The LSCB Training Brochure, giving details of free safeguarding children training from 1st April 2010, is now available.

Although Lambeth Safeguarding Children Board requires each agency to deliver its own basic awareness training to staff, the Training Brochure includes a course for staff and volunteers from agencies within the independent and voluntary sectors that do not yet have their own basic, in-house training.

The LSCB also provides more advanced, multi-agency safeguarding children training for all organisations. The range of courses is designed to equip staff with the skills and knowledge required to protect children from significant harm.

Although all training is free, a charge of £50 is made whenever someone fails to attend a course without giving prior notice.

The Training Brochure is regularly updated throughout the year so remember to keep an eye on it for new courses.

Click here to fill out the online Booking Form

If you experience any difficulty making an application please contact: The Professional Development Centre, International House, Canterbury Crescent London SW9 7QE (0207 926 9128)

If you wish to discuss a particualr course before making an application, please contact the LSCB Training and Development Manager: Tom Owens (towens@lambeth.gov.uk Tel: 020 7926 4529).

For the third sector, which includes charities, community and voluntary groups and social enterprise organisations, the Safe Network is now providing free EduCare Safeguarding Training.

Not-for-profit organisations can complete, free of charge, any of the following training: 1) Keeping Children Safe; 2) Child Protection Awareness (for youth, leisure or sporting organisations); 3) Preventing Bullying Behavior; and, 4) Child Protection Staying Aware (refresher). 

All training is presented in an online learning format and is subject to availability.  For more information and to order a training pack, please visit the Safe Network website at www.safenetwork.org.uk/training_and_awareness/Pages/free_educare_training.aspx