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SUMMARY:Reflective Practice and Supervision in Residential Settings
DESCRIPTION:This seminar explores the vital role of reflection and supervision in supporting effective care\, staff development\, and emotional resilience within residential settings. Through practical frameworks and guided discussion\, participants will deepen their understanding of how reflective practice strengthens decision-making\, supports regulatory compliance\, and enhances the quality of care.  \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 21st April\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nThe session will also unpack key reflective models and explore how to apply them within supervision to foster growth\, accountability\, and learning in teams. \n\n\n\nWhy It MattersSupervision is more than a performance review\, it’s a space for growth\, learning\, and support. When paired with reflective practice\, it becomes a powerful tool for embedding quality and safeguarding into everyday routines. This course supports residential professionals to build a reflective culture\, enhance team cohesion\, and ensure continuous improvement in practice and outcomes. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights– Understanding the purpose and value of reflection in social care– Practical strategies for embedding reflection into daily practice– Using reflective models to structure effective supervision sessions– Enhancing staff development through reflective feedback and learning– Creating a culture of curiosity\, care\, and continual improvement in residential teams. \n\n\n\nMeet Your TrainerYvette Powell is a dedicated and experienced practitioner in social care\, with a decade of supporting children and young people through critical life transitions. Her work spans residential settings\, local authorities\, and community-based services\, where she has made significant contributions to the wellbeing of children and young people in care\, older people\, and adults with learning disabilities.​ \n\n\n\nHolding a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and a Level 3 Award in Education and Training\, Yvette combines academic knowledge with hands-on experience to deliver impactful training sessions. Her approach is grounded in real-life scenarios\, enriched with case studies\, theoretical frameworks\, and interactive discussions\, ensuring that participants gain both understanding and practical strategies applicable to their roles.​ \n\n\n\nYvette’s commitment to professional growth is evident as she is set to graduate as a qualified social worker this summer\, with plans to work on the frontline in child protection and safeguarding.​ Yvette’s passion for empowering others is demonstrated in her training sessions\, which are designed to foster reflective practice and enhance continual professional development amongst social care professionals.​ \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/reflective-practice-and-supervision-in-residential-settings/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T120000
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SUMMARY:Social Care Updates - Understanding the National Framework: From Compliance to Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Social Care National Framework marks a clear shift in how services across the sector are expected to operate. While it sits at a national policy level\, its impact is already being felt in inspection\, commissioning\, and day-to-day practice. \n\n\n\nAs part of our Social Care Updates Series\, this focused session breaks down what the framework actually means for professionals working across children’s social care. Rather than exploring the document itself\, the session translates key expectations into practical insight\, supporting you to understand what is changing and how this may affect your role or service. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 22nd April\, 10AM – 12:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Price: £35 (VAT included) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWhy This Session Matters\n\n\n\nThe sector is moving towards a stronger focus on outcomes\, relationships\, and long-term impact. Services are increasingly expected to evidence not only what they do\, but the difference it makes over time. \n\n\n\nThis session provides a clear and accessible interpretation of the National Framework\, helping you stay informed while also reflecting on how these changes connect to your current practice. \n\n\n\nWhat We Will Explore\n\n\n\nWe will examine how expectations across children’s social care are evolving\, including the growing emphasis on relational practice\, stability\, and evidencing progress over time. The session will explore how safeguarding is being reframed\, with greater focus on patterns\, prevention\, and multi-agency collaboration. \n\n\n\nThere will also be space to consider how these changes influence everyday decision-making\, direct work with children and families\, and the role of leadership and supervision in supporting consistent practice. The session is designed to prompt reflection and provide practical insight that can be applied across different settings. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis session is relevant for anyone working within children’s social care\, including practitioners\, managers\, leaders\, and professionals involved in safeguarding\, commissioning\, or service delivery. \n\n\n\nIt is particularly useful for those who want to stay informed about sector developments without needing to engage with lengthy policy documents. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Host\n\n\n\nThis session is delivered by Social Care Skills\, drawing on extensive experience across children’s social care\, including residential services\, supported accommodation\, fostering\, and wider provision. \n\n\n\nOur work focuses on bridging the gap between policy\, inspection expectations\, and real-world practice. We support organisations and professionals to move beyond compliance and develop approaches that are both effective and evidence-informed\, while remaining grounded in the realities of day-to-day care. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/social-care-updates-understanding-the-national-framework-from-compliance-to-outcomes/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
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SUMMARY:[Dev. Session] Repairing Harm: Restorative Practice in Residential Care
DESCRIPTION:This development session is delivered jointly as part of the Social Care Skills Leadership Programmes for Supported Accommodation and Children’s Homes\, bringing together managers and leaders from across residential services to explore restorative approaches to repairing harm and rebuilding relationships. \n\n\n\nIncidents and conflicts are an inevitable part of residential care environments\, but how services respond to them can shape trust\, relationships and long-term outcomes for young people. This session explores how restorative practice can help services move beyond punitive responses and instead focus on accountability\, understanding harm and repairing relationships. \n\n\n\nParticipants will reflect on how restorative conversations can support young people to take responsibility for their actions while maintaining dignity and connection. The discussion will also explore how leaders can embed restorative approaches within their teams\, supporting staff to respond to incidents in ways that promote learning\, reflection and relational practice. \n\n\n\nThis session forms part of the Social Care Skills Leadership Programmes\, which provide ongoing professional development and leadership support for managers and senior practitioners across children’s homes and supported accommodation services. The programmes combine training sessions\, monthly leadership discussions\, sector updates and opportunities to exchange ideas with other leaders across the sector. \n\n\n\nThis development session is free to attend for members of the Leadership Programmes and is not available as a standalone booking. \n\n\n\n\nJOIN OUR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/dev-session-repairing-harm-restorative-practice-in-residential-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
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SUMMARY:Supported Accommodation Inspection Framework
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for professionals working in or supporting supported accommodation services for young people aged 16–17. This seminar provides a clear\, practical guide to the Ofsted Inspection Framework\, helping participants understand expectations\, avoid common pitfalls\, and embed a quality-first approach to service delivery. \n\n\n\nThis session will cover the latest updates to the Social Care Common Inspection Framework \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 23rd April\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £81 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £108 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWhether you are new to supported accommodation or seeking to strengthen your inspection readiness\, this session will give you clarity\, confidence\, and practical strategies to meet both the regulatory requirements and the needs of young people.. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters\n\n\n\nOfsted inspections are not just about compliance\, they assess whether services promote safety\, independence\, and positive outcomes for young people. Understanding the inspection framework means you can anticipate what inspectors will look for\, evidence good practice\, and address any gaps before they become compliance issues. This course will help participants:✔️ Learn how Ofsted will apply the Inspection Framework✔️ Identify the evidence and documentation that demonstrates compliance and quality✔️ Prepare staff and management for interviews\, observations\, and record reviews✔️ Use inspection outcomes to drive continuous improvement \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n🔹 Overview of the Supported Accommodation Inspection Framework – Structure\, scope\, and purpose🔹 Linking Regulations to Practice – Turning compliance into meaningful daily routines🔹 Inspection Methods – How inspectors gather evidence and assess quality🔹 Readiness Strategies – Preparing your team\, records\, and environment for inspection🔹 Beyond Inspection – Embedding quality and improvement year-round \n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Miguel Valerio\n\n\n\nMiguel Valerio is an experienced social care consultant\, trainer\, and regulatory specialist\, with extensive expertise in supported accommodation services and Ofsted inspection preparation. Having worked for more than a decade as an Operational Manager in a Children Social Care provider (assuming roles as Children’s Home RI and Supported Accommodation RSM)\, Miguel successfully led services through inspections while ensuring young people received high-quality\, needs-led support. \n\n\n\nNow managing Social Care Skills\, Miguel delivers specialist training and consultancy to help providers understand regulations\, strengthen compliance\, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. His practical\, inspection-focused approach equips teams with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve strong inspection outcomes. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/supported-accommodation-inspection-framework/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260310T093442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T094209Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Allegations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this essential session designed for professionals in children’s social care\, providing a comprehensive guide to managing allegations against staff\, carers\, or others involved in the care of children. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 14th April\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nAdditional Session – 14th April\n\n\n\n\nManaging allegations against staff\, carers\, or others involved in the care of children is one of the most sensitive and complex responsibilities in social care. Ensuring that concerns are handled legally\, fairly\, and in line with safeguarding principles is critical to protecting children while also supporting staff. This seminar provides essential guidance for professionals navigating these challenges\, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n\n Legal & Regulatory Framework – Learn how to apply statutory guidance and best practices\n\n\n\n The Role of the Designated Officer (LADO) – Understand their role in investigations\n\n\n\n Effective Response to Allegations – Balancing child safeguarding with fair processes for staff\n\n\n\n Collaboration & Communication – Working with key agencies\, maintaining transparency\n\n\n\n Developing Safer Systems – Creating policies that promote accountability and reduce risks\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Ray SaidRay has an extensive background in managing the investigation of allegations against people who work with children and most recently served as L.A.D.O. for Tameside Council \n\n\n\nRay also spent 7 years in the dual role of L.A.D.O. & Risk Manager for Liverpool City Council where he managed the investigation of allegations against people who work with children and \,as Risk Manager\, he was Children Services lead officer for Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) \n\n\n\nRay has previously been Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Service Manager\, Social Care Complaints Manager and spent 5 years as Learning and Development Officer. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nAdditional Session – 14th April
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/managing-allegations-2nd/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260407T090834Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Homes Inspection Framework
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this essential session designed for professionals working in or supporting children’s homes. This seminar provides a clear\, practical overview of the Ofsted Children’s Homes Inspection Framework\, explaining how inspections are conducted\, what inspectors are looking for\, and how to demonstrate compliance and quality in day-to-day practice. \n\n\n\nThis session will cover the latest updates to the Social Care Common Inspection Framework \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 28th April\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £91 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £108 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWhether you are a Registered Manager\, Responsible Individual\, or part of a leadership or compliance team\, this session will equip you with the knowledge and insight needed to approach inspection with confidence\, clarity\, and readiness. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the inspection framework is vital for achieving and maintaining high-quality outcomes in children’s homes. Ofsted inspections assess not only compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards\, but also the impact and experiences of children. This course helps participants:✔️ Understand how Ofsted evaluates children’s homes under the current inspection framework✔️ Identify what evidence and practice inspectors look for in each area of judgement✔️ Prepare confidently for both announced and unannounced inspections✔️ Recognise the features of “good” and “outstanding” practice✔️ Build a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the service \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n🔹 Overview of the Children’s Homes Inspection Framework – Purpose\, principles\, and structure🔹 What Inspectors Look For – Evaluating quality of care\, safeguarding\, and leadership🔹 Inspection Process – From pre-inspection planning to feedback and reports🔹 Evidence and Impact – Demonstrating how your service improves children’s outcomes🔹 Embedding Inspection Readiness – Making quality visible in everyday practice \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\nThis course is ideal for Registered Managers\, Responsible Individuals\, Deputy Managers\, and Quality Leads in children’s homes. It is also valuable for providers\, consultants\, and compliance officers seeking to strengthen their understanding of Ofsted’s expectations and inspection methodology. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Miguel Valerio\n\n\n\nMiguel Valerio is an experienced social care consultant and trainer\, with extensive expertise in residential childcare\, compliance\, and Ofsted inspection preparation. Having worked for more than a decade as a Responsible Individual and Registered Service Manager\, Miguel successfully led services through inspections and developed quality assurance systems to ensure consistent\, high standards of care. \n\n\n\nNow leading Social Care Skills\, Miguel supports providers nationally to strengthen leadership\, regulatory compliance\, and quality assurance frameworks. His training sessions are practical\, engaging\, and grounded in real inspection experience\, giving professionals the confidence and tools to evidence good and outstanding practice. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/childrens-homes-inspection-framework-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260309T112311Z
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SUMMARY:Workforce Plan
DESCRIPTION:This practical training session unpacks the key components of an effective workforce plan\, tailored to meet the unique demands of Children’s Homes and Supported Accommodation. Participants will explore how to design\, implement\, and monitor workforce planning documents that ensure staffing structures\, qualifications\, and ongoing development are aligned with regulatory expectations and the evolving needs of young people. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 30th April\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWhy It MattersA robust workforce plan is not optional\, it’s a regulatory requirement and the backbone of high-quality\, accountable care and support. This session supports managers and providers to embed workforce planning as a live\, working tool that drives safer staffing\, supports compliance\, and ensures every young person is supported by competent\, consistent\, and reflective adults. It also helps services respond to staff turnover\, skill gaps\, and training needs with clarity and foresight. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights– Key regulatory requirements for workforce plans and their link to inspection readiness– Developing staffing structures\, job roles\, and contingency plans that reflect service needs– Mapping qualifications\, skills\, and CPD across your team to meet children’s and young people’s needs– Integrating supervision\, appraisal\, and performance management into workforce planning– Monitoring staff data and demonstrating impact through training\, retention\, and quality improvement \n\n\n\nMeet the Trainer \n\n\n\nMiguel Valerio is a social worker is more than 20 years of experience. His journey has taken him from research and university lecturing to hands-on work in the sector where he worked as a Responsible Individual (Children’s Homes) and Registered Service Manager (Supported Accommodation). On these roles\, he was responsible for developing and overseeing services for young people\, ensuring regulatory compliance\, and supporting staff training and service improvement. His extensive experience in quality assurance\, governance\, and leadership has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to guide professionals in navigating the complexities of residential children’s social care. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/workforce-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260312T095407Z
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SUMMARY:Ofsted Inspection Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Is your service prepared for its next Ofsted inspection? This focused and highly practical session is designed to give leaders and practitioners the clarity\, tools\, and confidence they need to approach inspection with assurance. Led by Rachel Holden\, former Senior HMI at Ofsted\, the course offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from someone who has led inspections across a range of children’s services.  \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 5th May\, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\nREGISTER NEW SESSION 29/06\n\n\n\n\nWith a unique insider’s perspective\, Rachel will share what inspectors really look for\, and how your service can evidence high-quality practice and compliance. \n\n\n\nWhy It MattersOfsted inspections can be a source of pressure. but they can also be an opportunity to showcase your service at its best. This session supports providers to move from anxiety to action\, with step-by-step guidance on preparing for inspection day\, aligning with the SCCIF(s)\, and demonstrating impact in every aspect of service delivery. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights– Key themes and expectations in current Ofsted inspections– What “good” looks like: evidence\, outcomes\, and the voice of the child– Common inspection pitfalls and how to avoid them– How to prepare staff\, documents\, and the environment– Practical strategies for managers and frontline teams to work together on readiness \n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Rachel Holden \n\n\n\nRachel is a highly experienced social care professional with over 25 years in the sector\, spanning frontline practice\, senior leadership\, and national regulation. Most recently\, she led the rollout of Ofsted’s national registration and inspection framework for Supported Accommodation\, playing a pivotal role in shaping this new regulatory landscape. \n\n\n\nAs a former Senior Her Majesty’s Inspector (HMI) at Ofsted\, Rachel was responsible for quality assuring ILACS and SEND inspections and overseeing regulatory practice across children’s services. Her earlier roles include Regulatory Manager\, HMI for Social Care\, and senior operational leadership in early help\, family support\, and services for missing children. \n\n\n\nRachel’s training is grounded in deep sector knowledge\, a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people\, and a commitment to helping providers deliver high-quality\, accountable care. \n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\nREGISTER NEW SESSION 29/06
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/ofsted-inspection-readiness-extra/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260316T123332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T123335Z
UID:4564-1778148000-1778158800@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Responding to Substance Misuse in Young People
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this essential session designed for professionals working with children and young people across social care\, education\, and health. This seminar offers a clear\, practical guide to recognising\, responding to\, and supporting young people who are misusing substances\, with a focus on prevention\, harm reduction\, and safeguarding. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 7th May\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nDrawing on both research and real-world practice\, this course will help you understand the reasons behind substance use\, the risks it poses to health and wellbeing\, and how to work with young people in a way that is non-judgemental\, supportive\, and effective. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters\n\n\n\nSubstance misuse can have a profound impact on a young person’s physical health\, mental health\, relationships\, and future opportunities. It can also increase safeguarding risks\, including exploitation and offending. Professionals need the skills to spot early warning signs\, respond proportionately\, and support young people in making safer choices. This course will help participants:✔️ Recognise early signs and patterns of substance misuse✔️ Understand the drivers and risk factors for substance use in young people✔️ Apply effective engagement and intervention strategies✔️ Know when and how to escalate concerns under safeguarding procedures✔️ Work collaboratively with families\, schools\, and specialist services \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n🔹 Understanding Substance Misuse – Types of substances\, their effects\, and related risks🔹 Why Young People Use Substances – Social\, emotional\, and environmental factors🔹 Spotting the Signs – Changes in behaviour\, appearance\, and peer groups🔹 Responding Effectively – Harm reduction\, motivational approaches\, and building trust🔹 Safeguarding & Multi-Agency Working – When and how to seek specialist help \n\n\n\nMeet the Trainer \n\n\n\nMiguel Valerio is a social worker is more than 20 years of experience. His journey has taken him from research and university lecturing to hands-on work in the sector where he worked as a Responsible Individual (Children’s Homes) and Registered Service Manager (Supported Accommodation). On these roles\, he was responsible for developing and overseeing services for young people\, ensuring regulatory compliance\, and supporting staff training and service improvement. His extensive experience in quality assurance\, governance\, and leadership has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to guide professionals in navigating the complexities of residential children’s social care. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/responding-to-substance-misuse-in-young-people/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260316T123646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T123650Z
UID:4576-1778580000-1778590800@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Assessing and Mitigating Risk in Safeguarding Concerns
DESCRIPTION:When safeguarding concerns arise\, organisations must do more than simply follow procedures. Leaders and practitioners are often required to make complex decisions about risk while investigations or enquiries are ongoing. Determining whether a concern presents an immediate safeguarding risk\, what protective measures may be required\, and how those actions should be reviewed over time requires careful judgement and structured decision-making. \n\n\n\nThis session explores how organisations assess\, mitigate\, and manage risk when safeguarding concerns emerge\, particularly when those concerns involve members of staff. Participants will examine how risk can originate from different sources and how services can respond proportionately while safeguarding children and maintaining fair processes for staff. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 12th May\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nThrough practical examples and discussion\, the training focuses on how leaders move beyond procedural compliance to develop a clear understanding of organisational risk and safeguarding responsibilities. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters\n\n\n\nSafeguarding concerns involving staff are some of the most challenging situations services face. While statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures provide a clear framework for responding to allegations or concerns\, organisations must still make important decisions about risk while those processes are underway. \n\n\n\nManagers must decide whether a staff member can continue working\, whether safeguards need to be introduced\, or whether more restrictive measures are necessary. These decisions carry significant implications for the safety of children\, the wellbeing of staff\, and the integrity of the organisation. \n\n\n\nThis course helps professionals develop a structured approach to assessing and mitigating safeguarding risk. By strengthening understanding of how risk should be identified\, evaluated\, and reviewed\, participants will gain greater confidence in making proportionate and defensible decisions during safeguarding concerns. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n🔹 Understanding different forms of risk that emerge during safeguarding concerns🔹 Identifying whether risk originates from behaviour\, context\, or organisational factors🔹 Assessing safeguarding risk when concerns involve members of staff🔹 Using structured decision-making to determine appropriate safeguarding measures🔹 Exploring escalation pathways and proportionate responses🔹 Implementing and reviewing risk mitigation strategies during investigations🔹 Monitoring whether actions taken have effectively reduced risk \n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Ray SaidRay has an extensive background in managing the investigation of allegations against people who work with children and most recently served as L.A.D.O. for Tameside Council \n\n\n\nRay also spent 7 years in the dual role of L.A.D.O. & Risk Manager for Liverpool City Council where he managed the investigation of allegations against people who work with children and \,as Risk Manager\, he was Children Services lead officer for Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) \n\n\n\nRay has previously been Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Service Manager\, Social Care Complaints Manager and spent 5 years as Learning and Development Officer. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/assessing-and-mitigating-risk-in-safeguarding-concerns/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260316T124028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T124032Z
UID:4580-1778752800-1778774400@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Children’s Homes Regulations
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will provide a clear\, accessible overview of the legal framework that governs children’s residential care in England\, with a focus on turning regulatory requirements into meaningful\, high-quality practice. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 14th May\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £81 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £108 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re new to the sector\, preparing for Ofsted inspection\, or supporting a team to develop confidence in their regulatory knowledge\, this session will equip you with a solid foundation in the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015\, including the Quality Standards that shape the delivery of care and support for children and young people. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the regulatory framework is essential for delivering safe\, consistent\, and accountable care. These regulations are not just about compliance\, they are about embedding principles of dignity\, protection\, progress\, and voice into everyday practice. This course will help participants: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the structure and purpose of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015\n\n\n\nApply the 9 Quality Standards in day-to-day work with children and teams\n\n\n\nNavigate the expectations of Ofsted inspections\n\n\n\nIdentify areas for service improvement and readiness\n\n\n\nBuild confidence in using the regulations as a framework for practice\n\n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n\nOverview of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 – What you need to know\n\n\n\nThe 9 Quality Standards – Purpose\, interpretation\, and application\n\n\n\nSupporting Compliance Through Practice – Turning expectations into action\n\n\n\nInspection Readiness – How the regulations connect with the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)\n\n\n\nEmbedding a Quality Culture – Making regulations part of your team’s language and mindset\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer\n\n\n\nMiguel Valerio is a social worker is more than 20 years of experience. His journey has taken me from research and university lecturing to hands-on work in the sector where he worked as a Responsible Individual (Children’s Homes) and Registered Service Manager (Supported Accommodation). On these roles\, he was responsible for developing and overseeing services for young people\, ensuring regulatory compliance\, and supporting staff training and service improvement. His extensive experience in quality assurance\, governance\, and leadership has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to guide professionals in navigating the complexities of residential children’s social care. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/childrens-homes-regulations/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260316T124313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T124317Z
UID:4585-1779184800-1779195600@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Deprivation of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this focused and insightful seminar designed for professionals across social care settings who may be supporting individuals deprived of their liberty. This session offers a clear\, practical guide to the legal principles\, responsibilities\, and processes involved. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 19th May\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a frontline practitioner\, team leader\, or involved in care planning\, this course will help you navigate the complexities of Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) in a way that prioritises safety\, rights\, and proportionality. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters\n\n\n\n\nDepriving someone of their liberty is a serious and highly regulated act that requires clear legal grounding and careful planning. This course supports participants to:\n\n\n\nUnderstand the legal principles that underpin Deprivation of Liberty\n\n\n\nLearn the processes and authorisations required to lawfully deprive someone of their liberty\n\n\n\nExplore the expectations placed on care providers and local authorities\n\n\n\nPromote proportionate\, rights-based care plans that reflect both risk and progress\n\n\n\nEngage in case studies and critical discussions to strengthen practical understanding\n\n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Deprivation of Liberty? – Legal definitions and key legislation\n\n\n\nWhen and How It Applies – Real-world scenarios\, thresholds\, and risk considerations\n\n\n\nPlanning and Reviewing DoL Arrangements – Proportionality\, safety\, and reduction plans\n\n\n\nExpectations for Providers and Local Authorities – Good practice and documentation\n\n\n\nCase Studies & Discussion – Applying the law in complex\, real-life situations\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Stuart Donohue\n\n\n\nStuart is a registered social worker with 15 years experience in child protection and court arenas\, as well as being a frontline social worker with various local authorities\, Stuart has also worked for Cafcass\, been a team manager and has worked as an independent social worker since 2022. Over the last ten years\, Stuart has developed a specialism in working with children and young adults with disabilities who are deprived of their liberty. This has ranged from children who need higher than usual levels of supervision to keep them safe\, to young adults with disabilities who are unable to consent to their care plans. \n\n\n\nStuart is passionate about the issue of deprivation of liberty and eager to share his experience and specialism in this area\, particularly in promoting care plans which are proportionate and appropriate to the risks identified\, with clear plans on how the deprivations will be reduced over time\, whilst ensuring the subject is kept safe from harm. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/understanding-deprivation-of-liberty/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260505T111559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T111605Z
UID:4967-1779271200-1779276600@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Inspection Annex A for Children’s Homes
DESCRIPTION:Annex A is a required document submitted to Ofsted before a children’s homes inspection. It includes key information about the home\, such as details about children\, staff\, incidents\, complaints\, and safeguarding. Inspectors use this information to understand the home and plan their inspection. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 20th May\, 10:00 AM 📍 Live Online via Teams🎟️ Price: £30 \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our Social Care Updates Series\, this session explains how to complete Annex A in a clear and practical way. It focuses on what inspectors expect and how to present your home accurately and consistently. \n\n\n\nWhy This Session Matters \n\n\n\nAnnex A helps inspectors decide what to look at during the inspection\, including which records to review and which areas to explore further. \n\n\n\nIf the information is unclear or does not match your records\, it can create concerns. A well-completed Annex A\, however\, can show strong oversight and understanding of your home. \n\n\n\nWhat We Will Explore \n\n\n\nWe will go through the key sections of Annex A and explain what information is needed and how to present it clearly. This includes children’s needs and progress\, staffing\, safeguarding\, and incidents. \n\n\n\nThe session will also look at how Annex A links to your daily records\, reports\, and monitoring systems\, helping you ensure everything is consistent. We will highlight common mistakes and how to avoid them. \n\n\n\nThe aim is to give you confidence in completing Annex A and ensuring it reflects the reality of your home. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for Registered Managers\, Responsible Individuals\, and staff involved in inspection preparation within children’s homes. \n\n\n\nIt is especially useful for those responsible for completing or contributing to Annex A. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/inspection-annex-a-for-childrens-homes/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260505T112031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T112119Z
UID:4975-1779285600-1779291000@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Inspection Annex A for Supported Accommodation
DESCRIPTION:Annex A is a required document submitted to Ofsted before a supported accommodation inspection. It includes key information about the home\, such as details about children\, staff\, incidents\, complaints\, and safeguarding. Inspectors use this information to understand the home and plan their inspection. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 20th May\, 2:00 PM 📍 Live Online via Teams🎟️ Price: £30 \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our Social Care Updates Series\, this session explains how to complete Annex A in a clear and practical way. It focuses on what inspectors expect and how to present your home accurately and consistently. \n\n\n\nWhy This Session Matters \n\n\n\nAnnex A helps inspectors decide what to look at during the inspection\, including which records to review and which areas to explore further. If the information is unclear or does not match your records\, it can create concerns. A well-completed Annex A\, however\, can show strong oversight and understanding of your home. \n\n\n\nWhat We Will Explore \n\n\n\nWe will go through the key sections of Annex A and explain what information is needed and how to present it clearly. This includes children’s needs and progress\, staffing\, safeguarding\, and incidents. \n\n\n\nThe session will also look at how Annex A links to your daily records\, reports\, and monitoring systems\, helping you ensure everything is consistent. We will highlight common mistakes and how to avoid them. \n\n\n\nThe aim is to give you confidence in completing Annex A and ensuring it reflects the reality of your home. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for Registered Service Managers\, Nominated Individuals\, and staff involved in inspection preparation within supported accommodation. \n\n\n\nIt is especially useful for those responsible for completing or contributing to Annex A. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/inspection-annex-a-for-supported-accommodation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260316T124608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T124612Z
UID:4589-1779357600-1779379200@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Managing Residential Children’s Care Settings
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed for leaders\, managers\, and aspiring managers across children’s homes and supported accommodation services. This in-depth session explores the key responsibilities\, challenges\, and best practices involved in managing high-quality\, compliant\, and child-centred residential settings. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 21st May\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £51 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £108 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nDrawing on the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015\, the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023\, and the Ofsted inspection frameworks\, this course provides the knowledge\, tools\, and leadership insight required to deliver excellence in residential care. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters \n\n\n\nManaging residential children’s settings means balancing regulatory expectations\, workforce challenges\, and the complex needs of young people\, while fostering a culture of care\, stability\, and professional growth. This course supports managers to strengthen their leadership confidence\, compliance awareness\, and strategic vision. Participants will:✔️ Develop a clear understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing residential settings✔️ Explore the core responsibilities and leadership expectations of Registered Managers and Nominated/Responsible Individuals✔️ Strengthen skills in staff supervision\, performance management\, and team culture✔️ Gain tools to prepare for inspection\, quality assurance\, and continuous improvement \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights \n\n\n\n🔹 Understanding the Regulatory Frameworks – Key differences and overlaps between Children’s Homes and Supported Accommodation Regulations🔹 Leadership in Residential Settings – Defining roles\, responsibilities\, and accountability🔹 Quality and Compliance – Aligning practice with Ofsted frameworks and Quality Standards🔹 Workforce Management – Supervision\, recruitment\, retention\, and development strategies🔹 Inspection and Continuous Improvement – Using audits\, data\, and reflection to sustain excellence \n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Miguel Valerio\n\n\n\nMiguel Valerio is an experienced Social Worker with 20+ years of experience. He’s a social care consultant\, trainer\, and regulatory specialist with deep expertise in risk management\, care planning\, and quality assurance. He worked for more than decade as Senior and Operational Manager responsible for Children’s Homes and Supported Accommodation settings\, also leading service development\, supporting teams\, and ensuring high standards of care planning and risk assessment. \n\n\n\nNow through Social Care Skills\, Miguel provides training and consultancy to help professionals strengthen their documentation\, improve practice\, and meet regulatory expectations. His sessions are known for being practical\, reflective\, and grounded in real-world experience. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/managing-residential-childrens-care-settings-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260316T124903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T090746Z
UID:4593-1779787800-1779798600@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Developing Restorative Justice with Young People
DESCRIPTION:This seminar provides a comprehensive exploration of restorative justice approaches tailored for young people. Participants will gain practical tools for fostering positive change\, managing conflict\, and promoting accountability. Key areas include implementing restorative conversations\, managing group dynamics\, and understanding trauma-informed practices. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive discussions and case studies\, attendees will develop strategies to support young people in taking responsibility for their actions while building stronger\, healthier relationships. The session will also cover integrating restorative practices within professional environments and creating long-lasting positive outcomes. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 26th May\, 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nThe seminar aligns with the principles outlined in The National Protocol on Reducing Unnecessary Criminalisation of Looked-after Children and Care Leavers\, emphasizing the importance of restorative approaches in supporting vulnerable young people. By promoting constructive responses to challenging behaviour\, restorative practices help prevent the criminalisation of children in care\, fostering positive development and reducing long-term negative outcomes. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\nProfessionals and practitioners working with children and young people in social care\, education\, youth justice\, and related sectors. \n\n\n\nAbout the Trainer: \n\n\n\nSilvia Lopez Quijada is a Lecturer in Criminal Justice at Nottingham Trent University with extensive experience in youth justice and restorative practices. As a former Youth Justice Officer in South London\, she specialized in supporting high-risk young offenders through restorative and trauma-informed approaches. Silvia’s research focuses on the intersection of restorative justice and neurocriminology\, applying cutting-edge findings to practical interventions. She has contributed to key research projects on youth resilience and agency in the face of adversity. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/developing-restorative-justice-with-young-people-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260312T094813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T094855Z
UID:4532-1779962400-1779973200@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Notifications of Serious Events (Ofsted)
DESCRIPTION:This session explores the critical importance of reporting serious events to Ofsted in line with regulatory expectations. Participants will develop clarity on what constitutes a notifiable incident\, how to complete accurate and timely notifications\, and how to embed these processes into wider systems of accountability\, safeguarding\, and reflective practice.  \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 28th May\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWith practical tools and case-based discussions\, this session supports providers to build confidence and consistency in their response to serious incidents. \n\n\n\nWhy It Matters \n\n\n\nNotifications are a legal obligation and a core indicator of a service’s transparency\, responsiveness\, and safeguarding culture. This training empowers managers and providers to treat notifications as part of their broader safeguarding framework and quality assurance cycle. A robust understanding of notification duties helps ensure that serious incidents are not only reported but also used as learning opportunities to strengthen care. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights \n\n\n\n\nWhat qualifies as a “serious event” under Ofsted Regulations\n\n\n\nCompleting effective\, timely notifications to Ofsted and other relevant agencies\n\n\n\nCommon errors and omissions\, and how to avoid them\n\n\n\nEmbedding a notification culture that supports safeguarding\, reflection\, and organisational learning\n\n\n\nConnecting notifications to your workforce plan\, service monitoring\, and risk management strategy\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Trainer \n\n\n\nMiguel Valerio is a social worker is more than 20 years of experience. His journey has taken him from research and university lecturing to hands-on work in the sector where he worked as a Responsible Individual (Children’s Homes) and Registered Service Manager (Supported Accommodation). On these roles\, he was responsible for developing and overseeing services for young people\, ensuring regulatory compliance\, and supporting staff training and service improvement. His extensive experience in quality assurance\, governance\, and leadership has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to guide professionals in navigating the complexities of residential children’s social care. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/notifications-of-serious-events-ofsted-extra/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260505T134358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T134400Z
UID:4985-1780567200-1780578000@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Risk Assessments & Care/Support Plans in Children’s Social Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this session designed for professionals in children’s social care who are involved in assessing risk and developing care or support plans. These documents are far more than a regulatory requirement\, they are foundational tools for ensuring children and young people receive care and support that is safe\, responsive\, and tailored to their needs. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 4th June\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nThis seminar focuses on how to create clear\, practical\, and trauma-informed plans that not only support compliance\, but also improve the quality and impact of everyday practice. Whether you’re new to care planning or want to refresh and strengthen your approach\, this course will give you clarity\, confidence\, and tools you can use immediately. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters\n\n\n\nRisk assessments and care/support plans should be living documents that reflect each child’s individual story\, vulnerabilities\, strengths\, and aspirations. Poorly written or generic plans not only undermine safety\, they also compromise the effectiveness of care. This course will help participants: \n\n\n\n✔️ Understand the purpose and structure of effective planning and risk documentation✔️ Create individualised\, practical\, and needs-led plans✔️ Apply a trauma-informed\, relational approach to risk and care✔️ Ensure regulatory compliance while enhancing the quality of practice✔️ Use documentation to support staff\, guide interventions\, and evidence progress \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n🔹 The Principles of Effective Planning – Moving beyond templates and tick boxes🔹 Writing Meaningful Risk Assessments – Identifying risks\, strategies\, and protective factors🔹 Care & Support Plans That Work – Turning assessment into action🔹 Dynamic Documents – Reviewing and updating in response to change🔹 Inspection & Oversight – What good practice looks like to regulators \n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Miguel Valerio\n\n\n\nMiguel Valerio is an experienced Social Worker with 20+ years of experience. He’s a social care consultant\, trainer\, and regulatory specialist with deep expertise in risk management\, care planning\, and quality assurance. He worked for more than decade as Senior and Operational Manager responsible for Children’s Homes and Supported Accommodation settings\, also leading service development\, supporting teams\, and ensuring high standards of care planning and risk assessment. \n\n\n\nNow through Social Care Skills\, Miguel provides training and consultancy to help professionals strengthen their documentation\, improve practice\, and meet regulatory expectations. His sessions are known for being practical\, reflective\, and grounded in real-world experience. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/risk-assessments-care-support-plans-in-childrens-social-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260505T134819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T134823Z
UID:4997-1780999200-1781010000@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Missing from Care: Prevention\, Response & Safe Return
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this session designed for professionals working with children and young people who may go missing from care. This seminar provides a clear\, practical framework for preventing missing incidents\, responding effectively when they occur\, and supporting young people on their return\, while meeting regulatory and safeguarding expectations. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 9th June\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nThe session includes practical application of the Philomena Protocol\, showing how to use it proactively to share key information with the police and strengthen multi-agency responses. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters \n\n\n\nGoing missing is often an indicator of risk\, vulnerability\, and unmet need. Poor responses can increase harm\, while effective\, coordinated practice can significantly improve outcomes. This course will help participants:✔️ Understand the drivers behind missing episodes\, including trauma\, exploitation\, and peer influences✔️ Implement preventative strategies that reduce the likelihood of young people going missing✔️ Use the Philomena Protocol effectively to support police responses and information sharing✔️ Respond to incidents in line with safeguarding procedures and regulatory expectations✔️ Support young people through safe return\, debrief\, and recovery processes \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights \n\n\n\n🔹 Understanding Missing Behaviour – Risk factors\, patterns\, and underlying needs🔹 Prevention in Practice – Relationship-based approaches and safety planning🔹 Using the Philomena Protocol – What it is\, how it works\, and practical implementation🔹 Responding to Incidents – Reporting\, recording\, and multi-agency coordination🔹 Return Home & Learning – Debriefs\, reflection\, and reducing future risk \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\nThis course is ideal for social care professionals\, managers\, key workers\, and safeguarding leads supporting children and young people in care. It is particularly relevant for those responsible for risk management\, incident response\, and partnership working with police and local authorities.Meet Your Trainer: Pravina Patel \n\n\n\nPravina Patel is a senior leader in children’s social care with over 20 years of experience across children’s residential care\, supported accommodation\, safeguarding leadership\, and education services. She has extensive expertise in regulatory compliance\, Ofsted registration\, and leading multi-site services supporting young people with complex needs. Pravina is particularly experienced in trauma-informed practice\, contextual safeguarding\, and strengthening governance systems that promote safe\, high-quality care environments. She currently works as a Registered Service Manager and Responsible Individual\, overseeing multiple services for young people and leading safeguarding\, workforce development\, and quality assurance systems. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/missing-from-care-prevention-response-safe-return/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260505T135108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143517Z
UID:5002-1781172000-1781182800@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Pathway Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this session designed for professionals supporting young people as they transition towards independence. This seminar explores how to develop and implement effective\, person-centred Pathway Plans that go beyond compliance and genuinely support young people to achieve positive\, sustainable outcomes. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 11th June\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nPathway Plans are a key tool in preparing young people for adulthood\, yet they can often become process-driven rather than purpose-driven. This session will help you reframe planning as a dynamic\, relational process that reflects each young person’s journey\, aspirations\, and evolving needs. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters \n\n\n\nA strong Pathway Plan can make the difference between a young person feeling supported and empowered\, or overwhelmed and unprepared. This course will help participants:✔️ Understand the purpose\, structure\, and legal expectations of Pathway Plans✔️ Develop individualised\, realistic\, and outcome-focused plans✔️ Engage young people meaningfully in the planning process✔️ Link Pathway Plans to risk assessments\, care/support plans\, and independence skills✔️ Use Pathway Plans as a tool to evidence progress and support transitions \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights \n\n\n\n🔹 Understanding Pathway Planning – Legal framework\, purpose\, and responsibilities🔹 Person-Centred Planning – Capturing voice\, identity\, and aspirations🔹 From Paper to Practice – Making plans active\, relevant\, and regularly reviewed🔹 Linking Plans to Outcomes – Education\, employment\, health\, relationships\, and independence🔹 Common Pitfalls & Good Practice – What works and what to avoid \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\nThis course is ideal for key workers\, personal advisors\, social workers\, managers\, and support staff involved in developing or reviewing Pathway Plans. It is particularly relevant for those working with care leavers and young people preparing for independence. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Pravina Patel \n\n\n\nPravina Patel is a senior leader in children’s social care with over 20 years of experience across children’s residential care\, supported accommodation\, safeguarding leadership\, and education services. She has extensive expertise in regulatory compliance\, Ofsted registration\, and leading multi-site services supporting young people with complex needs. Pravina is particularly experienced in trauma-informed practice\, contextual safeguarding\, and strengthening governance systems that promote safe\, high-quality care environments. She currently works as a Registered Service Manager and Responsible Individual\, overseeing multiple services for young people and leading safeguarding\, workforce development\, and quality assurance systems. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/effective-pathway-planning/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T123000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260505T135510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T135514Z
UID:5006-1781602200-1781613000@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Developing Restorative Justice with Young People
DESCRIPTION:This seminar provides a comprehensive exploration of restorative justice approaches tailored for young people. Participants will gain practical tools for fostering positive change\, managing conflict\, and promoting accountability. Key areas include implementing restorative conversations\, managing group dynamics\, and understanding trauma-informed practices. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 16th December\, 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nThrough interactive discussions and case studies\, attendees will develop strategies to support young people in taking responsibility for their actions while building stronger\, healthier relationships. The session will also cover integrating restorative practices within professional environments and creating long-lasting positive outcomes. \n\n\n\nThe seminar aligns with the principles outlined in The National Protocol on Reducing Unnecessary Criminalisation of Looked-after Children and Care Leavers\, emphasizing the importance of restorative approaches in supporting vulnerable young people. By promoting constructive responses to challenging behaviour\, restorative practices help prevent the criminalisation of children in care\, fostering positive development and reducing long-term negative outcomes. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\nProfessionals and practitioners working with children and young people in social care\, education\, youth justice\, and related sectors. \n\n\n\nAbout the Trainer: \n\n\n\nSilvia Lopez Quijada is a Lecturer in Criminal Justice at Nottingham Trent University with extensive experience in youth justice and restorative practices. As a former Youth Justice Officer in South London\, she specialized in supporting high-risk young offenders through restorative and trauma-informed approaches. Silvia’s research focuses on the intersection of restorative justice and neurocriminology\, applying cutting-edge findings to practical interventions. She has contributed to key research projects on youth resilience and agency in the face of adversity. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/developing-restorative-justice-with-young-people/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260505T135904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T135907Z
UID:5010-1781776800-1781798400@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Supported Accommodation Inspection Framework
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for professionals working in or supporting supported accommodation services for young people aged 16–17. This seminar provides a clear\, practical guide to the Ofsted Inspection Framework\, helping participants understand expectations\, avoid common pitfalls\, and embed a quality-first approach to service delivery. \n\n\n\nThis session will cover the latest updates to the Social Care Common Inspection Framework \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 18th June\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £81 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £108 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWhether you are new to supported accommodation or seeking to strengthen your inspection readiness\, this session will give you clarity\, confidence\, and practical strategies to meet both the regulatory requirements and the needs of young people. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters\n\n\n\nOfsted inspections are not just about compliance\, they assess whether services promote safety\, independence\, and positive outcomes for young people. Understanding the inspection framework means you can anticipate what inspectors will look for\, evidence good practice\, and address any gaps before they become compliance issues. This course will help participants:✔️ Learn how Ofsted will apply the Inspection Framework✔️ Identify the evidence and documentation that demonstrates compliance and quality✔️ Prepare staff and management for interviews\, observations\, and record reviews✔️ Use inspection outcomes to drive continuous improvement \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n🔹 Overview of the Supported Accommodation Inspection Framework – Structure\, scope\, and purpose🔹 Linking Regulations to Practice – Turning compliance into meaningful daily routines🔹 Inspection Methods – How inspectors gather evidence and assess quality🔹 Readiness Strategies – Preparing your team\, records\, and environment for inspection🔹 Beyond Inspection – Embedding quality and improvement year-round \n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Miguel Valerio\n\n\n\nMiguel Valerio is an experienced social care consultant\, trainer\, and regulatory specialist\, with extensive expertise in supported accommodation services and Ofsted inspection preparation. Having worked for more than a decade as an Operational Manager in a Children Social Care provider (assuming roles as Children’s Home RI and Supported Accommodation RSM)\, Miguel successfully led services through inspections while ensuring young people received high-quality\, needs-led support. \n\n\n\nNow managing Social Care Skills\, Miguel delivers specialist training and consultancy to help providers understand regulations\, strengthen compliance\, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. His practical\, inspection-focused approach equips teams with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve strong inspection outcomes. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/supported-accommodation-inspection-framework-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260505T140244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T140249Z
UID:5015-1782208800-1782219600@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Roles of the Nominated Individual / Responsible Individual
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal\, regulatory\, and leadership responsibilities attached to these roles\, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their duties effectively. \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 23rd June\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nIn regulated children’s services\, the Nominated Individual (Supported Accommodation) and the Responsible Individual (Children’s Homes) play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations\, upholding high-quality care standards\, and providing strategic oversight. Their responsibilities extend beyond operational management\, requiring them to ensure accountability\, governance\, and safeguarding practices are embedded across the organization. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters\n\n\n\nThe roles of Nominated Individual and Responsible Individual are legally required in children’s social care settings\, and failure to fulfill these duties effectively can lead to regulatory breaches\, enforcement action\, and compromised care quality. This course will help participants:✔️ Understand the statutory requirements and legal duties of Nominated and Responsible Individuals✔️ Navigate Ofsted regulations\, compliance expectations\, and inspection frameworks✔️ Learn how to implement robust governance and quality assurance processes✔️ Strengthen safeguarding leadership and risk management✔️ Develop effective communication and collaboration with regulators and stakeholders \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n🔹 The Roles of the Nominated & Responsible Individuals – Defining key duties and responsibilities🔹 Regulatory & Legal Framework – Understanding the Children’s Homes Regulations\, Supported Accommodation Regulations\, Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)\, and Ofsted expectations🔹 Safeguarding & Risk Management – Embedding a strong culture of child protection and safety🔹 Quality Assurance & Governance – Implementing effective policies\, audits\, and continuous improvement strategies🔹 Preparing for Ofsted Inspections – Ensuring compliance\, record-keeping\, and leadership accountability \n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Miguel Valerio\n\n\n\nMiguel Valerio is a social worker is more than 20 years of experience. His journey has taken me from research and university lecturing to hands-on work in the sector where he worked as a Responsible Individual (Children’s Homes) and Registered Service Manager (Supported Accommodation). On these role\, he was responsible for developing and overseeing services for young people\, ensuring regulatory compliance\, and supporting staff training and service improvement. His extensive experience in quality assurance\, governance\, and leadership has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to guide professionals in navigating the complexities of residential children’s social care. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/the-roles-of-the-nominated-individual-responsible-individual/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260505T140601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T140605Z
UID:5020-1782381600-1782403200@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Children's Homes Inspection Framework
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this session designed for professionals working in or supporting children’s homes. This seminar provides a clear\, practical overview of the Ofsted Children’s Homes Inspection Framework\, explaining how inspections are conducted\, what inspectors are looking for\, and how to demonstrate compliance and quality in day-to-day practice. \n\n\n\nThis session will cover the latest updates to the Social Care Common Inspection Framework \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 25th June\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £81 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £108 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nWhether you are a Registered Manager\, Responsible Individual\, or part of a leadership or compliance team\, this session will equip you with the knowledge and insight needed to approach inspection with confidence\, clarity\, and readiness. \n\n\n\nWhy This Course Matters\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the inspection framework is vital for achieving and maintaining high-quality outcomes in children’s homes. Ofsted inspections assess not only compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards\, but also the impact and experiences of children. This course helps participants:✔️ Understand how Ofsted evaluates children’s homes under the current inspection framework✔️ Identify what evidence and practice inspectors look for in each area of judgement✔️ Prepare confidently for both announced and unannounced inspections✔️ Recognise the features of “good” and “outstanding” practice✔️ Build a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the service \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n🔹 Overview of the Children’s Homes Inspection Framework – Purpose\, principles\, and structure🔹 What Inspectors Look For – Evaluating quality of care\, safeguarding\, and leadership🔹 Inspection Process – From pre-inspection planning to feedback and reports🔹 Evidence and Impact – Demonstrating how your service improves children’s outcomes🔹 Embedding Inspection Readiness – Making quality visible in everyday practice \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\nThis course is ideal for Registered Managers\, Responsible Individuals\, Deputy Managers\, and Quality Leads in children’s homes. It is also valuable for providers\, consultants\, and compliance officers seeking to strengthen their understanding of Ofsted’s expectations and inspection methodology. \n\n\n\nAbout the Trainer:\n\n\n\nMiguel Valerio is a social worker is more than 20 years of experience. His journey has taken him from research and university lecturing to hands-on work in the sector where he worked as a Responsible Individual (Children’s Homes) and Registered Service Manager (Supported Accommodation). On these roles\, he was responsible for developing and overseeing services for young people\, ensuring regulatory compliance\, and supporting staff training and service improvement. His extensive experience in quality assurance\, governance\, and leadership has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to guide professionals in navigating the complexities of residential children’s social care. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/childrens-homes-inspection-framework/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T073703
CREATED:20260505T141037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T141041Z
UID:5024-1782727200-1782738000@socialcareskills.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ofsted Inspection Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Is your service prepared for its next Ofsted inspection? This focused and highly practical session is designed to give leaders and practitioners the clarity\, tools\, and confidence they need to approach inspection with assurance.  \n\n\n\n📅 Date & Time: 29th June\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Live Online via Teams📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nLed by Rachel Holden\, former Senior HMI at Ofsted\, the course offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from someone who has led inspections across a range of children’s services. With a unique insider’s perspective\, Rachel will share what inspectors really look for\, and how your service can evidence high-quality practice and compliance. \n\n\n\nWhy It MattersOfsted inspections can be a source of pressure. but they can also be an opportunity to showcase your service at its best. This session supports providers to move from anxiety to action\, with step-by-step guidance on preparing for inspection day\, aligning with the SCCIF(s)\, and demonstrating impact in every aspect of service delivery. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights– Key themes and expectations in current Ofsted inspections– What “good” looks like: evidence\, outcomes\, and the voice of the child– Common inspection pitfalls and how to avoid them– How to prepare staff\, documents\, and the environment– Practical strategies for managers and frontline teams to work together on readiness \n\n\n\nMeet Your Trainer: Rachel Holden \n\n\n\nRachel is a highly experienced social care professional with over 25 years in the sector\, spanning frontline practice\, senior leadership\, and national regulation. Most recently\, she led the rollout of Ofsted’s national registration and inspection framework for Supported Accommodation\, playing a pivotal role in shaping this new regulatory landscape. \n\n\n\nAs a former Senior Her Majesty’s Inspector (HMI) at Ofsted\, Rachel was responsible for quality assuring ILACS and SEND inspections and overseeing regulatory practice across children’s services. Her earlier roles include Regulatory Manager\, HMI for Social Care\, and senior operational leadership in early help\, family support\, and services for missing children. \n\n\n\nRachel’s training is grounded in deep sector knowledge\, a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people\, and a commitment to helping providers deliver high-quality\, accountable care. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://socialcareskills.co.uk/event/ofsted-inspection-readiness/
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