A scenario-based session bringing together police, probation, health, and social care to improve joint responses in child safeguarding, this course aims to embed consistent, defensible safeguarding decision-making in multi-agency practice.
6 CPD points
Certificate issued
Trainer overview:
Bridie is a highly experienced and qualified trainer, and consultant with a strong foundation as an ex-police officer and subject matter expert in the Public Protection arena.
Bridie’s comprehensive understanding spans criminal and civil law, police practice, and the health and social care sectors, all within a multi-agency safeguarding framework.
Why join this course
To improve joint working and decision-making in child safeguarding by understanding how each agency contributes to risk identification, assessment and intervention.
Why this topic matters
High-risk child safeguarding cases often break down at the points of communication, information-sharing or missed escalation. Multi-agency confidence is essential to prevent harm.
How it helps
You’ll work through real scenarios to strengthen analysis, challenge assumptions, and build defensible decision-making that aligns with statutory processes like MASH, MARAC and MAPPA.
Who should attend
Police, probation, social care, health, early help teams, safeguarding leads, and anyone working in multi-agency child protection settings.
Learning outcomes
Recognise early signs of child risk and vulnerability.
Apply escalation pathways across MASH, MARAC, and MAPPA.
Share information confidently within legal parameters.
Use professional curiosity to test and challenge assumptions.
Strengthen victim-centred approaches that prioritise safety.