CPD Events

We Are An Approved Provider

Kent Safeguarding and Attendance Forum (KSAF) is proud to be recognised as an Approved CPD Provider with The CPD Group.

By choosing KSAF CPD, you can be confident that:

• All training is authored and delivered by safeguarding and attendance professionals with lived experience and sector expertise.

• Content is aligned with statutory guidance (including KCSIE, DfE Attendance Guidance, and the Children Act).

• Sessions are designed to be interactive, accessible, and practical, with opportunities for reflection and application in your setting.

• Participants receive CPD certificates as evidence of professional learning and development.

Our commitment to free, high-quality CPD ensures that every school, professional, and community partner in Kent has access to the knowledge and tools needed to keep children safe and improve attendance.

Understanding Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) - CPD Accredited Activity

📅 24th September 2025
💻 Free Online CPD Event

CPD Accredited Event by The CPD Group - Activity Number: 1018713

Overview:
EBSA is often misunderstood as truancy, but it’s actually a complex safeguarding and wellbeing issue, usually linked to anxiety, unmet needs, or challenges at home. This free CPD session will help professionals develop a deeper understanding of EBSA, its causes, and how schools and services can provide effective support.

What you’ll gain:

• A clear understanding of EBSA and how it differs from truancy.

• Insight into the emotional and safeguarding factors behind school avoidance.

• Practical approaches to supporting pupils and families experiencing EBSA.

• A chance to share and learn alongside colleagues across education and safeguarding.

Who it’s for:
Open to all professionals working with children and families — including DSLs, Attendance Leads, SENCOs, Social Workers, School Staff, and Local Authority teams.

Persistent Absence as a Safeguarding Red Flag

📅 9th October 2025
💻 Free Online CPD Event

Overview:
Persistent absence is often viewed as a numbers problem, but it is one of the strongest indicators that a child may be at risk. This free CPD session will unpack why persistent absence should always raise safeguarding questions, exploring the hidden risks behind the data — from neglect and exploitation to unmet mental health needs. Using real examples and practical guidance, we’ll look at how schools and professionals can spot patterns, intervene early, and respond effectively.

What you’ll gain:

• A clear understanding of why persistent absence is a safeguarding red flag.

• Knowledge of the statutory guidance that underpins attendance and safeguarding practice.

• Practical strategies for balancing enforcement (penalty notices) with protective responses.

• Tools to use attendance data as an early warning system.

Who it’s for:
Open to all professionals working with children and families — including DSLs, Attendance Leads, Pastoral and Safeguarding Staff, SENCOs, Social Workers, and Local Authority teams.