The CSCP is delighted to announce that we are holding a Safeguarding Week from 9 - 13 March 2026.
Safeguarding Week is a dedicated time to raise awareness, refresh knowledge and strengthen our collective responsibility to protect children and young people in Cumberland.
During the week, we have a full programme of training, which can be accessed by Practitioners from all organisations.
Details of each session can be viewed below:
This neglect training is an opportunity to pause, reflect and explore how we can strengthen our work with children and families where there are worries about neglect.
The interactive activities in the training explore local learning, the impact of neglect and how we can best support children and families across Cumberland.
To book onto this session, please complete our online booking form
Sharon Holland is a bereaved mother, whose daughter, Chloe, died by suicide after coercive control. Fuelled by her loss and frustration at a court sentence that she considered to be insufficient, Sharon launched a campaign “Chloe’s Law”, which called for manslaughter charges when coercive abuse leads to suicide. Come and listen to Sharon’s experiences, as part of an insightful session, and how she continues to fight to alter the law and prevent future tragedies.
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At no time must professional disagreement detract from ensuring that children are safeguarded. Children’s welfare and safety must remain paramount throughout everything we do.
During this session, the CSCP will take you through their Escalation Procedure, which identifies a non-exhaustive list of potential areas of disagreement, guidance on preventing disputes and procedures to be followed when disputes cannot be resolved through discussion and negotiation between professionals at front line level.
As the CSCP Escalation Procedure can be used by all agencies who work with children, young people and their families in Cumberland, Practitioners from all agencies are encouraged to attend this session.
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The session covers an introduction to:
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This Carlisle based Practitioner Forum provides an opportunity to develop common practice in Cumberland and help Practitioners who work with children and young people learn from each other, understand each other's roles and responsibilities and what local provision is available in Cumberland.
Presentations being delivered at this forum meeting include:
We would be delighted to see any Practitioners who work directly with children, young people and families at this forum meeting.
If you are not already a member of a Practitioner Forum, but you would like to join this session, please email: Practitioner.forums@cumbria.gov.uk
This Multi-Agency Online Safety Training provides advice for Parents and Teachers. It is an informative and practical webinar designed for teachers and parents who want to better understand how to keep children safe in today's digital world.
The session will cover essential topics, including:
Whether you're new to the topic or looking to stay up to date, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to create a safer online environment at home and in the classroom.
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The aim of the session is to enable practitioners to develop skills in creating, using and analysing Impact Chronologies.
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At this session, Cumberland Council’s Early Help Area Officers will outline the Early Help Process in Cumberland and the documentation you can use when managing Early Helps, along with how they can support you in your roles.
To book onto this session, please complete our online booking form
Do you ever wonder:
This session will help you:
Your voice matters. Your questions matter. Together we can make a difference. Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your practice and keep children safe.
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This Allerdale, Copeland and Millom based Practitioner Forum provides an opportunity to develop common practice in Cumberland and help Practitioners who work with children and young people learn from each other, understand each other's roles and responsibilities and what local provision is available in Cumberland.
Presentations being delivered at this forum meeting include:
We would be delighted to see any Practitioners who work directly with children, young people and families at this forum meeting.
If you are not already a member of a Practitioner Forum, but you would like to join this session, please email: Practitioner.forums@cumbria.gov.uk
Are you aware of your responsibilities in informing the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) of all allegations against adults who work with children?
This session gives you an opportunity to meet the LADO Team Manager, Paul Cooper, who will explain your responsibility and how to inform the LADO, as set out in Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023.
To book onto this session, please complete our online booking form
