Alongside the live online webinar sessions co-ordinated by the LSCP Business Unit, we are also keen to signpost you to a range of safeguarding training sessions which are delivered by agencies within the partnership.
If you have any queries relating to any of the following sessions, please contact the agency delivering that session directly.
Children and Young People Suicide Prevention training
Free for professionals in Leeds working with children and young people (limited spaces available until Sept 2026)
- Training available in-person
- Funded by Leeds City Council Public Health
- Delivered by experienced workers from Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service with lived experience of mental health
- Based on person centred and trauma informed approaches to mental health support.
This specialist training is designed for professionals in Leeds across education, health, social care, youth work and community services who want to:
- Gain insight and understanding of suicide thoughts and feelings include suicidal intent.
- Recognise warning signs and risk factors for suicide in children and young people
- Learn practical techniques for early intervention and support.
- Build confidence in having safe and compassionate conversations around suicide.
- Strengthen your own internal procedures and polices and find out about referral pathways and signposting options.
The training supports schools to approach suicide prevention responsibly, and in alignment with recent national guidance. It builds on the mental wellbeing curriculum by strengthening staff confidence in recognising suicidal signs and behaviours alongside developing the skills to engage in meaningful conversations about suicide. This course provides practical tools you can apply immediately in your professional role.
Face-to-face training:
This program is delivered in one 5 hour training session held at Tech North
Thursday 6 August, 10am – 3pm
Wednesday 16 September, 10am – 3pm
Please note there are only 10 face to face spaces so once all sessions are full. There will be a waiting list.
To book email natalie.kirby@lslcs.org.uk
Please note - the training content is the same so please only book on either online or in-person.
Safer Leeds Domestic Abuse Training: February - July 2026
Please follow attached links to book a place on these training sessions
If you have any queries, please contact Safer Leeds General Number 0113 222 4444.
Tuesday 8th September - WYP Technology Facilitated Abuse workshop
Wednesday 9 September – Introduction to Domestic Violence and Abuse
Wednesday 16 September – Stalking briefing
Wednesday 23 September – Assessing risk, safety planning, DASH and MARAC
Thursday 8 October – Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage
Thursday 15 October- Non-Fatal Strangulation briefing
Thursday 22 October – Thematic Learning from Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs)
Tuesday 10 November - Introduction to Domestic Violence and Abuse
Tuesday 17 November – Stalking Briefing
Wednesday 25 November – Assessing risk, safety planning, DASH and MARAC
Beyond the buzzword: An introduction to trauma informed practice
Join the Compassionate Leeds programme team for a 60-minute session to learn about how Leeds is cultivating a trauma-informed approach to address the impact of trauma and adversity on children, young people & families.
Why attend?
Enhance collaboration across sectors by having a shared language & understanding around trauma, adversity and protective factors. Discover ways that you can start to implement trauma informed approaches into your practice straight away.
Who should join?
Anyone who works for children, young people and families across the partnership of services in Leeds including health, education, social care and third sector. This may also interest those working across the adults health & care partnership.
Book your place via Event Brite.
If you have any questions regarding this training please contact: itipcommunityofpractice@leeds.gov.uk