Training
The Gateshead Safeguarding Children Partnership, Gateshead Safeguarding Adults Board and Gateshead Community Safety Board have produced a comprehensive joint training programme for partner agencies operating in Gateshead.
The training programme is co-ordinated by Gateshead Council Workforce Development. Our Learning and Development Self Service facility gives you access to your own account where you will be able to request, view, amend and cancel your learning and development activity.
Training Programme (opens new window)
How to apply for training (opens new window)
Charging, cancellation and non-attendance (opens new window)
Voluntary, Community, Social Enterprise (VCSE) Training
The SAB and GCSP have developed a bespoke training programme for representatives of the VCSE sector to increase knowledge and understanding of both adults and children's safeguarding.
The training places a stronger focus on curiosity, signs of abuse and neglect, consent and how to make referrals or signpost individuals appropriately. It also gives information, advice and guidance on the specific roles and responsibilities of voluntary organisations and their trustees in relation to safeguarding.
Five sessions have been arranged over the coming 12 months, which will be delivered face to face across Gateshead supporting easier access to the sessions for those working out in the West, South and East of the borough. The work compliments the provision of safeguarding training provided by Connected Voice which is delivered online and via e-learning.
VCSE Training 2024/ 25 (PDF, 95 KB)
Safeguarding Adult training resources
There are two national competency frameworks available to support organisations to determine minimum training requirements with respect to Safeguarding Adults. These are guides and do not replace contractual arrangements between commissioners and providers. It is acknowledged that some employers may require certain staff groups to be trained to a higher level.
Intercollegiate Document - Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff (PDF, 438 KB)
Bournemouth Standards (PDF, 1 MB)
ME Learning: New!
Working with the eLearning training platform Me-Learning, anyone in Gateshead that wishes to, has the ability to access training from work or home at a time that suits you.
To complete any of the 11 free e-learning courses, self-register and enrol using the online form (opens new window).
Courses are delivered in easily manageable 'chunks' and can be paused and completed in your own time. These are intended to ensure that as many people as possible in Gateshead who wish to, have access to safeguarding training, and complement our wider offer for our safeguarding partners.
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