Training

In plain sight : spotting the signs of exploitation

This free training session is designed to increase awareness of the risks of exploitation as well as help professionals identify any potential safeguarding risks related to specific locations and problems in an area. You can take part either online or in-person.

To book onto the online training sessions please click the date you wish to attend below.

6th August, 6pm - 7.30pm,

6th September, 10am - 11.30am,

9th October, 10am - 11.30am,

7th November, 6pm - 7.30pm,

4th December, 10am - 11.30am.

For in person sessions, email michelleanderson@swale.gov.uk or call 01795 417335.

Bystander Train the Trainer Courses

Do you have business that would be happy to commit to running bystander training sessions for either your employees or members of the public?  Or are you someone that could deliver regular training to the district?

 If the answer is yes, then you may be interested in our free ‘Bystander- Train the Trainer’ course. It is four-day course funded by money from the Safer Streets project. The sessions will be held on zoom and will run on the below dates:

  • 16th - 19th September
  • 28th - 31st October

If you can commit to both the time and onward training, please contact Michelle Anderson (michelleanderson@swale.gov.uk) to book your place. Please be aware that there are limited places for this course.

VAWG Training (Violence Against Women and Girls)

Home-Start Shepway and Rising Sun have partnered together to provide free specialist VAWG training to professionals and businesses within the district. Utilising their expertise in this area the training will focus on warning signs, appropriate language, who can help and how to respond appropriately to disclosure.

The training is aimed at individuals, professionals and businesses within the Folkestone community to help them develop deeper understanding about VAWG.

To book onto the training sessions please click the date you wish to attend below.

4 September,1:30pm - 3:30pm,

20 November,10:00am-12:00pm,     

31 January, 10am - 12:00pm,  

3 March, 10am - 12:00pm.