Contextual Safeguarding Training

How to safeguard children who experience harm outside of the family home

Are you working with children and young people at risk of harm outside the home?

A one-day course designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical tools to understand and apply Contextual Safeguarding approaches in real-world settings.

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Why commission Contextual Safeguarding training?

  • Stay up-to-date with current safeguarding approaches
  • Enhance your ability to safeguard young people in complex social contexts
  • Leave with actionable tools
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What you’ll learn

  • The up to date principles and framework of Contextual Safeguarding
  • Why we need to think about adolescent development and how this affects the way we work
  • Identifying and responding to extra-familial risks (e.g., peer influence, schools, neighbourhoods, online environments)
  • How to assess, plan, and intervene in contexts where young people may be vulnerable using tried and tested practice tools
  • Case studies and best practice from schools, youth services, social care, and the criminal justice system
  • How to talk to young people about safety work more collaboratively with families

Who should attend

  • Social Workers
  • Youth Workers
  • Teachers & School Staff
  • Police and Community Safety Officers
  • Health Professionals
  • Safeguarding Leads
  • Any professional involved in the protection of children and young people

What previous participants have said about this course 

“I think the two things which most blew me away were the models of exploitation, and also the idea of getting the children to run the meeting” – Family Support Worker

“The training was excellent, it has helped me think about peer relationships, strengths and how to support those with additional needs.” – Youth Justice Worker

“This course has significantly already altered my practice.” – Social Worker

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For further information or enquiries about dates and booking, please get in touch.