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Training Directory

Brightcore Training Directory

This guide outlines upcoming training opportunities for educators and professionals in safeguarding and mental health. Each listing includes course titles, dates and times to help you plan your development pathway.

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To book, click on the course link, or visit our training portal at brightcoreconsultancy.com/courses. There you will find full details, availability and a simple booking process to secure your spot. Early registration is recommended as places are limited.

Annual Safeguarding Compliance Update Leading an Effective Whole School Approach​

  • Monday 1st December 2025 | 14.00-17.00

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Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment & Harmful Sexual Behaviour

  • Wednesday 3rd December 2025 | 09.30-12.30

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Annual Online Safety Update, including Emerging Risks & Trends​

  • Wednesday 14th January 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Thursday 23rd April 2026 | 09.30-12.30

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Mental Health in Education Update​

  • Tuesday 20th January 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Friday 8th May 2026 | 09.30-12.30

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

  • Monday 12th January 2026 | 09.30-12.30

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Safeguarding your most Vulnerable Pupils & Students​

  • Thursday 26th February 2026 | 09.30.12.30

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

  • Tuesday 27th January 2026 | 09.30-12.30

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Neglect: Recognising and Responding to the Impact on Children

  • Thursday 11th December 2025 | 09.30-12.30

  • Monday 9th March 2026 | 09.30-12.30

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

  • Monday 19th January 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Monday 20th April 2026 | 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

  • Thursday 8th January 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Thursday 30th April 2026 | 09.30-12.30

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Managing, Maintaining & Monitoring the Single Central Record

  • Tuesday 20th January 2026 | 09.30.12.30

  • Wednesday 15th April 2026 | 09.30-12.30

  • Tuesday 9th June 2026 | 09.30-12.30

Safeguarding & Mental Health Training Courses

New to the Role 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 DSL – Day 2’ to complete their full safeguarding training.

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  • Tuesday 6th January 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Monday 2nd February 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Tuesday 3rd March 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 16th April 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 21st May 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Monday 1st June 2026 | 09.00-16.00​​​

Designated Safeguarding Lead Refresher Training​​

  • Tuesday 2nd December 2025 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 7th January 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Tuesday 3rd February 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 4th March 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Friday 17th April 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • 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

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

  • Tuesday 9th December 2025 | Wednesday, 10 December 2025 | 09.15-16:45​

  • Thursday 15th January 2026 | Friday 16th January 2026 | 09.15-16:45

  • Tuesday 10th February 2026 | Wednesday 11th February 2026 | 09.15-16:45

  • Tuesday 17th March 2026 | Wednesday 18th March 2026 | 09.15-16:45

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

  • Wednesday 20th May 2026 | Thursday 21st May 2026 | 09.15-16:45

  • Wednesday 17th June 2026 | Thursday 18th June 2026 | 09.15-16:45

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

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

  • Wednesday 7th January 2026 | Thursday 8th January 2026 | 09.15-16:45

  • Wednesday 25th February 2026 | Thursday 26th February 2026 | 09.15-16:45

  • Wednesday 25th March 2026 | Thursday 26th March 2026 | 09.15-16:45

  • Wednesday 22nd April 2026 | Thursday 23rd April 2026 | 09.15-16:45

  • Tuesday 12th May 2026 | Wednesday 13th May 2026 | 09.15-16:45

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

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

New to the Role DSL Training – Day 2​

  • Tuesday 2nd December 2025 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 7th January 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Tuesday 3rd February 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Wednesday 4th March 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Friday 17th April 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • 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

Governor Training

New to the Role of Safeguarding Governance

  • Monday 8th December 2025 | 17:30-19:30

Governor Training

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

  • Thursday 13th November 2025 | 17:30-19:30

Safer Recruitment​

  • Friday 9th January 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 19th March 2026 | 09.00-16.00

  • Thursday 11th June 2026 | 09.00-16.00

​​Youth Mental Health First Aider Refresher Course​

  • Wednesday 14th January 2026 | 09.15-13.15

  • Tuesday 3rd February 2026 | 09.15-13.15

  • Wednesday 4th March 2026 | 09.15-13.15

  • Thursday 16th April 2026 | 09.15-13.15

Adult Mental Health First Aider Refresher Course​

  • Tuesday 20th January 2026 | 09.15-13.15

  • Thursday 12th February 2026 | 09.15-13.15

  • Tuesday 10th March 2026 | 09.15-13.15

  • Friday 24th April 2026 | 09.15-13.15

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

  • Thursday 9th October 2025 | Monday 10th November 2025 | Thursday 11th December 2025 | 09.00-17.00

  • Monday 3rd November 2025 | Thursday 4th December 2025 | Thursday 8th January 2026 | 09.00-17.00

  • Thursday 15th January 2026 | Thursday 12th February 2026 | Friday 13th March 2026 | 09.00-17.00

  • Tuesday 3rd February 2026 | Wednesday 4th March 2026 | Tuesday 14th April 2026 | 09.00-17.00

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