What you will learn
You will:
- build upon understanding of multi-agency roles and responsibilities within the protection of children and young people
- consider attachment and trauma in child protection
- develop understanding of Multi-Agency Safety Hub (MASH) and Interagency Referral Discussions (IRDs) and decision making
- support you to complete mapping and safety planning for children at risk of harm
- develop critical thinking and assessment skills
Who should attend
This training is suitable to those in the intensive workforce category who have specific designated responsibility for people who may be in need of protection as part of their role. For example:
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specialist workers
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managers and supervisors in all agencies
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health visitors
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midwives
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GPs
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named health professionals in ambulance organisations
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Public Protection Advisors and paediatricians with special interest in child protection
Also, designated workers with a specific responsibility for child protection which would include:
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teaching staff with this level of responsibility
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child protection coordinators
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and those in a named person rol
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some police officers such as those attached to Public Protection Units
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Criminal Justice workers
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Children and Families services
If in doubt, please speak to your line manager or contact the Public Protection team.
Location and date
Date: Friday 22 May and Monday 25 May 2026
Time: 9.30am to 4pm
Location:
Room G31
The Bridge
Glasgow Road
Dumfries
DG2 9AW
Booking details
Maximum capacity 28 participants.
To book your place, please complete the online registration form.
After you book
We will confirm in an email whether you are successful or not gaining a spot onto this training. If you have been unsuccessful this time it is due to the training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be another opportunity to attend this training in the future.
Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why. This is due to the fact our Multi-Agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.
If you can no longer attend our training, you may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by contacting us.