14:00, Sunday, 19th April 2026
Mental Health and Neurodiversity Training Package
13 May 2026 – 9am – 5pm – Normanby Gateway (Lysaghts Way, Scunthorpe DN15 9YG)
This new Mental Health and Neurodiversity Training Package has been developed by colleagues from Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). The course responds to local feedback from professionals and key recommendations from the National Panel, highlighting the growing need to strengthen safeguarding practice around children’s mental health, parental mental health, and neurodiversity.
Delivered by a multi‑disciplinary team of specialist health professionals, including CAMHS, the 0–19 Health & Wellbeing Service, With Me in Mind, the Neurodevelopmental Team, and the CYP Crisis and Community Support Team, this training offers practical, up‑to‑date guidance for anyone working with children, young people and families. The course includes case studies, Q&A opportunities, scenario‑based learning, and practical resource packs.
Training Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
Increase their awareness and understanding of mental health and neurodiversity in children and young people.
Develop confidence in early identification and intervention strategies.
Gain clarity on local referral pathways and how to access specialist support.
Strengthen understanding of parent and infant emotional wellbeing and its safeguarding relevance.
Access signposting information, tools and resources to support effective professional practice.
To reserve your place please email mars@northlincs.gov.uk
New Page: Words Matter: Verbal Abuse of Children
We’re pleased to launch a new page on our website dedicated to raising awareness of childhood verbal abuse and signposting through to the Words Matter campaign.
Research shows that two in five children (41%) experience harmful verbal abuse from adults, often through everyday language that can go unnoticed yet have long‑lasting and damaging effects on their wellbeing and development.
The Words Matter initiative emphasises how the tone and quality of adult–child communication powerfully shape a child’s sense of self and long‑term outcomes.
Visit the new page to learn more here: CMARS | Words Matter: Verbal Abuse of Children – CMARS
Free Webinar: Online sexual offending – supporting families following arrest of a parent
14 April 2026 – Online – 4pm – 5pm
This webinar is primarily for social work practitioners, but it may also be useful for any professional whose role may involve contact with children or families, including those in social care, health (primary care, mental health, accident and emergency, midwifery, health visiting, sexual health), police, adoption services, fostering services, schools and any other relevant services in contact with children, young people, parent(s) or carer(s). The timings of the webinars have been selected to ensure that anyone, no matter their profession, should find a convenient time be able to attend.
Following the webinar, you can expect to have:
An understanding of the Managing risk and trauma after online sexual offending guide and how to use it in practice
An increased ability to respond effectively where a parent or carer is under police investigation after accessing sexual images of children online
A better understanding of the scale and nature of online sexual offending
Greater knowledge of the emotional, behavioural and physical impacts of online sexual offending
Greater confidence in safeguarding the whole family following arrest of a parent.
This course will be led by an expert trainer who has significant experience in working with children and families following arrests of parents after accessing sexual images of children online, delivering training, and working within multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.
To register your place please click here: Online sexual offending: supporting families following arrest of a parent | CSA Centre
On behalf of The Domestic Abuse Partnership Board: Book Now! – North Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Partnership Board Event
The Domestic Abuse Partnership Board are holding an event for any staff and volunteers working with adults and families who have experienced Domestic Abuse in North Lincolnshire on 30 April, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at The Baths Hall.
The event has been organised to strengthen our collective response to domestic abuse across the local system. It will bring together partners from health, social care, education, policing, housing, and the voluntary sector, along with experts by experience.
We are also pleased to welcome guest speakers who will share specialist expertise and lived‑experience insights into the complexities surrounding domestic abuse.
To reserve your place at the event, please visit our TicketTailor account: Buy tickets – North Lincolnshire Safeguarding Partnerships
What I Wish My Parents or Carers Knew
The report, “What I Wish My Parents or Carers Knew”, is shaped by children’s own experiences and offers practical advice to help adults support safe, confident and healthy online lives. It covers key themes such as managing screen time, building trust, staying safe on social media, and having open conversations about digital wellbeing.
This is a valuable resource for anyone supporting children in today’s online environment and provides actionable tips grounded in what young people say they need most.
The Blue Door Support Service Training Offer
The Blue Door are currently offering multiple training opportunities in respect of Domestic Abuse which include the following:
Responding to Domestic Abuse: A Practical Guide
This is the mandatory foundation session that must be completed before accessing any further courses. It provides essential awareness, guidance, and trauma‑informed approaches for recognising and responding to domestic abuse.
Domestic Abuse: Advanced Practice Training
A deeper exploration of patterns of abuse, coercive control, safeguarding frameworks, and practitioner responsibilities.
Attendance is strictly limited to those who have already completed the ‘Responding to Domestic Abuse: A Practical Guide’ session.
Domestic Abuse Through the Child’s Eyes
An additional development opportunity focused on understanding the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people.
Skills for Enabling Change
A skills‑building session focusing on empowering conversations and supporting safer outcomes.
Booking and Further Information
You can view all upcoming sessions and book your place via The Blue Door’s Eventbrite page here: The Blue Door Support Service CIC Events – 23 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite
