It was confirmed that the MSCB’s training sub-group are setting up a panel to QA people delivering L1 safeguarding training.
Training relating to the new ‘Signs of Safety’ philosophy adopted by Children’s Services will be rolled out to partners in Feb/ March 2017 and the LA has committed to some funding for extra sessions for schools. The hope is to have some input at the next DSL networks for those who cannot access the training.
The group are working on a draft ‘Information Sharing Policy’ for Manchester schools. There is currently no statutory guidance and so schools are all working differently. This policy will be a good practice guide shared with all schools.
The group are currently collating a number of areas of good practice that have come out of the annual safeguarding audit completed by a number schools across Manchester. This will be shared with all schools.