Safeguarding Adults Training and Events
Online Adult Safeguarding Foundation Level Training Sessions
The aim of these online sessions is to provide an introduction to adult safeguarding by outlining the legal framework, definitions and principles that are used, and by explaining the content of the Lewisham Adult Safeguarding Pathway which includes key local and national resources.
This is for new staff or volunteers, or for those needing a refresher on this subject. The training is led by Martin Crow, LSAB Business Manager.
Our online training is held on the Microsoft Teams platform.
Our in person training is held at Civic Suite, Catford Road, Catford
Tuesday 06 October 2026 13:00pm to 16.30pm Online Book Here
Tuesday 01 December 2026 13:00pm to 16.30pm Online Book Here
Training for Adult Safeguarding Leads or Managers (non-statutory sector)
These sessions are for those who have leadership or managerial responsibility (including supervisors/ first line managers) for adult safeguarding within their organisation, but is not for Council, NHS or Police staff who are involved in delivering statutory safeguarding enquiries.
These sessions will focus on the Adult Safeguarding Principles, Legal Literacy (including information sharing and mental capacity), Safeguarding Literacy, Professional Curiosity, and the Lewisham Adult Safeguarding Pathway in a leadership context; whilst also examining supervision, documentation and record keeping. Delegates will also consider how they can improve their organisational policies, procedures and overall approach to this subject. This is led by Martin Crow (LSAB Business Manager).
Thursday 12 November 2026 10:00am to 15.30pm Online Book Here
Modern Slavery - Awareness Raising
These online sessions are at Foundation Level and are suitable for any professional (including local businesses) who are new to the subject or who needs to refresh their knowledge. The objectives are:
- To gain an understanding of the definitions of modern slavery.
- To develop your ability to identify potential victims of modern slavery using common indicators of exploitation.
- To improve your understanding of victim-centred referral mechanisms for potential victims.
This is led by Martin Crow (LSAB Business Manager) supported by local practitioners.
Monday 28 September 2026 10am - 12.30pm Book your ticket
Monday 7 December 2026 10am - 12.30pm Book your ticket
Professional Curiosity Training
This workshop will support practitioners to build skills and knowledge to embed professional curiosity as a central component to their practice. Professionally curious practitioners should:
Interrogate and test out information rather than accepting it as face value, triangulating information from different sources in order to gain clarity, identify concerns, and enable a fuller understanding.
Learning Outcomes:
As a result of attending this workshop participants will be able to:
Describe professional curiosity and why it is so important in relation to safeguarding adults.
Understand the ‘barriers’ and ‘enablers’ to working in a professionally curious way.
Plan how to use appropriate models to integrate the use of professional curiosity into your everyday work.
Apply the knowledge and skills that are needed for working in a professionally curious way
Target Audience:
Practitioners and clinicians working with adults at risk of abuse and neglect.
Professionals who work with adults at risk from specific key sectors such as substance misuse, homelessness, domestic abuse, counselling etc.
Wednesday 4 November 2026 10am - 13.00pm Book your ticket
Financial Abuse Awareness Training
These financial abuse awareness training sessions are linked to the national ‘Friends Against Scams’ initiative which is delivered by National Trading Standards. The training session will help you to learn about the different types of scams and how to spot and support a victim.
With increased knowledge and awareness, people can make financial abuse part of everyday conversations with their clients, family, friends, and neighbours, which will enable them to protect themselves and others.
Monday 12 October 2026 10am - 12.00pm Book your ticket
Monday 14 December 2026 10am - 12.00pm Book your ticket
Familial Domestic Abuse
Target Group - Any professional working with children and young people in the Borough of Lewisham
Training provided by Athena Service, Refuge on Microsoft Teams
Aims and Objectives
• Definition of domestic abuse
• Spotlight on defining abuse within a family context
• Impact of abuse on victims
• Identifying and addressing risk
• Lessons learnt from national and local DHRs
• Your role as a professional to safeguard victims: Recognise, Record and Refer!
• Local referral pathway for victims to access support (Athena, run by Refuge)
Delegates are responsible for ensuring they have management / budget holder approval prior to booking onto courses. This is in the event of your non-attendance or late cancellation where a fee of £75 will be applied. Also, you need to register with LSCP in order to book the event.
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Drumbeat School and ASD Service
Understanding and Supporting a Neurodivergent Profile
Following their recent successful training event, Drumbeat School and ASD Service has made their Understanding and Supporting a Neurodivergent Profile resource booklet available to everyone.
Read and download the Understanding and Supporting a Neurodivergent Profile resource booklet