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SUMMARY:Understanding Neglect: Recognising the Signs and Impact on Children
DESCRIPTION:Neglect can have a profound and lasting impact on a child’s health\, wellbeing and development. This session will provide practitioners with a concise overview of the indicators of neglect and explore how neglect can affect children from both a physical and emotional wellbeing perspective. \n\nDesigned for professionals working with children and families\, the session aims to strengthen understanding of neglect\, increase confidence in recognising its signs\, and encourage reflection on how these issues may present within everyday practice. Through exploring the impact of neglect on child development\, participants will be better equipped to identify concerns early and respond effectively to meet children’s needs. \nWho should attend?\nAny practitioner who works with\, supports or comes into contact with children\, young people and families\, regardless of their role or level of experience.
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/understanding-neglect-recognising-the-signs-and-impact-on-children/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T153000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T150734Z
UID:10000579-1793957400-1793979000@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Parental Substance Use: Essential skills
DESCRIPTION:This course delivers essential insights into the issues surrounding parental substance misuse and safeguarding along with skills for working with parents who are using drugs or alcohol problematically. It is designed for anyone whose work brings them into contact with parents who have issues with substance use. \nBy the end of the training learners will – \n\nUnderstand what constitutes ‘good enough’ parenting.\nUnderstand how problematic drug and alcohol use may present a risk to children.\nBe able to identify and minimise risks posed by Opioid Substitute Therapy medications.\nKnow how to make a disclosure referral and safeguarding referral in line with organisational procedures.\nUnderstand risk and resilience in the children of drug users\n\nNCC staff with access to iLearn can book a place using the link below: \nhttps://newcastle.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=4775 \nAnyone else can complete the attached booking form and return to wfdadmin@newcastle.gov.uk \nBooking Form
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/parental-substance-use-essential-skills/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T133000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20260715T142735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T152645Z
UID:10000557-1794484800-1794490200@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Difficult Conversations and Professional Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:Challenging conversations are an essential part of safeguarding practice\, but when emotions run high and perspectives differ\, it can be difficult to know how to respond effectively. When handled well\, these conversations can build trust\, strengthen relationships and lead to better outcomes for families. This session aims to support practitioners to develop the skills\, confidence and practical tools to approach challenging conversations with clarity\, purpose and empathy. \nThis session is delivered jointly between Newcastle and Gateshead Safeguarding Children Partnerships. It is suitable for anyone working with children and families.
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/difficult-conversations-and-professional-curiosity-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T120000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20260911T120202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T120202Z
UID:10000575-1794567600-1794571200@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Briefing: Victoria Marten Review
DESCRIPTION:This briefing is delivered by the NSCP and is focused on the death of baby Victoria Marten prompted a national safeguarding practice review that identified important learning for all professionals working with children\, families and vulnerable adults. While the circumstances of the case were exceptional\, the review highlights themes that are frequently seen across safeguarding practice\, including non-engagement\, concealed pregnancy\, information sharing\, cumulative risk\, professional curiosity and multi-agency working. \nThis briefing will explore the key events leading up to Victoria’s death\, examine the findings of the national review\, and consider what the learning means for practitioners across health\, education\, police\, children’s services\, and the community and voluntary sector. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on how agencies can work together to identify escalating risk\, safeguard vulnerable babies and ensure that children do not become invisible within complex family circumstances. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the key chronology and findings of the Victoria Marten Review.\nRecognise the importance of early and effective pre-birth safeguarding.\nIdentify the risks associated with non-engagement\, concealed pregnancy and cumulative harm.\nUnderstand the role of professional curiosity in safeguarding practice.\nReflect on the importance of information sharing and multi-agency working in protecting vulnerable children.\nConsider how the review’s findings can be applied to strengthen safeguarding practice within their own role and organisation.
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/briefing-victoria-marten-review/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCP Business Team":MAILTO:safeguardingboards@newcastle.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T120000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20260804T092445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092538Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:The Financial Exploitation of children and young people is not new\, however it is emerging as a growing concern\, particularly in relation to children being tricked\, coerced\, and forced into financial crime. This includes being targeted by an individual or an Organised Crime Group\, who exploit children and young people to commit fraud and launder criminal funds through their bank accounts. This is a form of Child Criminal Exploitation. \nChild Exploitation is Child Abuse. Financial exploitation can cause significant harm to a young person and have long lasting effects on their life. It can also be connected to other harms including child sexual abuse/exploitation. Yet despite this\, the financial exploitation of children and young people is not well understood and can often be overlooked. \nAt The Children’s Society\, we are developing our understanding of financial exploitation and advocating for professionals to view it as a specific harm type unto itself\, as well as understanding its context within and connection to other forms of exploitation and abuse. In this session for all professionals interacting with children and young people we will: \n• Explore recent learning and emerging insights on the financial exploitation of children and young people\, including from our recent reports ‘Moving money | The Children’s Society and our youth voice report Tackling financial exploitation: Youth voice insights | The Children’s Society \n• Share experiences from The Children’s Society’s national Prevention Programme’s work alongside learning from partners including law enforcement\, social care\, and the banking and finance sector. \n• Consider the implications of our findings with regards to safeguarding young people from harm and preventing their exploitation. \n• Create an interactive opportunity to hear about how other professionals are responding to this emerging area. \nProvide a space to consider your own ability to identify and respond to Financial Exploitation and contribute to The Children’s Society’s evidence gathering and research on this topic. \nBook Now
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/financial-exploitation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T160000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20260810T123556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T124017Z
UID:10000569-1795771800-1795795200@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Register Your Interest: NSCP Development Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Newcastle Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP) is pleased to announce that our next Development Day will take place on Friday 27 November 2026. \nThis full-day event will bring together professionals from across Newcastle’s safeguarding partnership to learn\, connect and explore how we can continue to strengthen our collective approach to safeguarding children and young people. \nEffective safeguarding relies on strong multi-agency relationships\, shared learning and a commitment to working together. The Development Day will provide an opportunity for colleagues from a wide range of sectors to come together\, share experiences\, consider current and emerging safeguarding issues\, and strengthen the partnerships that help improve outcomes for children and families. \nThe event is open to professionals from all organisations with a role in safeguarding children and young people\, including social care\, education\, health\, police\, voluntary and community organisations\, and other partner agencies. \nAt this stage\, we are inviting colleagues to register their interest in attending by registering for a ticket here. Completing this form does not confirm a place but will help us understand anticipated demand\, shape the content of the day and ensure that the event reflects the needs and interests of our multi-agency workforce.
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/register-your-interest-nscp-development-day-2026/
LOCATION:To Be Confirmed
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCP Business Team":MAILTO:safeguardingboards@newcastle.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T150000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20260715T135527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T154357Z
UID:10000512-1796032800-1796050800@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Level Three Safeguarding Training
DESCRIPTION:The NSCP Level Three Safeguarding Children Training is aimed at:\n1. Professionals who have already completed Level One and Two Safeguarding Training and require more advanced knowledge and awareness\, for example those whose role involves contact with vulnerable children\, regularly responding to safeguarding concerns or managing staff.\n2. Professionals who require refresher Level Three Safeguarding Children Training.\n3. Professionals who work in Newcastle \nLearning Objectives\nThis session will provide an overview of the Multi-Agency Thresholds used in Newcastle to support professionals identify the right support at the right time for children\, including Early Help and Children’s Social Care. \nIt will provide an understanding of National Legislation as well as Local Updates and Policies and signposting to useful Further Information. \nProfessionals will be supported to understand the importance of Listening to the Voice of the Child\, Multi-Agency Working and Information Sharing. \nIt also covers learning on practice development including Record Keeping\, Chronologies and Referring and Escalating Concerns. \nPlease note:\nThis training is free to those who work in Newcastle. \nThis training focuses on Newcastle policies and processes so will not be suitable for those who do not work in Newcastle \nParticipants are expected to have cameras switched on throughout the training and to engage in the group work. \nPlease only book places for yourself – do not book places for colleagues or staff members.
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/level-three-safeguarding-training-9/
LOCATION:Swan/Parson Room\, Newcastle Civic Centre\, Barras Bridge\, Newcastle\, NE1 8QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCP Business Team":MAILTO:safeguardingboards@newcastle.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T140000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20260805T075959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T153207Z
UID:10000566-1796389200-1796392800@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Working Systemically with Families
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore how practitioners can work more effectively with families by adopting a multisystemic approach. It will focus on understanding the wider systems that influence a family’s circumstances including family relationships\, peer groups\, schools\, communities and professional networks – and how these factors can impact engagement and outcomes. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to reflect on barriers that can make it difficult for families to engage with services and consider strategies for building stronger\, more collaborative relationships. The workshop will emphasise the importance of understanding families within their wider context and working alongside them to identify and overcome challenges. \nDrawing on principles from Multisystemic Therapy (MST)\, the session will share approaches used when working with parents and carers of adolescents. However\, the learning will be relevant to all practitioners who work with children\, young people\, parents and carers\, regardless of service area or role.
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/working-systemically-with-families-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T153000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20261008T150514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T150734Z
UID:10000580-1796722200-1796743800@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Parental Substance Use: Essential skills
DESCRIPTION:This course delivers essential insights into the issues surrounding parental substance misuse and safeguarding along with skills for working with parents who are using drugs or alcohol problematically. It is designed for anyone whose work brings them into contact with parents who have issues with substance use. \nBy the end of the training learners will – \n\nUnderstand what constitutes ‘good enough’ parenting.\nUnderstand how problematic drug and alcohol use may present a risk to children.\nBe able to identify and minimise risks posed by Opioid Substitute Therapy medications.\nKnow how to make a disclosure referral and safeguarding referral in line with organisational procedures.\nUnderstand risk and resilience in the children of drug users\n\nNCC staff with access to iLearn can book a place using the link below: \nhttps://newcastle.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=4775 \nAnyone else can complete the attached booking form and return to wfdadmin@newcastle.gov.uk \nBooking Form
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/parental-substance-use-essential-skills/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T150000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20260804T092913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092913Z
UID:10000562-1796734800-1796742000@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Transitions to adulthood: Preventing exploitation as a children approach and turn 18
DESCRIPTION:The transition to adulthood is an extremely important stage in the life of a young person\, as they explore choices around identity\, relationships\, rights and responsibilities and navigate finding their place in the adult world. But for young people harmed through exploitation and abuse\, the transitional stage from 16 to 18+ can all too often seem like a “cliff edge” (Holmes and Smith 2022)\, where the support and protection afforded to younger children can often disappear at the same time that risks of harm and abuse from perpetrators increases. \nWhat can we do to make sure that we afford older children their rights as victims of exploitation? How can we work together to ensure that young victims of exploitation are effectively identified\, safeguarded and supported across their transition to adulthood in a holistic\, child-centered way? \nIn this session\, we will: \n\nIntroduce the key principles of a transitional safeguarding approach and why this is so important for preventing and tackling exploitation in older children and young adults\n\n\nExplore the exploitation risks and harms that can impact older children across the transition to adulthood\n\n\nSeek to reframe narratives and approaches to victimhood in relation to older children and young adults who experience exploitation – and to overcome bias\, discrimination and siloed working to ensure all victims are recognised and receive appropriate support.\n\n\nReflect on our own practice and experiences of working with young people transitioning from child to adulthood.\nShare examples of promising practice in relation to transitional safeguarding for young people who have been exploited or are at risk of exploitation\n\nBook Now
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/transitions-to-adulthood-preventing-exploitation-as-a-children-approach-and-turn-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T150000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20260715T135621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T135621Z
UID:10000513-1796810400-1796828400@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Level Three Safeguarding Training
DESCRIPTION:The NSCP Level Three Safeguarding Children Training is aimed at:\n1. Professionals who have already completed Level One and Two Safeguarding Training and require more advanced knowledge and awareness\, for example those whose role involves contact with vulnerable children\, regularly responding to safeguarding concerns or managing staff.\n2. Professionals who require refresher Level Three Safeguarding Children Training.\n3. Professionals who work in Newcastle \nLearning Objectives\nThis session will provide an overview of the Multi-Agency Thresholds used in Newcastle to support professionals identify the right support at the right time for children\, including Early Help and Children’s Social Care. \nIt will provide an understanding of National Legislation as well as Local Updates and Policies and signposting to useful Further Information. \nProfessionals will be supported to understand the importance of Listening to the Voice of the Child\, Multi-Agency Working and Information Sharing. \nIt also covers learning on practice development including Record Keeping\, Chronologies and Referring and Escalating Concerns. \nPlease note:\nThis training is free to those who work in Newcastle. \nThis training focuses on Newcastle policies and processes so will not be suitable for those who do not work in Newcastle \nParticipants are expected to have cameras switched on throughout the training and to engage in the group work. \nPlease only book places for yourself – do not book places for colleagues or staff members.
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/level-three-safeguarding-training-10/
LOCATION:Armstrong/Stevenson Room\, Newcastle Civic Centre\, Newcastle\, Barras Bridge\, Newcastle\, NE1 8QH
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSCP Business Team":MAILTO:safeguardingboards@newcastle.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T120000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20260915T082930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T083218Z
UID:10000576-1796986800-1796990400@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Why Did It Take So Long to Respond? Learning from Child Neglect Reviews
DESCRIPTION:Delivered by the Newcastle Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP)\, this briefing explores the findings of the Why did it take so long to respond? Child neglect: A thematic analysis published by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel. The report draws on national safeguarding review findings to examine why neglect is so often recognised too late and the impact this can have on children’s safety\, wellbeing\, and long-term outcomes. \nThe session will highlight key learning around cumulative harm\, professional decision-making\, multi-agency working\, thresholds\, and the importance of understanding the child’s lived experience. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how these findings apply to local safeguarding practice and consider what can be done to support earlier identification and more effective responses to child neglect.
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/why-did-it-take-so-long-to-respond-learning-from-child-neglect-reviews/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T153000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20261008T150514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T150734Z
UID:10000581-1799746200-1799767800@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Parental Substance Use: Essential skills
DESCRIPTION:This course delivers essential insights into the issues surrounding parental substance misuse and safeguarding along with skills for working with parents who are using drugs or alcohol problematically. It is designed for anyone whose work brings them into contact with parents who have issues with substance use. \nBy the end of the training learners will – \n\nUnderstand what constitutes ‘good enough’ parenting.\nUnderstand how problematic drug and alcohol use may present a risk to children.\nBe able to identify and minimise risks posed by Opioid Substitute Therapy medications.\nKnow how to make a disclosure referral and safeguarding referral in line with organisational procedures.\nUnderstand risk and resilience in the children of drug users\n\nNCC staff with access to iLearn can book a place using the link below: \nhttps://newcastle.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=4775 \nAnyone else can complete the attached booking form and return to wfdadmin@newcastle.gov.uk \nBooking Form
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/parental-substance-use-essential-skills/2027-01-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T150000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20261008T152827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T152827Z
UID:10000511-1799748000-1799766000@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Level Three Safeguarding Training
DESCRIPTION:The NSCP Level Three Safeguarding Children Training is aimed at:\n1. Professionals who have already completed Level One and Two Safeguarding Training and require more advanced knowledge and awareness\, for example those whose role involves contact with vulnerable children\, regularly responding to safeguarding concerns or managing staff.\n2. Professionals who require refresher Level Three Safeguarding Children Training.\n3. Professionals who work in Newcastle \nLearning Objectives\nThis session will provide an overview of the Multi-Agency Thresholds used in Newcastle to support professionals identify the right support at the right time for children\, including Early Help and Children’s Social Care. \nIt will provide an understanding of National Legislation as well as Local Updates and Policies and signposting to useful Further Information. \nProfessionals will be supported to understand the importance of Listening to the Voice of the Child\, Multi-Agency Working and Information Sharing. \nIt also covers learning on practice development including Record Keeping\, Chronologies and Referring and Escalating Concerns. \nPlease note:\nThis training is free to those who work in Newcastle. \nThis training focuses on Newcastle policies and processes so will not be suitable for those who do not work in Newcastle \nParticipants are expected to have cameras switched on throughout the training and to engage in the group work. \nPlease only book places for yourself – do not book places for colleagues or staff members.
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/level-three-safeguarding-training-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="NSCP Business Team":MAILTO:safeguardingboards@newcastle.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T130000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20260302T141034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T141207Z
UID:10000541-1799832600-1799845200@newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rethink Formulation Half Day Face to Face Workshop
DESCRIPTION:These workshops are for Practitioners and managers working with children and families in Newcastle on a statutory or early intervention basis. \nReThink Formulation is a key component of a Relational and Restorative Approach to Practice. When working with families\, services can get into a pattern of assessments and short-term interventions that end when there have been improvements. However\, families often need help again. Rethink Formulation uses an evidence-based model of case formulation to help us organise information and structure our conversations to reach a shared understanding of a family and their presenting issues\, from which we can base our plans. This formulation can travel with the family into different services and should reduce the number of assessments they have by providing an effective way to analyse the information we already have about their strengths and needs. Rethinking what we know about a family\, and what we then do with that knowledge\, is key to working with that family in a restorative and sustainable way. \nThis is a half day of intensive coaching in the art of formulation. You will learn what the Rethink Formulation model is\, the theory behind it\, where else you might see the principles of formulation and be given the opportunity to practice the model\, and consider how else the model may be used creatively in your practice with children and their families. \nBooking Form \nTo book a place\, please complete booking form and return to wfdadmin@newcastle.gov.uk
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/rethink-formulation-half-day-face-to-face-workshop-2/2027-01-13/
LOCATION:Treehouse Early Years Centre\, Cruddas Park
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T160000
DTSTAMP:20261025T015555
CREATED:20261012T132301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T132813Z
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SUMMARY:NSCP Neglect Conference
DESCRIPTION:Neglect is one of the most common and complex forms of harm experienced by children and young people. Responding effectively requires strong partnership working\, professional curiosity\, and a shared commitment across all agencies. \nJoin colleagues from across Newcastle for this engaging and thought-provoking conference\, bringing together frontline practitioners\, managers and safeguarding leaders to explore the impact of neglect and how we can work together to improve outcomes for children and families. \nKeynote Speakers\n\nJenny Molloy\, acclaimed author of Hackney Child\, sharing her powerful lived experience of childhood neglect and its lasting impact.\nIan Critchley\, National Safeguarding Practice Review Panel\, providing a national perspective on learning from serious safeguarding incidents and the implications for local practice.\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nLearning from a recent local practice review involving children affected by neglect.\nInsights into effective multi-agency approaches to recognising and responding to neglect.\nPractical tools\, resources and approaches that can be applied in day-to-day practice.\nOpportunities to reflect\, learn and network with professionals from across the partnership.\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is suitable for frontline practitioners\, managers and safeguarding leads from all agencies working with children\, young people and families. Whether you work directly with families or oversee services and practice\, the conference will provide valuable learning to strengthen your understanding and response to neglect. \nPlaces are limited and demand is expected to be high. Early booking is recommended.
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/nscp-neglect-conference/
LOCATION:Gosforth Civic Theatre  Regent Farm Road\,  Gosforth\,  Newcastle upon Tyne\,  NE3 3HD\, 35\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racist Practice and Child Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:We are making progress in our fight against exploitation\, but it is clear that responses and outcomes are often not the same for all children and young people. Racially and ethnically minoritised young people are more likely to face disadvantage because of our assumptions and biases\, siloed working\, exclusionary practice\, and wider social inequalities which impact our ability to protect them from harm. \nIn this session we will explore what it means to take a proactive ‘anti-racist’ approach to tackling child exploitation and why this is essential to ensuring we can support and safeguard every young victim. \nIn this session for professionals\, we will: \n\nConsider how our assumptions and biases can influence our efforts to identify\, prevent\, and disrupt the exploitation of children and young people and the impact of disproportionality and discrimination on protecting young people from these forms of harm\n\n\nFurther consider how institutional racism compromises our efforts to prevent exploitation by impacting on young people and communities trust in services and their likelihood to seek help or report exploitation and abuse concerns\n\n\nExplore ‘adultification’ and the importance of recognising victimhood in older children and young adults\n\n\nExplore how we can improve practices to protect and respect young people\, and take an intersectional and holistic approach to working with them\, in order to ensure that all children and young people receive the support they need\n\n\nDemonstrate the value of anti-racist practice in the fight against child exploitation and abuse and the importance of taking a person-centred\, holistic approach.\n\nBook Now
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/anti-racist-practice-and-child-exploitation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:The Digital Lives of Children and Young People
DESCRIPTION:Young people’s lives span the physical and digital worlds\, with each of these as real as the other. Innovations in technology bring great opportunities but they also facilitate new ways for perpetrators to access and exploit children and to keep their activities hidden. \nIn this session we aim to share our learning and increase awareness of some of these new and emerging online exploitation concerns with a particular focus on the Financial Exploitation of children and young people. \nThis session is aimed at professionals working at protecting children from exploitation and will aim to: \n\nExplore how to best engage with young people regarding their digital lives and through doing so better protect them from harm.\n\n\nConsider current and emerging online exploitation concerns\, with a particular focus on financial exploitation and sexually coerced extortion.\n\n\nDiscuss developments in online safety including the Online Safety Act and End to End Encryption and how these impact safeguarding young people from exploitation.\n\n\nBuild understanding of the risks to children and young people online\, including the dark web and gaming.\n\nBook Now
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/the-digital-lives-of-children-and-young-people/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Parental Substance Use: Essential skills
DESCRIPTION:This course delivers essential insights into the issues surrounding parental substance misuse and safeguarding along with skills for working with parents who are using drugs or alcohol problematically. It is designed for anyone whose work brings them into contact with parents who have issues with substance use. \nBy the end of the training learners will – \n\nUnderstand what constitutes ‘good enough’ parenting.\nUnderstand how problematic drug and alcohol use may present a risk to children.\nBe able to identify and minimise risks posed by Opioid Substitute Therapy medications.\nKnow how to make a disclosure referral and safeguarding referral in line with organisational procedures.\nUnderstand risk and resilience in the children of drug users\n\nNCC staff with access to iLearn can book a place using the link below: \nhttps://newcastle.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=4775 \nAnyone else can complete the attached booking form and return to wfdadmin@newcastle.gov.uk \nBooking Form
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/parental-substance-use-essential-skills/2027-02-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270311T120000
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Gender Assumptions: Tackling Exploitation for Young People of All Genders
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore how our assumptions about gender can lead to us failing to protect young people from exploitation and harm and what we can do to overcome these in our practice and in our systems. Our assumptions\, stereotypes and biases on issues of gender can impact young people’s experiences of exploitation\, shape the way professionals perceive and interact with them\, influence the support they receive and even the way we design our services. Gender is also fundamental to the way that young people think about themselves\, their identities\, as well as their experiences of exploitation and abuse. \nThis session will focus in particular on: \n\nExploitation risks for transgender\, non-binary and gender diverse young people\n\n\nGirl’s experiences of criminal exploitation\n\n\nBoy’s experiences of sexual abuse\n\nIn this session for professionals we will: \n\nExplore how gender and gender assumptions can impact a young persons experience of exploitation\n\n\nChallenge the way gender-based assumptions can influence our ability to recognise and respond to exploitation in children and young people\n\n\nConsider gender inclusive approaches to identifying\, assessing\, and supporting children and young people\n\n\nDemonstrate the value of a person-centred\, holistic and inclusive approach to understanding and responding to exploitation and abuse\n\nBook Now
URL:https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/event/overcoming-gender-assumptions-tackling-exploitation-for-young-people-of-all-genders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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