Training & Consultancy Services

Across Scotland, our highly trained staff are helping individuals of all ages gain the skills and confidence to keep children safe and allow them to get the best from their Childhood.

What can you expect from us?

  • a child-centred approach
  • staff who are knowledgeable about child protection policy, legislation and research
  • a commitment to working collaboratively to support positive outcomes for Scotland's children and young people
  • a commitment to respecting and promoting local child protection guidelines
  • a commitment to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice
  • a quality assured service
  • value for money.

Our trainers have a wide range of experience and expertise in the field of child welfare. They are experienced in the design and delivery of training in key areas of practice. All of our training courses are based on best practice and lessons from research.

Safeguarding in Sport

Sport plays an important part in children's lives. It allows them to make new friends, stay healthy and develop new skills. But children must be safe and adults must have the skills and knowledge to keep them safe. Our training courses help sports clubs develop child protection policies and procedures.

ChildLine in Scotland

ChildLine helps and supports thousands of children and young people every year. And through its work in schools and communities, ChildLine works to raise awareness and understanding of how we can all support children.

Using the expertise and knowledge of the staff and volunteers, ChildLine also offers training and consultancy and works with children and young people to give them the skills to provide peer support [read more].

Links to dedicated training and consultancy services:

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