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LSCB JOINT TRAINING

Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) are statutory partnerships that have been set up to improve the effectiveness of working between agencies that protect children and young people. There is a LSCB established in each authority in Wales and the boards in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen have established a joint training sub group to coordinate safeguarding training across the five authorities. LEVEL 2 SAFEGUARDING TRAINING Topic: Recognition & Referral to Case Conference

A one and half day Training Event (9.15 - 4pm first day 9.15 - 1pm second day)

This course is suitable for all practitioners that work with children and young people BUT it is more specific for Child Protection Leads in relevant organisations or practitioners that work predominately in the child protection arena

You will need to have completed a basic Level 1 training course previously.

Aims: To develop practitioner’s knowledge of the child protection / safeguarding referral process and promote effective communication and recognition of professionals’ roles and responsibilities.

Objectives: To understand

*What is Child Abuse? Definition of Abuse *Signs & Symptoms of Child Abuse & Neglect. *Categories of Abuse *Working Together Framework for Assessment *Making a Referral *Child Protection Process *Personal/Professional Responsibilities *Child Protection Plan – Identification of Need *Assessments/ Strategy Meeting/ Decision to Proceed to Case Conference/ Core Groups 24th & 25th April 2013 Venue: Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, James St, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JG Time: 9.15 – 4.00pm & 9.15 – 12.00 noon LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED PARTICIPANTS ASKED TO BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH

Police: Karl Smith Social Services: Alison Ramshaw Health: Liz Hiscocks

OR 21st & 22nd May 2013 Venue: The Power Station, Blenheim Road, St Dials, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 4SY Time: 9.15 – 4.00pm & 9.15 – 12.00 noon

Police: Louisa Blake Social Services:Deborah Davies Health:?

OR 19th & 20th June 2013 Venue: - Training Room, Brecon House, Mamhilad Park Estate, Mamhilad, Pontypool NP14 0HZ NEED TO TAKE LAPTOP Time: 9.15 – 4.00pm & 9.15 – 12.00 noon LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED PARTICIPANTS ASKED TO BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH

Police: Jaime Lewis Social Services: Zarah Newman Health: Jayne Wheeler Sexton

OR 17th & 18th July 2013 Venue: Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, James St, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JG Time: 9.15 – 4.00pm & 9.15 – 12.00 noon LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED PARTICIPANTS ASKED TO BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH

Police : Karl Smith Social Services: Alison Ramshaw Health: Liz Hiscocks

OR 24th & 25th September 2012 Venue: Malpas Court, Malpas, Newport NP20 6AD NEED TO TAKE LAPTOP Time: 9.15 – 4.00pm & 9.15 – 12.00 noon

Police: Nick Howard Social Services: Jane Rodgers Health: ? OR 23rd & 24th October 2013 Venue: The Eco-Building, 1-4 Springvale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, NP44 5AZ NEED TO TAKE LAPTOP Time: 9.15 – 4.00pm & 9.15 – 12.00 noon

Police: Nick Howard Social Services: Zarah Newman Health: ? OR 19th & 20th November 2013 Venue: Rhymney Room, Ty Penallta, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed CF82 7WF Time: 9.15 – 4.00pm & 9.15 – 12.00 noon

Police: Jaime Lewis Social Services: Jane Rodgers Health: Jayne Wheeler Sexton OR January 2014 Venue: Ebbw Vale (TBA) Time: 9.15 – 4.00pm & 9.15 – 12.00 noon

Police: Karl Smith Social Services: Alison Ramshaw Health: Liz Hiscocks OR February 2014 Venue: Newport (TBA) Time: 9.15 – 4.00pm & 9.15 – 12.00 noon

Police: Gaynor Hart Social Services:? Health: ? OR March 2014 Venue: Ty Penallta, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed CF82 7WF (TBA) Time: 9.15 – 4.00pm & 9.15 – 12.00 noon

Police: Louisa Blake Social Services: ? Health: Jayne Wheeler Sexton

How to book a place:

Closing date: 4 weeks prior to the course date

Please send nominations to the Blaenau Gwent Social Services Workforce Development Team (Sarah Thomas)

Telephone number: 01495 354721 FAX: 01495 354673 Email: [email protected]

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Lunch will be provided but please notify of any Special Requirements:

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