Events & Training

The NWSB and BCUHB are excited to invite you to the launch of the ICON programme within maternity and health visiting in BCUHB, with eventual roll out across the multiagency partnership in North Wales.

ICON is a preventative programme addressing Abusive Head Trauma in babies and young children by sharing key messages, at 5 specific key moments in the early parenting journey, about infant crying.  These messages form the acronym of ICON:

I – Infant crying is normal and it will stop

C – Comfort methods can help soothe your baby

O – It’s OK to walk away if you become overwhelmed, just make sure your baby is safe

N – It’s Never ok to shake, hurt or take your frustrations out on your baby

This morning event will take a closer look at abusive head trauma, introduce you to the ICON programme, show you how BCUHB will implement this in maternity and health visiting practice and provide time for you to think about how your service can share these vital messages to parents and carers within your service.

For more information on the ICON programme specifically, you can visit their website:  Home – ICON Cope

What a way to start safeguarding week 2025 – we look forward to seeing you then.

Monday 10 November 2025 09:30 – 12:30 at Conwy Business Centre, Junction Way, Llandudno LL31 9XX

To book a place please contact: regionalsafeguarding@denbighshire.gov.uk 

Facilitator: Dr Laura Pritchard Jones

Monday 10^th November 2025 13:30 – 15:30 Via MS Teams

This session will look in more detail at a major area that causes some concern for practitioners and on which the law itself is not entirely clear: what is a capacity assessment and when do you need to do one? Using case-based scenarios, case law, and wider evidence such as that from Adult Practice Reviews and Safeguarding Adults Reviews, the session will look at what the law says about when the MCA and capacity assessments should come into play, and when they shouldn’t.

To book a place email: regionalsafeguarding@denbighshire.gov.uk

Mental Capacity

Are you confident in your knowledge of the signs and indicators of sexual abuse and sexually abusive behaviour? Would you like advice on using our Signs and Indicators Template to build a picture of your concerns when you are worried about a child?

This free webinar gives professionals working with children the knowledge and confidence to gather the wider the emotional, behavioural and physical signs and indicators of sexual abuse.

10^th November 2025 at 09.30am – 10.30am Online. 

To book a place please do so via this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/79e31222-c3c7-4f6a-a007-67a63e1eee61@c6352b95-70d9-4702-8877-c68b88eb1b26

For further information please see attached flyer: Signs and Indicators of CSA Flyer 10 Nov 2025 eng

Improve your understanding of child sexual abuse including the warning signs. Explore the factors that increase the risk to families. Learn about resources available including the new family safety plan to support parents and families.

• Target Group: Practitioners
  

Tuesday 11 November 2025 12:00 – 1:30pm online via MS Teams
To book a place please contact: regionalsafeguarding@denbighshire.gov.uk

Do you know how to speak to children when you think they may have been sexually abused? Or how to respond when children tell us they are being or have been sexually harmed?

This free webinar aims to help professionals understand what they can do to help children by putting our Communicating with children guide into practice.

11^th November 2025 11am – 12noon online – to book a place please do so via this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0cc95c80-941d-4cde-b533-7c8f878cb8f7@c6352b95-70d9-4702-8877-c68b88eb1b26

For further information please see attached flyer: Speaking to children about CSA eng

A one-day course for those who wish to take on the role of Panel Member in the SUSR process. 

The course will cover the following:

• An overview of the SUSR process
• What it means to be a panel member
• What skills knowledge and experience do I bring?
• The purpose, functions and specific tasks of a review panel
• Timelines
• Learning events
• Family Contact
• Exercises to work through scenarios and examples
• An opportunity to have multi agency discussions to enhance understanding of completing a review and being part of a panel

12^th November 2025 at Conwy Business Centre – email: regionalsafeguarding@denbighshire.gov.uk to book a place.

SUSR Panel Member Training

14:00 – 15:00 online via MS Teams

Discover how safeguarding is shaping safer sport for everyone – working collaboratively.

This online session will give you an introduction to safeguarding in sport, helping you understand when and how to share information.

Facilitators:  Jodi Evans – Safeguarding Adults in Sports Manager – Anne Craft Trust; Cerri Dando – Thompson – Child Protection in Sport Unit

To book email: regionalsafeguarding@denbighshire.gov.uk

How Sport Safeguards

Online 10am to 11:30am

Session presented by: North Wales Police

The aim of the presentation is to give practitioners the opportunity to examine and explore the nature of the exploitation of adults at risk of harm. It will consider the nature of that exploitation in the region and how it can manifest in our communities and care settings in order to help practitioners to intervene in order to minimise either the risk, or experience of, abuse.

To book a place, please email: regionalsafeguarding@denbighshire.gov.uk

Exploitation of Adults at Risk Event

11.30am – 1pm Via MS Teams

Facilitator: Dr Jeremy Dixon

To request a place on this workshop please contact regionalsafeguarding@denbighshire.gov.uk

Supporting people living with dementia through safeguarding processes

09:30 – 12:30 online via MS Teams

This session will examine the link between substance use and safeguarding, supporting learners to identify risks, understand relevant legislation, and respond effectively. Participants will get the opportunity to evaluate potential safeguarding concerns and support individuals safely and respectfully. Ideal for health and social care professionals. On completion learners will be able to:

• Describe the effects of common substances and recognise signs of substance use.

• Identify potential safeguarding concerns linked to substance use.

• Explain the key principles of safeguarding and how they relate to individuals using substances.

• Demonstrate appropriate actions when responding to safeguarding risks in substance use cases.

• Develop person-centred strategies to support individuals while prioritising safety and wellbeing.

Facilitators: Adferiad Training

To book email: regionalsafeguarding@denbighshire.gov.uk

Substance Use and Safeguarding

National safeguarding training, learning and development standards – Implementation day Group C resource pack

Monday, 17 November
9.30am to 4pm
Conwy Business Centre,
LL31 9XX

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Please note that availability is limited.
Closing date: 3 October 2025

17.11.25 North Wales Implementation Day