Monday, June 9

Managing Allegations

A comprehensive guide to managing allegations against staff, carers, or others involved in the care of children.

By Social Care Skills

Date and time

Monday, June 9 · 2 - 5am PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Join us for this essential session designed for professionals in children’s social care, providing a comprehensive guide to managing allegations against staff, carers, or others involved in the care of children.

Managing allegations against staff, carers, or others involved in the care of children is one of the most sensitive and complex responsibilities in social care. Ensuring that concerns are handled legally, fairly, and in line with safeguarding principles is critical to protecting children while also supporting staff. This seminar provides essential guidance for professionals navigating these challenges, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively.

Course Highlights

🔹 Legal & Regulatory Framework – Learn how to apply statutory guidance and best practices
🔹 The Role of the Designated Officer (LADO) – Understand their role in investigations
🔹 Effective Response to Allegations – Balancing child safeguarding with fair processes for staff
🔹 Collaboration & Communication – Working with key agencies, maintaining transparency
🔹 Developing Safer Systems – Creating policies that promote accountability and reduce risks

✨ Meet Your Trainer: Andrea Garcia✨
Andrea Garcia-Sangil is a highly respected safeguarding professional with over a decade of frontline and strategic experience in protecting children and promoting safe organisational cultures. Since 2015, she has served as a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), managing complex allegations against professionals and advising on safe practices in settings that work with children.

Andrea is also the Managing Director of In Safer Hands, an independent safeguarding consultancy, where she delivers tailored training and support to organisations across sectors. Her work focuses on safeguarding leadership, positions of trust, risk assessment, and embedding robust safeguarding cultures.

In addition to her LADO role, Andrea serves as an Independent Safeguarding Panel Member with Sport Resolutions, advising on safeguarding in sport, and is a certified CEOP Education Ambassador and Trainer, contributing to national efforts to combat online child exploitation.

Organized by

Social Care Skills

Social Care Skills is a training and consultancy provider specialized in social care . With a team of experienced professionals and industry experts, we are committed to delivering comprehensive and impactful training programs that meet the evolving needs of the social care sector. Our mission is to equip social care professionals with the necessary tools and expertise to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities. We strive to foster a culture of compassion, empathy, and person-centred care through our training initiatives.

What Sets Us Apart:

Expertise: Our team consists of highly qualified trainers with extensive experience in the social care field. They bring a wealth of practical knowledge, industry insights, and evidence-based approaches to our training programs.
Customized Approach: We understand that every organization and individual is unique. That’s why we offer tailored training solutions to address specific learning objectives, challenges, and organizational requirements.
Practical Focus: We emphasize the application of knowledge and skills in real-life scenarios. Our training programs provide practical tools, case studies, and interactive exercises to enhance learning and enable immediate implementation.
Continuous Learning: We believe in the power of lifelong learning. Our commitment extends beyond the training sessions, as we offer ongoing support, resources, and opportunities for professional development to help social care professionals stay current in their field.
Collaboration and Partnerships: We actively collaborate with industry partners, organizations, and subject matter experts to stay at the forefront of social care practices, ensuring that our training programs reflect the latest trends and advancements.

At Social Care Skills, we prioritize a learner-centred approach. We create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters engagement, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. Our training programs combine theoretical knowledge, practical skills development, and interactive discussions to enhance the learning experience.

Join us at Social Care Skills and embark on a transformative journey of professional growth and development. Together, let’s make a positive impact and elevate the standards of social care provision.

Contact us today to learn more about our training programs, and partnership opportunities, or to discuss how we can support your organization’s social care education needs.

We look forward to working with you to create a more compassionate and skilled social care workforce.

£45 – £60