Training

CSCB Multi Agency Training

Recognising Abuse & Neglect

1 Day Introductory Course - Facilitated by specialist staff from local agencies.

Aim: To increase participants’ awareness of abuse and the inter-agency response.

From Referral to Child Protection Conference

2 Day Introductory Course - Facilitated by specialist staff from local agencies.

Aim: To develop and extend participants’ knowledge and understanding of the Child Protection process and their potential role within it.

Multi Agency Domestic Abuse Awareness Training

1 Day Course - Facilitated by specialist staff from local agencies.

Aim: To raise awareness of the issues facing adults and children affected by domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse & Child Protection

Level 2 - Advanced 2 Day Course.
(Work being undertaken to develop locally facilitated version)

Aim: To further develop awareness and understanding of domestic abuse and how child protection procedures and multi agency working might be used to help children and their families who are affected.

Difficult Decisions in Child Protection

3 Half Day Workshops facilitated by specialist staff from local agencies on Section 47 enquiries, Strategy Meetings & Consent.

Aim: To further develop skills in decision making during Child Protection enquiries.

Neglect Level 1 & Level 2

2 Day Courses at an Intermediary & Advanced Level.

Aim: To familiarise participants with research undertaken regarding neglect. To explore issues of the assessment and management of risk in cases of neglect. To clarify the roles and responsibilities of various agencies and promote effective working together.

Substance Misuse & Child Protection

2 Day Course held in response to specific requests.

Aim: To provide an opportunity for staff working with families where there are Child Protection and Substance Misuse concerns to review their work in the light of recent legislation, research & guidance on best practice.

Inter Agency Management of Child Sexual Abuse

2 Day externally facilitated Course.

Aim: To help professionals work together and with families where there are concerns or allegations of sexual abuse of a child or young person.

Child Protection & Culture

1 Day Course externally facilitated Course.

Aim: To increase participants awareness & knowledge of the importance of culture in determining good outcomes for children & their families.

Multi Agency Day Conferences/Lunchtime Seminars

From time to time additional events are organised to reflect recent concerns or new developments in safeguarding and child protection

Joint Investigation of Child Abuse (JICA)

20 day Specialist Course for Police Officers & Social Workers on video interviewing facilitated by Gwent Police

CSCB Multi Agency Training Days

25.10.10 - 26.10.10 Substance Misuse & Child Protection
10.11.10 - 11.11.10 From Referral to Child Protection Conference
25.11.10 Multi Agency Domestic Abuse Awareness
08.12.10 Recognising Abuse & Neglect
13.12.10 - 14.12.10 Substance Misuse & Child Protection
13.01.11 Recognising Abuse & Neglect
15.02.11 Multi Agency Domestic Abuse Awareness
17.02.11 Recognising Abuse & Neglect
16.03.11 - 17.03.11 From Referral to Child Protection Conference
Date to be finalised Wise Kids - internet safety course
Date to be finalised Consent & Information Sharing

Access to CSCB Training Courses

Most courses are open to a multi agency audience of employees or volunteers in local organisations who work with children & young people.

We ask your Manager to confirm that your nomination is relevant for you and that you have had a recent Criminal Records Bureau check.

If you are from a statutory or independent sector agency, there is a small charge to cover costs.

To receive details of forthcoming courses please contact the:

Learning & Development Unit
Tredomen House
Tredomen Park
Ystrad Mynach
CF82 7WF

Telephone: 01443 864315
E-mail: learndev@caerphilly.gov.uk