Contact:
  • Leo Dickens  -  Children's Integrated Safeguarding Training Manager
  • Address:

    Children’s Service, PO Box 25, Riverside, Keynsham, Bristol.BS31 1DN

  • E-mail:
    mailto:Leonora_Dickens@BATHNES.gov.uk
  • Telephone:
    01225 396871
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  • Page Updated:
    09/07/2008
  • Author:
    Ted Head
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Bath and North East Somerset   Local Safeguarding Children Board 

Inter-agency Safeguarding Children Training Programme 2008 – 2009 

Inter-Agency Training Strategy 2008/09

The Training Strategy is concerned with inter-agency matters and does not attempt to address the individual training needs of LSCB agencies. The training provided by the LSCB is designed to compliment the training provided on a single agency basis.

The Training Strategy has three levels in addition to the raising of public awareness and it is expected that those attending level 3 training have previously attended the appropriate courses at level 1 and at level 2    

           Universal                     Public Information

            Level 1                        Primary Training

            Level 2                        Foundation Training

            Level 3                        Post Foundation Training           

Each level is intended to reflect the complexity and specialisation involved in each course.

Universal – Public Information

Raising awareness of child protection matters and those of children in need amongst the general public is a worthwhile preventative measure that can be addressed by the LSCB. Various publications, including ‘What to do if you are concerned a child is being abused’; The Safe Parenting Handbook, and a regular newsletter issued by the LSCB have been distributed to the general public and/or are available in public buildings such as libraries and leisure services.

These publications and their circulation serve to raise awareness of child protection issues within the wider community, inform the community about the work of the LSCB and promote the view that safeguarding children is everybody’s business.

Level 1 – Primary Training

Training at this level will provide an introduction to child protection matters for those who, in the course of their work will have occasional contact with child protection and would therefore need to have a basic understanding of child protection law and processes.

The Working Together document outlines the key outcomes for such training, as follows;

  • Contribute and take whatever actions needed to safeguard children.
  • Recognise and respond to concerns about a child in need.
  • Appreciate own role and that of others.
  • Communicate and act appropriately within national and local guidance to safeguard children.
  • Familiar with local arrangements, services and sources of advice for supporting families and safeguarding children.

Participants at this level could include managers, committee members, school governors and newly appointed staff. Training should also be provided to other groups such as staff at leisure centres, child minders, private nursery staff, pre-school groups and after school clubs.

Level 2 - Foundation Training

Foundation Training is designed for professionals in statutory and voluntary organisations for whom child protection is an integral part of their work. It is designed to equip staff to carry out their duties effectively and to have a clear understanding of child protection processes, and their and other professional roles within this.

The Working Together document outlines learning objectives for such training, listed below:

  • Accomplish core tasks together to safeguard and promote children’s welfare e.g. assessments, planning, core groups, conferences, and decision making.
  • Sound understanding of principles and processes for effective collaboration.
  • Communicate and develop working relationships in the interest of children.
  • Understand contribution made by others to safeguarding children and impact of own decisions and actions on others.

In addition to the learning outcomes outlined in Working Together, Foundation courses should assist participants to;

  • Increase knowledge of the various forms of child abuse and agency responses to it.
  • Have an understanding of the Children Act 1989 as it relates to child protection.
  • Have an appreciation of National policies and Local resources within the child protection arena.
  • Develop an awareness of the LSCB and its function within the field of child protection and related fields [i.e. Children In Need].

Level 3 – Post Foundation Training

Participants attending courses at Level 3 will normally be expected to have attended all courses at Level 2 and 1, as relevant to their role in the child protection field.

Training at this level will focus on specific issues within the child protection field and will be informed and developed according to priorities identified by the Training Management Committee and current practice issues.