Training

The ISCP offer four levels of training: basic awareness (e-learning); safeguarding children (general principles), working together (multi-agency processes) and specialist focus workshops on key safeguarding themes. Information on these courses and other relevant courses can be found below.

Safeguarding Children - Level 1
Course provider Dates Description Who is it for? Booking details
ISCP E-learning The course is an e-learning package providing a basic overview of safeguarding practice in Guernsey and Alderney. Every States employee and anyone wanting to take the Level 2 safeguarding children course. The e-learning course can be accessed via the Institute Learning Pod. You do not need to log on, just follow the link under 'Free E-Learning'.

Course provider	Dates	Description	Who is it for?	Booking details
ISCP	E-learning	The course is an e-learning package providing a basic overview of safeguarding practice in Guernsey and Alderney.	Every States employee and anyone wanting to take the Level 2 safeguarding children course.	The e-learning course can be accessed via the Institute Learning Pod. You do not need to log on, just follow the link under 'Free E-Learning'.

Safeguarding Children - Level 2
Course provider Dates Description Who is it for? Booking details
ISCP
25/01/2019
28/02/2019
20/03/2019
04/04/2019
21/05/2019
13/06/2019
17/07/2019
10/09/2019
16/10/2019
05/11/2019
06/11/2019 evening session 5.30pm to 8.15pm
28/11/2019
03/12/2019
The course will enable participants to demonstrate knowledge and skills in applying safeguarding principles in practice and appraise implications for professional practice when working with families. The course covers:
Defining the categories of child abuse;
Recognising signs and indicators of abuse;
Considering how to respond to concerns;
Explaining roles and responsibilities;
Locating and referring to relevant guidelines.

Participants need to have completed the e-learning package prior to attendance.
This half-day course is intended for anyone who works with children, young people, parents or families in either the statutory, voluntary or private sector.
To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg.

States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.

Course provider	Dates	Description	Who is it for?	Booking details
ISCP	25/01/2019 28/02/2019 20/03/2019 04/04/2019 21/05/2019 13/06/2019 17/07/2019 10/09/2019 16/10/2019 05/11/2019 06/11/2019 evening session 5.30pm to 8.15pm 28/11/2019 03/12/2019	The course will enable participants to demonstrate knowledge and skills in applying safeguarding principles in practice and appraise implications for professional practice when working with families. The course covers: Defining the categories of child abuse; Recognising signs and indicators of abuse; Considering how to respond to concerns; Explaining roles and responsibilities; Locating and referring to relevant guidelines. *Participants need to have completed the e-learning package prior to attendance.*	This half-day course is intended for anyone who works with children, young people, parents or families in either the statutory, voluntary or private sector.	To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg. States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.

Safeguarding Children - Level 3
Course provider Dates Description Who is it for? Booking details
ISCP
01/05/2019 AM and PM sessions
07/06/19 AM session
03/07/19 AM and PM sessions
11/09/19 AM and PM sessions
13/11/19 AM and PM sessions
06/12/19 AM and PM sessions
This level is now modular so participants can choose relevant modules to appraise safeguarding practice when working from a multi-agency/inter-professional perspective. 3 modules to be completed in a 3 year period N.B. can complete all 3 modules in 1 year or undertake 1 per year. The sessions currently available are:
05/04/19 AM session - Information Sharing
01/05/19 AM session - Including MASH/Care and Support Framework/Failure to be Brought guidance
01/05/19 PM session - Preparing for and attending a Child Protection Conference
07/06/19 AM session - Preparing for and attending a Child Protection Conference
03/07/19 AM session - Including MASH/Care and Support Framework/Failure to be Brought guidance
03/07/19 PM session - Information sharing
11/09/19 AM session - Preparing for and attending a Child Protection Conference
11/09/19 PM session - Including MASH/Care and Support Framework/Failure to be Brought guidance
13/11/19 AM session - Information sharing
13/11/19 PM session - Preparing for and attending a Child Protection Conference
06/12/19 AM session - Including MASH/Care and Support Framework/Failure to be Brought guidance
06/12/19 PM session - Information sharing
AM session from 9.30am to 1215pm, PM session from 1.15pm to 4pm
EVENING MODULES (5.30pm to 8.15pm):
05/09/19 - Information sharing
24/10/19 - Including MASH/Care and Support Framework/Failure to be Brought guidance
18/11/19 - Preparing for and attending a Child Protection Conference

Participants need to have completed the e-learning package and Level 2 prior to attendance.
These modules (each module is 2 1/2 hours) are for employees who participate in the process of safeguarding children through referral, assessment, interventions for child or parent and/or contribute to multi-agency safeguarding forums.
To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg.

States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.

Course provider	Dates	Description	Who is it for?	Booking details
ISCP	01/05/2019 AM and PM sessions 07/06/19 AM session 03/07/19 AM and PM sessions 11/09/19 AM and PM sessions 13/11/19 AM and PM sessions 06/12/19 AM and PM sessions	This level is now modular so participants can choose relevant modules to appraise safeguarding practice when working from a multi-agency/inter-professional perspective. 3 modules to be completed in a 3 year period N.B. can complete all 3 modules in 1 year or undertake 1 per year. The sessions currently available are: 05/04/19 AM session - Information Sharing 01/05/19 AM session - Including MASH/Care and Support Framework/Failure to be Brought guidance 01/05/19 PM session - Preparing for and attending a Child Protection Conference 07/06/19 AM session - Preparing for and attending a Child Protection Conference 03/07/19 AM session - Including MASH/Care and Support Framework/Failure to be Brought guidance 03/07/19 PM session - Information sharing 11/09/19 AM session - Preparing for and attending a Child Protection Conference 11/09/19 PM session - Including MASH/Care and Support Framework/Failure to be Brought guidance 13/11/19 AM session - Information sharing 13/11/19 PM session - Preparing for and attending a Child Protection Conference 06/12/19 AM session - Including MASH/Care and Support Framework/Failure to be Brought guidance 06/12/19 PM session - Information sharing AM session from 9.30am to 1215pm, PM session from 1.15pm to 4pm EVENING MODULES (5.30pm to 8.15pm): 05/09/19 - Information sharing 24/10/19 - Including MASH/Care and Support Framework/Failure to be Brought guidance 18/11/19 - Preparing for and attending a Child Protection Conference *Participants need to have completed the e-learning package and Level 2 prior to attendance.*	These modules (each module is 2 1/2 hours) are for employees who participate in the process of safeguarding children through referral, assessment, interventions for child or parent and/or contribute to multi-agency safeguarding forums.	To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg. States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.

Safeguarding Children - Level 4
Course provider Dates Description Who is it for? Booking details
ISCP
17/09/2019
12/12/2019
'Safeguarding Children with Disabilities'
In this level 4 course participants will be looking at the interface between disability and safeguarding and consider ways in which children with disabilities can be more vulnerable to harm.
Part of this course involves a case scenario and TAC paperwork so it will assist attendees if they have attended the TAC training prior to this course
Further details: Safeguarding Disabled Children Flyer 2019 [767kb]
This one-day course is for people who routinely participate in safeguarding children as part of their working practice.This level of training can be undertaken as part of the practitioners development and it can also be used as an update for experienced and registered practitioners.

To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at the Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg.

States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.
ISCP SAFER and ISCP are working together so that this course will return soon.
'Domestic Abuse and the Impact on Children'
This level 4 child protection training aims to consider the nature and extent of domestic abuse; help practitioners become aware of the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people and consider recent research in the light of their own practice and in relation to child protection.
Further details:
This one-day course is for people who routinely participate in safeguarding children as part of their working practice.This level of training can be undertaken as part of the practitioners development and it can also be used as an update for experienced and registered practitioners.
To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg.

States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.
ISCP
17/05/19

'Sexual Abuse of Children and Young People'
This level 4 child protection training aims to develop participants' understanding of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and interventions available to help children by considering definitions and theories of CSA, understanding the prevalence and impact of CSA, considering problematic and appropriate sexual behaviour, the problems around disclosure, safety planning, discussing/exploring offender patterns and how therapeutic interventions can help children recover from sexual abuse.
Further details: Sexual Abuse of Children and Young People [1Mb]
This one-day course is for people who routinely participate in safeguarding children as part of their working practice.This level of training can be undertaken as part of the practitioners development and it can also be used as an update for experienced and registered practitioners.
To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg.

States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.
ISCP
20/06/19
09/12/19
Neglect - The Graded Care Profile
This Level 4 child protection course aims to explore and identify potential barriers to the recognition of neglect, consider the impact of neglect from pre-birth to 18, recognise the difficulties working with neglect, and develop use of the Graded Care Profile in both assessment and intervention.
Attendees need to bring a case example to this course, to develop their ability to work with the Graded Care Profile.

Further details: Neglect - the graded care profile - flyer [923kb]
This one-day course is for people who routinely participate in safeguarding children as part of their working practice.This level of training will support and enhance the use of the Graded Care Profile as a tool to evidence neglect whilst working towards agreed goals with families.
To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg.

States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.
ISCP

26/04/19
22/07/19
15/11/19

Women's, Maternal and Parental Mental Health - 10am until 4pm
This Level 4 child protection course is written by Dr Leah Salter, Family and Systemic Psychotherapist. The course will cover some of the literature, research and relevant practice examples relating to women's mental health, maternal mental health and parental mental health; including exploring wider issues that impact children's, adults and family wellbeing.
Safeguarding issues will be explored in relation to parental mental health alongside considering the impact of blame and shame narratives whilst unpacking binary definitions of mental health/illness: good/bad parenting. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Further details: Women's, Maternal and Parental Mental Health [1Mb] Please note training is now not available on 22 October and 10 December
Attendees need to have in mind a case example, either current or historical, where parental mental health is a potential factor. This will assist in the exercise when working with risk and resilience.
The re-introduction of this one day course is for people who routinely participate in safeguarding children. The aim is to inform practice and open a reflective space for professionals working with families, those supporting children's mental health and wellbeing and those supporting parents with mental health needs.
To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg.
States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.

Course provider	Dates	Description	Who is it for?	Booking details
ISCP	17/09/2019 12/12/2019	'Safeguarding Children with Disabilities' In this level 4 course participants will be looking at the interface between disability and safeguarding and consider ways in which children with disabilities can be more vulnerable to harm. Part of this course involves a case scenario and TAC paperwork so it will assist attendees if they have attended the TAC training prior to this course Further details: Safeguarding Disabled Children Flyer 2019 [767kb]	This one-day course is for people who routinely participate in safeguarding children as part of their working practice.This level of training can be undertaken as part of the practitioners development and it can also be used as an update for experienced and registered practitioners.	To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at the Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg. States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.
ISCP	SAFER and ISCP are working together so that this course will return soon.	'Domestic Abuse and the Impact on Children' This level 4 child protection training aims to consider the nature and extent of domestic abuse; help practitioners become aware of the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people and consider recent research in the light of their own practice and in relation to child protection. Further details:	This one-day course is for people who routinely participate in safeguarding children as part of their working practice.This level of training can be undertaken as part of the practitioners development and it can also be used as an update for experienced and registered practitioners.	To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg. States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.
ISCP	17/05/19	'Sexual Abuse of Children and Young People' This level 4 child protection training aims to develop participants' understanding of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and interventions available to help children by considering definitions and theories of CSA, understanding the prevalence and impact of CSA, considering problematic and appropriate sexual behaviour, the problems around disclosure, safety planning, discussing/exploring offender patterns and how therapeutic interventions can help children recover from sexual abuse. Further details: Sexual Abuse of Children and Young People [1Mb]	This one-day course is for people who routinely participate in safeguarding children as part of their working practice.This level of training can be undertaken as part of the practitioners development and it can also be used as an update for experienced and registered practitioners.	To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg. States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.
ISCP	20/06/19 09/12/19	Neglect - The Graded Care Profile This Level 4 child protection course aims to explore and identify potential barriers to the recognition of neglect, consider the impact of neglect from pre-birth to 18, recognise the difficulties working with neglect, and develop use of the Graded Care Profile in both assessment and intervention. Attendees need to bring a case example to this course, to develop their ability to work with the Graded Care Profile. Further details: Neglect - the graded care profile - flyer [923kb]	This one-day course is for people who routinely participate in safeguarding children as part of their working practice.This level of training will support and enhance the use of the Graded Care Profile as a tool to evidence neglect whilst working towards agreed goals with families.	To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg. States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.
ISCP	26/04/19 22/07/19 15/11/19	Women's, Maternal and Parental Mental Health - 10am until 4pm This Level 4 child protection course is written by Dr Leah Salter, Family and Systemic Psychotherapist. The course will cover some of the literature, research and relevant practice examples relating to women's mental health, maternal mental health and parental mental health; including exploring wider issues that impact children's, adults and family wellbeing. Safeguarding issues will be explored in relation to parental mental health alongside considering the impact of blame and shame narratives whilst unpacking binary definitions of mental health/illness: good/bad parenting. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Further details: Women's, Maternal and Parental Mental Health [1Mb] Please note training is now not available on 22 October and 10 December Attendees need to have in mind a case example, either current or historical, where parental mental health is a potential factor. This will assist in the exercise when working with risk and resilience.	The re-introduction of this one day course is for people who routinely participate in safeguarding children. The aim is to inform practice and open a reflective space for professionals working with families, those supporting children's mental health and wellbeing and those supporting parents with mental health needs.	To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg. States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.

Domestic Abuse Awareness - Tier 1
Course provider Dates Description Who is it for? Booking details
Safer
Thursday 20 June
Thursday 12 September
Thursday 21 November

The course provides an overview of domestic abuse and challenges commonly held beliefs, attitudes and assumptions about domestic abuse. Amongst the issues covered are:
The different categories of abuse;
Why people may stay in abusive relationships;
How children may be affected by domestic abuse;
Good practice and interagency working including an overview of Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and the CAADA DASH RIC (Risk Identification Checklist);
The leaving process and issues to consider when leaving an abusive relationship.
The course will include a brief presentation by local specialist domestic abuse agencies about their different roles.
This one day multi-agency course is offered by Safer LBG, for Managers within States Departments, Human Resources staff, front-line States employees, working in Health, Education, Social Work, the Police, Social Security, Housing, Probation, plus people working in Voluntary Agencies, and all those dealing with potential victims and their families.
Course flyer:
Domestic abuse awareness training 2018 [107kb]
To apply, please contact Louise Johnson at Safer with your name, organisation, contact number and email address.

Contact: Louise Johnson - email: enquiries@safer.gg, tel: 07839 702662.

Please note: although there is no standing fee for the Safer Tier 1 training there is a no-show/late cancellation fee of £25. Donations towards refreshments gratefully received on the day.

Course provider	Dates	Description	Who is it for?	Booking details
Safer	Thursday 20 June Thursday 12 September Thursday 21 November	The course provides an overview of domestic abuse and challenges commonly held beliefs, attitudes and assumptions about domestic abuse. Amongst the issues covered are: The different categories of abuse; Why people may stay in abusive relationships; How children may be affected by domestic abuse; Good practice and interagency working including an overview of Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and the CAADA DASH RIC (Risk Identification Checklist); The leaving process and issues to consider when leaving an abusive relationship. The course will include a brief presentation by local specialist domestic abuse agencies about their different roles.	This one day multi-agency course is offered by Safer LBG, for Managers within States Departments, Human Resources staff, front-line States employees, working in Health, Education, Social Work, the Police, Social Security, Housing, Probation, plus people working in Voluntary Agencies, and all those dealing with potential victims and their families. Course flyer: Domestic abuse awareness training 2018 [107kb]	To apply, please contact Louise Johnson at Safer with your name, organisation, contact number and email address. Contact: Louise Johnson - email: enquiries@safer.gg, tel: 07839 702662. Please note: although there is no standing fee for the Safer Tier 1 training there is a no-show/late cancellation fee of £25. Donations towards refreshments gratefully received on the day.

Team Around the Child and Lead Professional Training and Refresher sessions
Course provider Dates Description Who is it for? Booking details
Multi-agency professionals
2019
1 & 2 April
10 & 11 June
9 & 10 September
7 & 8 October
11 & 12 November
2 & 3 December
The training will ensure that participants:
Understand the ethos of the Team Around the Child and Lead Professional approach.
Understand the responsibilities of the Lead Professional role.
Are able to champion the approach and promote good practice.
Understand the value that the Team Around the Child and Lead Professional approach adds in relation to achieving good outcomes for children and their families.
This training is a full day on the first day and the morning on the second day
Anyone who is working with children and likely to be part of a Team Around the Child and/or Lead Professional.
For more information:

TAC LP Training 2019 [434kb]
To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg.

States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.
Refresher sessions
Multi-agency professionals
2nd April (1.15pm to 3.30pm)
11 June (1.15pm to 3.30pm)
10 September (1.15pm to 3.30pm)
8th October (1.15pm to 3.30pm)
12th November (1.15pm to 3.30pm)
3rd December (1.15pm to 3.30pm)
These sessions are for participants that have already attended the 1 1/2 days training.
They will provide participants with the opportunity to update on the TAC process and discuss any strengths and difficulties involved with the TAC process.
Anyone who has completed the TAC training
To book a place, please contact the Learning and Development Team at The Institute by emailing: Learning@gov.gg.
States employees can access the course calendar and booking arrangements through My Learning.

Training

Safeguarding Children - Level 1

Safeguarding Children - Level 2

Safeguarding Children - Level 3

Safeguarding Children - Level 4

Domestic Abuse Awareness - Tier 1

Team Around the Child and Lead Professional Training and Refresher sessions

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