Multi-agency best practice events
In April, May, and June, we will be running a multi-agency best practice event on child neglect.
This in person event is aimed at multi-agency front-line practitioners and team managers who work with children and/or families. Sessions are open to all agencies and are taking place across the county. Full details about the best practice events are available here.
Book your place by using the multi-agency best practice events form.
Stop It Now webinars
Throughout March and April 2025, organisations across Devon, Cornwall, and The Isles of Scilly, including local councils, NHS, law enforcement, and charities are collaborating on a local Stop It Now campaign to deter online child sexual abuse.
You can join our Stop It Now events here.
Main training and events calendar
For more information and to book your place on a given course, please select ‘view event’ next to the relevant course and follow the guidance.
Please note that anyone working for a Devon school should complete safeguarding training via the Devon Education Services training offer. All the training offered by Devon Education Services is not funded by the Devon SCP and is for school staff only.
If you work in areas within Torbay or Plymouth only, it is recommended that you attend their Safeguarding respective partnership training instead. Please see the Plymouth Safeguarding Children Partnership website or the Torbay Safeguarding Children Partnership website for more details.
Jan 2026
Feb 2026
Online learning and resources
In addition to the training events listed above, we also have our range of e-learning modules and other educational online resources.
SaFest 2025
SaFest is Devon’s annual online safeguarding festival, and this year’s edition will be taking place from 24-28 November 2025.
The programme of events and the booking link will be made available closer to the time, but you can register your interest by emailing safeguardingelearning-mailbox@devon.gov.uk.
Early Years child development training modules
Early years child development training is now available free of charge from the Department of Education. Please complete the Early Years Child Development sign up form to access this training.
Please note that the Early online training videos have been removed and will be replaced with up-to-date versions shortly.