KMSAB Training & Events

KMSAB Level 3 multi-agency training

The Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board (KMSAB) has created a series of facilitated online training sessions for staff from statutory partner agencies who have responsibility for direct practice in safeguarding. The training is interactive, relevant to practice and will form part of delegates' continuing professional development. To undertake the training, workshop participants require a suitable secure and safe place, without distractions, including sole use of a computer with video conferencing facilities. As safeguarding is integral to all work, it is important that delegates have the agreement and support of their line manager, and that provision is made to support their attendance. 

Before booking a place, please ensure that you are eligible to receive the training. Places will be allocated to staff from the following statutory partner agencies which contribute financially to the operation of the Board:

• Kent Police
• Kent County Council
• Medway Council
• NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
• Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust 
• Medway NHS Foundation Trust
• East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
• Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
• Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
• Medway Community Healthcare
• Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
• HCRG Care Group
• Kent Fire and Rescue Service

In addition, 2 spaces will be available on each course for District Council representatives, GPs and other non-statutory partners who can evidence that they require level 3 training. Whilst spaces are allocated to agencies, in the event of undersubscription the spaces will be available for other partner agencies to use. We hold waiting lists to support this so please do book on even if your agency allocation has been filled.

Courses

There are four one-day courses available - each will run from 9.30am to 4.30pm, with regular breaks throughout the day. Sessions will be delivered using the Microsoft Teams platform. For more information on the etiquette of the online learning, please read the guidelines for online training using Microsoft Teams. 

Adult Legal Literacy

2024

• Friday 25th October
• Tuesday 5th November
• Wednesday 4th December

2025

• Monday 27th January 
• Tuesday 4th February
• Thursday 20th March

Flyer Booking Form

Domestic Abuse

2024

• Wednesday 6th November
• Thursday 5th December

2025

• Friday 10th January
• Monday 3rd February
• Tuesday 11th March

Flyer Booking Form

Collaborative Working in multi-agency section 42 Enquiries

2024

• Wednesday 30th October
• Thursday 28th November
• Friday 13th December

2025

• Monday 13th January
• Tuesday 18th February

Flyer Booking Form

Self-neglect and Hoarding

2024

• Thursday 14th November
• Wednesday 18th December

2025

• Friday 24th January
• Thursday 13th February 
• Thursday 6th March

Flyer Booking Form

KMSAB e-learning foundation module

Effective implementation of the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Multi-agency Self-neglect and Hoarding Policy and Procedures

This free full-day event is aimed at staff working for non-statutory partner agencies of KMSAB (including charities and care providers) who are required to operate in accordance with the multi-agency policy and procedures with regard to persons who self-neglect or hoard. This training is designed for staff requiring Level 3 training, who have responsibility for direct practice in safeguarding and already have some experience and knowledge in this field.

Self Neglect is a recurrent theme in many Local and National Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SAR’s). This is especially true of persons with co-occurring conditions such as mental ill health and substance misuse. Referrals into the SAR working group continue to be received with this theme. KMSAB is promoting the proactive and effective use of the Self- Neglect and Hoarding Policy and Procedures by all partner agencies.

Flyer Booking Form

KMSAB Safeguarding Adults Review Learning Events

Improving partnership working: Professional Curiosity and Unconscious Bias

This free half-day event is designed for multi-agency partners across Kent and Medway, to bring together key learning and develop a shared understanding of engagement strategies and triggers for intervention focusing on practitioners’ Professional Curiosity & Unconscious Bias. Over the last few years there have been several Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs) and Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) in Kent and Medway which have highlighted common themes including how complex needs and risks are managed. These have included issues, such as considering capacity and unwise decision making, engagement and disengagement with services, and the impact of cultural beliefs and understandings.

There will be two sessions, taking place on the below dates and will be held on Microsoft Teams:

• Monday 18th November 2024 - 9.30am to 12.30pm
• Thursday 20th February 2025  - 9.30am to 12.30pm

Flyer Booking Form

Improving partnership working: Legal Literacy

This free half-day event is designed for multi-agency partners across Kent and Medway, to bring together key learning and develop a shared understanding of engagement strategies and triggers for intervention focussing on Legal Literacy.

This event will take place on Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 9.30am - 12.30pm and will be held on Microsoft Teams:

Flyer Booking Form

KMSAB Open Sessions

These open sessions are free of charge, open to all and will focus on providing a space where attendees can engage with the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board to discuss topical issues and current planned activity being delivered across Kent and Medway, as part of their professional or personal development.  Each session will provide the opportunity to meet some key people responsible for safeguarding in Kent and Medway and ask them questions about their service.

The next open session is scheduled to take place virtually at the below time:

• Tuesday 19th November, 6pm-7:30pm - Professional Curiosity

Flyer Booking Form

Other training opportunities

Although the Board's multi-agency safeguarding adults training workshops are not funded for external organisations, there are a wealth of independent training organisations and professional associations which offer training and other resources:

• • • KMSAB Competence Framework - to support agencies that do not have one, the KMSAB has also developed a competence framework which provides employees and employers with a benchmark for the minimum standard of competence required of those who work to safeguard adults across a range of sectors. 
    • Kent Safeguarding Children Multi-agency Partnership has a range of training and resources, including a free 'Safeguarding Adults - Level 1' e-learning course.
    • The Medway Safeguarding Children Partnership also has a range of training resources which can be accessed via the website.
    • There is a wealth of information on the KMSAB website, including our own Safeguarding Adults Competence Framework, as well as specific policies and procedures.
    • Suicide awareness training:
      • MIND Mid Kent - Free adult suicide training available to anyone living or working in Kent and Medway.  
      • Zero Suicide Alliance - Suicide awareness training

The following websites may also be helpful:

• • • Ann Craft trust - Safeguarding Adults and Young People at Risk
    • Skills for Care
    • Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
    • Health Education England E-Learning for Healthcare
    • The Education People
    • Housing LIN - Housing Adults and Safeguarding Alliance