Training & Events
Access our multi-agency safeguarding training
The Gateshead Safeguarding Children Partnership (GSCP) and Gateshead Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) have a comprehensive multi-agency training programme for partner agencies operating in Gateshead.
See below to access information and booking for all training events by clicking on the items listed. Alternatively, you can access our interactive multi-agency training brochure by clicking this link.
Partner agencies operating in Gateshead are also able to access training facilitated/commissioned by the Community Safety Board and co-ordinated by Gateshead Council Workforce Development. See the Community Safety Board Training Programme
All Training
e-learning
Working with the eLearning training platform Me-Learning, anyone in Gateshead that wishes to, has the ability to access training from work or home at a time that suits you.
Courses are delivered in easily manageable ‘chunks’ and can be paused and completed in your own time. These are intended to ensure that as many people as possible in Gateshead who wish to, have access to safeguarding training, and complement our wider offer for our safeguarding partners.
We have relaunched our safeguarding e-learning offer to better reflect our current strategic priorities, and to strengthen our collective approach to keeping our communities safe. We now host a number of courses which are our core offer and always available. In addition to these, we offer a number of specific themed sessions which reflect our priorities. These currently focus on contextual safeguarding and serious youth violence. Don’t miss out! These courses are only available until August 2026.
More information about the courses can be found in our Safeguarding e-learning flyer.
To register for the updated training use this link.
Voluntary, Community, Social Enterprise (VCSE) Training
The SAB and GCSP have developed a bespoke training programme for representatives of the VCSE sector to increase knowledge and understanding of both adults and children’s safeguarding.
The training places a stronger focus on curiosity, signs of abuse and neglect, consent and how to make referrals or signpost individuals appropriately. It also gives information, advice and guidance on the specific roles and responsibilities of voluntary organisations and their trustees in relation to safeguarding.
We have arranged the following sessions – which will be delivered across Gateshead – supporting easier access to the sessions for those working out in the West, South and East of the borough:
More dates to be announced!
This programme of face to face sessions compliments the provision of safeguarding training provided by Connected Voice which is delivered online via e-learning. Connected Voice are an independent charity which supports the local charity and voluntary sector, they offer a variety of training programmes and offer a range of e-learning modules specifically around safeguarding adults and children. .
Connected Voice offers a number of resources to help you get your safeguarding right:
- The Elements – eLearning(opens new window) portal has two courses – adult and child that can be accessed at any time for free.
- A free online safeguarding course that will help you to: (i) Know how to recognise and report abuse or harm (ii) Understand the importance of responding to safeguarding concerns (iii) Feel able to begin making safeguarding part of your day-to-day activities. People can find out more details and book on their website(opens new window).
- If you’re a VCSE organisation based in Gateshead, we can review your safeguarding policies free of charge, suggesting any updates and improvements. More details are available on the Connected Voice website(opens new window).
- For any VCSE organisation, we can write a new safeguarding policy, specifically tailored to your needs. This is a charged-for service, priced from £216 + VAT. per policy. More details are available the Connected Voice website(opens new window).
Free External Agency Training and Resources
Gambling and Gaming Harm Prevention
Sessions are available for professionals who work with or support young people aged 10-25 and are concerned about their gambling/gaming. Click on Prof Leaflet – Dates for upcoming sessions and to book.
Training
November 4, 2026
Safeguarding Month: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards – DoLS
November 4, 2026
Safeguarding Month: “Hi, I’m a Young Person” (Positive Futures)
November 4, 2026
Safeguarding Month: Adult Sexual Exploitation (Changing Lives)
November 5, 2026
Safeguarding Month: Learning from Maya’s Story
November 11, 2026