Calendar Of Events:
Course Programme 2012

Please Note:

This schedule is subject to change and other courses may be added. All applications must be made using the online application form on this website. Information about each course will also be circulated through the email mailing list as usual.

We are currently revising the way in which applications can be made to our courses in a way that will make it much easier for applicants. Until the revised system comes online please continue to apply in the normal way. We will contact everybody with advice and information as the changes take place.

Guidance about the target groups can be found via the link on our website (www.cscb.org.uk) Working Together Training Groups. If you think a course is basic in relation to your experience and seniority it is important to note that refresher training every three years is expected right up to Group 8.

The Role of the Designated Teacher
Date: 30th January 2012
Trainer: Lynne Rigg
For Group 3 and as a refresher for other relevant professionals
Duration: Three hours — 1.30–4.30pm
Closing Date: 16th January 2012
Venue: To be confirmed

This event is for you if:

• You are responsible for safeguarding and child protection
  in your school
• You would like to be updated about the role and responsibilities
  of the designated teacher
• You have not attended a similar event for two years

Feedback from previous event: “Would you recommend this training to your colleagues?” Answer: Yes — 100% of participants

Contributing to Child Protection Conferences
Date: 31st January 2012
Trainer: Jennifer Pearce
For Groups 2-4 and as a refresher for other Groups
Duration: Half day — 9.30am–12.30pm — This course can be taken
in conjunction with “Effective Recording and Record Keeping”
on the same day
Closing Date: 16th January 2012
Venue: London Irish Centre

This event is for you if:

• You have completed basic awareness training
• You are expected to attend and contribute to child protection conferences and need to understand/refresh your knowledge
  of the process
• You work with children and families where significant harm
  can be a factor

Feedback from previous event: “Thank you — I really enjoyed this training and would recommend it to others. I learned!”

Effective Recording and Record Keeping
Date: 31st January 2012
Trainer: Jennifer Pearce
For Groups 2-4 and as a refresher for other Groups
Duration: Half day (pm) — 1.30–4.30pm — This course can be taken in conjunction with “Contributing to Child Protection Conferences”
on the same day
Closing Date: 9th January 2012
Venue: London Irish Centre

This event is for you if:

• You have completed basic awareness training
• You contribute to recording and record keeping in your agency
• You need a clear understanding of how to record effective information about safeguarding and child protection

Feedback from previous event: “Great course — liked the quiz and discussions”

Children and Young People Involved in Gang Activity
Date: 7th February 2012
Trainers: Helen Elliott and Lyla Ward
For Groups 2-4 and as a refresher for other Groups
Duration: One day
Closing Date: 24th January 2012
Venue: To be confirmed

This event is for you if:

• You have completed basic awareness training
• You want to update your knowledge about how children and young people get involved in gang activity
• You are working with children and young people who are at risk of gang activity and want to explore strategies to prevent this

Feedback from previous event: “Very informative and useful — thank you!”

Safeguarding Children — A Shared Responsibility
Date: 22nd February 2012
Trainer: Jennifer Pearce
For Groups 2-4 and as a refresher for other Groups
Duration: One day
Closing Date: 8th February 2012
Venue: To be confirmed

This event is for you if:

• You have completed basic awareness training
• You want to extend your knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding
• You are taking some responsibility for decision making in relation to working with children and families

Feedback from previous event: “A really good chance to update and learn!”

Safeguarding and Child Protection for Senior Managers
Date: 28th February 2012
Trainer: Jennifer Pearce
For Groups 6-8
Duration: Half day — 9.30am–12.30pm
Closing Date: 14th February 2012
Venue: London Irish Centre

This event is for you if:

• You need to refresh your knowledge of safeguarding and child protection to meet Working Together requirements
• You manage staff who take responsibility for safeguarding for children and families
• You would find it useful to network with senior colleagues from other agencies

Feedback from previous event: “A useful and effective way to refresh knowledge”

The Role of the Police in Child Protection
Date: 7th March 2012
Trainers: Jennifer Pearce and a member of Camden CAIT
For Groups 2-4 and as a refresher for other Groups
Duration: One day
Closing Date: 22nd February 2012
Venue: London Irish Centre

This event is for you if:

• You have completed basic awareness training
• You need to know more about how the police work in child protection
• You need to understand more about how other agencies can assist in enabling the police to carry out their role

Safer Recruitment for Head Teachers and Governors
Date: 8th March 2012
Trainers: Helen Elliott and Tony Lampert
For Groups 4
Duration: One day
Closing Date: 23rd February 2012
Venue: To be confirmed

This event is for you if:

• You are involved in staff recruitment and appointment in a school
• You need to understand the expectations of this demanding role
• It is necessary to renew your certificate every five years and your last attendance was five years or more ago

Safeguarding Camden’s Children — The Multi-Agency Task
Date: 14th and 15th March 2012
Trainer: Jennifer Pearce
For Groups 2-3 and as a refresher for other Groups
Duration: Two days
Closing Date: 29th February 2012
Venue: London Irish Centre

This event is for you if:

• You have completed basic awareness training
• You are new to Camden and would like to know more about multi-agency working with children and families in the borough
• You work with children and families and want to extend your knowledge and competencies

Feedback from previous event: “Outstanding training — excellent methods — very engaging”

Key Developmental Milestones in Early Years and the Impact of Abuse
Date: 19th March 2012
Trainer: Jo Norman
For Groups 2-3 and as a refresher for other Groups
Duration: One day
Closing Date: 5th March 2012
Venue: To be confirmed

This event is for you if:

• You have completed basic awareness training
• You work with children under five and/or their families
• You want to develop your knowledge about development at this stage and the impact of abuse on young children

Feedback from previous event: “I found this course really helpful and interesting”