Bolton Safeguarding Children

Bolton Safeguarding Children Bolton Safeguarding Children Partnership, training and events.

This is a site to provide access to the provision of Multi-agency training for any agency, professional, staff and volunteers who work directly or indirectly with children In Bolton.

Prevent Training (Intermediate) - Tues 21st July 1.00-4.00pm Hill CentreTraining to support and enable professionals to...
04/06/2026

Prevent Training (Intermediate) - Tues 21st July 1.00-4.00pm Hill Centre
Training to support and enable professionals to deal with concerns of radicalisation whatever the ideology with children they have contact.
The Prevent training course is designed to help professionals understand their responsibilities under the UK government's Prevent duty, which is part of the broader counter-terrorism strategy (CONTEST).
Prevent training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to:
* Recognise signs of radicalisation and extremism in individuals.
* Understand the pathways that can lead someone to adopt extremist views.
* Know how to respond appropriately, including how to refer concerns through safeguarding channels.
* Work collaboratively with other agencies to support individuals at risk.
It’s relevant to anyone working in education, health, social care, policing, housing, or any frontline role where safeguarding is a priority.

Training to support and enable professionals to deal with concerns of radicalisation whatever the ideology with children they have contact.

Domestic Abuse (Management of a Crises Call and Disclosure) - Tues 7th July 10.00-11.30am Hill Centre.Immediate steps t...
04/06/2026

Domestic Abuse (Management of a Crises Call and Disclosure) - Tues 7th July 10.00-11.30am Hill Centre.
Immediate steps to take when dealing with a crises call or disclosure of Domestic Abuse

The training will be delivered remotely via Zoom by Fortalice staff who provide extensive services for victims of domestic abuse
At this difficult time, victims who are suffering the effects of domestic abuse may contact services and professionals.
The training will cover: Good practice – How to work with service users in distress Assessing safety – What questions to ask to assess risk, including safeguarding Crisis planning- How to support service users to keep safe within the home Useful apps for service users – Apps that service users can use for support Fortalice services – Outline of Fortalice’s services and how to access them.

Immediate steps to take when dealing with a crises call or disclosure of Domestic Abuse

Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence Tues 30th June 10 - 11.30am (Online)Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence ...
28/05/2026

Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence Tues 30th June 10 - 11.30am (Online)
Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence -what does it mean, why does it happen and what can we do?
The training will be provided on Zoom by the Endeavour Project.
The course will Increase awareness, knowledge and the cultural context of forced marriages and honour based violence. You will also increase awareness of services to help and your role and responsibilities.

Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence -what does it mean, why does it happen and what can we do?

Reducing the Risk of harm when using CSE Resources (Boys & Men) Tues 30th June - 10-11.30am online. 1.5- hour webinar de...
26/05/2026

Reducing the Risk of harm when using CSE Resources (Boys & Men) Tues 30th June - 10-11.30am online. 1.5- hour webinar delivered by Phil Mitchell; a BACP senior accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience of working with sexually abused, assaulted and exploited boys and men.
• The pros and cons of using CSE resources
• How the PREPARED framework can be used to reduce the risk of harm
• A list of CSE resources
• A question and answer session.

1.5- hour webinar delivered by Phil Mitchell; a BACP senior accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience of work

MAPPA (Multi-agency Public Protection Arrangements) Wed 24th June 2-4 pm (online) - Learn how the MAPPA framework is use...
26/05/2026

MAPPA (Multi-agency Public Protection Arrangements) Wed 24th June 2-4 pm (online) - Learn how the MAPPA framework is used and implemented to deal with the most serious violent and sexual offenders in our communities

Objectives
• Outline the purpose and function of MAPPA
• Detail the framework for the classification of MAPPA Offenders
• Explain the process of escalation between Management Levels
• Set out the principles of Information Sharing and Disclosure
• Clarify your role in MAPPA and the support you will receive from the GM's Multi Agency Public Protection Team/.

Learn how the MAPPA framework is used and implemented to deal with the most serious violent and sexual offenders in our communities

Prevent Training (Intermediate) - Friday 19th June 10am to 1pm Hill CentreTraining to support and enable professionals ...
15/05/2026

Prevent Training (Intermediate) - Friday 19th June 10am to 1pm Hill Centre
Training to support and enable professionals to deal with concerns of radicalisation whatever the ideology with children they have contact.
The Prevent training course is designed to help professionals understand their responsibilities under the UK government's Prevent duty, which is part of the broader counter-terrorism strategy (CONTEST).
Prevent training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to:
* Recognise signs of radicalisation and extremism in individuals.
* Understand the pathways that can lead someone to adopt extremist views.
* Know how to respond appropriately, including how to refer concerns through safeguarding channels.
* Work collaboratively with other agencies to support individuals at risk.
It’s relevant to anyone working in education, health, social care, policing, housing, or any frontline role where safeguarding is a priority.

Training to support and enable professionals to deal with concerns of radicalisation whatever the ideology with children they have contact.

Recognising and Responding to Domestic Abuse (Adults) Thurs 18th June - 10am to 1pm (Online)Dealing with families where ...
14/05/2026

Recognising and Responding to Domestic Abuse (Adults) Thurs 18th June - 10am to 1pm (Online)
Dealing with families where there are domestic abuse and child protection issues and require more in-depth knowledge.

The training will be delivered remotely via Zoom by Fortalice staff who provide extensive services for victims of domestic abuse to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MARAC process
• Identify the importance of collaborative working practices
• List the reasons why domestic abuse impacts on all victims in wide range of cultures and determine some of the barriers to seeking help. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recognising-and-responding-to-domestic-abuse-adults-tickets-1980981273315?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*srumen*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTY5MTQyNjY4LjE3Nzg3NTUyNTA.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3Nzg3NjQ5NTgkbzIkZzAkdDE3Nzg3NjQ5NTgkajYwJGwwJGgw&keep_tld=true

• Use tools and plan effectively to support families where domestic abuse is a key factor

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of safety planning for children and young people

• List appropriate intervention tools including Early Help

• Develop an awareness around the effects of domestic abuse on children and their families

Dealing with families where there are domestic abuse and child protection issues and require more in-depth knowledge.

Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (SCR's) Friday 12th June 10am to 12.30pm Hill Centre.A look in to the practice, pro...
14/05/2026

Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (SCR's) Friday 12th June 10am to 12.30pm Hill Centre.
A look in to the practice, process , learning and implementation of reviews both locally and nationally.
This course is for those people who require a higher level of expertise and a fuller understanding of the "Working Together" requirements to identify and assess concerns and then to plan, undertake reviews, actions and interventions.

This will include:
1. The relevant functions of the Bolton Safeguarding Children Partnership in relation to Serious Cases;
2. The criteria and purpose of a Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews outlined in Working Together 2026;
3. 4. The themes from national and local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews
Identify how the lessons learned from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews impact on your practice.

A look in to the practice, process , learning and implementation of reviews both locally and nationally.

Child Criminal and Sexual Exploitation (Intermediate) Friday 12th June 10am to 1pm Hill Centre.Understanding of Child E...
14/05/2026

Child Criminal and Sexual Exploitation (Intermediate) Friday 12th June 10am to 1pm Hill Centre.
Understanding of Child Exploitation - Criminal, Sexual and Modern Day Slavery
Understand the different forms of exploitation
An awareness to recognise exploitation
Recognise and understand the grooming of victims
Understand who is targeted by perpetrators and why
Know how to respond to your concerns and who you can contact.

Understanding of Child Exploitation - Criminal, Sexual and Modern Day Slavery

Keeping Children Safe: Child Protection (Advanced) - Refresher - Thurs 11th June 10am to 1.30pm Hill CentreOutlines chi...
14/05/2026

Keeping Children Safe: Child Protection (Advanced) - Refresher - Thurs 11th June 10am to 1.30pm Hill Centre
Outlines child protection practice and procedures essential for those undertaking the role of Safeguarding Children lead, deputy or similar.
The KCS (Advanced) Refresher course is for DSL or similar who have previously completed the full course and just need to renew their training.

Objectives:
Identify and differentiate the thresholds of help and need as outlined in the ‘Bolton Framework for Action’ (FFA) Examine key points in the FFA to ensure children receive the right help, at the right time from the right people Ensure an understanding of the Child Protection process progressing to and involvement in Child Protection Case Conferences. To increase knowledge of information sharing with and without consent when safeguarding children. Identify support and resources for the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or similar. Investigate and raise self -awareness current themes from reviews.

Outlines child protection practice and procedures essential for those undertaking the role of Safeguarding Children lead, deputy or similar

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