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Abuse Linked to Witchcraft and Accusations of Spirit Possession

This course will enhance attendees learning and confidence to manage reports or disclosures relating to spiritual and ritualistic abuse.

Aims and Objectives:

  • Learn about different forms of abuse linked to spiritual and ritualistic abuse.
  • Learn about different cultures and beliefs across the world and here in the UK.
  • Learn about the history of witchcraft/possessions and abuse linked to it.
  • Relevant key legislation, government guidance and local policy.
  • Learn and understand why this abuse still happens, both abroad and here in the UK.
  • Key significant indicators unique only to this form of abuse.
  • Doubt Based Advocacy model developed by Jordan Alexander.
  • Recognising and then recording the abuse.
  • Communication techniques to use when in a situation of disclosure and how to react in order to safeguard those involved.
  • Managing and writing an effective report/referral of this form of abuse so it is taken seriously by statutory agencies.

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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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
LSC830 - Course full Virtual Training, MS Teams 7 May 2024 09:30 - 13:00
This course is now full, please complete the booking form to be added to the waitlist.  Go to booking form

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


Addressing Barriers to Safeguarding Children Effectively & Appropriately

This Teams event will provide practitioners with an awareness of Unconscious Bias/Stereotypes (how to address them within ourselves and challenge them).

  • The Adultification of Children and how this affects their journey, including their relationships with us
  • The adverse effect adultification and biases have on professionals working with the individual (and families of the children)
  • Understand challenges faced by Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities
  • Intersectionality
  • Communication/Language & Terminology & Victim Blaming, recognising this within practices
  • Establishing anti-racist & anti-discriminatory practices and recognising the opposite in everyday practice.
  • Disruption toolkit
  • Victims Code
  • Contextual Safeguarding within Working Together.

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.

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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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.

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,

This course is organised by the Workforce Development Team, if you have any queries about this course 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
CWB526 Virtual, Zoom 16 July 2024 09:30 - 16:30
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.


Child Protection in a Multi-Agency Context

This course is aimed at all newly qualified or inexperienced staff and front line professionals wishing to learn about the roles and responsibilities of the statutory agencies involved in child protection, from identifying concerns and understanding the thresholds for intervention.

This course does not cover 'signs and indicators' of abuse and there is an expectation that participants will know about this before attending this training.

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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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
LSC825 Wellshurst Golf Club, Hellingly 11 March 2024 09:30 - 16:00
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.


Child to Parent/Care Giver Abuse

The training focuses on domestic abuse, perpetrated by children and young people towards their parents/care givers. 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 from their children.

This course is appropriate for practitioners who wish to improve their knowledge base and practical skills when working with young people who commit abuse within their family 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.

Additional Information

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

Domestic Abuse - Foundation Module 1: What is domestic abuse?

Domestic Abuse - Foundation Module 2: Impact and building resilience, and barriers to seeking support

Domestic Abuse - Foundation Module 3: Risk identification, assessment and management

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.

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 childcare responsibilities. ESCC staff, 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, ASC staff working in the Transition Service.

2 delegates per team/school/organistion, additional bookings will be added to the waitlist.

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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.

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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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.

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

This course is organised by the Workforce Development Team, if you have any queries about this course 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.

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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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 - 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 - £0

Late cancellation/non-attendance fee apply, please refer to the ESSCP Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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
LSC812 Virtual 1 March 2024 09:30 - 13:00
If the course is full and you want to join the wait list, please complete the booking form. 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 - 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 - £0

Late cancellation/non-attendance fee apply, please refer to the ESSCP Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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
LSC813 Virtual 12 March 2024 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.


Harmful Sexual Behaviours: a multiagency briefing on the locally produced Sexual Behaviour Screening Resource and intervention programmes for children and young people. FREE COURSE

By the end of the briefing participants will:

  • Be aware of how to use the screening resource to assess sexualised behaviour to determine whether it is developmentally normal, inappropriate/problematic or abusive/violent (harmful).
  • Be familiar with the intervention programmes which can be used by any professional to work with children and/or young people who display inappropriate/problematic or abusive/violent sexual behaviour.
  • Be familiar with the protocol which schools must follow when inappropriate/problematic or abusive/violent sexual behaviour is identified and the role other professional(s) play within this.

Who can attend

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 - £0

Late cancellation/non-attendance fee apply, please refer to the ESSCP Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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
LSC829 Virtual - MS Teams 24 April 2024 09:30 - 11:00
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.


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

This course is organised by the Workforce Development Team, if you have any queries about this course 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.

Life Story Work: In Practice

It is well recognised that, when carried out sensitively and collaboratively, the Life Story process can be hugely beneficial for children and young people; helping them make sense of what is happening and what has happened before. It supports them to understand a narrative that is factual and calls out different perspectives which supports them to develop a more integrated sense of themselves and their identity.

Through a series of short seminar sessions, group discussions and practical activities, participants will be offered the opportunity to enhance their skills in helping children and young people understand their life experiences.

Important information

You will need to have undertaken the Life Story Work elearning before coming on this course. The first session of this course is delivered face to face and the second session virtually, you must attend both sessions to complete the course.

Who can attend this course?

Social workers, Early Help workers, Foster Carers

Cost - £0

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

This course is organised by the Workforce Development Team, if you have any queries about this course 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
CWB538A-B East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary's House), Eastbourne & Virtual Training, Zoom 10 June & 1 July 2024 09:30 - 16:30 & 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.


Life Story Work: Expanding the Narrative

This Life Story Work training programme will be an online interactive forum to embed knowledge learned in the previous session into practice. It will allow participants to consider, in detail, how best to present difficult narratives, including those which may form part of a Life Story book to children and young people. Through the use of case studies, participants will work collaboratively to develop narratives relating to differing scenarios and developmental stages.

Important information

Participants must have attended the Life Story Work: In Practice course and completed the Life Story Work E-Learning on Learning Pool prior to attending this course.

Who can attend this course?

Social workers, Early Help workers, Foster Carers

Cost - £0

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

This course is organised by the Workforce Development Team, if you have any queries about this course 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.

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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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
LSC824 Virtual, MS Teams 12 March 2024 10:00 - 15:00
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.


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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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.

Perinatal Mental Health: Advanced Workshop

This is an advanced Children’s Workforce workshop for Health Visitors, Community Nursery Nurses and other interested 0-5's and 5-19's practitioners, who should access when relevant to their caseload.

It provides an opportunity to learn about the significance of mental health within the perinatal period; the impact it has on the mother, infant, family and society;and why all service providers should to be aware of perinatal mental health and know how to respond.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the significance of perinatal mental health and how it relates to job roles.
  • Know the range of mental health conditions effecting women in the perinatal period and be able to recognise signs and symptoms.
  • Understand the potential impact of maternal ill health on child health and development.
  • Understand about local referral pathways.

Additional information

All participants that have not already completed the following Mental Health foundation eLearning modules must do so in advance of this course:

The course trainer would like to contact delegates pre-course, by signing up to this course you are agreeing for the Workforce Development team to share the email address you provided on your booking form with the trainer.

Who can attend this course?

Health Visitors, Community Nursery Nurses and other interested 0-5's and 5-19's practitioners, who should access when relevant to their caseload.

Cost  - £75, ESCC Staff £0

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

This course is organised by the Workforce Development Team, if you have any queries about this course 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
CWA520 Faraday House, Eastbourne 14 March 2024 09:30 - 16:30
CWA540 East Sussex Training and Development Centre 19 June 2024 09:30 - 16:30
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.


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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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
LSC826 Wellshurst Golf Club, Hellingly 21 March 2024 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.


Safeguarding Children with Additional Needs - FREE Course

This 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 - £0

Late cancellation/non-attendance fee apply, please refer to the ESSCP Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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.

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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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.

Safeguarding Under 1's Lite Bite Size session - Free course

Infancy remains the period of highest risk for serious and fatal child maltreatment; there is a particular risk of fatality for both boys and girls during infancy (Complexity and Challenge: a triennial analysis of serious case reviews 2014-2017, Brandon et al 2020).

By the end of the Briefing participants will have gained the following:

  • An introduction to ICON, the evidenced-based programme designed to help parents and carers understand and manage the normal crying pattern of babies and young infants.
  • Knowledge of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) and the Safer Sleeping advice from the Lullaby Trust.
  • Increased awareness of the risks of injury and abuse to infants under 1 year old and the specific signs and indicators to look out for.

Who can attend this course?

Any professional who works directly with infants or with families who have or care for babies and infants under 1.

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 - £0

Late cancellation/non-attendance fee apply, please refer to the ESSCP Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)  

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 families with children up to 16: Identifying, responding to and referring children and young people with suicidal thoughts and behaviours

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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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
LSC831 Virtual Training, Zoom 15 May 2024 12:00 - 14:00
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.


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

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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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 - Free for all attendees, late cancellation and no show will apply, please refer to the ESSCP Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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.

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  eLearning course 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 eLearning course.

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

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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
LSC827 East Sussex Training & Development Centre (St Mary's House), Eastbourne 23 April 2024 09:30 - 16.30
These courses close 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.


Understanding Children & Young People with behavioural and Mental Health difficulties

This half day workshop is part of a themed learning programme focusing on practical support and intervention with Children and Young People where mental health issues might be present.

The event is facilitated by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership (ESSCP) professionals. It is responding to learning needs identified in this area by a broad range of Children’s Services practitioners working with Children and Young People on Level 3 and 4 on the Continuum of Need.

This workshop 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 and specifically Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and SENCOs from schools and early years providers.         

Learning outcomes

This course will provide the opportunity for participants to explore case studies and reflect on their own practice and experiences when working with children and young people with behavioural and mental health issues. The course will,

  • Recap knowledge from on-line training modules on mental health issues and illnesses.
  • Explore why children and young people display risky and problematic behaviours.
  • Explore through case studies interventions and further actions.
  • Share knowledge of local organisations and services to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
  • Have the opportunity to engage in a reflective practice group discussion.
  • Understand the threshold for intervention by CAMHS and the referral pathway.

Additional Information

All participants that have not already completed the following Mental Health foundation eLearning modules are required to do so in advance of this course:

Mental Health Foundation Module 1: Understanding and Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing 

Mental Health Foundation Module 2: Recognising Mental Health Issues – Intervention and Referring

Mental Health Foundation Module 3: Recognising and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health Issues 

Who can attend this course?

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

Cost - £0 ESCC staff, £50 non-ESCC

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

This course is organised by the Workforce Development Team, if you have any queries about this course 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.

Understanding Safeguarding in a Digital World

This course will enable professionals to explore current research and practice in relation to children and young people's use of mobile technologies. By the end of the course participants will have: explored how children use technology, addressed the benefits alongside the risks explore different methods of keeping children safe, identified various resources and tools available and identified the added risks for vulnerable children, e.g. children with learning disabilities.

Who can attend this course?

This course is aimed at all front line professionals, including managers from East Sussex County Council Children's Services Social Care, Early Help, Children's Services Education, Schools, Adult Services, and Youth Offending Team. East Sussex Police, Health, Probation and the Voluntary and Independent sectors. Those working with Adults can attend if they work in the Transtion 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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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.

Understanding Self-Harm in Children and Young People using the East Sussex Toolkit

This training session is for professionals working with children and young people. It is important to understand about self-harm. In East Sussex recent data showed that around a third of secondary age children have intentionally hurt themselves. In primary schools the numbers are increasing. Aim of the course.

To understand what self-harm is and increase confidence in having the conversation with a young person if they tell you about their self-harm.

The course will cover;

  • What is self-harm
  • Reasons that young people self-harm
  • Self-harm and suicide
  • Having the conversation with a young person
  • Talking to parents and carers
  • Safety plans
  • Distraction and coping strategies

Who can attend

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.

Who can attend

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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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
LSC828 Wellshurst Golf Club, Hellingly 25 April 2024 09:30 - 12:30
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.


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 - Free for all attendees, late cancellation and no show will apply, please refer to the ESSCP Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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 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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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 Trans and Gender Exploring 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

This course is organised by the Workforce Development Team, if you have any queries about this course 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
CWA560 Faraday House, Eastbourne 5 June 2024 09:30 - 12:30
If the course is full and you want to join the wait list, please complete the booking form. 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.


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 Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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 Substance Misuse: Professional Level

This course will provide substance misuse training to support young people with substance misuse problems, contribute to their protection and carry out basic substance misuse interventions. Whilst also looking at the holistic response to problematic substance misuse needs, such as mental health, sexual health/exploitation, child protection, and the law.

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.

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 childcare responsibilities. 

Cost - please refer to the ESSCP Training Charging Policy (Jan 2024)

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.