who hold positions as professional advisors. (previously Safeguarding Children & Young People Module 3 course) Book now: Aims: To enable participants to develop their knowledge, skills and ability to work together with other agencies to safeguard children and young people To ensure that participants are aware of information sharing, the referral Processes Learning Outcomes: Be aware of their roles and responsibilities for safeguarding children and young People Be aware of other interagency roles and responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Understand and contribute towards the processes outlined in What to do if you re worried a child is being abused i.e. Understand how to make a referral and the possible outcome of this referral Consider key area of safeguarding practice including information sharing; consent and confidentiality; escalation. Consider how to demonstrate professional curiosity and a questioning stance in practice with children and families Dates: Times All Sessions will run Registration at 9.15 Dates and venue details below. *Please be aware courses are being delivered across the Black Country so please ensure you attend the correct venue for the date you have booked* Pre Course Requisites Before attending this course delegates must have completed either a face to face or online introductory course in safeguarding children and young people- this course should have included recognising signs/ symptoms of abuse and how to respond if you believe a child is in need of safeguarding or protecting. 16

17 SECTION 3 Dates: 05 th April Dudley 06 th April Dudley 11 th April Sandwell 26 th April Sandwell 11th May Dudley 12 th May Dudley 18 th May Sandwell 05 th June Dudley 09 th June Dudley 13 th June Sandwell 20 th June Dudley 29 th June Dudley 03 rd August Dudley 04 th August Dudley 05 th September Sandwell 12 th September Dudley 13 th September Dudley 21 st September Dudley 28 th September Dudley 05 th October Dudley 09 th October Dudley 18 th October Sandwell 01 st December Dudley 05 th December Dudley 12 th December Sandwell 09 th January Dudley 10 th January Dudley 17 th January Sandwell 06 th February Dudley 07 th February Dudley 13 th February Sandwell 03 rd July Sandwell 02 nd November Dudley 07 th November Dudley 09 th November Dudley 20 th November Sandwell 27 th November Dudley 06 th March Dudley 07 th March Dudley 14 th March Dudley 22 nd March Sandwell Venues Dudley: Saltwells EDC, Bowling Green Rd, Dudley DY2 9LY, Phone: Sandwell: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH 17

18 SECTION 3 Neglect Awareness Level 1 Audience: Practitioners who work directly with children and/ or young people or manage staff who do so and need to have an awareness or recognition and response to those who have been or may have been neglected. Groups, 2, 3, 4. Aims: To raise awareness and understanding of childhood neglect. Book now: Dates: Tuesday 25 th April 2017, Tuesday 27 June 2017, Wednesday 11 th October 2017, Wednesday 24 th January 2018 Learning Outcomes: To enable learners to recognise children and young people who are, or may be, being neglected To meet a child s developmental needs and support strength To identify concerns about parenting capacity and/ or family and environmental factors that may contribute to neglect To consider the range of multi-agency support available where neglect is a concern Venue Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH 18

19 SECTION 3 Neglect Level 2 - Working with families when Neglect has been identified Audience: Practitioners who have completed neglect awareness training/workshop and are assessing, planning and providing interventions for children and their families who have been or may have been neglected or manage staff who do so. Groups, 2, 3, 4, 5. Learning Outcomes: To explore the dimensions of neglect and looking beyond a single incident (cumulative harm) To understand the barriers to recognition of and response to, neglect To assess family and environmental factors which may affect a child and parenting capacity To understand what hinders or facilitates integrated working To assess motivation and willingness to change To consider effective interventions and measure for outcomes Book now: Dates: Wednesday 16 th Nov. 2017, Monday 19 th March 2018, pm 19

20 SECTION 3 Safeguarding Children in the Digital World Audience: This workshop is recommended for all staff and volunteers who working closely with children & young people. The course also takes into consideration staff who work with Children & Young people and use social networking themselves. Group 2, 3 and 4. Book now: Learning objectives: To be aware of communication systems engaged by children, young people and adults To have an understanding of risk factors both on and off-line in forming relationships and sharing personal Information To understand the strategies used to engage children and young people online To have an awareness of the law and reporting systems available to offer protection from abuse To reflect on Safer Working Practice in relation to the use of technology Venue: Saltwells EDC, Bowling Green Road, Netherton Times: * *Registration at 9.15 Dates: Tuesday 11 th July 2017 Wednesday 25 th September 2017 Wednesday 08 th November 2017 Wednesday 10 th January 2018 Tuesday 13 th February 2018 Monday 19 th March 2018 Lead Trainer: Dudley LSCB 20

21 SECTION 3 Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse Audience: This workshop is recommended for all staff and volunteers who working closely with children & young people. Group 2, 3 and 4. Book now: Aims and Learning Outcomes: To be able to recognise the potential signs and indicators of sexual abuse To have explored the impact of child sexual abuse upon children and young people To be aware of the multi-agency approach behind the investigation of child sex abuse in safeguarding children and young people To be aware of the services available for reporting, investigating and supporting the victims of child sexual abuse For practitioners to have an awareness about people that commit sexual offences against children an which agencies and processes work together to manage the risk Times: Times * *Registration at 9.15 Dates: Monday 10 th July 2017 Thursday 28 th September 2017 Monday 16 th October 2017 Monday 22 nd January 2018 Wednesday 07 th February 2018 Tuesday 13 th March 2018 Lead Trainer: Dudley LSCB Venue: Saltwells EDC, Bowling Green Road, Netherton 21

22 SECTION 3 Bitesize/ Workshop sessions Listening to the Voice of the Child Learning objectives: How to engage with a child that is making a disclosure. How to record this disclosure. The pitfalls to avoid to prevent inappropriate referrals. Dates/Times: Thursday 27th April 2017, 1.30pm-3pm Thursday 22nd June 2017, am Friday 22nd September 2017, am Monday 06th November 2017, pm Friday 12th January 2018, am Thursday 08th March 2018, am Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery Learning objectives: To understand the different manifestations of Modern day Slavery. To be able to identify a victim To understand what to do if a victim is identified. Understand the National Referral mechanisms Dates/Times: Wednesday 05th April, am Wednesday 21st June, am More date to come Threshold Workshop See page 26 SCR Workshop See page 18 CSE and Missing bitesize See page 25 Venue: Please note that the above sessions will be delivered at various venues. Please check your booking. 22

23 SECTION 3 Signs of Safety Awareness Course (SoS) Audience: The target audience is a wide range of individuals and organisations, incorporating partner agencies. Groups 2, 3 and 4. Aims: Provide an overview of Sandwell Children s Services Signs of Safety approach Provide a consistent solution focused model of child protection practice across a range of services and agencies Learning Outcomes: To enable delegates to improve their knowledge and skills around the signs of safety approach. To enable delegates to feel more confident using Signs of Safety in meetings and in direct work with children and families. To enable delegates to understand and create family friendly Danger Statements and Safety Goals. To enable delegates to have a basic overview of the Safety Planning process. Book now: Dates: Thursday 6 th April 2017, pm Tuesday 16 th May 2017, 9.30 am pm Thursday 15 th June 2017, pm Thursday 13 th July 2017, 9.30am-12.30pm Thursday 7 th September 2017, 9.30am-12.30pm Tuesday 17 th Oct 2017, 9.30am pm Thursday 16 th Nov 2017, pm Monday 8 th Jan 2018, pm Wednesday 14 th Feb 2018, 9.30am-12.30pm Monday 12 th March 2018, pm Venue Various venues Please check your booking. 23

24 SECTION 3 Multi-agency THRESHOLDS Training Audience: Groups 2,3 & 4 Aims: To understand the levels of need in relation to Sandwell s Threshold document and what interventions and support is appropriate for children, young people and their families Learning Outcomes: To describe legislation appertaining to Safeguarding and Protection Sandwell s Thresholds and how to apply them What is an appropriate referral route dependent upon the level of need and risk assessment Where to seek advice and guidance from to support decision making Keeping work focussed on the child To ensure that full regard is given to all aspects of diversity and that equality Pre Course Work: It is essential that all perspective delegate read the Multi Agency Threshold Document prior to joining the course. This is available on the SSCB website. Book now: Dates: Wednesday 10 th May 2017, Thursday 06 th July 2017, Thursday 07 th September 2017, Thursday 09 th November 2017, Tuesday 16 th January 2018, Wednesday 07 th March 2018, Evening session: Thresholds Workshop* Monday 12th June 2017, pm Tuesday 19th October, pm *Venue: Gayton Community Centre, Gayton Road West Bromwich B71 1QS Venue: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton DY4 8UH 24

25 SECTION 3 Understanding Child Sexual Exploitation Audience: Groups 2,3 & 4 Learning Outcomes: Become aware of the need to safeguard children and young people who are sexually exploited Develop awareness of current legislation and guidance Gain knowledge around children and young people who are sexually exploited Gain local context to Child Sexual Exploitation Understand the links with Child Sexual Abuse Ensure that full regard is given to all aspects of diversity and that equal opportunity is promoted in service delivery Book now: Dates: Thursday 04 th May 2017, pm Thursday 14 th September 2017, 9.30am pm Wednesday 22 nd November 2017, pm Tuesday 09 th January 2018, pm Evening sessions & Workshops: CSE & Missing Wednesday 14 th June, am Thursday 12 th October, pm Thursday 15 th March, pm Alternative Training: e-learning available on Artemis, Brook, NWG Lead Trainer: Toni Welch (CSE Co-ordinator) with support from Police and the Sandwell Training Pool Venue: *Venues: Please note that these short sessions are in various venues. Please check your confirmation. Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH 25

26 SECTION 3 Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent Audience: Groups 2,3 & 4 Aim To have a clearer idea of the role that vulnerabilities and grievances can play in radicalization and how they can be exploited by radicalizers using terrorist ideology. Learning Outcomes Have a better understanding of the Prevent strategy and your role within it and how to involve safeguarding. Have the ability to use your existing expertise and professional judgement to recognise vulnerable individuals who may need support in a pre-criminal environment. Understand the partnership referral pathway and interventions used. Book now: Dates: 12th September Roway Lane 02nd November Roway Lane 15th February Roway Lane Lead Trainer: Manjeet Pangli (Prevent Coordinator) with support from Sandwell WRAP Training Pool Alternative Training Home office online training available For onsite staff training please send requests to prevent_inbox@sandwell.gov.uk Venue Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH Operations & Development Centre, Direct 2 Industrial Estate, Roway Lane, Oldbury B69 3ES 26

27 SECTION 3 Understanding Extremism Audience: Practitioners, faith based community leaders, education establishments, partners. Aim: The Understanding Extremisms Training will explore and discuss issues relating to the ideology of Global Jihadism and the Far Right. The Training will equip delegates with an ideological understanding that underpins different extremist groups. The course has been tailored specifically for Sandwell and this will be illustrated in the examples that will be presented. The importance of the Prevent Strategy and the subsequent Prevent referral pathway that will support local partners in confidence in signposting vulnerable individuals who they feel are a concern will be discussed. Learning Outcomes: To respond to the ideological challenge of terrorism and the threat from those who promote it To enhance the knowledge of front line practitioners in understanding both Daesh/Al Qaida inspired and Far Right Extremism To counteract the concepts and activity of extremism and radicalisation in Sandwell To support safeguarding and further embed the referral process for concerns To support practitioners who work and interact with young people and communities in Sandwell who may be vulnerable to extremist ideology To promote good relations and cohesion between all communities To provide a mechanism for practitioners to be able to sign post young people and communities to appropriate services for support relevant and proportionate to need. Venue Please note that this course is delivered at various venues. Please check your booking. Book now: Dates: * Registration at 9.15 Tuesday 23rd May 17 Thursday 29th June 17 Wednesday 20th Sept 17 Monday 23rd Oct 17 Tuesday 21st Nov 17 Tuesday 12th Dec 17 Thursday 18th Jan 2018 Tuesday 20th Feb 2018 Prerequisites: To have completed WRAP (workshop to raise awareness of prevent) 27

28 SECTION 3 MARAC/DASH/BST Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference/ Domestic Abuse Stalking & Honour based violence/ Barnardos Screening Tool Audience: Groups 2,3 & 4 Aims: This training will help participants to understand how to risk assess victims of domestic abuse using the DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence) and BST (Barnardo s Screening Tool) risk assessment tools and support them through the MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) process. Learning Outcomes: Understand the importance of early risk identification, intervention and prevention Understand the need for a multi-agency approach and raise understanding of roles and responsibilities of agencies in relation to risk identification and risk management Understand risk factors and triggers and look at effective strategies to reduce risk and understand both adult and children safeguarding processes Increase understanding of the DASH risk assessment tool. To increase awareness of BST (Barnardo's Screening Tool) To understand the role and responsibility of the IDVA (independent domestic violence advocate) and how they can support victims. To understand the role and function of the MARAC Coordinator and to understand the MARAC referral process Venue: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH Book now: Times: 9.30* *Registration at 9.15 Dates: Monday 08 th May 2017 Friday 15 th September 2017 Friday 10 th November 2017 Thursday 08 th February 2018 Pre-course Requisites: Learners should have completed Domestic Violence and Abuse levels 1 and 2 courses prior to attending this course. Lead Trainer: Sandwell Womens Aid 28

29 SECTION 3 The Trio of vulnerabilities Audience: Groups 2, 3 & 4 Aims: To discuss the implications of any combination of mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse on parenting capacity and the family environment (e.g. Domestic violence and abuse level 1 & 2). Learning Outcomes: To develop an understanding of how to work with families complex needs (where there is the co-existence of domestic abuse, mental health and substance misuse issues) and where parenting may be compromised. Look at the needs and implications of working with families where there are multiple service users, including the importance of information sharing and partnership working. To understand the children s experience and subsequent needs. To understand your roles and responsibilities, the pathways and resources available to support your work. To have an understanding of the application of lessons learnt from Serious Case Reviews and Domestic Homicide Reviews for all services. Book now: Times: * Registration at 9 Dates: Wednesday 03 rd May 2017 Wednesday 21 st June 2017 Wednesday 20 th September 2017 Tuesday 28 th November 2017 Wednesday 31 st January 2018 Wednesday 28 th March 2018 Pre-course Requisites: Learners should have already have undertaken basic awareness training on these issues prior to attending this course Venue: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH 29

30 SECTION 4 Domestic Violence & Abuse Training Programme 30

31 SECTION 4 Domestic Violence and Access to Public Funds & Services Audience: This training is aimed at those officers who work with people with domestic abuse issues who also have immigration issues to be addressed. Delegates should already have a good awareness of and understanding of how to deal with domestic violence issues e.g. have already completed introductory and intermediate courses on domestic violence and abuse such as the DVA level 1 and level 2 training courses or similar. This course will build on the learning outcomes in the DVA Level 1 and 2 courses and will provide staff from both the children s and adults workforce across all partner organisations with specific responsibilities for dealing with domestic abuse and immigration issues with broad and comprehensive practical learning. SSCB Target audience: groups 2, 3 &4. Learning outcomes: Have an understanding of the complexities of domestic abuse and immigration issues and the potential impact on domestic abuse victims Know how to respond appropriately and safely to enable victims to receive support on domestic abuse and immigration Know where and how to provide continued liaison with specialist support services and other relevant agencies Have an awareness of current policy, research and practice developments on domestic abuse and immigration Book now: Dates: * Registration at 9.15 Thursday 23rd November 2017 Lead Trainer: Sandwell Womens Aid Venue: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH 31

32 SECTION 4 Domestic Violence and Abuse Level 1 Audience: Delegates should have completed the Artemis e-learning module on Domestic Violence and Abuse before attending this Level 1 DVA training. This is an introductory Level 1 course which provides staff from both the children s and adults workforce across all partner organisations with a broad and comprehensive introduction to domestic violence and abuse issues. SSCB Target audience: groups 2, 3 & 4. Learning outcomes: To develop an understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) To be able to recognise the signs/symptoms of DVA To be able to recognise the links to mental health, alcohol and substance misuse To have an awareness of the legal duties in relation to child protection, adults with care and support needs and domestic abuse victims To have an understanding of the concept of shame that is associated with honour - based violence To have an increased understanding of forced marriage and female genital mutilation To be able to respond to a disclosure of domestic violence sensitively and in a way that ensures people s safety To have an understanding of the 7 golden rules of information sharing To understand the impact on children who witness domestic abuse To have received an introduction to Serious Case Reviews and Domestic Homicide Reviews Book now: Dates: * Registration at 9.15 Wednesday 05th July 2017 Wednesday 04th October 2017 Friday 08th December 2017 Thursday 08th March 2018 Lead Trainer: Sandwell Womens Aid Venue: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH 32

33 SECTION 4 Domestic Violence and Abuse Level 2 Audience: Delegates should have completed an introductory course on domestic violence and abuse e.g. DVA Level 1 training course or similar. This Level 2 course will build on the learning outcomes in the DVA Level 1 course and will provide staff from both the children s and adults workforce across all partner organisations with specific responsibilities for dealing with domestic abuse with broad and comprehensive practical learning on domestic violence and abuse issues. SSCB Target audience: groups 2, 3 &4. Learning outcomes: Know how to ask about domestic violence (DV) and abuse in a way that makes it easier for people to disclose it. Competently and confidently recognise and respond to the signs of DVA Understand how DV and abuse affects people's lives and the role of professionals in intervening safely Know how to respond with empathy and understanding and assess someone's immediate safety Be able to refer to specialist services and local care pathways (and follow relevant safeguarding children and adult processes.) Understand the main content areas of the Barnardo s Screening Tool (for young people and children) and DASH risk assessment tool (for both adults and year olds) Understand how to recognise and respond appropriately to signs of FGM/ forced marriage/honour based abuse Have an understanding of and the implications of the Trio of Vulnerabilities Have an awareness of the toolkits available to support work Understand how to refer into a MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) Learn from Domestic Homicide Reviews and Serious Case Reviews and be able to apply the learning to their professional work Conduct and complete appropriate Information sharing and documentation Have an understanding of any new relevant legislation Book now: Dates: * Registration at 9.15 Friday 12th May 2017 Tuesday 12th September 2017 Wednesday 15th November 2017 Thursday 25th January 2018 Lead Trainer: Sandwell Womens Aid Venue: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH 33

34 SECTION 4 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Audience: Those who work directly with children and/or adults or who manage staff who do so, and who need to have an awareness of FGM issues and know how to respond to disclosures. Delegates should already have undertaken general awareness training on Domestic Violence and Abuse (e.g. Artemis e-learning on DVA and DVA Level 1 training). SSCB Target audience: groups 2, 3 &4. Aim: To raise awareness of Female Genital Mutilation and understand how to respond appropriately to disclosures. Learning outcomes: Have an increased understanding of Female Genital Mutilation Understand how to recognise and respond appropriately to signs of FGM Be able to refer to specialist services and local care pathways (and follow relevant safeguarding children and adult processes.) Understand any new relevant legislation Book now: Dates: * Registration at 9.15 Wednesday 17th May 2017 Thursday 22nd June 2017 Tuesday 17th October 2017 Tuesday 5th December 2017 Tuesday 06th February 2018 Lead Trainer: Sandwell Womens Aid Venue: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH 34

35 SECTION 4 Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence Audience: Those who work directly with children and/or adults or who manage staff who do so, and who need to have an awareness of FM and HBV issues and know how to respond to disclosures. Delegates should already have undertaken general awareness training on Domestic Violence and Abuse (e.g. Artemis e-learning on DVA and DVA Level 1 training). SSCB Target audience: groups 2, 3 &4. Aim: To raise awareness of Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence and understand how to respond appropriately to disclosures. Learning outcomes: Have an increased understanding of Forced marriage Understand the concept of shame that is associated with 'honour-based violence Understand how to recognise and respond appropriately to signs of FM and HBV Be able to refer to specialist services and local care pathways (and follow relevant safeguarding children and adult processes.) Understand any new relevant legislation Book now: Dates: * Registration at 9.15 Wednesday 07th June 2017 Wednesday 13th September 2017 Thursday 18th January 2018 Lead Trainer: Sandwell Womens Aid Venue: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH 35

36 SECTION 4 Learning from Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHR)- Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse/Coercive Control Audience: This training will identify key learning from Domestic Homicide Reviews. Delegates should already have undertaken previous domestic abuse training e.g. Domestic Violence & Abuse Level 1 /2 Learning outcomes: Understand key lessons from local Domestic Homicide Reviews Understand the pattern of coercive control in domestic violence and abuse and its impact upon parenting. Understand the increased risks associated with ending a violent relationship and the factors that make it dangerous for victims to leave. Be familiar with the tactics used by domestic violence abusers to prevent help seeking by a non-abusing parent. Become familiar with the worries and concerns children and victims may have around domestic violence and agency involvement. Be aware of the tools and pathways for responding to child safeguarding in the context of domestic violence in Sandwell, including MASH; DV Screening; Early Help and MARAC. Be familiar with both unsafe practice and good practice in protecting children exposed to domestic violence. Be more confident in supporting children and victims experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Book now: Dates: AM PM Thursday 15th June 2017 PM Thursday 02nd November 2017 AM Thursday 01st March 2018 AM Lead Trainer: Simon Hill Venue: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH 36

37 SECTION 4 Sexual Violence Audience: This training is aimed at those officers from across all partner agencies who work with adults and children who may have experienced sexual violence. Delegates should already have a good awareness of and understanding of how to deal with domestic violence issues e.g. have already completed introductory and intermediate courses on domestic violence and abuse such as the DVA generic level 1 and level 2 training courses or similar. This Level 3 course will build on the learning outcomes in the DVA Level 1 and 2 courses and will provide staff from both the children s and adults workforce across all partner organisations with an awareness of sexual violence issues and how to appropriately support those who have experienced sexual violence. SSCB Target audience: groups 2, 3 &4. Book now: Dates: * Registration at 9.15 Wednesday 14h June 2017 Tuesday 26th September 2017 Thursday 15th February 2018 Learning outcomes: Have an understanding of sexual violence and its potential impact on victims (both adults and children) Know how to respond appropriately and safely to enable victims to receive support Know where and how to provide continued liaison with specialist support services and other relevant agencies Have an awareness of current policy, research and practice developments on sexual violence Lead Trainer: Sandwell Womens Aid Venue: Coneygre Arts Centre, Sedgley road East, Tipton, DY4 8UH 37

38 SECTION 4 MARAC induction for MARAC reps/managers or MARAC reps/marac champions (DASP) Audience: This training is available for officers in all partner organisations who attend MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) and their managers or those MARAC champions in partner organisations. MARAC is a multi-agency meeting where high risk victims of domestic abuse are discussed and a safety plan put in place to safeguard them and their families. MARAC reps need to be aware of their roles and responsibilities and their managers need to ensure that the role of MARAC rep is carried out effectively. Bespoke MARAC induction training is provided on request contact Debbie Smallman on or debbie_smallman@sandwell.gov.uk for further Details. ARTEMIS DVA e-learning awareness module This Artemis e-learning awareness module focuses on domestic abuse (or domestic violence), forced marriage, honour based violence and female genital mutilation. This course is designed to help people working in the statutory, private, voluntary and independent sectors gain an understanding of the key concepts of Domestic Violence and Abuse, Forced marriage, Honour Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. It will provide an understanding of the potentially serious and wide ranging impacts on individuals, children and young people. As well as providing information on recognising the signs and symptoms of these topics, it will also equip people to sign post to the range of support services available. On completion of this course learners are able to: Understand what domestic abuse is. Understand the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children Understand the different forms of domestic abuse and recognise the signs of domestic Abuse; Understand what honour based violence and forced marriage are; Understand what female genital mutilation is Dispel common myths about domestic abuse including honour based violence, forced marriage, female genital mutilation and substance misuse/ mental health; Understand what to do when someone discloses domestic abuse Understand the key concepts of the risk assessment process for domestic abuse Understand what a MARAC is and how to refer into it Understand your responsibilities; know how and where to refer for support locally and nationally. How to book Course? To register for Artemis e-learning on DVA, please go to for support please Jenny_Tarrant@sandwell.gov.uk Bespoke MARAC induction, training is provided on request contact Debbie Smallman on or Debbie_Smallman@sandwell.gov.uk for further details. All other domestic abuse courses can be booked via Learning Pool. 38

39 SECTION 4 How to enrol on Domestic Abuse course? 1. Click on the link for the Learning Pool website or type sandwell.learningpool.com into your browser 2. Create your personal log- in 3. Enter information into the mandatory fields and click create my new account 4. You will receive confirmation of your account details 5. Return to the Learning Pool front page, enter your username and password you created to log into the site 6. From the front page select either the picture Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Adults or Domestic Abuse Strategic Partnership, depending on which partnership group has organised the specific domestic abuse training course you require. 7. Select the course you require from the list available 8. To complete your registration on your course, click through the headings in turn until you have selected your course dates and enrolled on Stage 3 course registration 9. You can return to this section again after attendance to complete Stage 4 &5 as access is blocked until after our administrators receive the completed signing in sheet to confirm you have attended. 39

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41 SECTION 5 Artemis elearning Programme The Artemis elearning Programme is a complementary learning package, it should be used in addition to face to face learning, and not as a sole replacement of your Safeguarding Learning The Artemis elearning Programme is a suite of high quality courses for all those working or volunteering with children, young people and their families. It has been developed by practitioners The course reflects the Artemis philosophy of Multi Agency working Provides a common language Signpost you to further learning and development opportunities and information Every course produces a certificate of achievement, contributing to your continual professional development Designed to be thought provoking and may change the way you think and relate to children, young people and their families In some cases there may be a small administrative charge for the licence. However, each licence can be used more than once and we will be happy to discuss the extremely low cost pricing structure with you to enable you to get the best value from your Artemis licences To engage with this online learning please follow: For Artemis support please Jenny_Tarrant@sandwell.gov.uk Courses available: Course: A Signs of Safety approach to Working with Families Aim: To introduce the principles and practice of the Signs of Safety framework and a solution focused approach. Learning outcomes: Recognise their own strengths and resources in the way they work Understand the aspects of solution focussed practice that they already use and ways to develop these skills in their work Understand the framework of the Signs of Safety approach and how solution focussed practice fits with this approach. 41

42 SECTION 5 Course: Information Sharing Target Audience Groups 1,2,3 & 4 Aim: To deliver a high quality elearning course based on the government s guidance for practitioners and managers on sharing information Learning Outcomes: Understand how to use the 7 Golden rules as a resource Be able to use a flowchart to help understand the 7 key questions that inform decision making about information sharing Know what resources and supports are available in information sharing. Course: Integrated Working Target Audience Groups 1,2,3 & 4 Aim: To provide the children s workforce with tools to support integrated working and to enable them to use common processes, language and systems to the best advantage for children, young people and their families. Learning Outcomes Understand why working in an integrated way provides better outcomes for children Understand the common processes used when working with children Course: Child Protection Level 1 Target Audience Groups 1,2,3 & 4 Aim To introduce learners to the concept of providing protection to children in their care. The course will cover understanding the concept, the size of the challenge, how to spot issues of concern and what to do about them. This programme is seen as complementary to Safeguarding Children and Young People Module 1 and is not intended to replace it. Learning Outcomes: Understand the concepts of safeguarding children and child protection Recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse Course: Child Sexual Exploitation Target Audience Groups 1,2,3 & 4 Aim: To understand the nature, signs and indication and risks associated to Child Sexual exploitation (CSE) Learning Outcomes: Recognise the groups that are especially vulnerable to CSE and the types of exploitation activity Understand the impact of CSE on the child and their family Understand the attitude of victims of CSE and strategies to engage with children at risk of exploitation 42

43 SECTION 5 Course: Understanding Child Attachment Target Audience Groups 1,2,3 & 4 Aim: To explain the attachment children have to their main carers. Understanding the basics of attachment theory in its various forms and stages can significantly improve outcomes for children Learning Outcomes: Understand the attachment children have to main caregivers Understand why and what happens when attachment goes wrong Understand the different needs children have Course: Children s Workforce Induction Target Audience Groups 1,2,3 & 4 Aim: To deliver a high quality e-learning package based on the seven elements of the Common Induction standards for working with children and young people Learning Outcomes: Gain access to further information around the modules including discrimination and prejudice introduction to child development effective communication recognising challenging behaviour context of family keeping good records Course: Working with Parents Target Audience Groups 1,2,3 & 4 Aim: To introduce positive parenting structures and strategies, which can inform practice, promote selfefficiency and provide positive outcomes for parents, children and young people Learning Outcomes: Gain an understanding of the parenting support networks and parenting roles Have an introduction to government initiatives Understand parental responsibilities Course: Working with Children & Young People with Disabilities Target Audience Groups 1,2,3 & 4 Aim: To equip practitioners with the knowledge to provide high quality care for children and young people with disabilities Learning Outcomes: Understand more about disability and the difference between the social model of disability versus the medical model of disability Understand more about multi-agency working Understand more about discrimination against children and young people with disabilities and diversity, equality and inclusion 43

44 SECTION 5 Course: Promoting Participation Target Audience Groups 1,2,3 & 4 Aim: Based on government requirements, this course is designed to help anyone supporting children and young people to gain an understanding of the world of work. This is alongside a greater ability to identify, pursue and continue successful routes into education, employment or training until the age of 18 Learning Outcomes: be aware of the Raising the Participation Age agenda understand their role in raising aspirations and motivating children and young people Appreciate the importance of good role models Promote good practice and support transition Challenge stereotypes and discriminatory ideas around careers and career pathways Better support choices of learning, career pathways and accessing opportunities Support the development of the skills, attitudes and attributes needed to be resilient and successful Additional and specific support for those at risk of not accessing education, employment or training. For example, LAC, children with SEN and other vulnerable children and young people Course: Emotional Wellbeing and Risky Behaviours Target Audience Groups 1,2,3 & 4 Aim: To help practitioners learn more about children and young people s emotional wellbeing and the factors that affect this, such as substance use, risky sexual behaviours and anti-social behaviour (ASB). Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme learners will; Be aware of factors that encourage risky behaviours in children and young people Understand the effects of substances including alcohol and tobacco, emotional wellbeing and sexual health Be able to identify barriers to behaviour change Understand how to deliver successful interventions Be aware of common traps in rapport building with children and young people Course: Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) Target Audience Groups 1,2,3 & 4 Aim: To help practitioners understand more about DVA, incorporating Forced Marriage (FM), Honour Based Violence (HBV) and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Learning Outcomes: On completion of this programme learners will; Be able to spot the signs of DVA, FM, HBV and FGM Understand the harm these practices do to victims and their families Be able to assess the risks associated with DVA, FM, HBV and FGM Understand how to signpost victims to the help and support available Better understand their responsibilities Understand the difference between Forced Marriage and Arranged Marriage Know what a MARAC is and how it can help high risk victims of abuse 44

45 SECTION 6 Early Help/ Integrated Working Training The following courses are arranged by Sandwell MBC for information on session times, venues and to book on training please go to: Alternatively please integratedworking_training@sandwell.gob.uk Ecaf 03rd April AM & PM Sessions 25th April PM Session 26th April AM Session 08th May AM & PM Sessions 23rd May PM Session 24th May AM Session 07th June AM & PM Sessions 19th June PM Session 20th June AM Session 12th July AM & PM Sessions 13th July AM Session 17th July PM Session Safetynet 25th April AM Session 26th April PM Session 23rd May AM Session 24th May PM Session 19th June AM Session 20th June PM Session 13th July PM Session 17th July AM Session Integrated Working Level 2 Safeguarding, pm 07th April 11th May 08th June 14th July Lead Professional, 9.30am 1pm 28th April 19th May 23rd June 20th July For further information on this training, please contact Tanya Sandhu: Tel: Tanya_sandhu@sandwell.gov.uk Outcomes Star is an evidenced-based tool designed to both support and measure change when working with people. It empowers service users and supports them to make changes and move towards goals It is a practice tool to support keyworkers with a consistent, strengths-based approach It provides meaningful outcomes information for managers, to learn what is working and evidence effectiveness 5th April st April th May th May th June rd June th July th July th September th September th October th October th November 2017 Venue: Regional Business Centre, 1 Providence Place, West Bromwich, B70 8SZ Time: To book your place please contact: Louise Harris on or csc_learndev@sandwell.gov.uk 45

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