KBSP Inter-agency Training aims to increase participants’ knowledge and skills in the field of safeguarding so that professionals can provide high quality services and improve outcomes for adults, children, young people and their families and carers. Inter-agency training complements single agency and professional training by focusing on effectively working together to meet the needs of adults, children and families.
Attending training in mixed groups has been proven to build relationships between different workplaces, which is important for multi-agency working. It also means that people can share their experiences and learn from each other. It is our objective to deliver quality training in a safe and reflective environment.
We review the training programme annually and revise it according to the feedback received from our partner agencies, course participants, identified learning from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, examples of best practice, and in line with changes to legislation and statutory guidance.
The training we currently offer is aimed at professionals that work with adults, children & young people, families and communities.
Please also see the resources and training providers on the Training Resources page.
The KBSP team have been working towards developing a new training programme for April 2022 - March 2023, that reflects the 2019 merging of the Children, Adults and Communities Safeguarding Boards into the Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership (KBSP).
You can find out more about KBSP and the previous merge in the Who We Are and What We Do pages.
The core training programme courses as shown below will be provided, as well as a selection of brand new specialist training courses.
Core programme courses:
Specialist training courses:
Course dates for the new training year April 2022 - March 2023 are now available below in the relevant course title drop down menus.
All KBSP courses are Inter-agency courses. They are full day courses, currently delivered as two half day sessions one week apart to limit video call fatigue. Training groups are smaller than usual to allow for effective engagement and learning.
All training continues to take place online via Zoom video conference until further notice.
Returning to in person training will continue to be reviewed during this next training year April 2022 - March 2023. In the event that training returns to in-person, any Part Two dates will be rescheduled and merged with Part One to create a full day of training. Please be aware of this when booking your training for the new training year.
Please be aware that these courses are in continuous high demand. If you wish to attend a specific training date, please apply for your chosen course at least two months prior to the course start date for a higher chance of gaining a place.
Please read through ALL drop down menus below before applying:
'How to Choose The Right Course For You' provides you with the 'participant journey' and how to choose a course suitable for your role.
'Frequently Asked Questions' provides answers to questions you may have about attending training - Please read through these before emailing the KBSP admin with an enquiry.
'Course Fees' gives you details on how to search for the cost of the course you are wanting to attend.
'Cancellation and No-show Policy' provides clarification on how to cancel your place within the required policy time frame and how not to attain a charge for your organisation.
Choosing the right course - Read the working groups to identify the group that is most relevant to the safeguarding and child protection duties within your role.
Before applying - Select any course that is suitable for your working group, that you have not attended previously. *NHS staff only, check the course description to confirm that the course is the required inter-collegiate level for your role. All KBSP courses are Level 3 or higher.
On Applying - Download, complete and submit an application form following the instructions at the end of the form. The application form is downloadable from this page below the course descriptions and must be submitted in a word.doc format. Make sure to apply a good 2 months in advance of your training.
After Applying - Your place on the course is not guaranteed until you receive a course confirmation email. Once you have received this email, you officially have a place on the course. If we are unable to book you on to your chosen course we will give you a place on the next available date.
Before Training - You will receive a 'Course Joining Instructions' email approximately 2 weeks before training is due to take place. This includes the date/time of your training, your access details and documents for on the day and will need to be saved somewhere safe. A pre-course questionnaire is provided within the email - Please complete this survey before attending the course. This is part of our training needs analysis and helps us to review the effectiveness of the training so that we can improve this each year. Please also make sure you have read the 'Guide to Online Training' PDF attached within the email so that you are ready to attend on the day.
Day of Training - Access the training via the Zoom link in your Course Joining Instructions email and wait in the waiting room. Once you have been admitted into the training, make sure to add your full name to the chat so that the trainer can confirm your attendance. If you do not do this you may risk receiving a non-attendance fee.
After Training - In the week after your training you will receive a post course email. This email includes a post course survey, information regarding invoicing and a follow up questionnaire along with information on when to expect your certificate. Please read through this email and complete the post course survey so that we can effectively assess your training experience. This also offers a chance for you to make any suggestions about the training received. Once you have completed this survey, we will begin processing your certificate.
Please use the working groups, course description (aims and objectives) and frequently asked questions to help you to select a course that is suitable for you.
Group A:
Group B:
Group C:
Group D:
KBSP courses are consistently in high demand throughout the training year and our training email inbox is frequently at a very high capacity. If you have an enquiry, please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before contacting the training team with enquiries.
Any enquiries received into the KBSP training email inbox that can be answered on the Frequently Asked Questions page will be deleted without a reply.
If the answer to your enquiry is not given on the FAQ's page, please email the kbsp.training@bristol.gov.uk inbox with the subject heading ''NEW ENQUIRY'' and we will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.
If your agency does not currently contribute to the KBSP budget there will be a fee for attending KBSP Inter-agency Training.
We need full, accurate details for who to invoice for all course applications, regardless of whether your place is funded in case we need to charge under our cancellation policy. Please ensure that the details you provide for this on your application form are correct and provide a purchase order and/or budget code if required by your organisation - Please check this with your line manager or finance team before completing your form. Mark 'N/A' in the PO/Budget code field, if this is not applicable to your organisation or agency.
Voluntary organisations: If your income is less than £100,000 per annum then places can be booked for 50% of the full charge. We can only accept requests for half price places at the time of application so please be sure to mention this on your form.
Bristol City Council staff (excluding Local Authority school staff): We need a cost code for all bookings. This can be obtained from your manager.
If you need to cancel, please email the training administrator at KBSP.training@bristol.gov.uk. Please copy your manager into any cancellation emails.
If you can’t attend a course on the day, please email the training administrator ASAP.
Cancellation Policy
If you fail to inform the training administrator of your absence by 09:00 ten working days (Monday to Friday) prior to the course in writing, your agency will be charged the full price of the course. Non-attendance on the day will also result in your agency being charged the full cost of the course (this is regardless of whether your agency has received a funded place or not). Please copy in your manager when sending cancellation emails. If you are unable to attend please notify us asap by email.
Once you have read all of the above information, please select your course from the training programme below.
All of the below are Inter-agency training courses. We are not currently delivering commissioned/In-House training at this time.
Please be aware that these courses are currently in high demand. If you wish to attend a specific training date, please apply for your chosen course at least two months prior to the course start date for a stronger chance of gaining a place. Once you have chosen your date for training please download and complete the application form in full, with invoicing details (this includes funded places). Please make sure to read all drop down menus above before applying.
Suitable for working groups: B & C
NHS level: This is a level 3 course suitable for those without specific safeguarding responsibility, or those who are new to their safeguarding role who will go on to complete additional safeguarding training.
Course length: two half-day sessions, one week apart. You must attend both part one and two to complete the course.
Cost: £80 per person (see course fees section for exemptions).
Aims: To develop knowledge and skills gained from Group A single agency training and increase understanding of the roles of other agencies in child protection, and the importance of working together to keep children safe.
Objectives: After completing this course participants will be able to:
Courses are delivered online via Zoom and split in to two half day sessions, one week apart to mitigate technology fatigue and for effective learning. You must attend both part one and two to complete the course.
Part One: Wednesday 4th May 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Wednesday 11th May 2022 - 9:00 - 12:15 CANCELLED
Part One: Tuesday 17th May 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Tuesday 24th May 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 CANCELLED
Part One: Tuesday 7th June 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Tuesday 14th June 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Thursday 16th June 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Thursday 23rd June 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Wednesday 6th July 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30pm and Part Two: Wednesday 13th July 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Tuesday 19th July 2022 - 09:00 -13:15 and Part Two: Tuesday 26th July 2022 - 09:00 - 13:15
SCHOOLS SUMMER HOLIDAY - TRAINING PAUSED.
Part One: Tuesday 6th September 2022 09:00 - 13:15 and Part Two: Tuesday 13th September 2022 09:00 - 13:15
Part One: Thursday 15th September 2022 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Thursday 22nd September 2022 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Wednesday 5th October 2022 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Wednesday 12th October 2022 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Tuesday 18th October 2022 09:00 - 13:15 and Part Two: Tuesday 25th October 2022 09:00 - 13:15
Part One: Thursday 3rd November 2022 09:00 - 13:15 and Part Two: Thursday 10th November 2022 09:00 - 13:15
Part One: Tuesday 15th November 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: 22nd November 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Wednesday 7th December 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Wednesday 14th December 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Thursday 5th January 2023 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Thursday 12th January 2023 - 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Tuesday 10th January 2023 - 09:00 - 12:15pm and Part Two: Tuesday 17th January 2023 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Tuesday 7th February 2023 - 13:15 -16:30 and Part Two: Tuesday 14th February 2023 - 13:15 -16:30
Part One: Wednesday 15th February 2023 - 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Wednesday 22nd February 2023 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Thursday 9th March 2023 - 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Thursday 16th March 2023 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Tuesday 14th March 2023 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Tuesday 21st March 2023 - 13:15 - 16:30
Applying for training: Download and complete in full the KBSP Application Form April 2022 - March 2023.
Suitable for working groups: C & D
NHS Level: Level 3 specialist practitioner
Course length: two half-day sessions, one week apart. You must attend both part one and two to complete the course.
Cost: £80 per person (see course fees section for exemptions).
Aims: Develop understanding of the advanced practitioners roles and responsibilities in relation to child protection and improve confidence in safeguarding and child protection practice, including the use of challenge and escalation appropriately.
Objectives: After completing this course participants will be able to:
Courses are delivered online via Zoom and split in to two half day sessions, one week apart to mitigate technology fatigue and for effective learning. You must attend both part one and two to complete the course.
Part One: Tuesday 3rd May 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Tuesday 10th May 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 CANCELLED
Part One: Thursday 19th May 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Thursday 26th May 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15 CANCELLED
Part One: Wednesday 8th June 2022 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Wednesday 15th June 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15 FULL
Part One: Tuesday 21st June 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Tuesday 28th June 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 CANCELLED
Part One: Tuesday 5th July 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Tuesday 12th July 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 FULL
Part One: Thursday 21st July 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Thursday 28th July 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15
SCHOOLS SUMMER HOLIDAY - TRAINING PAUSED.
Part One: Wednesday 7th September 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Wednesday 14th September 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Tuesday 20th September 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Tuesday 27th September 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Tuesday 4th October 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Tuesday 11th October 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Thursday 13th October 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Thursday 20th October 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Wednesday 2nd November 2022 - 09:00 -12:15 and Part Two: Wednesday 9th November 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Thursday 17th November 2022 - 13:15 -16:30 and Part Two: Thursday 24th November 2022 - 13:15 -16:30
Part One: Thursday 8th December 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Thursday 15th December 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Tuesday 13th December 2022 13:15 - 16:30pm and Part Two: Tuesday 20th December 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Wednesday 4th January 2023 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Wednesday 11th January 2023 - 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Thursday 19th January 2023 - 09:00 - 12:15 and Part Two: Thursday 26th January 2023 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Thursday 2nd February 2023 - 09:00 -12:15 and Part Two: Thursday 9th February 2023 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Tuesday 21st February 2023 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Tuesday 28th February 2023 - 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Wednesday 8th March 2023 - 09:00 - 12:15pm and Part Two: Wednesday 15th March 2023 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Wednesday 15th March 2023 13:15pm- 16:30pm and Part Two: Wednesday 22nd March 2023 - 13:15 - 16:30
Applying for training: Download and complete in full the KBSP Application Form April 2022 - March 2023.
Suitable for working group: D
NHS Level: Level 4
Course length: two half-day sessions, one week apart. You must attend both part one and two to complete the course.
Cost: £80 per person (see course fees section for exemptions).
Aims: To enhance good practice in leadership through inter-agency discussion and reflection on the expectations placed on all agencies around the protection of children from harm.
Objectives: After completing this course participants will be able to:
Courses are delivered online via Zoom and split in to two half day sessions, one week apart to mitigate technology fatigue and for effective learning. You must attend both part one and two to complete the course.
Part One: Tuesday 19th April 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Tuesday 26th April 2022 - 13:15 - 16:30
Part One: Wednesday 20th July 2022 - 09:00 -12:15 and Part Two: Wednesday 27th July 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One: Tuesday 1st November 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15pm and Part Two: Tuesday 8th November 2022 - 09:00 - 12:15
Part One Thursday 16th February 2023 - 13:15 - 16:30 and Part Two: Thursday 23rd February 2023 - 13:15 - 16:30
Applying for training: Download and complete in full the KBSP Application Form April 2022 - March 2023.
Suitable for working group: C
NHS Level: Level 3
Course length: two half-day sessions, one week apart. You must attend both part one and two to complete the course.
Cost: £80 per person (see course fees section for exemptions).
Aims and objectives of course:
Courses are delivered online via Zoom and split in to two half day sessions, one week apart to mitigate technology fatigue and for effective learning. You must attend both part one and two to complete the course.
Dates for the new training year April 2022 - March 2023 - TBC
Applying for training: Download and complete in full the KBSP Application Form April 2022 - March 2023.
Course is available regionally to Bristol, Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset professionals.
Suitable for working groups: B-D
NHS Level: 3
Course length: 8:45am- 12:45pm (4 hours- half day session)
Cost: £40 per person
Aims and Objectives of course:
Thursday 5th May 2022 - 08:45 - 12:45
Wednesday 25th May 2022 - 08:45 - 12:45
(More dates may become available later in the year)
Applying for training: Book through Somerset partnership's learning management system- https://safeguardingsomerset.event-booking.org.uk/events-list?c=359
Suitable for working group: C
NHS Level: Level 3
Course length: two half-day sessions, one week apart. You must attend both part one and two to complete the course.
Cost: £80 per person (see course fees section for exemptions).
Aims and objectives of course:
Courses are delivered online via Zoom and split in to two half day sessions, one week apart to mitigate technology fatigue and for effective learning. You must attend both part one and two to complete the course.
Part One: Friday 6th May 2022 09:30 - 12:30 and Part Two: Friday 13th May 2022 09:30 - 12:30 CANCELLED
Part One: Friday 8th July 2022, 09:30 - 12:30 and Part Two: Friday 15th July 2022 - 09:30 - 12:30
Part One: Friday 7th October 2022 - 09:30 - 12:30 and Part Two: Friday 14th October 2022 - 09:30 - 12:30
Part One: Friday 3rd February 2023 - 09:30 - 12:30 and Part Two: Friday 10th February 2023 - 09:30 - 12:30
Applying for training: Download and complete in full the KBSP Application Form April 2022 - March 2023.
Suitable for working group: C
NHS Level: Level 3
Course length: A full day session. You must attend the full day to complete the course.
Cost: £80 per person (see course fees section for exemptions).
Aims and objectives of course:
Based on an understanding of offender behaviour to:
These courses are specific to the area you work within. Please only apply for the course relevant to your work (e.g. working in education, working predominantly with adults, working predominantly with children).
Wednesday 18th May 2022 - 09:15 - 17:00 (education workforce only) POSTPONED
Thursday 29th September 2022 - 09:15 - 17:00 (children’s workforce only)
Wednesday 16th November 2022 - 09:15 - 17:00 (education workforce only)
Tuesday 7th March 2023 - 09:15 - 17:00 (adult workforce only)
Applying for training: Download and complete in full the KBSP Application Form April 2022 - March 2023.
Please note - This training needs to be applied for via KCA, not the usual KBSP application form route - Details on how to apply are below the training dates.
Suitable for working groups: B-D
NHS Level: 3
Course length: See below
Cost: £80
Aims and Objectives of course:
This training is part of the KBSP training programme and delivered by the KCA.
Part One: Monday 23rd May 2022 - 9:30am - 13:30pm and Part Two: Thursday 16th June 2022 9:30am- 13:30pm
Part One: Wednesday 6th July 2022 - 9am- 13:00pm and Part Two: Wednesday 3rd August 2022 9am-1pm
Part One: Monday 19th September 2022 - 9:30am- 13:30pm and Part Two: Monday 10th October 2022 9:30am- 13:30pm
Part One: Wednesday 2nd November 2022 - 9:30am- 13:30pm and Part Two: Wednesday 23rd November 2022, 9:30am- 13:30pm
Applying for training: Book through KCA's learning management system - https://connected.kca.training/register.cfm?form=TandA
Please complete the below application form in full. We cannot accept application forms that do not contain full invoicing details, even if you receive a funded place. See the Course Fees section for further information about funded places.
To submit your application, follow the instructions at the end of the application form. This process varies for different agencies so please read the instructions carefully.
Please copy in your line manager to all application submissions and in the email subject line include the applicant's name, title of the training course and the date of training.
E.g. Jo Bloggs - Working Together: Our Shared Responsibility - Tuesday 5th & 12th April 2022'.
Your place on the course is not guaranteed until you receive a course confirmation email and only three persons from any one agency can be accepted for each course date. This is because we allocate places on courses to ensure it is truly inter-agency. The confirmation email will be sent to the email address supplied on your application form so please ensure this is correct.