6b. Training within the Local Authority

Manchester Safeguarding Children’s Board

The purpose of the MSCB Multi-agency Training is to help develop and foster the following, in order to achieve better outcomes for children and young people:
• a shared understanding of the tasks, processes, principles, and roles and responsibilities outlined in national guidance and local arrangements for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare;
• more effective and integrated services at both the strategic and individual case level; improved communication between professionals, including a common understanding of key terms, definitions and thresholds for action;
• effective working relationships, including an ability to work in multi-disciplinary groups or teams, and;
• sound decision-making, based on information sharing, thorough assessment, critical analysis and professional judgement.

The MSCB Multi-agency Training courses have been tailored to meet the needs of professionals within the partnership agencies and in the Voluntary, Community and Faith (VCF) sector

For details of training offered by MSCB and how to apply follow this link: http://www.manchesterscb.org.uk/docs/67153_MSCB_Training_Programme2010_final%20proof.pdf

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council also host a range of multi-agency course available for the voluntary, community and faith sector.

This brochure contains course information on the following CAF courses:
• CAF Level 1: Awareness Briefing
• CAF Level 2: Practitioner Training
• CAF Level 2: Manager/Supervisor Training
• Lead Professional, Team Around the Child, Child and Family Plans Training
• Assessment Skills, Communication and Engagement Training
• Charing Meetings Training

To support the promotion of integrated working, you may also wish to consider completing one of the following courses:
• Safeguarding Children Foundation Level
• Safeguarding Children Advanced Level
• Welcome to Manchester Children’s Trust
• Induction Standards Briefing for Managers

For the brochure, follow this link:



Toolkit Index

1.    Introduction
2.    Developing your Organisation
       a.    Organisation 
       b.    Employees  
       c.    Moving Forward
3.    How to? Guides
4.    Safeguarding
5.    Common Assessment Framework (CAF)
6.    Personal and Professional Development
       a.    Training within the Voluntary Sector
       b.    Training within the Local Authority
       c.    Links to Local Education Establishments
7.    Job Profiles
8.    Glossary