Course Title and Facilitator

Cwm Taf Safeguarding Children Board

Training Programme 2015-2016

This document contains the core Cwm Taf Safeguarding Children Boardtraining that will be taking place during 2015-16. Alongside the core training and where possible, additional events will be planned to meet emerging needs:

You will see that alongside each course title a level is indicated, level 2, 3 or4. These levels refer to the CTSCB Safeguarding/Child Protection Training Strategy. If your service/inspection standards state that you or your staff should, for example, attend Child Protection training every three years, it is generally not necessary to repeat the same course but far more beneficial to attend other Safeguarding courses set at this level or above.

Cwm Taf Safeguarding Children Board welcome nominations for training events from all staff and volunteers across both RCT and Merthyr.

The Venue, be it RCT or Merthyr, will dictate method of application.

Refreshments will be provided at all courses.

How to Apply to Attend Training Courses taking place in RCT

Information regarding the training courses will be sent to Team Managers via email/or hard copy.
RCT Team Managers can enrol delegates via the on-line booking system SDMS – click here to access. You will need to register before you can access this system – contact to be set up as a user. Information is also available on RCT CBC Intranet Page –click here to access.
Applications to attend training can be sent via e mail to /or tel. 01443 668879, using the application form on page 15.

Team Manager approval must be sought before applying to attend.

Approximately 2 weeks prior to the training date you will receive an e-mail from the Training Unit confirming your placeon the course.

How to Apply to Attend Training Courses taking place in Merthyr

Information regarding the training courses will be sent to Nominating Managers via email.
Nominations to attend training must be sent to the training department using the application form on page 16 of this programme or the online booking facility if that is available to you.
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

Page / Course
(Click course title for quick link to course detail) / Number of Courses
3 / Safeguarding Children (Child Protection) (Level 2) – Raising Awareness to Referral / 4
3 / Domestic Abuse Raising Awareness (Level 2) / 2
4 / Reduction of Suicide and Self Harm (Level 2) / 17
5 / Sexual Abuse Awareness (Level 2) / 1
5 / Domestic Abuse, Risk Management & the Effects on Children (Level 3) / 5
6 / Domestic Abuse (Level 3) / 1
6 / Freedom from Domestic Abuse (Level 3) / 1
6 / Hidden Harm (Level 3) / 2
7 / Safeguarding Children (Child Protection)– From Recognition to Response (Level 3) / 16
7 / Safeguarding Children (Level 3) / 1
8 / MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) (Level 3) / 3
8 / An Introduction to Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence (Level 3) / 2
9 / Understanding Your Role and Responsibilities at Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups (Level 3) / 4
9 / Substance Misuse - Raising Awareness (Level 3) / 1
10 / Understanding and Recognising Child Sexual Exploitation (Level 3) / 3
10 / Child Protection Process and Practice (Level 4) / 3
11 / Child Protection Conference and Core Groups (Level 4) / 2
12 / Challenges of Child Protection (Level 4) / 2
12 / Enhancing Behaviour Change in Families / 1
13 / Lowering Resistance to Behaviour Change in Families / 1
13 / Working with Substance Misuse in Families / 2
14 / IFSS Family Focussed Intervention (working with complex families) / 2
14 / Promoting Behaviour Change in Families / 1
15 / Booking Form for RCT Courses
16 / Booking Form for Merthyr Courses

CTSCB MULTI AGENCY TRAINING

Course Title and Facilitator / Learning Outcomes: / Date Time and Venue
Safeguarding Children– Raising Awareness to Referral
(1/2 day)
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

/ 8th May 2015at Heddfan, Rhydyfelin, RCTCF37 5PN
(1.30 – 4:30pm)
19th August 2015at Heddfan, Rhydyfelin, RCT (9:30am – 12.30pm)
23rd September 2015 at Integrated Children’s Centre, Merthyr (9:30am – 12.30pm)
21st January 2016at Heddfan, Rhydyfelin, RCT (1.30 – 4:30pm)
4th February 2016 at Integrated Children’s Centre, Merthyr (9:30am – 12.30pm)
Domestic Abuse Raising Awareness
(1/2 day)
(Level 2)
Facilitated by Anne Evans and Louise Thomas from Domestic Abuse Team, 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

/ 15th September 2015
9.30am – 12.30pm
21ST January 2016
9.30am – 12.30pm
All courses to take place at Heddfan, Rhydyfelin, RCT CF37 5PN
Reduction of Suicide and SelfHarm
(1 day)
(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

To book places on these courses please e-mail

or
tel. 01443 744862 / 5th May 2015Block F,The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
6th May 2015 Keir Hardie Health Park, Merthyr
2nd June 2015 Keir Hardie Health Park, Merthyr
3rdJune 2015 Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Mountain Ash
8th July 2015 Keir Hardie Health Park, Merthyr
21st July 2015 Heddfan, Rhydyfelin
6th Aug2015 Block F The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
3rd Sept 2015 Keir Hardie Health Park, Merthyr
16th Sept 2015 Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Mountain Ash
7th Oct 2015 Block F The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
3rd Nov 2015Block F The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
5th Nov 2015Keir Hardie Health Park, Merthyr
2nd Dec 2015 Keir Hardie Health Park, Merthyr
3rd Dec 2015 Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Mountain Ash
2nd Feb 2016 Keir Hardie Health Park, Merthyr
1st March 2016 Keir Hardie Health Park, Merthyr
2nd March 2016Block F The Pavilions, Clydach Vale
All courses 9.30am – 4.30pm All courses 9.30am – 4.30pm
Sexual Abuse Awareness
(Level 2)
(1 day)
Facilitated by Llamau /

Describe the behaviours included in the term ‘sexual abuse’

Analyse how myths and stereotypes about sexual abuse have an impact on service users

Explain the range of responses a service user may have to sexual abuse

Discuss appropriate responses to a disclosure of sexual abuse

/ 2nd December 2015
9.30 – 4.30
At Children’s Integrated Centre Merthyr
Domestic Abuse,
Risk Management & the Effects on Children
(1 day)
(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 from the Domestic Abuse Team at 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 / 28th May 2015
17th September 2015
17th November 2015
19th January 2016
22nd March 2016
All courses to take place 9.30am – 4.30 pm at Heddfan, Rhydyfelin, RCT
CF37 5PN
Domestic Abuse
( Level 3)
(1 day)
Facilitated by BAAF
Staff should, unless experienced in this area of work, attend the ½ day Domestic Abuse Raising Awareness course prior to attending this training day. / Understand complex issues of domestic abuse including types of abuse and dynamics

Develop awareness of the local and national prevalence 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 and safety planning procedures for professionals working with victims of domestic abuse

/ 12th May 2015
9.30am – 4.30pm
At Integrated Children’s Centre Merthyr
Freedom from Domestic Abuse
(level 3)
(1 day)
Facilitated by New Pathways /

Understand the traits of a perpetrator

Understand the effects of domestic abuse on family

Awareness of issues for BME groups

Knowledge of the civil and legal processes

Know how to develop a safety plan with a victim

/ 17th September 2015
9.30am – 4.30pm
At
New Pathways, Willow House
11 Church Street, Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 0BS
Hidden Harm
(Level 3)
(1 day)
Facilitated by BAAF
Suitable for all professionals working within adult or children’s services /

To increase understanding of how parental substance misuse affects children and young people and how agencies should work together with families to address this

Explore barriers to joint working and identify solutions

/ 16th September 2015
1 December 2014
9.30am – 4.30pm
At
Integrated Children’s Centre, Merthyr
Safeguarding Children–
From Recognition to Response
(1 day)
Child Protection
( Level 3)
Facilitated by Members of the
LSCB 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 /

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 / 1st April 2015
27th May 2015
17th June 2015
22nd July 2015
12th August 2015
26th August 2015
16th September 2015
14th October 2015
18th November 2015
15th December 2015
20th January 2016
22nd February 2016
23rd March 2016
9.30-4.30pm at Heddfan, Rhydyfelin, RCT
1st July 2015
30th November 2015
1st March 2016
9.30-4.30 at Integrated Children’s Centre Merthyr
MARAC
(1/2 day)
(Level 3)
Facilitated by Anne Evans and Louise Thomas from the Domestic Abuse Team 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

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

/ 15th September 2015, 1.30-4.30pm
19th November 2015, 9.30am –12.30pm
25th February 2015, 9.30am – 12.30pm
All at Heddfan, Rhydyfelin, RCT
CF37 5PN
An Introduction to Forced Marriage and Honour BasedViolence
(1/2 day)
(Level 3)
Facilitated by Anne Evans and Louise Thomas from the Domestic Abuse Team Oasis Centre Pontypridd /

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 / 19th November 2015, 1.30- 4.30pm
25th February 2016, 1.30- 4.30pm
at Heddfan, Rhydyfelin, RCT
CF40 2JF
Understanding your Role and Responsibilities at Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups
(1 day)
(Level 3)
Facilitated by Judith Davies and Pat Humphreys
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 plan

/ 18th June 2015
18th September 2015
16th November 2015
26th February 2016
All 9.15am – 4.30pm at Heddfan, Rhydyfelin, RCT CF40 2JF
Substance Misuse Raising Awareness
(1 day)
(Level 3)
Facilitated by Ceri Watts
TEDS /

To raise participants awareness of substance use

Describe methods in which drugs can be used

Discuss different levels of drug use

List substances in clinical categories

Discuss a variety of substances

Discuss the legal implications of drug use

CPEL UNIT 3 – 2.1 / 15th October 2015
9.15 – 4.30pm
at Heddfan, Rhydyfelin, RCT CF40 2JF
Understanding and Recognising Child Sexual Exploitation
(1 day)
(Level 3)
Facilitated by
Lynwen Hartnell / Participants will have the opportunity to consider all forms of child sexual exploitation:

Understand grooming and abusive exploitative relationships

The use of communication technology including abusive images

Links with Child Trafficking

Become familiar with sexual offences legislation

Recognise when young people may be at risk or involved by identifying vulnerability & warning signs of CSE

/ 5th June 2015
10th September 2015
5th November 2015
9.30am – 4.30pm
at Glyncornel, Llwynypia, RCT CF40 2JF
Child Protection Process & Practice
(6 and a half days)
Facilitator Jan Little.
( Level 4 )
Target Group: Senior Pracs, Social Workers, A.C.M’s (Priority will be given to newly qualified social workers) and staff from partner agencies
Participants must attend all sessions and complete a set piece of work to be awarded a certificate of completion. / 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 / 19th, 20th May, 2nd, 3rd 16th and 17th June, with half day recall on 30th June 2015
Or
22nd and 23rd September and 6th, 7th, 20th and 21st October with half day recall on 12th November 2015
Or
9th, 10th, 23rd and 24th February, 8th and 9th March with half day recall on 22nd March 2016
All courses at Glyncornel, Llwynypia, RCT CF40 2JF
9.15am – 4.30pm full days
9.15am – 12.30pm ½ day
Child Protection
Conference and Core Groups
(3 days)
Facilitated by Jan Little.
(Level 4)
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 CP Conferences & Core groups with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary working & research findings

Gain an understanding of the purpose & structure of CP 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 and 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 family’s 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 / 6th, 7th and 14th May 2015
9.15am – 4.30pm
or
15th, 16th and 29th September 2015
9.15am – 4.30pm
Both at Glyncornel, Llwynypia, RCT CF40 2JF
Challenges of Child Protection
Facilitated by Jan Little.
(Level 4)
2 day course held twice a year.
Target group: Team Managers, Snr Pracs, Social Workers with 2 years + experience and experienced staff from partner agencies who routinely work in the Child Protection arena and have previously attended Child Protection Process and Practice and Conference and Core Group Training. /

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

/ 28th and 29th April 2015
9.15am – 4.30pm
or
27th and 28th October 2015
9.15am – 4.30pm
both at Glyncornel, Llwynypia, RCT
CF40 2JF
IFSS TRAINING PROGRAMME / These courses are open to any partner agency/agency who works with IFSS or is interested in working with or currently delivers whole family intervention: / To register interest in the following courses please e-mail: or call 01443823939
Enhancing Behaviour Change in Families
(1 day)
Facilitated by IFSS / This module is designed to increase participants

Understanding of the concept of motivation

Understand the concepts of internal and external motivation

Practice the skills developed to enhance motivation and assist people through change

/ 7th April 2015, 9.30am – 4.30pm
At
IFSS Offices, Unit 2, Fairway Court, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd
CF37 4LR
Lowering Resistance to Behaviour Change in Families
(1 day)
Facilitated by IFSS / This module is designed to increase participants

Understanding of the nature of resistance and how it impacts on behaviour change

Experience the dynamics associated with building and lowering resistance

Recognition of resistance in service users

Practice strategies to reduce it

/ 15th May 2015, 9.30am – 4.30pm
At
IFSS Offices, Unit 2, Fairway Court, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd
CF37 4LR
Working with Substance Misuse in Families
(2 days)
Facilitated by IFSS / This module is designed to increase participants ability to:

Describe the positive and negative effects of mood altering substances

Describe the risk factors and protective factors in families where there is substance misuse

Describe the skills needed to work with families where there is substance misuse to include use of :

Open Questions
Affirmations
Reflective Listening
Summaries / 2nd and 3rd July 2015, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Or
28th and 29th January 2016, 9.30am – 4.30pm
At
IFSS Offices, Unit 2, Fairway Court, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd
CF37 4LR
IFSS Family Focussed Intervention
(working with complex families)
(4 days)
Facilitated by IFSS / This course is designed to provide training in the IFSS Model and provide a platform of common understanding of the techniques and theories used. In addition the service, systems and model process will be explored. At the end of the course staff will also be able to:

Describe the philosophy and the underpinning knowledge

Demonstrate skills and strategies implicit to the model

Share a collective view of the process from beginning to end

This will then equip staff to select and deliver elements of the model to enhance their own practice / 17th, 18th, 24th and 25th September 2015
Or
18th, 19th, 25th and 26th February 2016
9.30am – 4.30pm
At
IFSS Offices, Unit 2, Fairway Court, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd
CF37 4LR
Promoting Behaviour Change in Families
(1 day)
Facilitated by IFSS / This module is designed to

Consider the value of a whole family approach to behaviour change

Practice strategies and skills to engage with whole family behaviour change

Consider how to maximise opportunities to engage the whole family in behaviour change

/ 21st October 2015, 9.30am – 4.30pm
At
IFSS Offices, Unit 2, Fairway Court, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd
CF37 4LR