
Central sessions
Please refer to your school's SLA for the cost of each session and ensure you have the authority to book before proceeding. A charge will be incurred for non attendance or cancellation within 48 hours for both face to face sessions and zoom - please see cancellation policy)
All face to face training is done following government guidelines.
- Mon 27 Jun27MonJunNew Governor Safeguarding training/Zoom27 Jun, 16:00 – 18:00ZoomGovernors are facing an increasing level of scrutiny in Ofsted inspections. At CES we encourage Governors to not only participate in school based staff training but to also attend a session specifically designed to enable Governors to fulfil their statutory duties.
- Tue 28 Jun28TueJunSingle Central Record/Gateshead Marriott28 Jun, 09:30 – 11:30Gateshead Marriott, Gateshead NE11 9XF, UK
- Tue 05 Jul05TueJulDesignated Safeguarding Lead Refresher/Zoom05 Jul, 13:30 – 15:30 BSTZoomThis session is amended annually to ensure Designated Safeguarding Leads are kept up to date with current issues and guidance.
- Wed 06 Jul06WedJulFamily Support Network/zoom06 Jul, 13:30 – 15:00zoom
- 08 Jul, 09:00 – 16:00 BSTMercure George Washington Hotel, Stone Cellar Road High Usworth Washington, Washington, Newcastle NE37 1PH, UKThis training is specifically designed for staff who have been asked to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy. Only after completion of the course can they act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- 14 Jul, 09:00 – 16:00Village Hotel Newcastle, The Silverlink N, Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 0BY, UKThis training is specifically designed for staff who have been asked to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy. Only after completion of the course can they act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Wed 14 Sept14WedSeptAnnual Safeguarding Refresher/Zoom14 Sept, 13:30 – 14:30ZoomThis session is amended annually to ensure staff are kept up to date with current issues and guidance. Using national and regional information we are able to develop the training to be relevant to a variety of school roles.
- Thu 15 Sept15ThuSeptNew Staff safeguarding/Zoom15 Sept, 15:30 – 17:30ZoomThe aim of this training is to help to understand what is meant by child abuse and neglect, how to recognise common signs of abuse and how to act if you have concerns about children’s care or safety, plus how to keep yourself safe by ensuring you follow your schools code of conduct.
- Fri 16 Sept16FriSeptNew/Full Designated Safeguarding Lead Training/Gateshead Marriott16 Sept, 09:00 – 16:00 BSTGateshead Marriott, Gateshead NE11 9XF, UKThis training is specifically designed for staff who have been asked to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy. Only after completion of the course can they act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Mon 19 Sept19MonSeptDesignated Safeguarding Lead Refresher/Zoom19 Sept, 15:30 – 17:30 BSTZoomThis session is amended annually to ensure Designated Safeguarding Leads are kept up to date with current issues and guidance.
- Wed 21 Sept21WedSeptNew Staff safeguarding/Zoom21 Sept, 13:30 – 15:30ZoomThe aim of this training is to help to understand what is meant by child abuse and neglect, how to recognise common signs of abuse and how to act if you have concerns about children’s care or safety, plus how to keep yourself safe by ensuring you follow your schools code of conduct.
- Fri 30 Sept30FriSeptSafer Recruitment Refresher/Zoom30 Sept, 13:00 – 15:00ZoomAlthough there is no requirement to update ‘Safer Recruitment training’ this session is aimed at those who feel they would benefit from a refresher. Please note this session is not accredited.
- Tue 04 Oct04TueOctAnnual Safeguarding Refresher/Zoom04 Oct, 15:30 – 16:30ZoomThis session is amended annually to ensure staff are kept up to date with current issues and guidance. Using national and regional information we are able to develop the training to be relevant to a variety of school roles.
- 07 Oct, 09:30 – 16:00Newburn Activity Centre, Grange Rd, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8ND, UKThis is an accredited 1-day programme which comprehensively covers all aspects of dealing with serious incidents in schools. The training is designed to support staff members in dealing with low level behaviour through to high risk behaviour.
- Wed 12 Oct12WedOctEmergency Paediatric First Aid (1 Day)/Newburn Activity Centre12 Oct, 09:00 – 16:00Newburn Activity Centre, Grange Rd, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8ND, UKA range of subjects are covered including: Responsibilities and reporting, Resuscitation, Dealing with an unresponsive casualty, Minor injuries, Assessment of the situation & prioritising actions, Epilepsy, Wounds and bleeding , Anaphylaxia and shock
- Thu 13 Oct13ThuOctNew Staff safeguarding/Zoom13 Oct, 15:30 – 17:30ZoomThe aim of this training is to help to understand what is meant by child abuse and neglect, how to recognise common signs of abuse and how to act if you have concerns about children’s care or safety, plus how to keep yourself safe by ensuring you follow your schools code of conduct.
- Fri 14 Oct14FriOctSafer Recruitment - Full Day/Mercure George Washington14 Oct, 09:00 – 16:00Mercure George Washington, Washington NE37 1PH, UKThis full day session ensures delegates are up to date and compliant with all requirements of the Safer Recruitment process and expectations. The course is fully accredited through the Safer Recruitment Consortium, working alongside the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
- Tue 18 Oct18TueOctDesignated Safeguarding Lead Refresher/Zoom18 Oct, 13:30 – 15:30 BSTZoomThis session is amended annually to ensure Designated Safeguarding Leads are kept up to date with current issues and guidance.

Course costs
Courses are free for schools who have Enhanced Service Level Agreements unless otherwise stated.
Schools who have Core Service Level Agreements can access discounted courses and a number of free courses.
For those who do not have an SLA, there is a minimum charge of £75 per course.