Specialist Safeguarding Writing & Evidence Training

• Duration:

  Full Day

• Organisation booking:

  £950 (up to 20 delegates)

• Individual delegate:

  £85 per person

Many safeguarding professionals will never give evidence in court. Others will unexpectedly find themselves preparing for a family court hearing, criminal trial, SEND tribunal, employment tribunal, regulatory hearing or appeal.

This practical course explains what to expect, how legal proceedings work and, most importantly, how to present safeguarding evidence with confidence, clarity and professionalism.

Delegates will learn to:

• Understand how courts and tribunals assess safeguarding evidence.
• Give evidence confidently under questioning.
• Prepare effectively for hearings and appeals.
• Avoid common mistakes that undermine credibility.
• Understand the role of the safeguarding professional within legal proceedings.

Ideal for: DSLs, deputy DSLs, senior leaders, safeguarding professionals and anyone who may be required to give evidence.

• Duration:

  Half Day

• Organisation booking:

  £475 (up to 20 delegates)

• Individual delegate:

  £55 per person

Whether preparing evidence for Children’s Social Care, SEND tribunals, court proceedings, disciplinary investigations or other formal processes, safeguarding professionals are often required to produce clear, accurate and persuasive written statements.

This practical course provides a structured approach to writing professional safeguarding statements that present the evidence clearly while maintaining credibility and objectivity.

Delegates will learn to:

• Structure effective safeguarding statements.
• Present evidence clearly and professionally.
• Distinguish fact from opinion.
• Write statements that support decision makers.
• Avoid common pitfalls that weaken evidence.

Ideal for: DSLs, senior leaders, safeguarding professionals and anyone required to prepare formal safeguarding statements.