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Training Directory

​This guide highlights upcoming training for educators and professionals in safeguarding and mental health. Each course listing shows the title, date, and time, so you can plan your professional development with ease.

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Booking is simple: Click on the course title below, or visit our training portal at brightcoreconsultancy.com/courses. You’ll find full course details, availability, and an easy way to secure your place. We recommend registering early, as spaces are limited.​

 

Special offer: Refresh your mental health knowledge with our Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aid Refreshers - and for senior leaders, our new Designated Senior Mental Health Lead Refresher.

For a limited time, enjoy 10% off our mental health refresher courses, automatically applied when you book, and help your team stay confident and up to date.

Safeguarding Masterclasses

Annual Safeguarding Compliance Update Leading an Effective Whole School Approach​

  • Monday 21st September 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Thursday 7th January 2027 | 09.30-12.30

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Child Sexual Abuse within the Family Context Masterclass

  • Friday 27th November 2026 | 09.30-12.30​

  • Friday 19th March 2027| 09.30-12.30​

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Key Issue Updates: Honour Based Abuse, FGM, Forced Marriage, Domestic Abuse & Violence against Women & Girls

  • Friday 6th November 2026 | 09.30-12.30​

  • Thursday 4th February 2027 | 09.30-12.30

  • Monday 21st June 2027 | 09.30-12.30

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Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment & Harmful Sexual Behaviour

  • Monday 19th October 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Tuesday 19th January 2027 | 09.30-12.30

  • Thursday 20th May 2027 | 09.30-12.30​
     

Annual Online Safety & AI Update, including Emerging Risks & Trends​​

  • Thursday 5th November 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Thursday 14th January 2027 | 09.30-12.30

  • Tuesday 27th April 2027 | 09.30-12.30
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Mental Health in Education Update​​​

  • Monday 12th October 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Monday 1st February 2027 | 09.30-12.30

  • Friday 7th May 2027 | 09.30-12.30

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Contextual Safeguarding and Extra-Familial Harms, including CCE, CSE & County Lines​

  • Monday 5th October 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Thursday 11th February 2027 | 09.30-12.30

  • Friday 25th June 2027 | 09.30-12.30

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Evidencing excellent Safeguarding Practice: Record Keeping, File Reviews,  Supervision & Internal/External Reviews​

  • Monday 14th December 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Monday 15th March 2027 | 09.30-12.30

  • Monday 17th May 2027 | 09.30-12.30

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Neglect: Recognising and Responding to the Impact on Children​

  • Wednesday 3rd June 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Tuesday 1st December 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Thursday 11th March 2027 | 09.30-12.30

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Managing Allegations against members of staff, including Low-Level Concerns​​

  • Thursday 1st October 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Friday 8th January 2027 | 09.30-12.30

  • Thursday 15th April 2027 | 09.30-12.30

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Managing Complex Safeguarding Issues, including Fabricated Induced Illness, Disguised Compliance, Child Parent Abuse & Parental Mental Health Concerns​

  • Friday 4th December 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Monday 8th February 2027 | 09.30-12.30

  • Monday 26th April 2027 | 09.30-12.30

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Managing, Maintaining & Monitoring the Single Central Record​​

  • Tuesday 9th June 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Monday 28th September 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Thursday 7th January 2027 | 09.30-12.30

  • Thursday 6th May 2027 | 09.30-12.30

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Leading Outstanding Safeguarding through Engaging the Wider Stakeholders: Pupils, Students, Parents & Governors

  • Monday 30th November 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Monday 1st March 2027 | 09.30-12.30

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Safeguarding your most Vulnerable Pupils & Students​

  • Tuesday 20th October 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Thursday 4th February 2027 | 09.30-12.30

Safeguarding & Mental Health Training Courses

New to the Role of DSL Training – Day 1

Please note: This course constitutes Day 1 of a two-day training programme. All new DSLs and DDSLs are required to attend ‘New to the Role of DSL – Day 2’ to complete their full safeguarding training.

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  • Wednesday 1st July 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 16th September 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Tuesday 13th October 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Monday 7th  December 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Tuesday 26th January 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Monday 8th March 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Tuesday 20th April 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 26th May 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 17th June 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Monday 12th July 2027 | 09.00-16.00

New to the Role of DSL Training – Day 2 / DSL Refresher Training (Virtual):​​​​

  • Friday 22nd May 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Tuesday 2nd June 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 2nd July 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 15th July 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 3rd September 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 17th September 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 14th  October 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 11th  November 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Tuesday 8th December 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 27th January 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Monday 22nd February 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Tuesday 9th March 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 21st April 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 27th May 2027| 09.00-16.00

  • Friday 18th June 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Tuesday 13th July 2027 | 09.00-16.00

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New to the Role of DSL Training – Day 2 / DSL Refresher Training (Face to Face):

  • Friday 2nd October 2026| 09.00-16.00 (Worcester)

  • Tuesday 17th November 2026 | 09.00-16.00 (Birmingham)

  • Wednesday 13th January 2027 | 09.00-16.00 (London)

  • Wednesday 24th March | 09.00-16.00  2027 (Farnborough)

  • Wednesday 30th June 2027 | 09.00-16.00 (Worcester)

Governor Training

Annual Safeguarding Update for Governors: Understanding the latest developments, risks and statutory requirements

  • More dates coming soon

Governor Training

New to the Role of Safeguarding Governance

  • More dates coming soon​

Safer Recruitment​​​

  • Thursday 11th June 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Monday 13th July 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 10th September 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 8th October 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Monday 2nd November 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 9th December 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Monday 1st February 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Tuesday 16th March 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Friday 30th April 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Monday 7th June 2027 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 8th July 2027 | 09.00-16.00

​​Two-Day Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course​​​​​​​

  • Thursday 18th June 2026 | Friday 19th June 2026 | 09.15-16:45

  • Tuesday 14th July 2026 | Wednesday 15th July 2026 | 09.15-16:45

​​Youth Mental Health First Aider Refresher Course​​​​

  • Thursday 4th June 2026 | 09.15 - 13.15

  • Wednesday 8th July 2026 | 09.15 - 13.15

Two-Day Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course​​​​

  • Tuesday 9th June 2026 | Wednesday 10th June 2026 | 09:15-16:45

  • Tuesday 21st July 2026 | Wednesday 22nd July 2026 | 09:15-16:45

Adult Mental Health First Aider Refresher Course​​​​

  • Thursday 25th June 2026 | 09.15 - 13.15

​Designated Senior Mental Health Lead Course (Three full days plus 1-2-1 session)​​​

  • Monday 27th April 2026 | Thursday 21st May 2026 | Friday 26th June | 09:00-16:30

  • Thursday 7th May 2026 | Monday 8th June 2026 | Tuesday 7th July 2026 | 09:00-16:30

  • Tuesday 22nd September 2026 | Tuesday 20th October 2026 | Wednesday 18th November 2026 | 09:00-16:30

  • Tuesday 13th October 2026 | Monday 9th November 2026 | Friday 11th December 2026 | 09:00-16:30

  • Monday 2nd November 2026| Tuesday 8th December 2026 | Friday 15th January 2027 | 09:00-16:30

  • Monday 11th January 2027 | Thursday 11th February 2027 | Friday 12th March 2027 | 09:00-16:30

  • Friday 5th February 2027| Monday 8th March 2027 | Thursday 15th April 2027 | 09:00-16:30

  • Friday 16th April 2027 | Tuesday 18th May 2027 | Tuesday 15th June 2027 | 09:00-16:30

  • Monday 10th May 2027 | Tuesday 8th June 2027| Thursday 1st July 2027 | 09:00-16:30

​Designated Senior Mental Health Lead Refresher Course (One full day)​​​​

  • Friday 5th June 2026 | 09:00-16:30

  • Tuesday 14th July 2026 | 09:00-16:30

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