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.

View the Gwent Safeguarding Board Training Privacy Notice here.

Service User
Safeguarding Adults - Group C Practitioners (18/06/2026)

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):18/06/2026 ( 09:1516:45 )

Service User: Adults

Children & Young People DTR Form Completion: Good Practice and Expectations (23/06/2026)

This session is 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):23/06/2026 ( 12:0014:00 )

Service User: Children

Seen Not Seen: Understanding and Responding to Abuse of Older People - (30/06/2026)

Seen Not Seen: Understanding and Responding to Abuse of Older People is a one off webinar designed to strengthen awareness, confidence and practice in recognising and responding to abuse affecting older adults. Abuse of older people is widespread yet frequently hidden, minimised or misunderstood, with many people experiencing harm never disclosing or receiving support. This webinar brings together specialist presenters with expertise in older people’s safeguarding, sexual violence, mental capacity and complex co occurring needs to explore why this abuse frequently remains unseen.

Date(s):30/06/2026 ( 13:1516:30 )

Service User: Adults

Group C Safeguarding Children (08/07/2026)

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):08/07/2026 ( 09:1516:45 )

Service User: Children

Adult Duty to Report Form Completion: Good Practice and Expectations (08/07/26)

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):08/07/2026 ( 12:0014:00 )

Service User: Adults

National Referral Mechanism Awareness (09/07/2026)

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):09/07/2026 ( 10:0012:00 )

Service User: Children

Adolescent Development and Child Exploitation - (16/07/2026)

This session provides an accessible introduction to adolescent brain development, identity formation, and behaviour. Participants will explore how developmental theory connects to real-world practice with young people at risk of child exploitation.

Date(s):16/07/2026 ( 14:0016:30 )

Service User: Children

Safeguarding Children and Adults : Group B Practitioners (17/07/2026)

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):17/07/2026 ( 09:3016:30 )

Service User: Children Adults

Children & Young People DTR Form Completion: Good Practice and Expectations (09/09/2026)

This session is 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):09/09/2026 ( 12:0014:00 )

Service User: Children

Safeguarding Children and Adults : Group B Practitioners (10/09/2026)

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):10/09/2026 ( 09:3016:30 )

Service User: Children Adults