A series of regular forums are held throughout the year for social workers  and any other practitioners working with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 . The forums offer the opportunity for peer networking and support, practice and legal  updates and professional discussion around pertinent areas of practice related to mental capacity including undertaking mental capacity assessments and best interest decision making.

It is suggested that practitioneres bring examples of their current practice which can be shared to provide group learning

To book a place please visit the website
https://kingstonandrichmondsafeguardingchildrenpartnership.org.uk/training.php

Please direct any enquiries to Daksha.Mistry@kingrichlscb.org.uk


Introduction
Prevent is one of the four elements of CONTEST, the government’s counter-terrorism strategy. It aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. The Home Office works with local authorities and a wide range of government departments, and community organisations to deliver the Prevent Strategy.
Content
This introductory 1hour 30 mins interactive session has been developed specifically for frontline staff. This will help you to identify people who may be vulnerable and at risk of becoming involved in radicalisation and violent extremism and provides advice on how to respond appropriately. This training is free for local statutory agencies and voluntary sector organisations.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will:
• Have understood the aim of the Prevent Strategy
• Have thought about who may be vulnerable to radicalisation & terrorism
• Have explored why some people are able to influence and manipulate others to commit crimes
• Be able to recognise when a vulnerable individual may be in need of your help
• Be clear on what help and support looks like in this area, and who you should turn to if you

This is an introductory and core safeguarding and child protection course.
Safeguarding children is everybody’s responsibility and it is essential that everyone who has contact with children are clear about their roles and responsibilities. This course provides an overview of the current safeguarding procedures and explores the difference between safeguarding children and child protection. It provides up to date, practical information to enable you to create and sustain safer environments for the children & families you work with and for your workforce.

This full day awareness level course includes the signs and symptoms of Hoarding and covers some basic support strategies.

This course is for Department of Adult Social Care and Public Health (DASCPH), local authority staff only.

This is an advanced one day course in Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and it will run virtually over 2-half days. This course is not suitable for participants who do not have any prior knowledge of MCA. It covers common practice challenges and incorporates up to date case law.

This course is for Department of Adult Social Care and Public Health (DASCPH), local authority staff only.

Suicide First Aid Lite teaches the knowledge and understanding to help someone having thoughts of suicide

As any of us could, at any time, encounter a person having suicidal thoughts, this training is open to a wide variety of staff and volunteers working with adults, children and families. It is free at the point of access.

This course is for practitioners who are required to carry out safeguarding enquiries in line with Richmond and Wandsworth Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. The two day session aims to enable participants to develop their skills in conducting enquiries into allegations or suspicions of adult abuse.

This course covers the legal framework for self-neglect and how this relates to own role. The indicators, symptom and long-term effects of self-neglect are discussed. Case studies are used to explore the challenges of working with people that self-neglect including people that are hard to engage. Case studies are also used to identify thresholds for action around safeguarding.

This course is for Department of Adult Social Care and Public Health (DASCPH), local authority staff only.

If you are a frontline professional and wish to improve your understanding of MARAC and its processes - these sessions have been designed for you!
The following will be covered:
Gain an understanding of the MARAC process and aims
• MARAC threshold
• Risk Assessment
• How to complete MARAC referral form
• Your role at MARAC, presenting and sharing research
• Understand the importance of information sharing and referring to MARAC
The briefings are intended to be informal sessions where I will be available to provide information, answer any questions and assist with any queries attendees might have.

A series of regular forums are held throughout the year for Safeguarding Adults Managers on topical areas surrounding safeguarding practice. The forums offer the opportunity for peer networking and support, practice updates and professional discussion around pertinent areas for Safeguarding Managers.