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Leadership and Management : Safeguarding in Schools; Best Practice Conference

This annual schools' conference will support school and college leaders and Designated Safeguarding Leads in improving safeguarding provision and keeping up to date with local and national  latest  guidance.  It will provide access to examples of best and innovative practice across a range of challenging agendas, including understanding and responding to neglect, self-harm, support for LGBTQ pupils and new Harmful Sexual Behaviour resources. 

Who can attend this course?

Designated Safeguarding Leads and/or Head Teachers in East Sussex Maintained Primary, Secondary, Independent, Free and Special Schools, Primary and Secondary Academies and Further Education Colleges in East Sussex.

Maximum Delegates

A maximum of one delegate per organisation, further bookings will be put on a wait list until closer to the conference date.  Priority will be given to organisations who do not already have a place on the conference. 

Arrival and Departure

Please arrive from 8am ready to start for 9am sharp. We aim for delegates to be finished and leave for approximately 4pm. 

Please do not attend the training if you have any symptoms of or have tested positive for Covid.

Cost - £100 per person, see terms and conditions for information on cancellation and no-show charges

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
SAFE110 East Sussex National Hotel, Uckfield 5 July 2023 08:00 – 16:00
This conference closes for bookings 2 weeks before the start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.


Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) Training - Initial Training for Schools

This 2-day face to face classroom based training programme will provide staff with the required skills, knowledge and understanding to undertake the role within an educational setting, ensuring compliance with the latest additions of Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children, as well as locally developed guidance and documentation.

The course aims for DSLs to be equipped with the required skills and knowledge required to lead and co-ordinate safeguarding arrangements in their schools. And they will be fulfilling statutory requirements by attending this training.

If you are either located outside of East Sussex or not from a school – Please be aware that some aspects of this training are specific to East Sussex schools e.g. policies and procedures for responding to and reporting concerns.

In order to gain your certificate, you must attend both days training, however you may start in the role of DSL after completion of the first day.

Who can attend this course?

This course is aimed at education personnel working within schools or ISEND who have a lead responsibility for safeguarding. The expectation would be that delegates are currently or are preparing to undertake the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role.

After completing this training you will need to access the Designated Safeguarding Leads Refresher course for schools within every 2 years.

Cost - £240 per person, see terms and conditions for information on cancellation and no-show charges

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
DSL228AB - Course full Wellshurst Golf Club 13 March & 18 April 2023 09:00 – 16:00
DSL330AB Wellshurst Golf Club 20 April & 25 May 09:00 – 16:00
DSL332AB Wellshurst Golf Club 11 May & 12 June 09:00 – 16:00
If the course is full and you want to join the wait list, please complete the booking form. These courses close for all bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.


Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) Training - Refresher for Schools

This one day course aims to update and deepen the knowledge of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), with the aim of ensuring compliance with the latest addition of Keeping Children Safe in Education, as well as with locally developed guidance and procedures.

The course aims to facilitate achieving excellence in Child Protection and Safeguarding by giving tools to embed it in a school's organisational culture.

If you are either located outside of East Sussex or not from a school – Please be aware that some aspects of this training are specific to East Sussex schools e.g. policies and procedures for responding to and reporting concerns.

You are required to attend this training within every 2 years.

Who can attend this course?

This course is aimed at education personnel working within schools or Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (ISEND) who have a lead responsibility for safeguarding. The expectation would be that delegates are currently undertaking the Designated Safeguarding Lead role and have previously completed the Initial Designated Safeguarding Lead training.

Cost - £120 per person, see terms and conditions for information on cancellation and no-show charges

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
DSL331 Wellshurst Golf Club 9 May 2023 09:00 – 16:00
DSL333 Wellshurst Golf Club 14 June 2023 09:00 – 16:00
DSL334 Wellshurst Golf Club 3 July 2023 09:00 – 16:00
DSL335 Wellshurst Golf Club 18 July 2023 09:00 – 16:00
If the course is full and you want to join the wait list, please complete the booking form. These courses close for all bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.


Advanced DSL Training - Introduction to Domestic Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse (Virtual)

This session is an introduction to advanced DSL training to build on existing skills, you will need to complete this session prior to attending the DA session and/or the CSA session. You will need to have completed your DSL training before attending these sessions. This session will prepare delegates for the next specific safeguarding sessions for DA and CSA.

Please note that to gain access to the separate DA course and CSA course you will need to complete this introduction course first.

This course is delivered using MS Teams. Once you have successfully booked a place on this event, full joining instructions and guidance will be provided with your confirmation email. Please ensure you block the time out in your calendar.

Training Objectives.

The session will be delivered via Teams and will be focusing on Professional curiosity, how to work and manage risks with children and families, asking difficult questions, how to challenge other professionals decisions and tools to support the DSL in this role.

Who can attend this course?

  • Designated Safeguarding Leads

Cost - £30 per person and is limited to 1 person per school.

See terms and conditions for information on cancellation and no-show charges

Contact - SLES Events

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 1 week before the course start date.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ADV01 Online 9th March 2023 09:30 - 11:30
Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.


Advanced DSL Training - Domestic Abuse (Virtual)

This session will explore signs, indicators and impacts for children experiencing domestic abuse. The session will consider what support can be provided to support children and families.

IMPORTANT: Please note that to gain access to this session you will need to have completed the 'introduction to domestic abuse and child sexual abuse' course first ADV01.

This course is delivered using MS Teams. Once you have successfully booked a place on this event, full joining instructions and guidance will be provided with your confirmation email. Please ensure you block the time out in your calendar. 

Training Objectives:

The training will cover the following areas: Signs and indicators that children may be exposed to domestic abuse. Prevalence of domestic abuse and the impact on children. Dealing with disclosures and supporting children. Talking to parents about concerns and understanding barriers faced by victims of abuse. Child to parent abuse.

Who can attend this course?

IMPORTANT: Again; please note that to gain access to this session you will need to have completed the 'introduction to domestic abuse and child sexual abuse' course first ADV01.

Designated Safeguarding Leads

Cost - £30 per person, and is limited to 1 person per school.

See terms and conditions for information on cancellation and no-show charges

Contact - SLES Events

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 1 week before the course start date.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ADV02 Online via Microsoft Teams 25th April 2023 14:00 – 16:00
Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.


Advanced DSL Training - Child Sexual Abuse (Virtual)

This session will explore the barriers to identifying child sexual abuse and what professionals can do to support children and families who are at risk.

IMPORTANT: Please note that to gain access to this session you will need to have completed the 'introduction to domestic abuse and child sexual abuse' course first.

This course is delivered using MS Teams. Once you have successfully booked a place on this event, full joining instructions and guidance will be provided with your confirmation email. Please ensure you block the time out in your calendar.

Training Objectives:

The training will cover the following areas: Prevalence of child sexual abuse. Barriers to intervention. Process of disclosure. Signs and indicators of sexual abuse. How children show us what is happening? What makes children and families vulnerable to sexual abuse?  Support for children.

Who can attend this course?

IMPORTANT: Again; please note that to gain access to this session you will need to have completed the 'introduction to domestic abuse and child sexual abuse' course first ADV01.

Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Cost - £30 per person, and is limited to 1 person per school.

See terms and conditions for information on cancellation and no-show charges

Contact SLES Events

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. All courses close for bookings 1 week before the course start date.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ADV03 Online via Microsoft Teams 18th May 2023 09:30 – 11:30
Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.


Single Central Record (SCR) - for those in school who maintain and audit the SCR (Virtual)

This live interactive virtual classroom training, delivered through Microsoft Teams is aimed at those who maintain the Single Central Record (SCR); Bursars, Business Managers, Office Administration, Headteachers, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) and Safeguarding Lead Governors, to ensure compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and safer recruitment guidance.

There will be opportunity to consider each column/section of the SCR with opportunity for questions and queries.

We will also consider the responsibilities of the Headteacher, Safeguarding Lead Governor and Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring compliance.

Please note current HR guidance is only available to schools that have bought into their service.

Who can attend this course?

This course is for East Sussex Schools.

Cost - £30, see terms and conditions for information on cancellation and no-show charges

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
SCR144 - Course full Virtual, MS Teams 30 March 2023 13:00 - 15:00
If the course is full and you want to join the wait list, please complete the booking form. These courses close for all bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.


Practitioner Child Protection Training for Childcare Settings

This course provides participants with the knowledge that will enable them to identify signs and indicators of abuse and their responsibilities in terms of responding to and highlighting any concerns, appropriately using East Sussex County Council procedures. It will also discuss the wider safeguarding role and discuss how to identify children and families who require an Early Help Plan and where to get the appropriate help and advice.

This course is not suitable for Registered Childminders and Designated Safeguarding Leads. Please attend either the "Designated Safeguarding Leads Training for Childcare Settings - initial Training" or "Designated Safeguarding Leads Training for Childcare Settings – Refresher training" as applicable.

Who can attend this course?

This course is for practitioners who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) who work in:

  • Registered, Private Voluntary or Independent Childcare Settings or work in registered childcare provision within children's centres.
  • Maintained nursery classes, staff however must still attend the whole school training organised by the school.

All registered Childminders and Designated Safeguarding leads must attend the Designated Safeguarding Leads Training for Childcare Settings - initial training or Designated Safeguarding Leads Training for Childcare Settings – Refresher training.

Cost - £25 per person, see terms and conditions for information on cancellation and no-show charges

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
EYCP839 - Course full Uckfield Civic Centre 24 April 2023 18:30 – 21:00
EYCP840 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary’s House), Eastbourne 16 May 2023 18:30 – 21:00
If the course is full and you want to join the wait list, please complete the booking form. These courses close for all bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.


Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) Training for Childcare Settings - Initial Training

This course will explain the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and to give practitioners the skills to undertake the role within a childcare setting. The course facilitates achieving excellence in Child Protection and Safeguarding by giving tools to embed this into an establishment's organisational culture.

There is an expectation that as the DSL you know the signs, indicators and pre-disposing risk factors of abuse. If you are unsure of these please ensure you access the online “safeguarding children and young people” course before you attend this training. 

If you have already attended this training and need to update your training you must attend the EYFS: Designated Safeguarding Leads Training for Childcare Settings – Refresher Training. This initial course is specifically designed to meet the needs of new DSL's.

Who can attend this course?

  • Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL’s) who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in Ofsted registered private, voluntary or independent childcare settings.
  • Ofsted registered childminders and childminders registered with an Ofsted registered childminding agency.
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) working in a nursery that is managed by or is part of a maintained, academy or independent school. Please note, the school DSL is accountable for the nursery provision that is managed by or part of a school and DDSL’s will still need to be aware of school safeguarding procedures.

Cost - £65 per person, see terms and conditions for information on cancellation and no-show charges

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
EYCP841 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary’s House), Eastbourne 13 & 20 May 2023 10:00 to 16:00 & 10:00 to 12:30
EYCP842 Uckfield Civic Centre 5, 12 & 19 June 2023 18:30 to 21:00
All courses close for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.


Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) Training for Childcare Settings - Refresher Training

This course will update the knowledge of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), including childminders, with the aim of renewing their DSL certificate (valid for 2 years). The course will facilitate achieving excellence in Child Protection and Safeguarding by giving tools to embed this into an organisation’s culture.

There is an expectation that as the DSL you know the signs, indicators and pre-disposing risk factors of abuse. If you are unsure of these please ensure you access the online “safeguarding children and young people” course before you attend this training. 

Who can attend this course?

  • Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL’s) who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in Ofsted registered private, voluntary or independent childcare settings.
  • Ofsted registered childminders and childminders registered with an Ofsted registered childminding agency.
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) working in a nursery that is managed by or is part of a maintained, academy or independent school. Please note, the school DSL is accountable for the nursery provision that is managed by or part of a school and DDSL’s will still need to be aware of school safeguarding procedures.

Cost - £55 per person, see terms and conditions for information on cancellation and no-show charges

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
EYCP843 Hortyne sports complex, Hastings 10 June 2023 10:00 - 16:00
EYCP844 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary’s House), Eastbourne 3 & 10 July 2023 18:30 - 21:00
All courses close for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.


Safer Recruitment

When a vacancy arises in your organisation, you naturally want to ensure you employ the very best person for the post and this course will certainly help you to achieve this. However, the primary purpose of the course is to ensure that whilst making recruitment decisions, the children, young people and any adults at risk in your setting are safeguarded from harm.

Who can attend this course?

Anyone that is part of the recruitment process.

Cost - £20 per person

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates
SR065 eLearning hosted on the Educare website Once access has been given to the eLearning you will have until May 2023 to complete the course.
Go to booking form

Multi-agency Training

Adopting a Whole Family Approach to Domestic Abuse and Promoting Safety - Professional Level Workshop

This popular course is essential for practitioners from Children's Services and Adult Social Care, education, early help, the police and health to review, update and consolidate core knowledge about domestic abuse.

This two full day ‘professional level’ workshop is part of the domestic abuse thematic learning pathway and will give an overarching and updated view on current research, theory and practice in the field. It is relevant for all East Sussex Children's Services practitioners working with children, young people and families assessed as level 3 or 4 on the Continuum of Need.

Participants must complete the 3 domestic abuse eLearning modules prior to attending the course.

Who can attend this course?

This course is aimed at Designated Safeguarding Leads / Early Help Practitioners / Family Keyworkers / Newly Qualified Social Workers /Police Staff / Probation Service / SENCOs / SEND Practitioners / Social Work Managers / Social Work Practitioners / Youth Workers.

Cost - £150, £0 for ESCC staff

Late cancellation/non-attendance fee apply - see terms and conditions

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
CWK014 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary’s House), Eastbourne 11 & 18 April 2023 09:30 - 16:30
This course closes for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Adultification of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Communities - Addressing Barriers to Safeguarding Children Effectively & Appropriately

This Teams event will provide practitioners with an awareness of what Adultification in children is and how it affects their journey. Practitioners will have the opportunity to consider their own unconscious bias and stereotypes and how to address them and challenge these. The importance of establishing anti-racist & anti-discriminatory practices will also be explored.

Who can attend this course?

East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership training is for all professionals and volunteers who work with children or adults who have children or child care responsibilities. ESCC staff, Adults Social Care if they work with parents/adults who care for children, NHS staff who are part of the 0-19 service, ESCC Early Years, ESCC Schools, ES, CC Foster Carers, Public Sector Partners, Voluntary and Community Sector.

A maximum of onerepresentatives from each team may have a confirmed place and further bookings will be put on a wait list.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided / commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
LSC788 Virtual, MS Teams 19 April 2023 09:30 - 12:30
This course closes for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Child and Adolescent Development

This training, reviews child and adolescent development including the neuroscience specific to this group. An overview of influencing factors which impacts on child development will be examined including genetic, environmental, cultural and social factors, parenting styles, physical or emotional difficulty and resilience. The training will;

  • Refresh understanding of child and adolescent development with specific reference to key developmental theories.
  • Explore the latest research findings relating to neuroscience and child development.

This workshop is relevant for all practitioners working with families antenatally or families with children and young people. 

Additional Information

Participants must complete the Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development elearning before attending this course.

This course includes pre course activities, information will be included with your confirmation email.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex.

Cost - £50, ESCC staff £0

Late cancellation/non-attendance fee apply - see terms and conditions,

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
CWK018 Virtual Training, Zoom 11 July 2023 09.30 - 16.30
This course closes for bookings 2 weeks before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Contextual Safeguarding: Understanding, and responding to, young people’s experiences of significant harm beyond their families

This face to face classroom course, will enable participants to understand the meaning of Contextual Safeguarding and how we are responding to the issue within East Sussex. Participants will gain an understanding of the theory of contextual assessment and the links between children at risk of exploitation and how contextual approaches will support and enhance traditional safeguarding approaches.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex. This includes ASC staff who work in the Transition Service.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
LSC789 Wellshurst Golf Club, Hellingly 20 April 2023 09.30 - 16.30
This course closes for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Exploring Inclusive Practice In Your Team - Racial, Ethnic and Religious Diversity - Multi-agency Training

You are skilled and experienced in your field; you take pride in your professionalism; you care about your team and the children, young people and families you work with.

How confident and equipped do you feel to provide the best possible service to diverse communities of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds?

What are your strengths in this area and what anxieties and concerns do you have?

This reflective workshop, delivered by Aaron Clarke on behalf of Diversity Resource International, will provide an opportunity to explore issues around race, ethnicity and religious diversity, enabling you and your team to improve professional practice when working with families, children and young people.

Training Objectives:

  • To be able to evidence sensitivity and understanding of the impact and implications of race, religion and ethnicity on service users’ lives.
  • To be aware of, able to identify and act on issues relating to race, religion and ethnicity as they impact on children and families.
  • To understand terminology pertinent to racial, religion and ethnic injustice and to be confident in using appropriate
  • To be aware of and able to support the development of positive identity in children and families affected by issues of racial, religious and ethnic diversity.
  • To be able to identify racism and discrimination and to be equipped to challenge this appropriately and effectively.
  • To increase team confidence and to be able to initiate challenging conversations linked to issues of race, religion and ethnicity.

Participants must complete the Racial, Ethnic and National Equality Foundation Module e-learning prior to undertaking this workshop.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex in  a paid or voluntary capacity.

Cost - £30, ESCC staff £0

Late cancellation/non-attendance fee apply - see terms and conditions

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
CWA526 Virtual, MS Teams 21 June 2023 09:30 - 12:45
CWA527 Virtual, MS Teams 23 November  2023 13:00 - 16:15
These courses close for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Fabricated Induced Illness, Identifying and Managing Safeguarding Concerns

This training course will enable participants to assess risk and to explore inter-agency responses to concerns regarding Fabricated Induced Illnesses, (historically known as Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy).

The course will cover making and/or receiving referrals regarding child care and child protection issues in relation to Fabricated Induced Illness. Participants will learn about procedures when responding to Fabricated Induced Illnesses, the importance of early identification and detailed chronologies when Fabricated Induced Illness is suspected, and histories of Fabricated Induced Illness from the victim's perspective.

Who can attend this course?

All staff from Children"s Social Care, Education, Schools, Early Years, PVI (Private, Voluntary Independent), Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Mental Health Teams and Youth Offending Teams, who are working with children and families or staff from Adult Social Care/Mental Health working with adults who have children.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

2 delegates per team/establishment, further bookings will be added to the waitlist.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
LSC791 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary’s House), Eastbourne 26 May 2023 09:30 - 16:30
This course closes for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Harmful Practices - Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Breast Ironing

Would you like to increase your knowledge and understanding of this complex area of Safeguarding? Do you feel confident in challenging certain practices whilst trying to remain sensitive and respectful to cultural and religious traditions?

This important multi-agency course is being presented by a very experienced external trainer, who has worked closely with local authorities and police forces to combat these behaviours and can bring personal knowledge to this training event. The sessions are spread over four hour time frame with time for breaks.

This course aims to increase the knowledge, awareness, and understanding of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Breast Ironing and to enable multi-agency practitioners to more confidently identify and safeguard those children at risk.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

It is beneficial but not compulsory to have a basic understanding of FGM and breast ironing prior to attending.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times.
We currently do not have any dates scheduled, we regularly add courses to the programme so please look out for the weekly advertising or keep visiting these pages.

Harmful Practices - Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage

Would you like to increase your knowledge and understanding of this complex area of Safeguarding? Do you feel confident in challenging certain practices whilst trying to remain sensitive and respectful to cultural and religious traditions?

This important multi-agency course is being presented by a very experienced external trainer, who has worked closely with local authorities and police forces to combat these behaviours and can bring personal knowledge to this training event. The sessions are spread over four hour time frame with time for breaks.

This course will raise your awareness of Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage and the impact on victims/children. Topics covered will include identification, assessment and reporting processes to support professionals in their safeguarding role.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Although not essential, it may be helpful to have a basic understanding of these topics prior to attending, please see suggested pre-course learning below:

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times.
We currently do not have any dates scheduled, we regularly add courses to the programme so please look out for the weekly advertising or keep visiting these pages.

Holding Difficult Conversations with Families - Workshop for Practitioners

These new format courses will support staff who work directly with families to be more confident and capable when holding difficult conversations. 

Participants will be introduced to a new set of practice principles that have been designed by East Sussex practitioners and consider how to integrate holding difficult conversations with families with Solution Focus and Motivational Interviewing techniques.

The training objectives for this course are for participants to:

  • Explore principles on holding difficult conversations with families.
  • Consider how to integrate holding difficult conversations with families with Solution Focus and Motivational Interviewing techniques.
  • Reflect on the “contract” between practitioners and service users, to include managing difference.
  • Explore communication skills – how are we when in conflict and ideas for maintaining a resilient, empathetic, clear approach?

Practice techniques for responding to difficult conversations to include:

  • Self-talk and “convenient beliefs” for keeping calm and focus on successful outcomes under stress
  • giving bad news using danger/worry statements
  • learn about mediation techniques such as speaking to people’s needs rather than their positions
    practice non-violent communication techniques for maintaining relationships in conflict.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex.

Additional information

All registered participants are required to watch this 16 minute introductory video from the trainer Phil Jones in advance of participating in this workshop.

Cost 

Virtual Course £50, ESCC staff, £0

Classroom Course £75, ESCC staff, £0

Late cancellation/non-attendance fee apply - see terms and conditions

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
CWA521AB East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary’s House), Eastbourne 8 & 15 November 2023 09:30 – 12:30
This course closes for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Identifying the Sexual Abuse of Children

This course, will enable participants to identify child sexual abuse, understand the legal context, and to consider factors that make children and their families vulnerable to sexually abusive behaviour and gain a better understanding of how they can manage disclosures of child sexual abuse.

Who can attend this course?

This course is relevant for any professional who works directly with children and their families and/or those who have a lead role in Safeguarding and Child Protection, e.g., DSLs in schools and nurseries. All agencies and levels of staff can attend but this course is not relevant for Adult Social Care colleagues, unless they work within a Transition Service, with young people aged 16-18.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times.
We currently do not have any dates scheduled, we regularly add courses to the programme so please look out for the weekly advertising or keep visiting these pages.

Managing Allegations Against Staff

On this course participants will look at methods to effectively manage the process of an allegation against a colleague or themselves.

This training is not designed for representatives from HR/Personnel from any setting/agency. It is ONLY for those professionals who are DIRECTLY involved in the management of allegations (which for Education settings include: Governors, Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, and DSL's)

Who can attend this course?

Professionals who are directly involved in the management of allegations (which for Education settings include: Governors, Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, and DSL's).

Maximum of 1 delegate per team/school/organisation

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times.
We currently do not have any dates scheduled, we regularly add courses to the programme so please look out for the weekly advertising or keep visiting these pages.

Parental Drug and Alcohol Use and the Impact on Children

This training will enable participants to explore their own attitudes to substance and alcohol use and users, and how this influences their practice and  demonstrate increased knowledge of effects, risks and potential harm of the principle substances of use/misuse and drinking patterns  describe potential impact of harmful substance/alcohol use on children and families  assess needs and provide a range of responses directed both at assisting parents and protecting and helping children. 

Who can attend this course?

Any professionals, whether paid or a volunteer, who work with children and families, or with adults who have children and may be involved in making and/or receiving referrals regarding child care and child protection issues. This multi agency training, is run by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership.

A maximum of three representatives from each team may have a confirmed place and further bookings will be put on a wait list.

Additional information

Participants must complete the eLearning below ahead of the course date.

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided / commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times.
We currently do not have any dates scheduled, we regularly add courses to the programme so please look out for the weekly advertising or keep visiting these pages.

Participating in the Child Protection Conference and Core Group Process

This face to face course will enable participants to explore effective inter-agency working in Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups.

By the end of the course, participants will understand how to:

  • explore the purpose and functions of Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups
  • understand their professional and statutory function in relation to preparation and attendance at such meetings
  • develop Child Protection plans
  • look at parental behaviour and professional practice.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times.
We currently do not have any dates scheduled, we regularly add courses to the programme so please look out for the weekly advertising or keep visiting these pages.

Professional Curiosity and Professional Challenge within a Safeguarding Context

A multi-agency training session for safeguarding professionals to consider the approach to working with children, their families and other agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes in terms of well-being and safety. We will examine how to overcome barriers and identify techniques that can be employed to manage difficult situations that might arise in a safeguarding context.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, can be accessed by any professional (paid or voluntary) who works with children and families in East Sussex, whether on a regular basis or within a 'drop-in' environment.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
LSC782 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary’s House), Eastbourne 27 March 2023 09:30 - 13:00
This course closes for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Safeguarding Children with Additional Needs

This classroom course aims to challenge professional thinking, values and beliefs that exist around children and young people with special educational needs and Disability. The training will highlight specific risk factors and enable participants to understand the signs and  indicators associated with safeguarding children with additional needs.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, can be accessed by any professional (paid or voluntary) who works with children and families in East Sussex, whether on a regular basis or within a 'drop-in' environment.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
LSC787 Wellshurst Golf Club 18 April 2023 10:00 - 16:30
This course closes for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Safeguarding Issues in an LGBTQ Context: Domestic Abuse, Exploitation, Substance Misuse and Sexual Health

This half-day course aims to help practitioners develop a better understanding of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Trans issues for children and young people in order to better meet their needs in a safeguarding context.

Who can attend this course?

This course is relevant for any professional who works directly with children and their families and/or those who have a lead role in Safeguarding and Child Protection, e.g., DSLs in schools and nurseries. All agencies and levels of staff can attend but this course is not relevant for Adult Social Care colleagues, unless they work within a Transition Service, with young people aged 16-18.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

To access and complete the e-Learning course users will need to create and verify an account on Learning Pool.

A maximum of three representatives from each team may have a confirmed place and further bookings will be put on a wait list.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times.
We currently do not have any dates scheduled, we regularly add courses to the programme so please look out for the weekly advertising or keep visiting these pages.

Suicide Awareness - Working with Children and Young People (Under 16yrs old) (Virtual)

These introductory awareness courses will equip professionals working with families to pick up on vulnerabilities, identify who might be at risk and start an open conversation about suicide, as this is one of the best way we know to prevent suicide.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex, whether on a regular basis or within a 'drop-in' environment.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times.
We currently do not have any dates scheduled, we regularly add courses to the programme so please look out for the weekly advertising or keep visiting these pages.

Suicide Awareness - Suicide Awareness -Working with Young People (16+) and Adults (Virtual)

This introductory awareness course will equip professionals working with those 16+, Adults and their families to pick up on vulnerabilities, identify who might be at risk and start an open conversation about suicide, as this is one of the best ways we know to prevent suicide.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, is for any professional (paid or voluntary) who works with young people 16+, Adults and their families, whether on a regular basis or within a 'drop-in' environment.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times.
We currently do not have any dates scheduled, we regularly add courses to the programme so please look out for the weekly advertising or keep visiting these pages.

The Effective Communication of Safeguarding Concerns

This course will equip a range of professionals with the skills, knowledge and confidence to contact and make referrals to, Childrens Social Care. The training highlights the importance of gathering and sharing information at an early stage when working with families and identify the level of need within a family.

They will be given advice about how to respond to this within their own service; identify, approach and engage other agencies in supporting children, young people and families and clearly communicate safeguarding concerns verbally and in writing to Children"s Social Care. Also know what to expect from Children"s Social Care and know how to challenge decisions made by Children"s Social Care or escalate concerns where they believe a child or young person continues to be at risk.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex. This includes staff from Adult Social Care who work in the transition service.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

2 delegates per team/establishment, further bookings will be added to the waitlist.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
LSC793 Wellshurst Golf CLub 18 May 2023 09:30 - 16:30
This course closes for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Trauma Informed Approaches across Education and Children’s Social Care

This Webinar is facilitated by Educational Psychologists from Education and Practitioners from Children’s Social Care and the first in a series. We will spend time gaining insights into professional roles and responsibilities to enable us to examine the shared context of stressors, barriers and success’ that impact not only on our capacity to work together but also our emotional well-being. Through local examples of trauma informed and relational working we will explore the  principles, values and behaviours that promote successful multi-agency working that supports the vulnerable families and children we work with.

Please Note; we will be recording the webinar for others to view. We assume participant’s consent unless we hear otherwise.

Who can attend this course?

Children’s Social Care staff and DTs and DSLs in schools 

Additional information

Delegates' email addresses as provided will be shared with the trainer. Delegates should ensure they use their work (not personal) email addresses on the booking form.

We will be recording the webinar for others to view. We assume participant’s consent unless we hear otherwise.

Cost - £0

Late cancellation/non-attendance fee apply - see terms and conditions

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
CWB488 Virtual, MS Teams 2 May 2023 10:00 - 12:00
This course closes for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Trauma-Informed approaches to working with Families in a Multi Professional Context: Foundation Level

Are you working with individuals who find it challenging to engage with conventional services or offers of help? Ever asked yourself “what has happened to them” rather than “what is wrong with them?” Then this course is for you.

Trauma informed approaches are strength based and recognise that past experiences, relationships, intersectionality, and context affect current ways of being, relationships and interactions.  The Trauma informed lens reframes behaviour that has been traditionally seen as “resistant, difficult, challenging or problematic” as individuals’ best attempts at coping and surviving.  In this context it is understandably that the relationships practitioners build with people to promote safety, is emotional work, that inevitably impacts upon them.

This multi agency face to face course is facilitated by highly experienced practitioners working in a range of settings including mental health, children’s social care and university and in consultation with Recovery Partners (Experts by Experience).

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex. 

A maximum of three representatives from each team may have a confirmed place and further bookings will be put on a wait list.

Additional information

Participants must complete the  Introduction to Trauma informed Practice ahead of the course date and read the booklet that will be e-mailed to you. 

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided / commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times.
We currently do not have any dates scheduled, we regularly add courses to the programme so please look out for the weekly advertising or keep visiting these pages.

Working with Children and Young People who Display Harmful Sexual Behaviours

This course will enable participants to explore the difference between healthy and harmful sexual behaviour, understand the legislation that governs our practice and to learn about pathways to offending in children and young people.

You will understand how to manage and assess risk in a multi-agency context and learn about practice interventions and how to apply these in a range of settings.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex.  This includes staff in Adult Social Care who work in the Transition Service.

A maximum of two representatives from each team may have a confirmed place and further bookings will be put on a wait list.

Additional information

Participants must complete the Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) e-learning prior to undertaking this workshop.

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided / commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
LSC792 Wellshurst Golf Club 17 May 2023 09:30 - 16:30
These courses closes for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Working with Trans and Gender Questioning Children and Young People

This half day professional level workshop that provides an insight into the lives of trans and gender questioning children and young people, as well as gaining information on trans identities more generally.

The course aims to increase practitioners confidence in supporting young trans people to develop a strong sense of identity in the face of marginalisation. You will learn practical ways to make our services more safe and inclusive.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

  • Consider different identities and the intersection of assigned sex, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation.
  • Be aware of the laws which protect trans people and how this relates to your practice.
  • Have increased awareness of the challenges trans children and young people face and find ways to develop practice to support young people in your service.
  • Be more aware of any possible barriers a trans child or young person may face in your service and be able to implement or encourage developments to help your service become more inclusive.

Participants must complete the Trans Awareness Foundation Module e-learning prior to undertaking this workshop.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex

Cost -

Virtual Training - £30, ESCC staff £0

Face to Face training - £50, ESCC £0

Late cancellation/non-attendance fee apply - see terms and conditions

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
CWA515 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary’s House), Eastbourne 6 June 2023 09:30 - 12:30
CWA516 Virtual training, Zoom 18 October 2023 09:30 - 12:30
Thess courses closes for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.

Working with Parents Effectively - Enabling & Supporting Staff to deal with difficult or evasive behaviour

By the end of the course participants will have identified forceful counter-arguments as a form of disguised compliance and how this the impact of themselves and their practice.

They will also better understand the possible motivations behind parents who disguise their level of commitment and how they could from better working partnerships with such parents.

Who can attend this course?

This course is relevant for any professional who works directly with children and their families and/or those who have a lead role in Safeguarding and Child Protection, e.g., DSLs in schools and nurseries.

All agencies and levels of staff can attend but this course is not relevant for Adult Social Care colleagues, unless they work within a Transition Service, with young people aged 16-18.

Additional information

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times.
We currently do not have any dates scheduled, we regularly add courses to the programme so please look out for the weekly advertising or keep visiting these pages.

Young People and Abusive Relationships

The training focuses on domestic abuse, both experienced and perpetrated by young people in their intimate partner relationships. The training will explore ways in which to engage young people and their families, consider and use strategies, interventions, tools and resources available to practitioners in East Sussex when working with young people and their families who are experiencing violence and abuse.

This course is appropriate for practitioners who wish to improve their knowledge base and practical skills when working with young people who are experiencing abuse within their relationships. It is not suitable for practitioners who are very experienced in these areas or who have already completed the two classroom courses relating to Young people and Abusive Relationships within the last 3 years.

Who can attend this course?

This multi agency training, ran by the East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership, can be accessed by any professional who works with children and families in East Sussex. This includes ASC staff who work in the Transition Service.

Additional information

Participants must complete the 3 domestic abuse eLearning modules prior to attending the course. It is also desirable that attendees have also completed the 2 day "Whole Family Approach to Domestic Abuse" training.  

Before attending any ESSCP training course, participants must attend a Basic Signs and Indicators Child Protection course provided/commissioned by their own organisation or have accessed the Safeguarding Children and Young People online e-learning training course.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP charging policy 

Contact - Workforce Development Training Events Team 

Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. 
Course code Venue Course dates Time
LSC790 Virtual, MS teams 27 April 2023 09.00 - 13.30
This course closes for bookings 1 week before the course start date. Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking or change the name on a booking, please use the cancellation/replacement booking form.