Safeguarding

The National Safeguarding Learning and Development Standards and Framework was introduced in 2022. A Basic Awareness E-learning package suitable for Group A staff, ie all staff who work or volunteer in a public or voluntary sector organisation in Wales, is available on the Social Care Wales website, this course is freely available to access.

Click here to access 'Group A Safeguarding / Social Care Wales'

The Gwent Safeguarding Boards provide training courses suitable for staff groups B & C, ie those working directly with / and for children, young people and adults at risk across the region. Sessions available are listed below.

Service User
Duty to Report (Form) Masterclasses - Children (15/01/2026)

The Duty To Report (Form) Masterclasses are designed to upskill Group B and C practitioners who have never received any formal training on how to complete a DTR (previously MARF for children) for a suspected child at risk.

Date(s):15/01/2026 ( 12:0014:00 )

Service User: Children

Harmful Sexual Behaviour Training (19/01/2026)

This course provides practitioners with an overview of approaches highlighted within Welsh Government Guidance and Procedures to ensure Harmful Sexual Behaviour is seen within a safeguarding context that extends to developmental awareness of the care, support and protection needs of all children involved.

Date(s):19/01/2026 ( 09:3016:30 )

Service User: Children

Safeguarding Children and Adults : Group B Practitioners (28/01/2026)

This course is suitable for Group B practitioners who have a particular responsibility for the people they work with and therefore require a higher level of knowledge than those in Group A. Group B practitioners work with people who may or may not have safeguarding concerns, but do not participate in protection planning or sit on core groups and are not expected to give safeguarding advice to others. Group B practitioners will be aware of their responsibility to report concerns and there will be a clear line of reporting they are expected to follow.

Date(s):28/01/2026 ( 09:3016:30 )

Service User: Children Adults

Duty to Report (Form) Masterclasses - Adult (28/01/2026)

The Duty To Report (Form) Masterclasses are designed to upskill Group B and C practitioners who have never received any formal training on how to complete a DTR (previously MARF for children) for a suspected adult at risk.

Date(s):28/01/2026 ( 12:0014:00 )

Service User: Adults

National Referral Mechanism Awareness (29/01/2026)

To raise awareness of the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and how children and young people can be vulnerable to exploitation, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.

Date(s):29/01/2026 ( 10:0012:00 )

Service User: Children

Group C Safeguarding Children (30/01/2026)

This course is suitable for Designated Safeguarding Person/s (DSP’s) and those who take a more prominent role in safeguarding decisions within their own setting, including those with an active role in participating in multi-agency safeguarding and child protection meetings.

Date(s):30/01/2026 ( 09:1516:45 )

Service User: Children

The Mental Capacity Act, Domestic Abuse, Coercive Control & Adults at Risk (05/02/2026)

This 1 day course is aimed at practitioners working with clients who have social care needs and who may be at risk of domestic abuse including coercive control when capacity may be a concern.

Date(s):05/02/2026 ( 09:3016:30 )

Service User: Adults

One Day Signs and Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Training - (11/02/2026)

This training aims to help professionals increase their knowledge of the Signs and Indicators of CSA, at the same time build confidence around use of the CSA Signs and Indicator template tool*, developing skills and techniques in recording and communicating concerns within professional arenas and with children, young people and families.

Date(s):11/02/2026 ( 09:3016:30 )

Service User: Children

Safeguarding Adults - Group C Practitioners (12/02/2026)

This course is suitable for Designated Safeguarding Person/s (DSP’s) and those who take a more prominent role in safeguarding decisions within their own setting, including those with an active role in protection planning activities.

Date(s):12/02/2026 ( 09:1516:45 )

Service User: Adults

Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviour (17/02/2026)

A session on understanding expected developmental healthy behaviours and inappropriate behaviour, how they can cause sexual harm or increase a child’s vulnerability, and effective ways of engaging children and young people to speak about possible abuse or harmful sexual behaviour.

Date(s):17/02/2026 ( 10:0012:30 )

Service User: Children