Upcoming Training

This half day workshop provides an overview of the difference between the 4LSAB Multi-Agency Risk Management (MARM) Framework and Care Act Section 42 Safeguarding enquiries, and when each should be used. Identifies the values and principles that underpin the MARM Framework and understanding of the roles of decision makers and responsibilities.

This course is multi-agency and open to professionals from all partner agencies who work with adults in Portsmouth, including Adult Social Care, Children’s Social Care, Police, Primary Care, NHS Trusts, including Ambulance, Fire and Rescue, Care Providers, Housing Providers and the Voluntary Sectors.

You will need to be familiar with the 4LSAB multi-agency adult safeguarding procedures and have attended safeguarding awareness training.

Trainer: Jane Hughes, Making Connections

This training is face to face at the Civic Offices, Portsmouth. Please click on the link to book:

Thu 27 Mar 2025 9:30AM – 12:30PM

This half day workshop is aimed specifically at those who have a responsibility to co-ordinate and chair MARM (Multi-agency Risk Management) meetings within their own organisations.

This course is multi-agency and open to professionals from all partner agencies who work with adults in Portsmouth, including Adult Social Care, Children’s Social Care, Police, Primary Care, NHS Trusts, including Ambulance, Fire and Rescue, Care Providers, Housing Providers and the Voluntary Sectors.

You will need to be familiar with the 4LSAB multi-agency adult safeguarding procedures and have attended safeguarding awareness training and be expected to Chair a MARM meeting within your organisation.

Trainer: Jane Hughes, Making Connections

This training is face to face at the Civic Offices, Portsmouth. Please click on the link to book:

Thu 27 Mar 2025 1:15PM – 4:15PM

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Anti-Corruption Unit would like to invite you to a short training session on abuse of position for sexual purpose. The session covers:

• Spotting warning signs
• Reporting concerns to the force
• Reviews and appeals

This presentation is aimed at practitioners who work directly with vulnerable people in Portsmouth, and is also relevant for those working in the wider Hampshire, Southampton and IOW area.

The training session will be delivered by Chris Stevens-Ballard, ACU Investigator and PREVENT officer.

The session will last about an hour and will include an opportunity to ask questions.

Booking information:

This training is hybrid. To attend online via Teams, there is no need to book. Please put the session in your diary and join using the Teams link below. To attend in person, please use the Eventbrite booking link below to book a space.

Tuesday 11th March 2025 2-3pm (Online OR Conference room B, Civic Offices, Portsmouth)

Attend online (no need to book) Click here to join the meeting

Attend in person (booking essential) Book on Eventbrite

For further information or queries, please contact PSAB@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Recording of 2023 version of this training

Delivered by Stop Domestic Abuse the “Responding to Domestic Abuse” training combines the previous ‘victim’- and ‘perpetrator’-focused training, and aims to:

• Define what is domestic abuse
• What does domestic abuse look like for: Victims, people using abusive behaviours, children, professionals
• To increase knowledge and challenge stereotypes of victim, people using abusive behaviours, children and professionals.
• Types of relationships
• Engaging with your service users
• Understanding and accessing the referral pathway
• Effective safety planning and its application to your practice

Training dates:

• 11th March 2025 – 9.30am – 4.30pm
• 14th May 2025 – 9.30am – 4.30pm
• 10th June 2025 – 9.30am – 4.30pm
• Thursday 10th July 2025 – 9.30am – 4.30pm
• Wednesday 10th Sep 2025 – 9.30am – 4.30pm
• Tuesday 7th October 2025 – 9.30am – 4.30pm
• Tuesday 3rd February 2026 – 9.30am – 4.30pm
• Wednesday 11th March 2026 – 9.30am – 4.30pm

To book a place contact Stop Domestic Abuse via email portsmouthtraining@stopdomesticabuse.uk. The venue will be confirmed once you are booked onto the course.