1. Bromley Barnados DV Training 2009 Nicky Brownjohn Designated Nurse for Safeguarding Children Bromley

2. Local Context Serious case review – elements of domestic violence Child protection cases PCT safeguarding database between 2006 and 2008 highlighted domestic violence as the most significant key factor in families where there were safeguarding concerns Domestic Violence forum focused developments such as advocates and freedom programme Need to embed LSCB procedure and risk matrix into local practice CAF link MARAC

3. Preparation October 2008 Established scope and nature of project Multi agency steering group established November 2008 December 2008 – practical arrangements January 2009 – trainees identified, managers contacted

4. Module 1- Multi Agency Briefing 5 ½ day sessions Good multi agency mix Participant preparation Content Attendance

5. Module 2- Initial Assessment 2 - 2 day course Steering group decision to open up to non social care – initially considered 10 places for health/education/police Difficulties to fill first courses Health and police (public protection desk) included Raised practice issues

6. Module 3 - Core Training (and safety planning) 3 -3 day courses set up social workers specific Immense difficulties in filling courses – 1 cancelled Difficulties releasing staff Practice issues Mentoring sessions post course – agreed with managers

7. Module 4- Safety planning Open to those doing Module 1 Multi agency Identified that some participants were uneasy about how safety planning issues when working with child

8. Lessons Managers briefing and ownership of course Knowledge of procedures and matrix prior to course Clarity regarding content of each module and who it is aimed at Gender and culture – clarity about the course content – LSCB standpoint Good having police on steering group Links to MARAC

9. Bromley Focus On Domestic Violence 2009 Safeguarding Children At risk From DV Barnados training MARAC DV Forum Freedom Programme Advocacy Annual Conference 2009