Date & Time
Tuesday 25 June, 2024 (9:00 - 4:30)
Venue
Online CPD Event
Availability
Available
Purchase
About
The latest report by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel reveals almost 400 children were seriously abused or neglected in England between April 2022 and March 2023. The report revealed that although practitioners continue to work hard to protect children, there are fault lines in the system that inhibit good information-sharing, risk assessment and critical analysis.
This Effective Child Safeguarding Reviews online event provides you with a deep dive into the latest developments and policy frameworks, equipping you with the tools to navigate the complex landscape of child safeguarding. Gain strategies for implementing a holistic, whole family approach to reviews, infusing every action with professional curiosity.
The workshop aids you in practically preparing for safeguarding reviews, and provides you with the tools and skills to effectively engage with children and families, maximising the impact of the review process. Engage in stimulating discussions with peers from across the child safeguarding realm, fostering a culture of collaboration that transcends agency boundaries.
By the end of the workshop, you will have the skills, insights and knowledge to tackle child safeguarding concerns head-on, write impactful and effective safeguarding reviews and drive meaningful change.
Learning Outcomes
Compile risk assessments that not only identify risks but also amplify the voices of families and children, ensuring comprehensive protection
Foster a culture of perpetual growth and improvement within your organisation to stay ahead in safeguarding practice
Learn practical ways to maximise the impact of child safeguarding reviews, with person-centered strategies
Effectively communicate and collaborate across agencies to drive impactful safeguarding reviews
Develop strategies to improve your child safeguarding review process
Lead Expert: Nikki Holmes
CEO
Safer Together
Former Children’s Services Inspector
Care Quality Commission
Nikki began her career with West Midlands Police. She also managed and developed a young person’s substance misuse service in Warwickshire and led the development of Hidden Harm Pathways (recognised by the CQC as an exemplar of outstanding and innovative practice that should be replicated nationally).
In 2017, Nikki joined the CQC as a Children’s services inspector where she led and contributed to a range of National Review processes. She also managed a portfolio of children’s homes and remains a bank Children’s Services Inspector.
In 2020, Nikki launched Safer Together and became an accredited SILP reviewer and author of Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs), Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPRs).
Agenda
9:25 am
Logging on and Accessing the Platform
9:30 am
Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives
10:00 am
Understanding the Recent Developments in Child Safeguarding Reviews
Gain an overview of the recent important practice reviews
Understand the implications of new policy frameworks for safeguarding leaders and practitioners
Outline the legal and ethical frameworks surrounding child protection
Identify the key principles of Child Safeguarding Reviews
Explore the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel annual report 23/4
10:45 am
Developing a Whole Family Approach to Risk Assessment and Support
Outline the benefits of considering the needs of the entire family unit
Gain strategies for incorporating the voices and perspectives of family members in assessments
Learn how to develop tailored support plans that address the holistic needs of the family
Explore how to ensure you embed professional curiosity into your risk assessments
11:30 am
Morning Break
11:45 am
Embodying Effective Leadership and Critical Thinking
Develop analytical skills to assess complex safeguarding issues
Learn how to promote a culture of learning and improvement within your organisation
Widen the lens: Considering the “WHY” as opposed to the “What”
Understand the impact of vicarious and organisational trauma on effective review process
12:30 pm
Writing More Effective Reviews
Understand the importance of using clear and trauma sensitive language in safeguarding reports
Hear how to ensure accuracy and objectivity in reporting findings and observations
Understand how to write reports that are inclusive and sensitive to the needs and experiences of children and families
Consider cultural and linguistic diversity in language and terminology used in reviews
Learn how to write informative and contextual safeguarding reviews
Learn how to formulate clear and actionable recommendations based on review findings
1:15 pm
Lunch Break
2:15 pm
Effectively Engaging with Children and Families
Explore the benefits of involving children and families in the review process
Outline the ethical considerations when engaging with children and families
Gain effective communication techniques for building rapport and establishing trust with children and families
Learn how to adopt child-centred approaches in engagement
Explore how to tailor communication and activities to the child's age and developmental stage
Consider the racial, ethnic and cultural identity, and impact on the lived experience of children and families
3:00 pm
Improving Partnership and Collaboration Across Services
Recognise and address the main barriers to effective partnership
Explore communication techniques to facilitate effective collaboration between agencies
Gain strategies for clear and timely information sharing while maintaining confidentiality
Develop strategies to promote a culture of collaboration and mutual respect among agencies
3:45 pm
Workshop: Putting Learning into Practice
In this final interactive workshop, delegates will have the opportunity to develop actional steps to improve their child safeguarding review process within their organisation, utilising the key learnings from the day.
Develop robust strategies for improving engagement with the families and children you work with
Discuss and identify next steps for improving the accuracy and sensitivity of child safeguarding reviews
Collaborate with your peers to devise how to foster cross-agency collaboration and communication, leveraging shared experiences and expertise
Determine practical approaches for enhancing learning, training, and continuous improvement initiatives within your organisation
Improve your safeguarding reviews process, using the skills and knowledge from the day
4:30 pm
Closing Remarks and Q&A
*Programme subject to change
Pricing
Public Sector
(Online Price)
£345 + VAT
Private Sector
(Online Price)
£445 + VAT