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
National Referral Mechanism Awareness (20/11/2025)

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 ( 10:0012:00 )

Service User: Children

Group C Safeguarding Children (26/11/2025)

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 ( 09:1516:45 )

Service User: Children

Safeguarding Adults - Group C Practitioners (02/12/2025)

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 ( 09:1516:45 )

Service User: Adults

Keeping Mindful - Mental Health Conversations with Young People Training (03/12/25)

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 ( 13:3015:30 )

Service User: Children

Safeguarding Children and Adults : Group B Practitioners (04/12/2025)

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 ( 09:3016:30 )

Service User: Children Adults

Putting the Mental Capacity Act into Practice (Adults) - (09/12/2025)

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 ( 09:3012:30 )

Service User: Adults

Deprivation of Liberty and the inherent jurisdiction for children and young people practitioners - (09/12/2025)

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 ( 13:0016:00 )

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

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