Course delivered virtually via MS Teams.

This course aims to assist learners in dealing effectively with allegations against staff and promoting safe working practice by staff, thereby reducing the risk of allegations of inappropriate conduct and harm to children. The training will equip practitioners to understand the context and their responsibilities when safeguarding children.

Target group:

This is specialist training for managers/supervisors overseeing child protection cases and named designated professionals.

Pre-course requirements

• Familiarity with content and documents on the following webpage: Allegations against staff

Aims and objectives

To reflect and explore Allegation Management –

• Promote safer practices within your organisation

• Identify concerns and respond to allegations about staff

• Follow local and national guidance

• Understand the responsibilities of your role and other professionals in responding to concerns

• Carry out your duty to remove unsuitable people from the workforce if necessary

Post course handouts/resources

If you are no longer able to attend please cancel your place through Eventbrite using the link sent in the confirmation e-mail, otherwise you may incur a non-attendance/late cancellation charge.

After the course, please complete the SSP Course Evaluation form which can be found at https://forms.office.com/r/5Uwypz3vSQ

What happens to my information?

Further information can be found on the Privacy Notice.

https://www.swindon.gov.uk/directory_record/23550/swindon_safeguarding_partnership_training_delegates_privacy_notice