Swindon Safeguarding Partnership

Dates:

• 27th January 2026 09.30am to 12.30pm - Face to Face - FULLY BOOKED

We are currently organising our 2026-27 training calendar and once new dates have been confirmed the website will be updated. 

Target group

This is specialist training for owners/managers/directors and each settings designated senior manager who has oversight and management of allegations against staff/volunteers who work with children and young people (under 18s) within Swindon.

This course is not suitable for those who only support adults and over 18's.

Please note: this role is not the same as a designated safeguarding lead or deputy managers and should be a person who can make management decisions regarding a persons employment. There should be one person nominated from each organisation to attend this training every 3 years

This course aims to assist learners in dealing effectively with allegations against staff and promoting safe working practice by staff, thereby reducing the risk of allegations of inappropriate conduct and harm to children. The training will equip practitioners to understand the context and their responsibilities when safeguarding children.

Pre-course requirements

• Familiarity with content and documents relating to: Allegations against staff

Aims and objectives

To reflect and explore allegation management:

• Promote safer practices within your organisation
• Identify concerns and respond to allegations about staff
• Follow local and national guidance
• Understand the responsibilities of your role and other professionals in responding to concerns
• Carry out your duty to remove unsuitable people from the workforce if necessary

Free

After attending the course, please click on the link below to complete a course evaluation form:

• Course evaluation form - Managing Allegations