Spotlight Sessions
The WSCP safeguarding Spotlight Sessions are part of our training and learning offer to professionals.
Spotlight Sessions are short single topic safeguarding briefings delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams, delivered on different topics throughout the year. Please note, these are short briefing sessions not training, therefore attendance certificates will not be provided.
Big Learn Spotlight Sessions for the 16 days of action
In recognition of the global 16 days of Action (25th November to the 10th December) and following on from the WSCP Big Learn on the 18th November, we have scheduled a number of Spotlight Sessions with the theme of Domestic Abuse.
These online sessions will be delivered via Teams. To attend a session please click on the link below the description of the event.
Stand Up To Domestic Abuse – 25th November 10-11am
Hosted by Rachel Williams founder of SUTDA (Stand Up To Domestic Abuse)
Objectives:
- A survivor’s lived experience, including the issues around recognising the significance of strangulation and the introduction the new offence of non-fatal strangulation
- The impact on those affected – particularly the children and the link to trauma
- The support we can offer to victims/survivors
To book click here
Paul Lavelle Foundation – 1st December 10-11am
Hosted by founders of the Paul Lavelle Foundation
Objectives:
- Men’s lived experiences of male domestic abuse, barriers to seeking support, and its impact on mental health and suicidal ideation.
- To examine the Men and Boys Explanatory Note within the VAWG framework, alongside fathers’ experiences of children’s social care.
- To introduce The Paul Lavelle Foundation’s specialist services, referral pathways, and to showcase our exciting new educational film, designed to help young people recognise unhealthy relationships and abusive behaviours, with the aim of breaking the cycle of domestic abuse.
To book click here
The Impact of Language – 1st December 2-3pm
Hosted by colleagues from WSCP and Social Care
- Understanding the importance of the language we use
- Recognising the impact of language on the person
- Capturing/reframing the narrative
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Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA) – A Hidden Harm – A brief introduction – 3rd December 10-11am
Hosted by Amanda Flanagan from Respect
Objectives:
- Understand the dynamics of CAPVA – causes, prevalence, and risks.
- Develop an understanding of the impact on parents, siblings and the young person using harmful behaviours
- Identify CAPVA at the earliest opportunity and signpost to support.
To book click here
Early Years Operation Encompass – 8th December 10-11am
Hosted by colleagues from the Early Years team
Objectives:
- The Early Years Operation Encompass journey, how it began, including how we have developed the process and built strong relationships and partnerships with the police and the IFD.
- The lessons we have learned along the way, as well as the areas we are still working to improve.
- The importance of understanding the impact of domestic abuse and adverse childhood experiences on babies and young children, and how this has informed the understanding and need to embed trauma-informed practice across the Early Years sector.
To book click here
Life Long Links
Children and young people in care often experience disruption to important relationships and connections throughout their lives. Life Long Links is an evidence-based approach that enables children and young people to identify, reconnect and build a lasting support network of family members and other trusted adults who can be there for them into adulthood.
We are inviting partners across Wirral to join us for an awareness-raising session to learn more about Life Long Links, the positive impact it has on children and young people, and how agencies can work together to support lifelong relationships.
This session will explore:
- What Life Long Links is and why it matters
- The benefits for children in care and care leavers
- The role of partners in identifying and strengthening networks
- How positive relationships improve long-term outcomes
Together, we can help ensure that every young person has people who are there for them, not just whilst services are involved, but for life.
Please click on the date below to book:
Ketamine use in young people
Due to the popularity of these sessions we have scheduled another run of Spotlight Sessions delivered by a colleague from Response. These sessions will cover the following objectives:
- The timeline of Ketamine and prevalence on Wirral
- What is Ketamine? Is it just for horses??
- How Ketamine affects the body
- How are young people accessing Ketamine
- Short and long term effects of using
- Ketamine Bladder Syndrome
- What support is available to Ketamine users and how to refer—Response and Partners working together to support Young people on Wirral
To book onto a session please click on the date you wish to attend:
Presentations from previous Spotlight sessions, including Sexual Abuse Referral Centre, Branch one year one, Family Group Conferencing, Lets Talk about Assessments, and many others are available on the virtual learning event page (registration required) here: https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/virtual-learning-event/