Evidence-Informed Practice & Reflective Learning in Safeguarding

A reflective session linking current research with daily practice, designed to improve quality and consistency. This course aims to strengthen practitioner decision-making through evidence and reflective habits.

• 6 CPD points
• Certificate of Attendance issued

Trainer overview

Anjum is a perceptive coach and facilitative consultant known for driving genuine change across individuals, teams, and organisations.

Her extensive 26-year career spans both the public and private sectors, holding key roles like Director (NAWP), Training Manager (Imkaan), and Lead Change Management Consultant (LAWA). Her foundational work across development, training, mediation, and dispute resolution highlights her ability to navigate complex organisational challenges with maximum impact.

Why join this course

Good safeguarding decisions rely on evidence and thoughtful reflection.

This course helps practitioners link research with practice, improving consistency, professional judgment, and the quality of interventions.

Why this topic is important

Safeguarding is complex and high-stakes. Using evidence effectively and reflecting on cases reduces risk, improves outcomes, and ensures defensible practice.

How it helps investigations

Participants learn to analyse cases, identify gaps in supervision or self-care, and develop reflective habits that enhance decision-making. Teams benefit from stronger professional curiosity and a culture of continuous learning.

Target audience

Safeguarding leads, investigators, social workers, regulatory officers, local authority practitioners, and anyone responsible for risk assessment or case management in safeguarding contexts.

Learning Objectives:

Translate research findings into practical safeguarding strategies.
Use reflective models to analyse complex cases.
Enhance professional curiosity and defensible practice.
Identify gaps in supervision and self-care.
Build habits of continuous learning within their team or service