Course 1:
CPC Multi Agency Child Protection Procedures – 2 full days

Who should attend:

This course is primarily for frontline practitioners within all partner agencies who would be responsible for reporting a child protection concern and supporting a family during and throughout a child protection investigation. (General and Specific Workforce).

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course, participants will:

• Be aware of the updated procedures in Fife, specifically to Pre-Birth IRD, ACRA IRD, CARM IRD, Child Protection Planning Meetings, MARAC and Information Sharing
• Be aware of the key concepts of Contextual Safeguarding
• Recognise the signs of abuse and neglect
• Know how to report a concern
• Understand the process that happens after a concern is raised (both with the Social Work Contact Centre, the Child Abuse Investigation Team and the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration)
• Understand the IRD, JII, Medicals, and SCIM processes as well as how Housing can support a vulnerable family
• Understand and be able to apply relevant legislation and guidance
• Understand issues of consent and confidentiality

Delivered by:

Workforce, Police Scotland Public Protection Unit, NHS Fife Child Protection Team, Social Work, Education, Data Protection, Housing, SCRA and MARAC

Available dates:

• 26 August 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 1)
• 2 September 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 2)

• 25 November 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 1)
• 2 December 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 2)
  

• 18 February 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 1)
  
• 23 February 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 2)

• 21 April 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 1)
  
• 27 April 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 2)

• 2 September 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 1)
  
• 7 September 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 2)

• 4 November 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 1)
  
• 10 November 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes (day 2)
  

Application form for non-Fife Council Employees is here: Book a Child or Adult Protection Training Course | Fife Council

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Course 2:
CPC Multi Agency Child Protection and Families Affected by Disability

Who should attend:

This course is primarily for frontline practitioners within all partner agencies who would be responsible for reporting a child protection concern and supporting a family during and throughout a child protection investigation (General and Specific Workforce).  It is of particular interest to those working with children and staff working with children with disability including those with complex physical and communication needs.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe social and cultural attitudes to disability
  
• Recognise how their own attitudes and values to disability or those of their agency or the general public can affect how they view risks of child abuse and neglect in families
  
• Explain the rights of disabled children and adults and their responsibility to promote equal treatment
  
• Recognise the particular vulnerabilities of disabled children to abuse and neglect
  
• Describe the impact that disability of a family member may have on other family members
  
• Explain the importance of maintaining a child focus
  
• Identify ways they will work more effectively with disabled children or disabled adults and from where to obtain further help
  
• To be aware of pathways, escalations, contextual safeguarding and procedures with Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration
  
• The importance of single and multi chronologies where a child has a complex disability
  

Delivered by:

Workforce, Police Scotland Public Protection Unit, NHS Fife (Learning Disability and Occupational Therapy), Social Work (Disability) and Special Education.

Available dates:

• 11 September 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes
  
• 21 January 2027,  9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead Glenrothes
  
• 8 September 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead Glenrothes
  

Application form for non-Fife Council Employees is here: Book a Child or Adult Protection Training Course | Fife Council

Fife Council staff book via Oracle

Course 3:
CPC Multi Agency Child Protection and Substance use - Impact on children and families

Who should attend:

This course is primarily for frontline practitioners within all partner agencies who would be responsible for reporting a child protection concern and supporting a family during and throughout a child protection investigation (General and Specific Workforce).  It is of particular interest to those working with unborn babies, children, teenagers and adults impacted by harmful substance use.

Learning Outcomes:

• Local & National context
• Impact on children of parental use
• Impact on children from their own use
• Working across a partnership
• Child’s point of view/recovery/ whole family recovery
• Child Protection Procedures and recognising harm caused by chronic substance use

Delivered by:

Workforce, Police Scotland Public Protection Unit, NHS Fife (Vulnerable In Pregnancy Midwifery), Social Work (Early Intervention), Education, Clued Up and Barnardo’s.

Available dates:

• 23 September 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes
• 28 January 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead Glenrothes, Ground Floor Room 2
  
• 14 September 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead Glenrothes, Ground Floor Room 2
  

Application form for non-Fife Council Employees is here: Book a Child or Adult Protection Training Course | Fife Council

Fife Council staff book via Oracle

Course 4:
CPC Multi Agency Child Protection and Return Discussions

Who should attend:

This course is for staff who would become notified of a child missing from their home or placement, either directly by Police or via the VPD system.  It is of particular relevance to staff working in Residential Childcare, Police Scotland Responding Officers and Education staff (High School and Pupil Support Service).

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course participants will:

• Be aware of the National Guidance 2021 (updated 2023)
• Be confident in holding a Return Discussion
• Be confident in sharing information captured within a Return Discussion
• Be aware of the term Contextual Safeguarding
• Be confident in the role of SCRA in relation to multiple missing episodes/VPD

Delivered by:

Workforce, Police Scotland Risk and Concern Hub, Fife Council Residential Childcare Manager, Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration and Education (Pupil Support Service).

Available dates:

• 4 November 2026, 9:30am - 1:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes.
• 12 May 2027, 9:30am - 1:30pm, Bankhead, Glenrothes.
  

Application form for non-Fife Council Employees is here: Book a Child or Adult Protection Training Course | Fife Council

Fife Council staff book via Oracle

Course 5:
CPC Multi Agency Child Protection and Poor Parental Mental Health

Who should attend:

This course is primarily for frontline practitioners within all partner agencies who would be responsible for reporting a child protection concern and supporting a family during and throughout a child protection investigation (General and Specific Workforce).  It is of particular interest to those working with unborn babies, children and young people impacted by poor parental mental health such as Midwives, Health Visitors, Education (all), Police Scotland Responding Officers, Social Work (all) and relevant third sector e.g. Fife Young Carers.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Raise awareness for the workforce about risks and protective factors in relation to mental ill health and child protection
• Feel empowered to respond appropriately
• Keep the child at the centre when thinking of poor parental mental health

Delivered by

Workforce, Police Scotland Public Protection Unit, Social Work, NHS Fife CAMHS and Perinatal Infant Mental Health, Education and Fife Young Carers.

Available dates:

• 7 October 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes
• 2 March 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead Glenrothes, Ground Floor Room 2
  
• 28 September 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead Glenrothes ,Ground Floor Room 2
  

Application form for non-Fife Council Employees is here: Book a Child or Adult Protection Training Course | Fife Council

Fife Council staff book via Oracle

Course 6:
CPC Multi Agency Child Protection for Social Workers (and others) working with Adults (14+)

Who should attend:

This course is primarily for those working in adult services where their allocated service user have contact with children who may be vulnerable; either in their home, community, online or wider environment. This could be Adult Social Workers, Justice Workers, Police Scotland, Youth Intervention, NHS Fife, CAMHS, Education (High School, PSS) Housing, Clued Up, DAPL, Fife Young Carers, etc.

Learning Outcomes:

• To be able to recall and be alert for signs of abuse and neglect
• To be aware of the changes in Fife in relation to the National Guidance for Child Protection 2021
• To be aware of child protection processes in Fife
• To be aware of the term ‘Contextual Safeguarding’
• To be aware of the multi agency Vulnerable Young Person’s Guidance

Delivered by

Workforce Development Lead Officer

Available courses (online via MS Teams):

• 21 September 2026, 2pm - 4:30pm - details below
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• 13 January 2027, 9:30am - 12pm details below
  • Microsoft Teams meeting – No booking required
    
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• 10 March 2027, 9:30am - 12pm details below
  • Microsoft Teams meeting – No booking required
    
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Course 7:
CPC Multi Agency Child Protection Planning Meetings (CPPM)

Who should attend:

This course is primarily for frontline practitioners within all partner agencies who would be responsible for reporting a child protection concern and supporting a family during and throughout a child protection investigation (General and Specific Workforce) in particular those who may be called to Child Protection Planning Meeting. This includes staff in NHS Fife, Education, Police Scotland, Housing, Social Work and advocacy services.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course participants will:

• Be able to understand their role before, during and after a Child Protection Planning Meeting
• Understand the format of a CPPM and the various roles within (e.g. Chair)

Delivered by

Social Work Reviewing Service Team

Available dates:

• 13 November 2026, Online via MS Teams, 9:30am - 11am - details below
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Application form for non-Fife Council Employees is here: Book a Child or Adult Protection Training Course | Fife Council

Fife Council staff book via Oracle

Course 8:
CPC Multi Agency Child Sexual Abuse

Who should attend:

This course is designed for those working with children who may be at risk of, or have been victim of, child sexual abuse.  It is focused on staff within Specific and Intensive roles such as; Social Worker, Police Scotland Public Protection Unit, NHS Paediatrician, GP, Health Visitor and Child Protection Coordinators in Education or Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project.  Staff should be working in a role where you would support a child during, before and after the IRD process where the case is specifically related to Child Sexual Abuse; physical or non-contact.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will feel confident in the following:

• Explore and consider:
• Definition of Child sexual Abuse
• Online sexual harm
• Indicators of concern
• Recognising and responding to concerns
• Implications for assessment and intervention
• Relevant theory and research
• Supporting families

Delivered by

Workforce Development Lead Officer, Police Scotland Sex Offender Police Unit, Social Work Child Protection Team, NHS Pediatrician and Education Child Protection Development Officer.

Available date:

• 16 March 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes, Ground Floor, Room 2
  
• 26 October 2027, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Bankhead, Glenrothes, Ground Floor, Room 2
  

Application form for non-Fife Council Employees is here: Book a Child or Adult Protection Training Course | Fife Council

Fife Council staff book via Oracle

Course 9:
CPC Multi-Agency Vulnerable Young Persons Protocol - Information Session

Who should attend:

Learning Outcomes:

• To understand new updated guidance around vulnerable young people in relation to child protection processes (aged 16-25 depending on circumstances)

Delivered by:

Workforce Development Lead Officer.

Available courses (online via MS Teams):

• There are no planned sessions on this topic. If you wish to request one, speak to your manager and then please contact sara.williamson@fife.gov.uk to request one.
  

Course 10a:
CPC Multi Agency Core Elements of Wellbeing, Welfare and Protection – Voice of the Child

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for all practitioners who work directly with children and young people, and for supervisors who support those in direct practice. It is particularly relevant for professionals who have a responsibility to hear, interpret, and record the voice of the child — including social workers, teachers, health professionals, police officers, third sector staff, and others working across the child protection system.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will: 

• Develop a clear understanding of what constitutes the child’s voice, including non-verbal communication.
• Explore common barriers and misconceptions that prevent children’s voices from being heard.
• Understand the statutory and professional obligations to seek, record, and act upon the child’s views.
• Learn practical strategies to amplify and evidence the child’s voice in assessments, planning, and decision-making.
• Reflect on thematic learning from case reviews and consider how to improve practice across multi-agency settings

Delivered by:

Workforce Development Lead Officer

Available courses (online via MS Teams):

• 14 September 2026, 9:30am -10:30am - details below
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• 24 February 2027, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
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• One-hour sessions
• Join via the link above

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Course 10b:
CPC Multi Agency Core Elements of Wellbeing, Welfare and Protection – When Services find it Hard to Engage (Disguised Compliance/Professional Curiosity)

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for all practitioners and managers across agencies who work with children, young people, and families where engagement is challenging. It is particularly relevant for professionals who may encounter non-engagement, hostility, or disguised compliance in their practice — including social workers, teachers, health professionals, police officers, early years staff, housing officers, and third sector practitioners. Supervisors and managers who provide oversight and support in complex cases should also attend.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will:

• Understand the principles and purpose of the guidance on working with families who are hard to engage, including its relationship to statutory child protection procedures
• Recognise indicators of non-engagement, hostility, and disguised compliance, and understand their potential impact on a child’s safety and wellbeing
• Develop professional curiosity by exploring reflective questions and strategies to avoid drift, false reassurance, or minimisation of risk
• Analyse risk effectively using patterns of behaviour, cumulative concerns, and the child’s lived experience to inform decision-making
• Apply practical strategies for safe, purposeful engagement with parents/carers, including de-escalation techniques and planning for practitioner safety
• Strengthen multi-agency collaboration by understanding roles, responsibilities, and escalation pathways when engagement remains limited or hostile
• Reflect on the emotional impact of this work and identify supports available through supervision, peer discussion, and organisational wellbeing resources

Delivered by:

Workforce Development Lead Officer

Available courses (online via MS Teams):

• 27 August 2026, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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• 22 March 2027, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
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• One hour sessions
• Join via the link above

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Course 10c: CPC Multi Agency Core Elements of Wellbeing, Welfare and Protection – Neglect

Who should attend:

This course is designed for all practitioners who work directly with children and young people, and for supervisors who support those in direct practice.

Aims:

• To understand neglect and how to respond using the principles of GIRFEC
• To feel confident in measuring (lack of) change and avoiding start again syndrome

Learning outcomes:

• What is neglect
• Understanding neglect
• Taking action - GIRFEC

Available courses (all dates are online via MS Teams):

• 15 September 2026, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
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  • Meeting ID: 322 497 137 449 686
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• 12 January 2027, 9.30am - 10.30am
  • Join: Neglect Webinar
  • Meeting ID: 353 345 572 118 372
  • Passcode: E7a9uQ7B

Course 11:
CPC Multi Agency Reflective Workshop

Who should attend:

Anyone who has attended any multi agency training session on any of the above courses.  Participants are asked to sign up for an offering in the 12 months after attending in order to allow time for embedding learning into practice and to share reflections and allow longer term evaluation to be captured.

Learning Outcomes:

• To reflect on multi agency child protection learning
• To reflect on opportunities you have had in your single agency since the training in relation to sharing learning, supervision and impact on practice

Delivered by:

Workforce Development Lead Officer and members of the Child Protection Committee Learning and Practice Development Subgroup.

Available courses: (online via MS Teams)

• 15 September 2026, 10am - 11am 
• 2 December 2026, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
• One-hour sessions

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Course 12:
CPC Multi Agency IRD Participants Practice Development Sessions (Intensive Workforce Only)

Who should attend:

Only those who hold a post whereby you would be invited to attend an IRD meeting should apply; all other applications will be rejected. Social Work (all) Police (Detective Sergeant or Detective Inspector- CAIT staff) NHS Fife (Midwifery, Health Visitor, GP, School Nurse, CAMHS, Paediatrician, Child Protection Nurse Advisor) Education (Depute Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Principal Teacher of Guidance or Support).

Learning Outcomes:

To gain a deeper understanding of the IRD meeting process, with specific focus on:

• JII/SCIM
• CARM/ACRA
• Medical Examinations
• IRD Processes
• Moving to CPPM from IRD
• Purpose and Function of CPPM
• Interim Safety Planning
• Recording Decisions
• Pre Birth IRD Learning
• Thresholds

Delivered by:

Detective Inspector from Police Scotland, Social Work Child Protection Manager, NHS Fife Child Protection Team Leader, Lead Nurse for Child Protection and Education Development Officer for Child Protection.

Available courses:

Please contact your single agency child protection operational lead for information about upcoming forums.

Police: Stuart Houston

Social Work: Michelle Best

NHS Fife: Rebecca Saunders

Education: Sofia McGarry

Application form for non-Fife Council Employees is here : Book a Child or Adult Protection Training Course | Fife Council

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CPC Multi Agency Child Protection and Neglect – Full Day Exploration

Who should attend:

All staff working with children and families.

Aim:

• To understand neglect and how to respond using the principles of GIRFEC
• To understand what Learning Reviews are teaching us about neglect
• To learn how to capture the voice of the child
• To recognise and respond to disguised (non) compliance with professional curiosity and challenge
• To feel confident in measuring (lack of) change and avoiding start again syndrome

Delivered by:

Workforce Development Lead Officer and other relevant agencies.

Available dates

• 31 August 2026, 9:30am - 3:30pm, at Bankhead, Glenrothes, Ground Floor Room 2
  
• 7 December 2026, 9:30am - 3:30pm, at Bankhead, Glenrothes, Ground Floor Room 2
• 23 March 2027, 9:30am - 3:30pm, at Bankhead, Glenrothes, Ground Floor Room 2
  
• 25 May 2027, 9:30am - 3:30pm, at Bankhead, Glenrothes, Ground Floor Room 2

Course 14: CPC Multi Agency Child Protection and Contextual Safeguarding

• For the academic year 2026/27 there is training available on this for staff working with children and families who live in the catchment area of Lochgelly High School.
• For training dates, speak to your agency’s Single Point of Contact for this topic.
• If you do not know who this is, please email CPC@fife.gov.uk, and the office will advise you who your SPOC is for Contextual Safeguarding.