Training events

iLearn Together is now live and available to book courses.

If you experience any issues or have any queries, email the iLearn team at ilearn@n-somerset.gov.uk.

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Welcome to the NSSCP multi-agency safeguarding training page. Our primary trainer who delivers the offer is Ellen Mutch. 

All users can now access iLearn which enables easier booking onto face-to-face courses and access to e-learning appropriate to your setting.

A outline of our 2026 training courses can be found in our leaflet.

Domestic abuse basic awareness

A new bespoke course designed by our North Somerset service providers Next Link.

Understanding domestic abuse

9.30am to 4.30pm

Domestic abuse specialist modules

We recommend that you attend the understanding domestic abuse course before booking onto the specialist modules.

Understanding the impact of domestic abuse on older people

This training will explore how domestic abuse may present in older people, what barriers they may face to access support and how their experiences may differ from other generations. 

We will also explore the connection between domestic abuse and abuse of older people, the role of adult social care and capacity assessments as well as what support is available. 

Understanding the impact of domestic abuse on children

This training will explore how domestic abuse impacts on children and what professionals can do to keep them safe and assist in helping them understand and process their experiences. 

Understanding domestic abuse – coercive and controlling behaviour

This training explores what coercive and controlling behaviour is and how it might present in the context of domestic abuse. 

You will learn about changes to legislation, policy and practice in this area and how this applies when working with individuals and families. 

Core offer

Inter-agency child protection -  basic awareness - level 1

Face to face:

Online:

Inter-agency child protection - intermediate - level 2

9.30am to 4.30pm

Inter-agency child protection - advanced - level 3

9.30am to 4.30pm

Inter-agency child protection - advanced - update

9.30am to 12.30pm

Face to face:

Online:

Inter-agency child protection basic awareness – refresher

Designed for those who have completed the basic level 1 training within the last 12 months and need a refresher.

Pre-recorded training available for delivery to individuals and groups via YouTube. 

Please contact ellen.mutch@n-somerset.gov.uk for more information.

Understanding the impact of neglect and strengths and needs toolkit

9.30am to 4.30pm

LADO – managing allegations against professionals

9.30am to 10.30am, online

  • Tuesday 21 April 2026
  • Tuesday 14 July 2026
  • Tuesday 10 November 2026

Prevent - basic awareness

Visit Prevent duty training - GOV.UK website for more information.

Trainer – Paul Cox

Specialist Prevent webinars 

We will be providing specialist webinars for professionals who have completed the prevent awareness training within the past 12 months. Joining information will be sent once attendance at the prevent awareness has been confirmed.

These will include:

  • antisemitism
  • emerging and extremist ideologies for example misogyny and incels, extreme Left anarchism and single-issue extremism such as LGBT and reproductive rights
  • Islamist extremism
  • right wing extreme ideologies

The cumulative impact of neglect on children

9.30am to 4.30pm 

  • Friday 5 December 2025 at Portishead Children's Centre

Other training opportunities

additional resources and online training | Childrens Safeguarding Partnership