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
Safeguarding Children and Adults : Group B Practitioners (16/01/2025)

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):16/01/2025 ( 09:3016:30 )

Service User: Children Adults

National Referral Mechanism Awareness (16/01/2025)

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):16/01/2025 ( 10:0012:00 )

Service User: Children

Digital Resilience (28/01/2025)

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.

Date(s):28/01/2025 ( 10:0012:30 )

Service User: Children

Safeguarding Children and Adults : Group B Practitioners (03/02/2025)

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):03/02/2025 ( 09:3016:30 )

Service User: Children Adults

Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviour (04/02/2025)

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):04/02/2025 ( 10:0012:30 )

Service User: Children

One Day Signs and Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Training - (05/02/2025)

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):05/02/2025 ( 09:3016:30 )

Service User: Children

Self-Neglect, Hoarding and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (06/02/2025)

This one-day course aims to enable delegates to consider the application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in relation to cases of self-neglect through Safeguarding Adults procedures.

Date(s):06/02/2025 ( 09:3016:00 )

Service User: Adults

Safeguarding Children and Adults : Group B Practitioners (12/02/2025)

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):12/02/2025 ( 09:3016:30 )

Service User: Children Adults

National Referral Mechanism Awareness (27/02/2025)

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):27/02/2025 ( 10:0012:00 )

Service User: Children

Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness (06/03/2025)

During this session you will learn about how child sexual exploitation can happen, what the risks to children and young people are and what action can be taken, incorporating emerging themes such as county lines and criminal exploitation.

Date(s):06/03/2025 ( 10:0012:30 )

Service User: Children