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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T160000
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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:20260424T160041
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T133000
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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\nREGISTER HERE\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\nREGISTER HERE
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:20260424T160041
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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:20260424T160041
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:20260424T160041
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:20260424T160041
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:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T160041
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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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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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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