Cross-Partnership Workshops
Following the successful Cross Partnership Learning Event in November
2025, Sefton Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP), Sefton Adults
Board (SAB), Sefton Safer Together (SST) and Sefton Domestic Abuse
Partnership Board (SDAPB) are delighted to invite you to a series of
virtual workshops to explore the cross cutting themes that emerged
from the event. The workshops are detailed below:
Risk Management - 30th September 2026, 1:30-3:00pm, MS Teams.
Identifying risk, multi-agency responsibilities and safety planning-
Develop a shared multi-agency understanding of risk identification,
analysis, escalation and ownership. Understanding practice enablers
that promote safeguarding and safety.
Coercive Control -7th October 2026, 1:30-3:00pm, MS Teams.
Developing professional ability to identify coercive
and controlling behaviour.
Being Curious -14th October 2026, 1:30-3:00pm, MS Teams.
Enhancing professional curiosity to mitigate errors in
judgment and ensure children and families receive timely
responses and interventions.
Target audience
The cross-partnership workshops are a great opportunity for the Sefton workforce working with children, adults and families to reflect, learn and be professionally curious about the unique experiences of families and support earlier identification and intervention of need.
DO NOT DELAY, BOOK TODAY!
Cross-Partnership Workshops visit: https://seftonscp.org.uk/events
Free Domestic Abuse Training
Introduction: In this introductory course you are going to learn about Domestic Abuse and how it can affect individuals and families living with abuse.
Please see the booking details and dates available below.
Tickets available now Safety Wellbeing And Challenging Abuse
August 2026
Friday 28th 10:00-12:00 May Logan
September 2026
Wednesday 9th 10:00-12:00 Formby Library
Thursday 24th 10:00-12:00 May Logan
October 2026
Friday 9th 10:00-12:00 May Logan
Wednesday 21st 10:00-12:00 Formby Library
November 2026
Wednesday 4th 13:00-15:00 Formby Library
December 2026
Friday 18th 10:00-12:00 Formby Library
For bespoke training or to book your organisation in for training on a date that works best for you please contact Kelsey Dottie.
E-mail - Kelsey.dottie@swaca.com
Domestic Abuse eLearning Course
Abuse eLearning course
This is an introductory course which will enable you to find out more about domestic abuse and how it can affect individuals and families living with abuse. At the end of the course you will have increased knowledge of:
- the signs of domestic abuse
- the types of behaviours that are abusive
- the effect of domestic abuse on adults and children
- some of the reasons people find it difficult to leave abusive relationships
- some tools and techniques to have conversations about domestic abuse
- where to get help and support for people living with Domestic Abuse
This course is free to all Sefton Council Employees and Elected Members and be accessed directly via Sefton Corporate Learning Centre - Me Learning
If you are a Sefton based organisation, you may also be able to access this course free of charge. For more information, please contact Janette Maxwell in the Community Safety & Engagement team at janette.maxwell@sefton.gov.uk
eLearning Opportunity: Non-fatal strangulation offence
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner has called for training on non-fatal strangulation for frontline workers.
Many Victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse will be familiar with non-fatal strangulation. "Dr Cath White, Forensic Physician and ex-clinical Director of St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre says:
"Sometimes the intent of the attacker will be to kill the victim but many times it will be a way to control her"
The eLearning package is aimed at raising awareness on this issue and has been developed for Frontline workers. It takes around twenty minutes to complete and can be found here: Safelives.org
TRAINING FOR SEFTON PROFESSIONALS
Older People and Domestic Abuse (1 hour 12.30-1.30)
7TH OCT (12.30), 21ST OCT (3.00)
Join us for a "Lunch and Learn" session This session aims to raise awareness and explore the unique challenges older people face when experiencing domestic abuse.
OTHER ONLINE TRAINING EVENTS:
Introduction to Domestic Abuse for Practitioners (2 Hours)
7TH OCT 2025 9.30 am
This training session provides you with an introductory overview of Domestic abuse within the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act
Controlling and coercive behaviour for Practitioners (2 hours)
21ST OCT 2025 12.00
This training session provides you with an understanding of controlling and coercive behaviour within domestic abuse relationships.
Post separation abuse for practitioners (1.5 hours)
23RD OCT 2025 9.30
This training session provides you with an understanding of how post separation abuse can affect people ending domestic abuse relationships.
Children and Domestic Abuse (1.5 Hours)
23RD OCT 2025 12.30
In this introductory course you are going to find out how children can be affected by living in households where there is domestic abuse.
How Do I book?
We are always looking to develop new training courses- please let us know if you want to know more or have any suggestions or requirements for your service.