About this Event
Safeguarding in Alternative Provision
Understanding risk, strengthening practice and keeping children and young people safe in Alternative Provision.
Join us for a full-day specialist training session focused specifically on safeguarding within Alternative Provision (AP).
Children and young people accessing Alternative Provision can have complex needs, experiences and vulnerabilities, making strong safeguarding practice essential. This session will explore the safeguarding considerations that are particularly relevant within AP and help providers understand how to develop a strong, consistent and effective safeguarding culture.
The training will combine key safeguarding responsibilities with practical considerations for applying them within an Alternative Provision setting.
What will the training cover?
Throughout the day, we will explore:
- Safeguarding responsibilities within Alternative Provision
- Understanding the particular vulnerabilities and safeguarding risks experienced by children and young people accessing AP
- Recognising signs and indicators of abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Child-on-child abuse and harmful behaviours
- Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
- County lines, gangs and contextual safeguarding
- Online safety and emerging safeguarding risks
- Attendance, absence and children missing from education
- Responding to disclosures and safeguarding concerns
- Recording and reporting concerns effectively
- Understanding thresholds and when concerns should be escalated
- Working effectively with schools, Local Authorities, families and other professionals
- Information sharing and professional curiosity
- The role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and wider staff responsibilities
- Managing allegations and concerns relating to adults working with children
- Creating a strong safeguarding culture across your provision
- Reviewing safeguarding policies, procedures and everyday practice
- Practical scenarios and considerations relevant to Alternative Provision
Who is this training for?
This training is particularly relevant for:
- Alternative Provision owners and leaders
- Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy DSLs
- Provision managers
- Tutors and teachers
- AP practitioners and support workers
- SEND and pastoral staff
- Staff working directly with vulnerable children and young people
- Organisations delivering education or support outside of mainstream settings
Whether you are responsible for safeguarding across your organisation or work directly with children and young people, this session will help strengthen your understanding of safeguarding within the specific context of Alternative Provision.
Ticket Information
Full-Day Training
£100 + VAT per person
Your place includes:
- Full-day specialist training
- Breakfast and lunch
- Open Awards accreditation
- Practical guidance and resources to support safeguarding practice within your provision
Booking & Payment
All attendees must book their place through Eventbrite to secure a ticket.
If your organisation is part of the Provisions Plus+ subscribed network, your place will be managed in line with your subscription benefits.
If you are not part of the subscribed network, please still secure your place through Eventbrite. Following registration, Provisions Plus+ will issue an invoice for £100 + VAT per person.
Please ensure that you provide the correct contact and organisation details when registering so that we can process your booking and invoice where required.
Places are limited and advance booking is essential.
Leave the day with greater confidence in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns, understanding the specific risks faced by children and young people accessing Alternative Provision, and embedding a strong safeguarding culture throughout your organisation.
Event venue & nearby stays
Provisions Plus+, Kings Newnham Lane, Rugby, United Kingdom
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