Training and Learning Toolkit
Access training, webinars, events, forums, and conferences. Explore and catch up on previous learning through our YouTube channel, and access practice guidance, toolkits and other resources on our website to support safeguarding practice and continuous professional development in a way that suits you.
Training Pathways – Ways to start Learning
There is no single pathway through safeguarding learning. This section helps you choose a starting point that fits your role, experience and current learning needs. Whether you are new to safeguarding, developing your practice, or want to explore a specific topic in more depth, you can follow the route that feels most relevant to you.
Please note that the safeguarding pathway packages are designed to complement, not replace, existing organisational training requirements
Ideal for
– New starters
– Newly qualified staff
– Staff new to North Yorkshire
– Staff taking on safeguarding responsibilities
This pathway is designed for practitioners who are new to safeguarding or new to working with children and families. It provides a foundation in safeguarding principles, local procedures and multi-agency working, helping you understand your role and responsibilities in keeping children safe.
The pathway combines training, e-learning, videos, guidance, learning events and practical resources to support your development. We encourage you to explore the learning available, discuss it with your manager and team, and use supervision and workplace learning to build your confidence and understanding of safeguarding practice.
Understand:
Introduction to the NYSCP
Local Safeguarding Arrangements
Thresholds & Continuum of Need
Watch:
NYSCP Website Walkthrough
Recorded Learning Event (See the NYSCP YouTube Channel to choose)
Attend:
Developments in Safeguarding Learning Event
Reflect:
Discuss learning with your manager
Explore how safeguarding applies to your role
Next Step:
Choose a Topic Learning Pathway – for example, Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB)
Estimated Time:
3.5 – 4.5 hours
Ideal for
– Experienced practitioners
– Safeguarding leads
– Managers
Pathway 2 aims to explore professional guidance, learning briefings, audit findings and review earning through the NYSCP website, alongside recorded webinars and
resources that can be used for self-directed learning, supervision, team discussions and service improvement. Live learning sessions and events, available via the Learning Zone or NYES, provide opportunities to learn from specialists, explore emerging issues and apply learning in practice. Learning briefings can also be used to support reflection and discussion and to consider how the learning can be applied in practice.
Please note that these are examples of how pathway 2 learning can be applied using examples.
Understand:
Professional Curiosity Guidance
Learning from Reviews
Watch:
Professional Curiosity Webinar
Read:
Audit Findings
Briefing Papers
Attend:
DSL Network (or similar events)
Conference or Development Day
Reflect:
Team Discussions
Supervision
Practice Reflection
Next Step:
Explore an Advanced Learning Pathway / Topic Based Learning
Estimated Time:
4 hours +
Ideal for
– Practitioners wanting to deepen knowledge
– Staff responding to local priorities
– Managers supporting team development
Topic-based learning pathways help you focus on a safeguarding theme that is relevant to your role, experience, interests or the children and families you support. Each pathway offers a suggested journey through different types of learning, including guidance, recorded learning, briefing papers, live sessions and reflective discussion.
The Harmful Sexual Behaviour Pathway shown here is an example of how topic based learning interspersed with wider partnership learning, and can be used to understand key messages, by watching or attending learning, reading supporting resources and reflecting on how the learning can strengthen practice.
Ideal for
– Practitioners wanting to deepen knowledge
– Staff responding to local priorities
– Managers supporting team development
Topic-based learning pathways help you focus on a safeguarding theme that is relevant to your role, experience, interests or the children and families you support. Each pathway offers a suggested journey through different types of learning, including guidance, recorded learning, briefing papers, live sessions and reflective discussion.
The Harmful Sexual Behaviour Pathway shown here is an example of how topic based learning interspersed with wider partnership learning, and can be used to understand key messages, by watching or attending learning, reading supporting resources and reflecting on how the learning can strengthen practice.
Understand:
Sexualised Behaviours in Children Strategy
Key Safeguarding Messages
Watch:
Recorded Harmful Sexual Behaviour Webinar
Learning Event Recordings
Read:
HSB Toolkit
Practice Guidance
Learning from Audits and Reviews
Attend:
Barnado’s HSB Training Recording
Specialist Learning Opportunities – e.g. CSA Centre Learning
Reflect:
Discuss Learning in Supervision
Team Learning Conversations
Share feedback with the NYSCP
Next Step:
Choose a Topic Learning Pathway, Examples include – Voice of the Child, Professional Curiosity, SPRG Reviews and more….
Estimated Time:
6 hours +
Our Bite-Sized Learning resources provide quick, accessible updates on a range of safeguarding topics, helping practitioners refresh knowledge and support reflective practice. The examples below are just a small selection of the resources available.
Please note that these resources are intended to complement, not replace, organisation-specific training requirements
15 minutes – Refresh and Reflect
Professional Curiosity:
Read a short briefing, top tips guide or supervision prompt.
Threshold and Continuum of Need:
Refresh understanding of local safeguarding arrangements.
Learning from Reviews:
Read a short learning summary and identify one practice message.
E-bulletin Update:
Read the latest safeguarding update or training notice.
30 minutes – Explore and Discuss
Harmful Sexual Behaviour:
Watch the scenario videos and explore the Hackett Continuum
Learning for Professionals:
Read a briefing paper. Use a discussion prompt / question for reflection linked to it, reflect and record how this will make a difference to your practice,
and discuss in your next meeting.
Domestic Abuse:
Review key messages about the impact on children and apply them to current practice.
1 hour plus – Deepen and Apply
Developments in Safeguarding Learning Event:
Attend or watch a recording, and identify how the learning applies locally.
Topic Learning Pathway:
Follow a full pathway such as Voice of the Child, Neglect, or Professional Curiosity.
Network or Development Day:
Attend a network, conference or development session and share learning back with your team
For further information, training opportunities and ideas to support your ongoing learning, please visit our Training & Learning Directory by clicking on the image below.
Use the directory to explore available sessions, regular learning opportunities and resources in the format that works best for you.
North Yorkshire Council Training Guidance – Designated Safeguarding Leads
North Yorkshire Education Service has produced guidance on North Yorkshire Council: Safeguarding Children Training, which details what courses would be advised for those colleagues who are new to the role of Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) and what courses to undertake for refresher sessions.
NYSCP Developments in Safeguarding: Learning Sessions
The NYSCP Developments in Safeguarding learning sessions are delivered as virtual events and are designed for anyone working or volunteering with children and young people.
Unless stated otherwise, learning sessions will take place between 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm on the first Wednesday of each month. Each session will cover a different safeguarding theme.
If you are unable to attend, most of our sessions are recorded and available on our YouTube channel
>> Click here for upcoming sessions and resources and recordings from previous sessions <<
School Designated Safeguarding Leads Network Meetings
The NYSCP School Designated Safeguarding Leads Network Webinars are open to all North Yorkshire Schools in North Yorkshire.
>> Book your places <<
Training Courses, Webinars and Events
Select from a wide range of training courses, webinars and events provided by the NYSCP and its partners. Depending on the nature of your organisation and the course you select, training may be free or provided at cost. For more information, please see the individual course details when booking. For most courses, you will need to register for a free NYES account (for more information, see https://nyes.info/Enquiry/SignUp).
>>To view and book the available safeguarding children courses, please click here<<
Adult Safeguarding Training
Anyone who works with adults in the community, either as a paid worker or volunteer, has a role to play in safeguarding adults and promoting their health and wellbeing. They need to have the right skills and knowledge to work with people to help and protect them. A range of training courses has been developed to suit all levels of staff and volunteers from the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors.
These can be assessed through the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board.
>>To view and book the available safeguarding adult courses, please click here<<
E-Learning
We have selected a range of free safeguarding e-learning courses from NYSCP, local, and national organisations. NYSCP is not responsible for the content of delivery provided by external providers.
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