Safeguarding

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.

Gwent Safeguarding Board has organised a range of Local Safeguarding Network (LSN) Practitioner events for National Safeguarding Week in November 2025 The programme of events is open to LSN members, practitioners and volunteers working in Gwent.

This is a session on issues of internet safety and protecting children and young people from abuse online including the impact on teenage brain development and mental health, an overview of the law in Wales and how to access help and support.

Gwent Safeguarding Board has organised a range of Local Safeguarding Network (LSN) Practitioner events for National Safeguarding Week in November 2025 The programme of events is open to LSN members, practitioners and volunteers working in Gwent.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.