CAFCASS: Private Law Proceedings & Section 7

This session is delivered by CAFCASS and will support your practice in private proceedings work.

This training is specifically targeted to those workers who are involved or support Private Law Proceeding work.

Date: 

• Wednesday 16 September 2026, 9:30am -12:00pm

Venue:  G.04 Presentation Suite,  City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ

In line with council policy, sadly we are not able to provide tea or coffee at this venue, however there are many coffee shops near City Hall.

Child Exploitation: An introduction to the Child Exploitation Team

This session will provide opportunity to meet the CCE Manager, and gain an understanding of their work when working with children who are, or may face criminal or sexual exploitation.
It will also introduce you to the CCE risk assessment tool and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Venue: 1.6 Meeting Room, Halford House, 91 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1HL

Dates:

• 7 October 2026, 2pm - 4pm

Court & Care Proceedings Training

This session is delivered by St Marys Chambers in London. They will cover essential skills to support your practice when working with childcare proceedings and attending court.

Course Overview:

This session may cover some or all of...

• Case Study focussed on written evidence.
• Talk on Facts;
• Talk on holistic welfare analysis;
• Mock Court Exercise with prompts/scripts;

Date:

Tuesday 8 September 2026 

Sessions available:

• 9:30am - 12:30pm 
• 1:30pm - 4:30pm 

Venue: G1 Training Hall, New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester, LE3 9RN

EHCP: Education Health Care Plan's Workshop

This workshop is facilitated by Ian Clarkson (DSCO), Michelle McKillop and Shelley Piercy (Service Managers SEND integrated services).

The workshop will give you,

• An overview and information about Education & health Care Plans (EHCP's)
• Specific information about the role of Social Care and Early Help practitioners in supporting ECHP's.
• Opportunity to ask questions / seek advice.

Dates

• Thursday 17 September 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
• Thursday 24 September 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Venue: G.03 City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ

Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice

As a Local Authority, we are named partners within the Trauma Informed joint strategy for LLR. By attending this session, you would be aligning with this strategy and build upon your skills to embed the trauma informed approach in your practice. The aim of the session is to increase understanding about trauma, its's impact and the role you as a practitioner can play to prevent or mitigate its impact on the families you work with.

The objectives are:

• To explore the basic principles of Trauma Informed Practice
• To enhance knowledge and understanding on how trauma impacts children & families
• To reflect on ways to work more effectively with children, young people and families
• To enhance knowledge and understanding on ways to support families and prevent re-traumatisation

Target Audience / area of work:  Whole Workforce

Venue and Dates:

• Tuesday 3 November 2026, 9:30am to 2:30pm G4 Training Room, New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester, LE3 9RN
• Wednesday 14 April 2027, 9:30am to 3:00pm G.1 Main Hall, New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester, LE3 9RN
• Wednesday 17 November 2027, 9:30am to 3:00pm G.1 Main Hall, New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester, LE3 9RN

Please note: bookings are available until midday the day before the course, delegates wishing to book a place, please contact csc-learning@leicester.gov.uk for support. 

Onsite Supervisors Training

Training course to become an onsite Practice Educator. 

Coming Soon - Dates for 2027

Signs of Safety - Introduction to Leicester's Practice Methodology (LSCPB Session) 1/2 day

This half day multi-agency session is delivered to multi-agency workers across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland.

Please note: Leicester City Staff who are attending the 2 day assessment and analysis training do not need to attend this course.

This session, will give you a brief overview of the principles that underpin work with children, young people and their families, and will introduce you to the main Signs of Safety assessment tool ,'mapping', and statements, goals and scaling.

Venue & Dates

• Thursday 24 September 2026, 9:30am to 12:30pm - G.1 Training Hall, New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester, LE3 9RN
• Thursday 28 January 2027, 9:30am to 12:30pm -  G.1 Training Hall, New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester, LE3 9RN
• Wednesday 15 September 2027, 9:30am to 12:30pm -  G.1 Training Hall, New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester, LE3 9RN

This course is available to all staff who work with children, young people and their families across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. If you do not and would still like the opportunity to attend this learning event. Please email lscptraining@leicester.gov.uk to see if this is possible.

Please note: bookings are available until midday the day before the course, delegates wishing to book a place, please contact csc-learning@leicester.gov.uk for support. 

Signs of Safety - Introduction to Leicester's Practice Methodology: 2 day Assessment & Analysis Training

This interactive 2-day training is the core training course for front line Children's Social Care, Early Help and Prevention practitioners and managers to support the use of Leicester's practice methodology.

There will be a specific focus on the Signs of Safety assessment framework 'mapping', and also writing statements, goals and scaling,
In addition to this, you will gain an understanding of 'how we work' in Leicester, and the connections between relationship based practice, an understanding of the impact of trauma, anti discriminatory practice and the child/young persons lived experience.

We will also apply the principles of 'slowing down our thinking' and the use of best questions.

We will apply assessment and analytical skills in the session, alongside thinking about immediate planning for safety, and understand how this supports the planning process, and link this to research, policy and procedures.

You need to attend the full 2 days

If you are not employed by Leicester City Council and are interested in attending this course, please contact csc-learning@leicester.gov.uk, prior to booking.

This course is open to Social Work Students who are undertaken their 100 day placement.

Target Audience / area of work: Whole Workforce

Venues and dates:

• Wednesday 7 & Thursday 8 October 2026, 9:30am to 4:30pm - New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester, LE3 9RN
• Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 February 2027, 9:30am to 4:30pm - New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester, LE3 9RN
• Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 May 2027, 9:30am to 4:30pm - New Parks House, Pindar Road, Leicester, LE3 9RN

 Please note: bookings are available until midday the day before the course, delegates wishing to book a place, please contact csc-learning@leicester.gov.uk for support. 

Working Cross Culturally: Building Confidence and Curiosity

This interactive course is designed for social workers and professionals working with children, young people, and adults (or would you prefer professionals/practitioners?) who want to strengthen their confidence and curiosity when working across cultures.
Using the Assessment Framework Triangle through a cultural lens, the course supports practitioners to explore how culture, identity, and lived experience shape family life, communication, and assessments.
You’ll take part in practical, reflective learning using case studies, tools, and discussion to bring theory into real-world practice.

What you’ll gain:

• Practical ways to approach family visits and assessments sensitively and respectfully
• Skills to ask curious, thoughtful questions that build trust rather than barriers
• Tools to capture, analyse, and triangulate information accurately while remaining culturally aware
• Greater confidence engaging with families from diverse backgrounds and experiences

Who this course is for:
Social workers and professionals working with children, young people, and adults who want to strengthen inclusive, family-centred practice and feel more confident navigating cultural differences.

Coming Soon - Dates for 2027