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Cwm Taf Safeguarding Children Board

Training Programme 2013/2014 This document contains the core Cwm Taf Safeguarding Children Board training that will be taking place during 2013 /14 across Merthyr Tydfil and RCT Alongside the core training and where possible, additional events will be planned to meet emerging needs: Cwm Taf Safeguarding Children Board welcome nominations for training events from all staff and volunteers across both boroughs. Priority will be given to RCT based staff and volunteers for events hosted by RCT and Merthyr based staff and volunteers will be given priority for events hosted in Merthyr. Any spare places will then be allocated accordingly. Application to Attend Training Courses in RCT

1. Information regarding the training courses will be sent to Team Managers via email/or hard copy.

2. Applications to attend training can be sent via e mail to socialcaretraining@rctcbc.gov.uk /or tel. 01443 668879

Team Manager approval must be sought before applying to attend. 3. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the training date you will receive an e-mail from the Training

Unit confirming your place on the course. Application to Attend Training Courses in Merthyr 1. Information regarding the training courses will be sent to Nominating Managers via email. 2. Nominations to attend training must be sent to the training department using the application

form on page 15 of this programme 3. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the training date nominating managers will receive an e-mail

from the Training Unit confirming successful and unsuccessful applications for places on the course.

Please note that places on training courses can be very expensive, we therefore ask participants to inform the training department as soon as possible if they cannot attend. Line managers will be informed if participants fail to attend

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Index of Training

Page Course Host

3 Safeguarding Children (Child Protection) Level 2 – Raising Awareness to Referral. RCT

3 Domestic Abuse Raising Awareness RCT

4 Safeguarding Children (Child Protection) Level 3 – From Recognition to Response RCT

5 Child Protection Process & Practice RCT

5 Working with Neglect and Emotional Abuse RCT

6 Challenges of Child Protection RCT

7 Conference and Core Groups. RCT

8 Understanding your Role and Responsibilities at Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups

RCT

8 MARAC RCT

9 Domestic Abuse, Risk Management & the Effects on Children RCT

9 An Introduction to Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence RCT

10 Substance Misuse & Parenting Skills. RCT

10 Launch of The New Multi Agency Neglect Practice Guidance and Assessment Tool

RCT

11/12 CTSCB Multi Agency Practitioner Forum RCT

12 Reduction of Suicide and Self Harm

RCT

13 Safeguarding Children (Child Protection) Level 2 – Raising Awareness to Referral. Merthyr

13 Safeguarding Children (Child Protection) Level 3 – From Recognition to Response Merthyr

14 Hidden Harm Merthyr

14 Freedom from Domestic Abuse Merthyr

15 Domestic Abuse Awareness Merthyr

16 Booking form for Merthyr courses Merthyr

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CTSCB MULTI AGENCY TRAINING

Course Title and Facilitator Learning Outcomes: Participants should Date Time and Venue

Safeguarding Children– Raising

Awareness to Referral. (Child Protection Level 2)

Facilitated by Members of the LSCB Training Delivery Group

½ day course -Target group: staff from Social Services and all partner agencies that have contact with children and families but may not necessarily work directly with children.

Develop a basic understanding of child protection and abuse.

Gain Knowledge of Child protection terms.

Consider how to respond as an individual.

16 April 2013 10 June 2013 8 July 2013 1 October 2013 3 February 2014 All courses to take place 1.30 – 4.30 at Heddfan.

Domestic Abuse Raising Awareness

(Level 2)

Facilitated by Anne Evans and Louise Thomas

Domestic Abuse – Oasis Centre Pontypridd

Provide introductory Domestic Abuse awareness training for all staff working with adults, children and young people throughout RCT.

Enable participants to acquire a knowledge in the recognition of Domestic Abuse.

16 April 2013 8 July 2013 4 October 2013 7 February 2014 All courses to take place at 9.30am – 12.30pm at Heddfan

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Safeguarding Children– From Recognition to Response.

(Child Protection Level 3)

Facilitated by Members of the LSCB Training Delivery Group

Have an awareness of what is meant by child abuse and neglect and learn about the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect.

Be aware of basic information relating to processes and legislation in child protection including recommendations from serious case reviews/public protection policies and guidance.

Understand how our values and attitude can influence our judgement.

Know how to respond to families and children where there are child protection concerns

Knowing how to report child protection/safeguarding concerns in relation to your agency’s policies and procedures and those of the All Wales Child Protection Procedures.

QCF LEVEL 3 UNIT 345 LO 1 -1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 1.4

LO 2 -2.1; 2.3; 2.4

LO3 - 3.3;

LO4 -4.1; 4.2; 4.3

LO7 – 7.1; 7.2

24 April 2013 16 May 2013 at Electoral Services, Pontypridd 12 June 2013 10 July 2013 14 August 2013 11 September 2013 at Electoral Services, Pontypridd 2 October 2013 6 November 2013 11 December 2013 15 January 2013 at Electoral Services, Pontypridd

5 February 2014 12 March 2014 All courses 9.15 – 4.30pm at Heddfan except where specified

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Child Protection Process & Practice

Facilitator Jan Little. ( Level 4 )

Six and half day course held as three x 2 day events over a period of several weeks plus a ½ day recall. Participants must attend all sessions and complete a set piece of work to be awarded a certificate of completion. Target Group: Senior Pracs, Social Workers, A.C.M’s (Priority will be given to newly qualified social workers) and staff from partner agencies.

To consolidate and expand the knowledge, understanding and skills required by individual practitioners in protecting children and young people.

Develop the participant’s ability to work in partnership with children and their families/carers.

Promote effective inter-agency and inter-professional collaboration.

Increase Participants Confidence. CPEL, UNIT 1 - 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; : 1.4: 2.1: 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4;

4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4; 4.5; 4.6 and 5.1. CPEL UNIT 2 – 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4;

CPEL UNIT 3 – 1.1; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 2.6; 2.7; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4;5.1;5.2;

5.3

9am – 4.30pm full days 9am – 12.30pm ½ day at Glyncornel 14th, 15th, 29th, 30th May and 11th, 12th, June with half day recall on 25th June 2013 Or 8th, 9th, 22nd, 23rd, October and 6th, 7th, November with half day recall on 19th November 2013 Or 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th March 2014 with half day recall on 27th March 2014

Working with Neglect and Emotional Abuse

(Level 4)

Facilitated by Mike Davies

To have an understanding of the issues when working Neglect cases

An understanding of the definition and charateristics of neglect in respect of parenting and consequences for the child.

examined the developmental and physical consequences of neglect

CPEL UNIT 1 – 2.1; 2.4 ; 2.5; 4.1; 4.2

CPEL UNIT 3 – 2.1; 2.2; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4; 6.3

22nd April 2013 Or 3rd October 2013 Both 9.15 – 4.30pm at Heddfan

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Challenges of Child Protection

Facilitated by Jan Little.

(Level 4)

2 day course held once a year. Target group: Team Managers, Snr Pracs, Social Workers with 2 years + experience and experienced staff from partner agencies.

Explore the dynamics between carer and child that result in abuse and identify how according to research professional can increase these negative dynamics rather than diminish them

Identify how hostile parents can lead to non-intervention rather than protection of the child

Begin to look at how to give professional feedback to each other as the first steps in professional challenge.

Recognize the inevitable human exchanges between service users and ourselves.

The effects of stress, and feeling out of control, Transference, Projection, and the need to manage our emotions.

To evaluate ourselves in terms of effective child protection workers and to identify the underlying beliefs in our team and ourselves that affect our work

12th & 13th November 2013 9am – 4.30pm at Heritage Museum, Trehafod or 7th & 8th January 2014 9am – 4.30pm at Heritage Museum, Trehafod

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Conference and Core Groups.

Facilitated by Jan Little.

(Level 4) 3 day course split into two sessions. The first two days concentrates on the conference with a subsequent day looking at core groups. Participants must attend all three days. This course is run twice per year. Target Group: Snr Pracs, Social Workers, ACM’s and staff from partner agencies who regularly attend Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups.

Explore the factors that constitute best practice in Child Protection Conferences & Core groups with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary working & research findings.

Gain an understanding of the purpose & structure of Child Protection Conference & Core Groups, including D.O.H. Guidance and all Wales’ Child Protection procedures.

Gain knowledge and responsibilities in preparing for CP Conferences with specific reference to: Preparing families; Preparing reports and assessing risks; Exploring the attendance of Children.

Gain knowledge and skills in formulating effective child protection plans and further assessments

Gain an understanding of the complex factors and skills involved in the CP Conference process. Specifically how: - Group dynamics affect the process; A lack of conflict & challenging affects the process.

Gain an understanding of the role of the Lead Agency and key worker; Gain an understanding of the families perspective;

CPEL, UNIT 1 - 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; : 1.4: 2.1: 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4;

4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4; 4.5; 4.6 and 5.1. CPEL UNIT 2 – 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4. .

CPEL UNIT 3 – 1.1; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 2.6; 2.7; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4;5.1;5.2;

5.3

18th, 19th and 27th June 2013 9am – 4.30pm at Heritage Park Museum

or 3rd, 4th and 10th September 2013 9am – 4.30pm at Electoral Services Pontypridd

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Understanding your Role and Responsibilities at Child

Protection Conferences and Core Groups

(Level 3) Facilitated by Pat Humphreys

and Judith Davies

A one day course for multi agency practitioners who attend Child Protection

Conferences and Core Groups and do not need to attend a

three day course. Social Workers and those who take a lead role in the process should

attend the 3 day course detailed on page 6

To understand the purpose and function of child protection conferences and core groups and the roles and responsibilities of conference and core group members

To clarify the procedures involved in the child protection process

To understand the decision-making processes which determine whether a conference is convened

To clarify To develop skills at report writing, and to improve information sharing and analysis of risk at conference and core groups

To understand the scope and purpose of child protection plans and improve skills in the development and review of plans

9th May 2013, 9.15am – 4.30pm at Electoral Services Pontypridd 11th June 2013 9.15am – 4.30pm at Heddfan 9th October 2013 9.15am – 4.30pm at Electoral Services Pontypridd 7th November 2013 9.15 – 4.30pm at Heddfan

MARAC

(Level 3)

Facilitated by Anne Evans and Louise Thomas

Domestic Abuse – Oasis Centre Pontypridd

Enable professionals to understand the history, context and framework of risk assessment and risk management procedures for domestic abuse.

To promote the CAADA DASH RIC Assessment Tool and understand how it is used in screening and risk assessment.

Ensure have an understanding of the MARAC (Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference) process, including theory, multi-agency referral routes, process and action planning procedures.

18th Oct 2013

21st Feb 2014

Both courses 9.30am – 12.30pm

at Glyncornel

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Domestic Abuse, Risk Management & the Effects on Children.

(Level 3) Staff should, unless experienced in this area of work, attend the ½ day Domestic Abuse Raising Awareness course prior to attending this training day.

Facilitated by Anne Evans and Louise Thomas

Domestic Abuse – Oasis Centre Pontypridd

To provide awareness and knowledge around domestic abuse including its prevalence and its impact on victims.

Improve communications between professionals and develop a common understanding of key terms, definitions and thresholds for action.

Enable effective working relationships to develop, including the ability to work in a multi-agency setting.

Ensure staff have an understanding of stalking behaviour and associated legislation.

Ensure staff have a clear understanding of the effects of Domestic Abuse on children.

CPEL, UNIT 1 - 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; : 1..4; 2.3; 2.4; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3;

4.4; 4.6

CPEL UNIT 2 – 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4

CPEL UNIT 3 – 1.1; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 2.6; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3;

4.4; 5.1; 5.2; 5.3

30 September 2013

4 November 2013

14 March 2014

all courses to take place 9.30am –

4.30 pm at Heddfan

An Introduction to Forced Marriage and Honour Based

Violence (Level 3)

Facilitated by Anne Evans and Louise Thomas

Domestic Abuse – Oasis Centre Pontypridd

To understand the practice of forced marriage, the use of violence to reinforce ‘honour’, the impact on victims and how this can lead to ‘honour killings’.

CPEL UNIT 1 – 4.2; 4.3

CPEL UNIT 3 – 1.1; 1.2; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 2.7; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 4.1; 4.2;

4.3; 4.4

10th June 2013

1st Oct 2013

3rd Feb 2014

All courses to take place 9.30am – 12.30pm at Heddfan

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Substance Misuse & Parenting Skills.

Facilitated by Families First

(Level 4)

Participants should have attended Substance Misuse Raising Awareness prior to attending this course or have a sound knowledge of substance misuse issues.

Understand the Impact of substance misuse on parenting.

Risk Assessment when working with pregnant substance misusers.

Substance misuse and Child Protection.

Tools for direct work with parents and children.

Local resources and policies. CPEL, UNIT 1- 2.1; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4; 4.5; 4.6

CPEL UNIT 3 -– 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 2.6; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4

26th and 27th June 2013 9.15 – 4.30pm at Glyncornel

CWM TAF SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN BOARD

Launch of The New Multi Agency Neglect Practice Guidance and

Assessment Tool

All Managers and Practitioners working with Children and

Families across Cwm Taf should attend one of the sessions listed

below

Safeguarding and protecting children from neglect is a key priority across Cwm Taf.

Neglect accounted for 40% of all new Child Protection Registrations in RCT and 25% in Merthyr in December 2012.

The new Guidance will come into effect in the Summer of 2013

The workshop will offer an opportunity to use the new Assessment Tool in multi agency groups using case studies.

16th April 2013 at Rhondda Fach Leisure Centre, Tylorstown

23rd April at The Orbit Centre, Merthyr

29th April at Michael Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare

2nd May at Hawthorn Leisure Centre, Rhydyfelin

Sessions will be 9am – 12noon (tea and coffee from 8.45am) or 1pm – 4pm (tea and coffee from 12.45pm)

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CTSCB Multi Agency

Practitioner Forum (level 3) All Wales Protocol –

Missing Children

Facilitated by CTSCB Training and Communication Group and

Training Delivery Group Members

To raise awareness of the:

All Wales Protocol - Missing Children

Children who run away or go missing from home or care

To look at case studies, using the protocol, in multi agency groups.

June 2013 Date and Venue to be confirmed 9.30am – 12.30pm

CTSCB Multi Agency

Practitioner Forum (level 3) Child Practice Reviews

Facilitated by CTSCB Training and Communication Group and

Training Delivery Group Members

The Workshop will raise awareness of the Child Practice Reviews that are Replacing Serious Case Reviews

Explain when and why Child Practice Reviews take place

Explain the review process and practitioners’ participation in Child Practice Review learning events

Sept 2013 Date and Venue to be confirmed 9.30 – 12.30

CTSCB Multi Agency

Practitioner Forum (level 3) Protocol for Safeguarding

Children who Display Risk Taking Behaviour

Facilitated by CTSCB Training and Communication Group and

Training Delivery Group Members

TBC

Nov 2013 Date and Venue to be confirmed 9.30 – 12.30

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CTSCB Multi Agency Practitioner Forum

(level 3)

Participants will receive a brief overview of the work of the Local Safeguarding Childrens Board.

These bi monthly workshops will advise participants of current safeguarding issues, be that a newly developed LSCB protocol, an audit of cases, recent research findings and so on.

These events will be advertised nearer the time by e-mail which will include details of the event

January 2014 March 2014 Dates, event titles and content to be confirmed

Reduction of Suicide and Self

Harm (level 2)

Facilitated by members of the Reduction of Suicide and Self

Harm Strategy - Training Delivery Group

This course is aimed at staff members who have direct contact with children, young people (under 25 years) and families and in a position to identify concerns, for example, classroom teachers, non-teaching staff, child care workers, youth workers, primary care clinical and non-clinical staff, PCSO’s, probation officers, YOS etc

The focus of this Suicide and Self Harm training is from recognition through to evaluating concerns, responding appropriately and referring to the relevant agencies if necessary. Participants will: Have improved awareness of what constitutes

self harm and suicide

Be more able to identify the risks

Be more able to recognise the differences between suicidal and self harming behaviour

Have some basic skills to manage disclosures and take appropriate further measures

21st May 2013, 9.30am – 4pm Venue TBC 10th July 2013, 9.30am – 4pm Venue TBC 19th Sept 2013, 9.30am – 4pm at Glyncornel 12th Nov 2013, 9.30am – 4pm at Glyncornel To book please e-mail Heather.Smith2@wales.nhs.uk or tel. 01443 744862 Heather will then forward a booking form for completion in order to book your place.

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Course Title and Facilitator Learning Outcomes: Date Time and Venue

Safeguarding Children (Child Protection) Level 2 – Raising

Awareness to Referral.

Facilitated by BAAF

½ day course -Target group: staff from Social Services and all partner agencies that have contact with children and families but may not necessarily work directly with children.

Develop a basic understanding of child protection and abuse.

Gain Knowledge of Child protection terms.

Consider how to respond as an individual.

1 May 2013 4 July 2013 8 August 2013

9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m Integrated Childrens Centre, Pentrebach

Safeguarding Children (Child

Protection) Level 3 – From Recognition to Response.

Facilitated by BAAF

Have an awareness of what is meant by child abuse and neglect and learn about the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect.

Be aware of basic information relating to processes and legislation in child protection including recommendations from serious case reviews/public protection policies and guidance.

Understand how our values and attitude can influence our judgement.

Know how to respond to families and children where there are child protection concerns

Knowing how to report child protection/safeguarding concerns in relation to your agency’s policies and procedures and those of the All Wales Child Protection Procedures.

6 June 2013 24 September 2013 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m Integrated Childrens Centre, Pentrebach

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Course Title and Facilitator Learning Outcomes: Date Time and Venue

HIDDEN HARM

Facilitated by Barnados

One day course to increase participants understanding of parental substance misuse on children and young people and how agencies should work together with families to address this. The course will also explore the barriers to joint working and identify solutions to the barriers. The course is suitable for all professionals working within both adults and children’s services.

24 April 2013 12 June 2013 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. Integrated Childrens Centre, Pentrebach

FREEDOM FROM DOMESTIC

ABUSE

Facilitated by New Pathways

Participants will:

Understand the traits of a perpetrator

Understanding the effects of Domestic Abuse on the family

Awareness of issues for BME groups

Knowledge of the legal civil and legal processes for Domestic Abuse

Know how to develop a safety plan with a victim

Understand the role of the MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference

10 June 2013 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. New Pathways

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DOMESTIC ABUSE

Facilitated by BAAF

To enable participants to:

Understand complex issues of domestic abuse, including types of abuse and dynamics

Develop awareness of the local and national prevalence of domestic abuse

Build an awareness of the effects of domestic abuse including why victims stay

Understand the role of specialist domestic abuse services and know where to refer and signpost

Develop an awareness of risk assessment & safety planning procedures for professionals working with victims of domestic abuse

10 September 2013 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. Integrated Childrens Centre, Pentrebach

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MERTHYR TYDFIL SOCIAL CARE WORKFORCE PLANNING PARTNERSHIP / Partneriaeth Datblygu Gweithlu Gofal Cymdeithasol Merthyr Tudful

BOOKING FORM EVENT ORGANISER: SOCIAL CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP

Name of Course

Date: Time:

Organisational Managers MUST complete all the form (managers details, full address, email address and nomination) and return the whole page of the booking form to reserve place(s) on the training

Managers Contact Name:

Organisation:

Job Title:

Address

Postcode: :

For organisational manager – please provide an email address for above person as the Training and Development Unit will be providing confirmation on whether nominations are successful/unsuccessful via email (if you do not have an email address please enter N/A and will send via post)

Email:

Nomination

Please nominate candidates in priority order (use another sheet if necessary)

Name: Designation:

Name: Designation:

Name: Designation:

Please state any additional needs if required:

If your nominations are unsuccessful, please tick in the box provided if you would like your nominations to be filed in the next available course.

I confirm that the above information provided is accurate and all the above nominees will be available to attend the above training event.

Name Signature Date:

Please return this course flyer to: Admin. Assistant – Social Care Workforce Development

Partnership, Room 326, Ty Keir Hardie, Avenue De Clichy, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8XE or email training.development@merthyr.gov.uk

Any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Deana Amblin on 01685 727015, Sharon Davies on 01685 724610, Jayne Williams on 01685 727311 or Lyndsey Foley on 01685 727017