'Basic Safeguarding Awareness' Delivered by Tammie Redman. £35 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times available for the online version of the course: Wednesday 31st January 2024 (6:30pm - 9:30pm) Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. Dates & times for the face-face version of the course: Tuesday 16th January 2024 (9:30am - 12:30pm) To book a course, please find the date you desire on our website booking page and select 'book now'. Summary: To provide a basic introduction to safeguarding and child protection, covering the requirements for all staff who work with children on a frequent or infrequent basis. Learning Outcomes By the end of the training, delegates should: Be aware of relevant legislation and local procedures Be familiar with sign and indicators of abuse and neglect Understand their own role and responsibility in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Know what to do if they have concerns about the welfare of a child Understand the concepts of safeguarding and child protection and the difference between the two
'Designated Safeguarding Lead' Delivered by Tammie Redman. £55 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times for the face-face course: Monday 11th December 2023 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Thursday 18th January 2024 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Tuesday 12th March 2024 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. Dates & times for the online course: Wednesday 7th February 2024 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Monday & Tuesday 4th & 5th March (6:30pm - 9:30pm) 2 part evening course Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' When booking please inform Acorn of the areas the children you work with live. Aim: To ensure that designated leads understand their safeguarding responsibilities in relation to the organisation and their colleagues. Learning Outcomes:- Describe the role of the designated lead State key areas of responsibility Describe key legislation & guidance that underpins the role Identify the steps your organisation need to take to ensure the safety of children Detail barriers to staff reporting concerns about children and how to overcome them Make appropriate decisions about action to be taken Understand the importance of recording, storing & sharing information Understand emotional wellbeing of staff Participants will be able to:- Describe the role of the designated lead State key areas of responsibility Describe key legislation & guidance that underpins the role Identify the steps your organisation need to take to ensure the safety of children Detail barriers to staff reporting concerns about children and how to overcome them Make appropriate decisions about action to be taken Understand the importance of recording, storing & sharing information Understand emotional wellbeing of staff Who Should Attend? All staff who have a responsibility for designated safeguarding lead, deputy or part of a safeguarding team Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Designated Safeguarding Lead - Annual Knowledge & Skills Update' Delivered by Tammie Redman. £35 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times for the online version of the course: Wednesday 13th March 2024 (6:30pm - 9:30pm) Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. Dates for the face to face version of the course: Friday 15th December 2023 (9:30am - 1:00pm) Wednesday 31st January 2024 (9:30am - 1:00pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' When booking please inform Acorn of the areas the children in your setting live in. Aim: To ensure that designated leads have been updated on all changes to safeguarding requirements and that their knowledge is refreshed annually, as required by the Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years guidance. Attendees must have previously completed the DSL full day course in the last 18 months. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
Designated Safeguarding Lead for Childminders Delivered by Tammie Redman. £40 for Face to Face course Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman This course supports childminders to understand the role of DSL in addition to their normal safeguarding responsibilities. Date & time available for the course: Monday & Tuesday 15th & 16th January (6:30pm - 9:30pm) 2 part evening course This course supports childminders to understand the role of DSL in addition to their normal safeguarding responsibilities. Describe the role of the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) State key areas of responsibility & explore how to undertake them Describe key legislation & guidance that underpins the role Identify the steps childminders need to take to ensure the safety of children Understand how to address an allegation against the childminder Make appropriate decisions about action to be taken Understand the importance of recording, storing & sharing information Explore record keeping and how long they need to be kept Update on current safeguarding priorities and concerns
DSL for Charities/Voluntary Groups (Non Ofsted inspected) Delivered by Tammie Redman - £45 for face to face. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Date & Time available for the face to face course: Wednesday 14th February 2024 (9:30am - 2:00pm) DSL for Charities/voluntary groups (non Ofsted inspected)- This course supports organisations who are not ofsted inspected to understand the referral process Describe the role of the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) State key areas of responsibility & explore how to undertake them Describe key legislation & guidance that underpins the role Identify the steps your organisation need to take to ensure the safety of children and adults at risk Detail barriers to staff reporting concerns and how to overcome them Make appropriate decisions about action to be taken Understand the importance of recording, storing & sharing information Understand emotional wellbeing of staff Explore record keeping and how long they need to be kept Update on current safeguarding priorities and concerns
Making an Effective Referral to MASH Delivered by Tammie Redman. £35 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times for the face-face version of the course: Monday 29th January 2024 (9:30am - 2:00pm) Tuesday 27th February 2024 (9:30am - 2:00pm) Monday 11th March 2024 (9:30am - 3:30pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' When booking please inform Acorn of the areas the children you work with live. Learning Outcomes: Increase and consolidate their knowledge and understanding of the use of Levels of Need Have a greater understanding of information required in a MARF and CAF Understand the language used Understand how to complete a MARF and CAF Complete a MARF and CAF Understand how to challenge and escalate if needed Gain confidence in their Referral Consider how what they have learnt on this course can impact on their own/agency practice & procedures Who should attend? Anyone who work in an organisation where they are likely to need to complete a MARF or CAF
'Managing Allegations' Delivered by Tammie Redman. £55 for face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times currently available for the face-face version of the course: Wednesday 17th January 2024 (9:30am - 3:30pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: To ensure that senior staff understand how to respond to a safeguarding allegation against a member of staff. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the training, delegates should understand: What an allegation is - Current and historical Manage Allegations policy The procedures to follow when a staff allegation has been made. The role of LADO When to refer to LADO The pathway to reporting Strategy meetings How to identify pathways to Internal and external investigations How to communicate decisions clearly to staff member, parent & child What information should be shared and when Documenting the referral appropriately Code of conduct expectations Characteristics of abusers Whistleblowing Creating barriers Importance of vigilance Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE
Prevent CSE & FGM Delivered by Tammie Redman. £40 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times for the online version of the course: TBC Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. Dates & times for the face-face version of the course: Tuesday 23rd January 2024 (9:30am - 2:00pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Aim: To provide an overview of FGM and professionals' safeguarding responsibilities in FGM cases. To ensure participants understand child sexual exploitation, who is most at risk and how to support them. To ensure participants understand how parents, siblings and children in their care can be radicalised, who is most at risk and how to support them. Prevent Duty Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to: Identify what is radicalisation? Identify parents and children at risk Explore the process of radicalisation Identify opportunities for intervention Increase awareness of the signs of radicalisation in parents, siblings and children Consider the most appropriate way of supporting an individual Determine ways to keep an individual safe Be confident to refer appropriately Understand the role of other agencies as it relates to radicalisation Learn about other support services and what help and information is available Consider the role of the CHANNEL Panel CSE Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to: Identify what is child sexual exploitation? Identify children at risk Explore the process of child sexual exploitation Identify opportunities for intervention Increase awareness of how people who sexually exploit other operate Minimising the risk Consider the most appropriate way of supporting an individual Determine ways to keep an individual safe Be confident to deal with a disclosure Understand the role of other agencies as it relates to CSE Learn about other support services and what help and information is available Consider the role of Multi Agency Risk Management Meetings (MARMM) FGM Learning Outcomes: Understand what FGM is and distinguish between the four types of FGM. Identify key health risks and consequences of FGM. State the legal position in the UK regarding FGM. Understand how and when FGM is carried out. Identify who is at risk of FGM and describe the key indicators. List some of the common justifications for FGM. Be aware of your role in preventing FGM and supporting those who have undergone FGM. Target Group: Those working in healthcare, police, education (including early years), border force and children's social care and is open to all professionals who wish to gain an understanding of FGM. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE Or, online via Microsoft Teams
'Safeguarding Responsibilities for Trustees/Governors' Delivered by Tammie Redman. £40 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times for the online version of the course: TBC Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. Dates & times for the face-face version of the course: TBC Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Course summary To equip Trustees to recognise and fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities within the organisation. To effectively monitor the effectiveness the safeguarding arrangements within the organisation.
'Safer Recruitment' Delivered by Tammie Redman. £65 for online and face to face courses. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times for the online version of the course: Tuesday 26th March 2024 (9:30am - 5:00pm) Our online courses are delivered by Microsoft Teams. Joining instructions for all online courses will be sent 1-2 days prior to the course start date. You will then have ongoing access to the system with the course materials after the course has finished. Dates & times for the face to face version of the course: Friday 1st December 2023 (9:30am - 5:00pm) Thursday 29th February 2024 (9:30am - 5:00pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. To book a course, please find the date you desire on our booking page and select 'book now' Summary: This accredited course is endorsed by the Safer Recruitment Consortium. There should be at least one person on a recruitment panel who has undertaken this course. Aim: To enable those with responsibility for recruiting staff within their own agency to understand the context of safer recruitment, establish a safer recruitment process and maintain an ongoing culture of vigilance that deters and prevents abuse and challenges inappropriate behaviour. Please note there is a competency test at the end of this training. Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to:- Gain the skills to deliver safer recruitment to their own agency Identify the key features of staff recruitment that help deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people Consider policies and practices that minimise opportunities for abuse or ensure its prompt reporting Begin to review their organisations’ policies and practices in recruitment with a view to making them safer This training must be renewed every 5 years Who should attend? Anyone who has responsibility for recruiting staff who work with children or young people
'Working Together to Safeguard Children' Milton Keynes only Delivered by Tammie Redman - £55 for the face-face course. Expand Delivered by Tammie Redman Dates & times available for the face-face course: Friday 16th February 2024 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Monday 25th March 2024 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Our face to face courses are delivered at our Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. Please note that this course is only held face-face and for those working within the Milton Keynes area only. Summary: This course is designed to meet the ‘Working Together’ guidance of ‘training that equips people to work effectively with those from other agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children’ Learning Outcomes: By the end of the training delegates should Describe how actions to safeguard children fit within the wider context of support to children and families Understand the roles and responsibilities of agencies working with children in need and children in need of protection Demonstrate awareness of the web-based Inter-Agency child protection & safeguarding procedures Identify their role and the roles of others in within Early Help Make a referral to a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) using Levels of Need Understand the safeguarding context of the Children Act 1989, 2004 and related legislation Identify barriers to information sharing and how to overcome them Explore Serious Case review learning and its role in improving practice Explore the MK Think Family approach and how to raise concerns of adults at risk Who Should Attend? Anyone who works in an organisation win the Milton Keynes area where they are likely to work in partnership with other agencies. Location: Acorn Training Centre, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE