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.
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):20/11/2025 ( 10:00 – 12:00 )
Service User: Children
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):26/11/2025 ( 09:15 – 16:45 )
Service User: Children
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):02/12/2025 ( 09:15 – 16:45 )
Service User: Adults
This 2-hour workshop is aimed at professionals who work with young people in Gwent. The aims of the training are to help professionals working with young people to understand more about young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Equip professionals with the tools they need to confidently speak to young people about mental health using an appropriate language. Practice having a mental health conversation with a young person and receive immediate feedback
Date(s):03/12/2025 ( 13:30 – 15:30 )
Service User: Children
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):04/12/2025 ( 09:30 – 16:30 )
Service User: Children Adults
This 1/2-day course aims to develop adult practitioners understanding of the MCA Act 2005 and how to apply the legislation to their safeguarding practice.
Date(s):09/12/2025 ( 09:30 – 12:30 )
Service User: Adults
This half day course aims to guide practitioners in an overview of complex legal issues related to the welfare and liberty of children and young persons. The course will consider case law, developments and the impact on practice when considering a deprivation of liberty and considers practical issues in its application for children and young people.
Date(s):09/12/2025 ( 13:00 – 16:00 )
Service User: Children
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 ( 09:30 – 16:30 )
Service User: Children
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 ( 09:30 – 16:30 )
Service User: Children Adults
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 ( 10:00 – 12:00 )
Service User: Children
