Safeguarding Week

October 2016

Programme of Learning Events

10th 13th 12th 11th 14th

Havering Safeguarding Adult & Children Board

How to book

To book, simply click the chosen briefing title displayed on the daily timetable pages within the programme

Welcome to Havering’s first annual Safeguarding Week. We have a range of learning and development opportunities for staff and volunteers working in the sectors of safeguarding adults, young people and children. As places are limited for each event, you will need to book a place for your chosen event through the booking system (details below). In order to try and maximize people’s opportunities to attend these valuable learning and networking events please consider the following points before booking a place:

• You will need to ensure you have your manager’s permission to attend any of the learning events.

• Speak with colleagues in your team to coordinate who will attend what and get the most of these learning opportunities by feeding back to each other.

• Please make sure if you book on to an event that you are able to attend, should you become unable to attend please cancel your place as soon as possible so someone on the waiting list can take up the place.

HAVERING SAFEGUARDING WEEK

Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility

Target Audience

Working with adults

Working with children

Suitable for all

If you are experiencing any problems booking on email:

lscbtraining@havering.gov.uk

Monday 10th October

Safeguarding Adult Board Annual Conference

The Adult Safeguarding Board’s first professionals’ conference will focus on

prevention as the way forward in adult safeguarding. Speakers will address different

aspects of this theme, including preventative approaches and what works in

addressing self-neglect, financial abuse and making safeguarding personal

initiatives.

The conference will be a fantastic opportunity for professionals and practitioners to

get together and share their experiences, as well as explore pressing issues related

to the safeguarding of adults at risk.

Time: 9.30am-4.00pm

Venue: YMCA Rush Green Rd, Romford RM7 0PH

09:30 Registration

10:00 Welcome

10:10 Board Priorities

10:20 Self-neglect & hoarding

10:50 Door stop scams

11:10 Break

11:25 Learning from SARS

12:10 Fire safety: Assessing Risk

12:30 Making Safeguarding Personal

12:50 Lunch (provided)

13:30 Prevention strategy launch

15:30 Close & Evaluations

16:00 Finish

Monday 10th October

Child Sexual Exploitation & Missing This sessions will look at:

• What is CSE? • What to do if you have a concern • Signs & indicators • Types of CSE • Consent • The Boyfriend Model • Serious Group Violence (Gangs)

Presenter: PC Simon Abery | Lorraine Bartlett | Jayshree Pillay Time: 09:30-11:30 Venue: TR2 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

Systemic Family Therapy This session will focus on the following:

• What is systemic family therapy • Systemic family therapy within Havering • The use of questions with children, family and adults

Presenter: Dave Tapsell- Head of Systemic Practice Havering Children Service Time: 12:00-13:00 Venue: TR2 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

Monday 10th October

A Brief Guide to Private Fostering This briefing outlines the definition of, and responsibilities associated with private fostering arrangements where a child’s parent (or someone with parental responsibility) make private provision for the child to live with a carer who is not a close relative of a child under the age of 16 (or 18 if the child is disabled). Presenter: Robert South- Head of Service Care Resources Time: 14:00-15:00 Venue: 1st floor meeting room, Romford Library RM1 3AR

The Youth Offending Service & who we are This session will provide you with an overview of the Youth Offending Service in terms of history and legislation, as well as how we come to work with young people and the Orders that are administered by the Court. This will be broken down into Pre-Court and Post-Court disposals. There will be data with regard to the current cohort in terms of risk of harm and also level of intervention, as well as what we offer as Restorative Justice outcomes for the victims of crime. This briefing will also outline the joint work we do with partners and the multi-agency working that forms the core of YOS work, and will explain how vital this is in terms of best outcomes for young people who offend. This will also include specifically how the YOS safeguards young people within our own policies, but also with joint-working in mind. Presenter: Tim Churchward- YOS Service Manager Time: 14:00-15:00 Venue: TR4/5 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

Monday 10th October

Safeguarding and Ofsted This session will look at how a school, when inspected, can ensure that safeguarding is adequate. It is now a limiting judgement and schools inspected in the last year have had some unusual challenges to prove that their safeguarding is robust. There will be practical suggestions to make sure your school is 'Ofsted ready’. Presenter: Penny Patterson- Senior Inspector Time: 16:00-17:00 Venue: TR4/5 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

LADO Process: Managing allegations against adults who work or volunteer with children An overview of the role of the LADO, including: • the aim of the procedures • sources of allegations, thresholds and the referral process • how to ensure an effective internal investigation • ways in which we aim to make the process easier for professionals

responsible for the referral and investigation

Presenter: Lisa Kennedy- Designated Officer Havering Time: 15:30-16:30 Venue: 1st floor meeting room, Romford Library RM1 3AR

Time Library TR2 YMCA TR4/5

09:00

Safe

guard

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dult B

oard

Confe

rence

09:30

Child Sexual

Exploitation

10:00

10:30

11:00

11:30

12:00

Systemic Family

Therapy 12:30

13:00

13:30

14:00

Private

Fostering

Youth Offending

Service 14:30

15:00

15:30

LADO Process

16:00

Safeguarding

and Ofsted 16:30

17:00

Monday 10th October

Tuesday 11th October

Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT): Protecting our most Vulnerable Residents The CLDT is a joint health and social services team and offers a service to adults aged 18 and over who may need help because of a learning disability. The CLDT offers adults with a learning disability and their carers advice, information and support. The team is also responsible for: care planning assessment specialist health care purchasing of appropriate care packages. This session will give you a breakdown of what services are available to support adults with learning disabilities in Havering. Presenter: Susan Purkiss- Senior Practitioner CDT Time: 09:30-10:30 Venue: Essex Room YMCA Rush Green Rd, Romford RM7 0PH

Understanding what the Police Community safety unit do - What can MARAC do for you We hope to raise the knowledge and understanding of what MARAC is and how it can be used to reduce risk and harm . An opportunity to discuss and share what this multi-agency panel can do to manage risk. Presenter: DI Ronan McManus- MARAC Chair & Hazel North Stephens- Domestic Violence Officer Time: 10:00-11:00 Venue: 1st floor meeting room, Romford Library RM1 3AR

Tuesday 11th October

Fire Safety & Hoarding Many fire departments are experiencing serious fires, injuries, and deaths as the result of compulsive hoarding behaviour. The excessive accumulation of materials in homes poses a significant threat to fire fighters fighting fires and responding to other emergencies in these homes and to residents and neighbours. Often, the local fire department will be contacted to help deal with this serious issue. Since studies suggest that between three and five per cent of the population are compulsive hoarders, professionals must become familiar with this issue and how to effectively handle it.

Presenter: Robert Gleed- Station Manager London Fire Brigade Time: 11:30-12:30 Venue: TR7/8 Romford Town Hall, Romford RM1 3BB

Basic Domestic Abuse Awareness and Services Available from Havering Women's Aid Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We have been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic violence and abuse through practice for over 40 years. We empower survivors by keeping their voices at the heart of our work, working with and for women and children by listening to them and responding to their needs. Presenter: Lisa Doody- Outreach Worker Havering Women’s Aid Time: 11:00-12:00 Venue: Essex Room YMCA Rush Green Rd, Romford RM7 0PH

Tuesday 11th October

Identifying & Referring Young People for Drug & Alcohol Misuse • An overview of the referral process and its place within the National Drugs

Strategy • Recognise and understand the factors that may lead to drug and/or alcohol

misuse • Identify when there is a need to refer young people • Understand and feel confident in making a referral • Identify the benefits of joint working approaches in meeting the needs of

young people in relation to their substance use

Presenter: Rachel Cannon-Specialist Substance Misuse Practitioner Time: 12:30-13:30 Venue: Essex Room YMCA Rush Green Rd, Romford RM7 0PH

MCA & DOLs Refresher Briefing on the general principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivations of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) including the Cheshire West judgement and Chief Coroner’s recommendations. Presenter: Jenny Gray- Dementia Liaison Officer Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: TR4/5 Romford Town Hall, Romford RM1 3BB

Good Practice in Adult Safeguarding This session will cover key procedures and principles essential for those working with adults. Topics will include:

• Making Safeguarding Personal • Pan London Procedures • Community Care Act • Section 42 Principles

Presenter: Lurleen Trumpet- Adult Safeguarding Lead Time: 11:30-12:30 Venue: 1st floor meeting room, Romford Library RM1 3AR

Tuesday 11th October

Cultural Customs/Practices & Safeguarding Havering is a melting-pot of cultures and with this diversity, there is a need to understand emerging themes. The sessions will provide an opportunity to discover these issues and explore the safeguarding issues related to these topics such as: • Female Genital Mutilation • Breast Ironing • Forced Child Marriage • Spirit Possession & Witchcraft These rituals, traditions or other practices can have a detrimental effect on the physical, mental and emotional health of the victim. Many of the practices are primarily against children, particularly girls and children with disabilities. Many involve physical abuse and pain leading to serious injury or in some instances, death. Others involve mental abuse. These and other harmful practices are based on tradition, culture, custom and practice, religion or superstition. They will have been embedded in communities and continue due to community pressure. Therefore, we need an understanding of the definitions around these practices where applicable and supporting legal frameworks in place to include Human Rights legislation as well as national and local Safeguarding legislation/procedures We must also examine our values, beliefs and attitudes and the impact of these during the safeguarding process. Ultimately, we must ensure that we respect culture and diversity whilst maintaining a strong focus on the safety and protection of the child or young person. Presenter: Nora Hammond- Safeguarding in Schools Advisor Time: 13:30-14:30 Venue: TR7/8 Romford Town Hall, Romford RM1 3BB

Tuesday 11th October

Exploring the resources available in Barking, Havering & Redbridge Hospitals to improve the patient journey for people with a learning disability & their carers The session will include the role of the Learning Disability Liaison Nurse, use of the hospital passport and easy read information to improve communication for this vulnerable group. Presenter: Heather Woollard- Learning Disability Liaison Nurse BHRUT Time: 14:00-15:00 Venue: Essex Room YMCA Rush Green Rd, Romford RM7 0PH

Working collaboratively to reduce pressure ulcers across the healthcare setting Pressure ulcers represent a major burden of sickness and reduced quality of life for patients. They create significant difficulties for patients, carers and families, as well as increasing time in hospital and, therefore, cost to the NHS. In recent years the profile has been raised regarding these distressing injuries. Trusts are now required to conduct investigations for all grade 3 & 4 pressure ulcers and they are classed as serious incidents. Therefore it is imperative that the acute and community sectors work together to develop strategies to help reduce these injuries. Presenter: Bev Wilson- Tissue Viability Nursing Directorate BHRUT Time: 14:00-15:00 Venue: 1st floor meeting room, Romford Library RM1 3AR

Tuesday 11th October

Early Help Service This session will share with you the vision for Children Centres following on from the recent restructure, this will include details of the 0 – 5 offer as well as information on Parenting Programmes available and the referral process for the purpose. This will include what the Early Help Service (EHS) offers to family’s that are allocated to EH for intervention. It will also share how the EHS is piloting the Outcomes Star and ensuring families have greater involvement in the intervention planning. The step-down process from Children Social Care to the EHS will be discussed and how this is to be completed in its entirety to ensure that a seamless approach is adopted to the process. Finally the development of Advocacy and Independent Visitors within EH will be shared, including the referral process along with the role of Volunteers. Presenter: Helen Harding- Early Help Group Manager Time: 15:30-16:30 Venue: 1st floor meeting room, Romford Library RM1 3AR

Doorstep Scams Everybody – but particularly older adults – can be targeted by conmen and rogue traders. These problems are well documented and well known to law enforcement bodies such as the Police and Trading Standards. Throughout the UK there are many excellent initiatives under way to educate consumers, particularly the elderly, to be alert to the dangers and, where necessary, take precautions, the Banking Protocol is one of them. Presenter: David Turner- Fair Trading Officer Time: 14:30-15:30 Venue: TR4/5 Romford Town Hall, Romford RM1 3BB

Tuesday 11th October

Online Safety Helping schools and educational settings to help children, staff and parents understand online risks and how to manage them. Presenter: Amanda Jackson- Inspector Standards and Effectiveness – Computing and Online Safety | NQT Coordinator Time: 16:00-17:00 Venue: TR4/5 Romford Town Hall, Romford RM1 3BB

Tuesday 11th October

Time Library YMCA

Essex Room TR7/8 TR4/5

09:00

09:30

Community

Disability Team

10:00 What

can MARAC do

for you

10:30

11:00

Domestic Violence

Women's Aid

11:30 Good Practice in

Adult

Safeguarding

Fire safety &

hoarding

12:00

12:30

Drug & Alcohol

Misuse

13:00

MCA &

DOLs Refresher 13:30 Culture Customs/

Practices &

Safeguarding 14:00

Pressure Ulcers Learning Disabilites

& BHR hospitals 14:30

Doorstep Scams 15:00

15:30

Early Help Service

16:00

Online Safety 16:30

17:00

Wednesday 12th October

Safeguarding Children Board Annual Conference

We are delighted to be able to confirm an impressive line-up of speakers

highlighting key themes affecting children and families across Havering.

Attendees will also get a chance to have their say as we explore a range

of safeguarding topic areas during the interactive workshop sessions.

Time: 9.30am-4.30pm

Venue: MyPlace 343 Dagnam Park Dr, Romford RM3 9DJ

09:30 Registration

10:00 Welcome

10:10 Neglect & Early Trauma

10:50 Mental Health & Young People

11:20 Children in Care Council

11:40 Preparing for adulthood Children with Disabilities

12:00 Q&A

12:10 Lunch (provided)

13:00 Workshop- Managing professional anxiety

13:50 Workshop- Mental Health & Young People

14:40 Workshop- Service User Feedback

15:30 Workshop- Behavioural Challenges & Learning

Disabilities

16:30 Finish

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Thursday 13th October

Culture & Disability Seminar

The seminar will focus on encouraging the health and wellbeing of our disabled residents

through the use of cultural and leisure activities.

The main objectives of the day are to:

• Share and Learn about the opportunities for culture, leisure and disabilities.

• Promote the culture and leisure offer in the borough for those with disabilities.

• Discuss and understand the culture and leisure challenges facing those with disabilities.

• Consider and generate solutions for those challenges identified.

Professionals including colleagues in the third sector who have an interest in disabilities and

cultural/leisure activities are invited to attend.

Time: 9.30am-1.00pm

Venue: Langtons House, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XJ (Parking Available)

09:30 Registration (Refreshments provided)

09:40 Welcome and Introduction

09:50 Why Culture Matters?

10:05 Sports and Disabilities in the borough

10:20 Outdoor Activities

10:35 Havering’s Heritage

10:50 Break

11:00 Service Speed Networking

11:45 Break

12:00 Round Table Discussions; How can we think

differently about the barriers in culture and

disabilities?

12:40 Closing remarks.

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PLACE

Thursday 13th October

Systemic Family Therapy This session will focus on the following: • What is systemic family therapy • Systemic family therapy within Havering • The use of question with children, family and adults Presenter: Dave Tapsell- Head of Systemic Practice Havering Children Service Time: 09:30-10:30 Venue: TR2 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

MCA & DOLs Refresher Briefing on the general principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivations of Liberty Safeguards including the Cheshire West judgement and Chief Coroner’s recommendations. Presenter: Jenny Gray- Dementia Liaison Officer Time: 10:00-11:00 Venue: 1st floor meeting room, Romford Library RM1 3AR

The role of Havering Safer Neighbourhood Board How the Safer Neighbourhood Board holds the Borough Police Command Unit to account for performance, giving Havering Residents and victims a greater voice in setting policing priorities. Presenter: Trevor Meers- Emergency Planning Officer and Chair of Havering Safer Neighbourhood Board Time: 09:30-10:30 Venue: TR4/5 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

Thursday 13th October

Child Sexual Exploitation & Missing This session will look at: • What is CSE? • What to do if you have a concern • Signs & indicators • Types of CSE • Consent • The Boyfriend Model • Serious Group Violence (Gangs)

Presenter: PC Simon Abery | Lorraine Bartlett | Jayshree Pillay Time: 11:00-13:00 Venue: Essex Room YMCA Rush Green Rd, Romford RM7 0PH

Mental Health in Children A breakdown of the mental health services and joint initiatives available for children affected by mental health in Havering. Presenter: Claire Alp- Health Improvement Specialist Public Health Diana Day-Dawson- Triage Lead Havering NELFT Sherine Howell- Children's Commissioner Time: 11:00-12:00 Venue: TR2 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

Thursday 13th October

Cultural Customs/Practices & Safeguarding Havering is a melting-pot of cultures and with this diversity, there is a need to understand emerging themes. The sessions will provide an opportunity to discover these issues and explore the safeguarding issues related to these topics such as: • Female Genital Mutilation • Breast Ironing • Forced Child Marriage • Spirit Possession & Witchcraft These rituals, traditions or other practices can have a detrimental effect on the physical, mental and emotional health of the victim. Many of the practices are primarily against children, particularly girls and children with disabilities. Many involve physical abuse and pain leading to serious injury or in some instances, death. Others involve mental abuse. These and other harmful practices are based on tradition, culture, custom and practice, religion or superstition. They will have been embedded in communities and continue due to community pressure. Therefore, we need an understanding of the definitions around these practices where applicable and supporting legal frameworks in place to include Human Rights legislation as well as national and local Safeguarding legislation/procedures We must also examine our values, beliefs and attitudes and the impact of these during the safeguarding process. Ultimately, we must ensure that we respect culture and diversity whilst maintaining a strong focus on the safety and protection of the child or young person. Presenter: Nora Hammond- Safeguarding in Schools Advisor Time: 11:00-12:00 Venue: TR4/5 Romford Town Hall, Romford RM1 3BB

Thursday 13th October

PREVENT : A multi-agency response This session will focus on: • What makes people vulnerable to terrorism • Indicators someone may be radicalised • How to report concerns • What happens with the information provided and how we progress it Presenter: PC Greig Urquhart- Counter Terrorism Command Time: 12:30-13:30 Venue: TR2 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

Making Safeguarding Personal within and across Organisations This session will focus on: • Context and background of MSP • Benefits and challenges • What is already happening in Havering? • What needs to happen now? Presenter: Linda McMeakin- Professional Practice Lead for Adults Time: 11:30-12:30 Venue: 1st floor meeting room, Romford Library RM1 3AR

Thursday 13th October

The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub and Thresholds This session will provide you with an understanding of the referral process into Social Care at the front door and how those referrals are processed. This includes how referrals are then forwarded to the MASH and decisions required. The Function of the MASH and involvement with our partner agencies and some facts and figures around volume of work coming into the service. It will also provide an update on some of the recent changes and improvements that have been implemented. Key to the Front door, also known as access to Social Care and Early help is the application of the Threshold document. Therefore this session will review how to use the threshold document and how to apply this to children and families when assessing level of need/concerns to identify appropriate services.

Presenter: Michelle Brown- MASH Time: 15:30-16:30 Venue: TR4/5 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

Managing allegations against adults who work or volunteer with children. An overview of the role of the LADO, including: • the aim of the procedures • sources of allegations, thresholds and the referral process • how to ensure an effective internal investigation • ways in which we aim to make the process easier for professionals

responsible for the referral and investigation

Presenter: Lisa Kennedy- Designated Officer Havering Time: 16:00-17:00 Venue: TR2 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

Thursday 13th October

Time Library TR2 YMCA

Essex Room Langtons TR4/5

09:00

Culture

and D

isabili

ty S

em

inar

09:30

Systemic Family

Therapy

Safer

Neighbourhood

Board 10:00

MCA & DOLs

Refresher

10:30

11:00

Mental Health in

Children Child Sexual

Exploitation &

Missing

Cultural

Practice **new date added**

11:30 Making

Safeguarding

Personal 12:00

12:30 Prevent

Strategy: A

multi-agency

response

13:00

13:30

14:00

14:30

15:00

15:30

Multi Agency

Safeguarding Hub 16:00

LADO Process

16:30

17:00

Friday 14th October

Managing allegations against adults who work or volunteer with children. An overview of the role of the LADO, including: • the aim of the procedures • sources of allegations, thresholds and the referral process • how to ensure an effective internal investigation • ways in which we aim to make the process easier for professionals

responsible for the referral and investigation

Presenter: Lisa Kennedy- Designated Officer Havering Time: 09:00-10:00 Venue: TR4/5 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

Fire Safety & Hoarding Many fire departments are experiencing serious fires, injuries, and deaths as the result of compulsive hoarding behaviour. The excessive accumulation of materials in homes poses a significant threat to fire fighters fighting fires and responding to other emergencies in these homes and to residents and neighbours. Often, the local fire department will be contacted to help deal with this serious issue. Since studies suggest that between three and five per cent of the population are compulsive hoarders, professionals must become familiar with this issue and how to effectively handle it.

Presenter: Robert Gleed- Station Manager London Fire Brigade Time: 10:00-11:00 Venue: 1st floor meeting room, Romford Library RM1 3AR

Friday 14th October

Good Practice in Adult Safeguarding This session will cover key procedures and principles essential for those working with adults. Topics will include:

• Making Safeguarding Personal • Pan London Procedures • Community Care Act • Section 42 Principles

Presenter: Lurleen Trumpet- Adult Safeguarding Lead Time: 10:30-11:30 Venue: TR4/5 Town Hall Main Rd, Romford RM1 3BB

Changes and updates to statutory guidance 'keeping children safe in education 2016‘ This session will look at the new safeguarding requirements in KCSIE 2016. It will include advice and guidance on how you can ensure your school meets these updated statutory measures. Presenter: Penny Patterson- Senior Inspector Time: 11:30-12:30 Venue: 1st floor meeting room, Romford Library RM1 3AR

Friday 14th October

Online Safety Helping schools and educational settings to help children, staff and parents understand online risks and how to manage them. Presenter: Dave Smith Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: TR4/5 Romford Town Hall, Romford RM1 3BB

Joint Assessment Discharge Procedures Joint Assessment and Discharge Service are responsible for the safe and timely discharge of patients from acute settings, primarily Queens Hospital and King George’s Hospital. The successful discharge of individuals following an emergency admission to hospital relies on effective joint working between Health, Social Care partners and the independent sector. Achieving timely and safe discharges from hospital is a key concern for both health and social care as a delay represents a delayed opportunity for an individual to return home. Presenter: Clement Mawoyo Time: 14:30-15:30 Venue: TR4/5 Romford Town Hall, Romford RM1 3BB

Dysphagia: Assessing the Risk If you support people with very profound and complex needs, you may have come across challenges in helping them to eat and drink. It is estimated that one in three people with learning disability has dysphagia. This probably suggests that you are currently working with dysphagia every day. This briefing will look at how we can improve outcomes for people who are at risk of choking, in any care setting. Presenter: Speech and Language Service Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: 1st floor meeting room, Romford Library RM1 3AR

Time Library TR4/5

09:00

LADO PROCESS 09:30

10:00 Fire safety & hoarding

10:30

Good Practice in Adult Safeguarding 11:00

11:30 Keeping Children Safe

in Education 2016 12:00

12:30

13:00

Dysphagia: Assessing the Risk Online safety 13:30

14:00

14:30

Joint Assessment Discharge Procedures 15:00

15:30

16:00

16:30

17:00

Friday 14th October