Training

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Part of the government's strategy for improving results for children and young people, as set out in Every Child Matters, is investment in social care.

Training to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

The common core of skills and knowledge for the children’s workforce sets out the basic required knowledge and skills for everyone working with children and parents. Every agency should provide training in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children that meets the specific needs of their workforce. 

For advice on writing your training plan contact the Southwark Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) training officer jane.bowden@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 3913.

To find out more about your agency's training, contact your training officer or follow the links below to the main agencies.

• For education contact apo.cagirici@southwark.gov.uk
• For Southwark PCT contact jackie.keizer@selssp.nhs.uk
• For links to useful websites go to our knowledge on the net page
  

Inter and multi agency training - new SSCB training programme 

We offer training courses to all workers and volunteers providing services to children and families in Southwark. The courses are free but a charge is made for non-attendance.

The training programme for June 2008 - March 2009 is now available.  Download the SSCB training programme (pdf 710kb) to see the courses available.  

To apply for any of the SSCB courses, download the application form (word 366kb).

If you would like a paper copy of the training programme, email sscb@southwark.gov.uk.

Online training

We have a free online course available for all workers and volunteers who work with children and families in Southwark.  There are two levels

• Foundation is for anyone who needs to be able to recognise a child who may be abused and know what to do eg street warden, sports coach, library worker
• Core is for those who work, paid or unpaid, with children or parents

Further information is on the E-learning page

Training for the voluntary sector

Our voluntary sector training coordinator arranges a programme of training for paid and unpaid workers in the voluntary sector. The programme is being finalised and will be available to download on this page shortly. For more information, see our voluntary sector page.

Training for workers, parents and young people

Southwark teenage pregnancy unit has arranged a number of events over the year for workers.  These events are aimed at promoting sexual health, making informed choices over relationships and becoming a parent.

Download the teenage pregnancy unit programme (word 30kb) or email cathy.adeyemi@southwark.gov.uk for further details.

Protecting the community from problems caused by drugs

The Community Drug Education Project offers training and support to the community to help overcome the problems caused by legal and illegal drug and alcohol misuse. They want to hear from parents and young people about the training they want. Your input will be crucial to improve services.

Training will be free and can be arranged at times and in places to suit you. Training will also address the specific issues and concerns raised by you.

For further information, contact

Laura Beach
Tel: 020 7708 2404
Community Drug Education Project
Cambridge House
131 Camberwell Road
London
SE5 0HF

Contact us

Southwark safeguarding children board (SSCB)
Tel: 020 7525 3306
Fax: 020 7525 3328
sscb@southwark.gov.uk
Mabel Goldwin House
49 Grange Walk
London
SE1 3DY