Course overview

Professionals are often required to chair and co-ordinate safeguarding meetings. It’s therefore essential they understand this role, to enable them to convene and chair successfully, and to maintain a level of confidence and competence to achieve positive outcomes for the client.

This practical, structured two-day Chairing Safeguarding Meetings course will help delegates understand what’s required when convening and chairing safeguarding strategy meetings and case conferences.

It will give delegates a full understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures, and supply guidance on supporting the process to ensure positive outcomes. 

They will learn best practice in undertaking risk assessments and devising appropriate protection plans while using a client focused approach.

Key Learning Points

• Demonstrating a working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance
• Understanding the role and responsibilities of the chairperson
• Managing and co-ordinating the multi-agency response in terms of the investigation/risk assessment, protection planning and outcomes
• Identifying implications for other individuals, agencies and organisations
• Understanding information-sharing protocols
• Communicating with individuals from a range of agencies and facilitating their contribution
• Exploring good practice in chairing meetings
• Formulating and confirming decisions and recommendations