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
“Excellent knowledgeable trainer. Group work was thought provoking, challenging and insightful which got you to think and relate to practice. Learnt from others as well as from the trainer, insightful and informative. An extremely beneficial training day which I would recommend to others.”
2024
2025
- Monday 27th January
- Tuesday 4th February
- Thursday 20th March
Domestic Abuse
“Very useful, the trainer’s knowledge was exceptional and style of delivery very professional and sensitive given the nature of the subject."
2024
2025
- Friday 10th January
- Monday 3rd February
- Tuesday 11th March
Collaborative Working in multi-agency section 42 Enquiries
“The trainer was very personable and knowledgeable. The training went at a consistent pace and all participants were engaged. The additional resources and references were also a great addition.”
2024
2025
- Monday 13th January
- Tuesday 18th February
Self-neglect and Hoarding
"The self neglect training was excellent. Delivery was great, Jay and Roz extremely knowledgeable about the subject and facilitated great discussions. The resources were pertinent and thought provoking, really enabled me to consider people I'm working with and how the knowledge can be applied.”
2024
2025
- Friday 24th January
- Thursday 13th February
- Thursday 6th March
KMSAB e-learning foundation module
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Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board has partnered with training provider, DCC-I, to create an e-learning module. This module will focus on the safeguarding principles to provide a basic introduction to topics such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act. This e-learning is designed to act as an introduction to, or a refresher of, the safeguarding principles.
This is not a substitute for your agency’s own safeguarding training or the KMSAB multi-agency training courses. The quiz at the end of the e-learning is for your personal reflection and does not provide a formal review of your learning.
Access KMSAB e-learning
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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 sessions is scheduled to take place virtually at the below time:
- Tuesday 25th February, 6pm-7:30pm - Look Ahead's Male Independent Domestic Abuse Advocacy Service
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.
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:
- Thursday 20th February 2025 - 9.30am to 12.30pm
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:
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:
The following websites may also be helpful: