Our County Lines, ACEs, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training course equips care staff with essential knowledge to recognise and respond to the exploitation of vulnerable children and young people. This comprehensive face-to-face training covers the risks associated with county lines drug networks, the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and the warning signs of child sexual exploitation (CSE).
By completing this course, your team will develop the skills to identify risk factors, respond effectively to disclosures, and implement safeguarding measures to protect those at risk.
This course is ideal for professionals working in residential care, social work, education, youth services, and other support settings where safeguarding vulnerable individuals is a priority.
Course Description
Our County Lines, ACEs, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training equips professionals with essential knowledge and practical strategies to recognise, prevent, and respond to exploitation and adverse childhood experiences. By completing this course, your team will gain the skills to:
- Understand Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Explore the impact of ACEs on child development, behaviour, and long-term well-being, and learn how early interventions can mitigate their effects. - Recognise Risk Factors and Warning Signs
Identify the key indicators of county lines activity, child sexual exploitation, and other forms of abuse, enabling early intervention and safeguarding. - Understand the Dynamics of County Lines
Gain insight into how criminal networks exploit vulnerable individuals, using coercion, manipulation, and violence to traffic drugs and control victims. - Identify Patterns of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
Learn how CSE perpetrators operate, the grooming process, and the psychological impact on victims, ensuring a proactive safeguarding approach. - Address Cuckooing and Human Trafficking
Recognise the signs of cuckooing (criminal groups taking over a vulnerable person’s home) and understand the link between exploitation, trafficking, and modern slavery. - Respond to Disclosures with Confidence
Develop the skills to handle disclosures of abuse sensitively, ensuring victims feel heard and supported while following appropriate safeguarding protocols. - Enhance Multi-Agency Collaboration
Understand the role of different agencies, including social services, law enforcement, and healthcare, in protecting children and young people from exploitation. - Implement Effective Safeguarding Strategies
Learn best practices for protecting at-risk individuals, including reporting procedures, safety planning, and trauma-informed approaches. - Access Support and Resources
Gain knowledge of national and local support services available for victims of exploitation, ensuring access to ongoing care and protection.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Our County Lines, ACEs, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training course is developed in line with recognised regulations and guides to ensure the highest standards of care, professionalism, and compliance. For this course, we align with the following:
- The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
This regulation underpins our training, ensuring it supports safe, effective, and child-centred care practices within children’s homes. By aligning with these standards, we help your organisation meet the regulatory requirements for providing high-quality care and fostering positive outcomes for children and young people. Learn more (opens in a new tab). - Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards
Our training integrates principles from this guide to promote therapeutic care approaches that meet the emotional and developmental needs of children. By reflecting quality standards, we equip care staff with the tools to create supportive, nurturing environments that foster resilience, security, and growth. Learn more (opens in a new tab).
Why Compliance and Quality matter:
- Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Training content is developed in line with Ofsted and other relevant frameworks, helping your organisation maintain compliance and demonstrate excellence.
- Promoting Best Practices: Framework-aligned training ensures your team applies evidence-based methods, fostering a culture of professionalism and respect.
- Continuous Improvement: We embrace the principles of continuous improvement encouraged by these frameworks, incorporating them into our training to promote reflective practice and ongoing development.
Delivery of the Training
This course will be delivered by an expert trainer in this field at a date and time of your choosing. Training can be hosted at our own premises, which can comfortably accommodate up to 12 individuals, or at your own premises if feasible and required. We are flexible on start times to help accommodate all shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
Customisation and Relevance: We can adapt the content of this training to include your organisation’s core values, mission, policies, and procedures. By incorporating examples of documents used within your organisation, we ensure that the training is relevant and clear to your staff.
Expertise and Support: Delivered by expert trainers with extensive experience in the field, our courses provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to your team. To help your team stay updated and compliant, we can provide additional refresher courses designed to ensure that staff remain proficient in best practices. These refresher courses can be scheduled as needed to maintain high standards of care.
Please use our enquiry form or contact us by telephone if you have any queries about this training course or would like to express an interest to schedule your training. A member of our team will be happy to answer any questions.
Course Materials and Certification
All course materials will be provided, and refreshments are included. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the course, and you will receive copies of completed evaluation forms for your records.
Our Facilities
- Disability access building
- Ground flood training facilities (at request)
- Comfortable classroom lecture/study environment
- Toilet & Washrooms inc. disabled access
- Refreshments provided
- Location: Our training centre is based in Middleton, Manchester, UK. For precise directions, click here to view us on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Pricing and Duration
- Time required: Half a day
- Accommodates: Up to 12 people
- Price: £275
Suggested Refresher Frequency
To ensure ongoing competence and performance:
- Monitor and assess staff performance regularly.
- Evaluate knowledge and skills at least annually.
- Provide additional learning and development opportunities as needed, with mandatory refreshers at least every 2 years.
Benefits of Our Training
Why Choose Us?
- Expert Trainers: Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about care.
- Comprehensive Content: Our training covers all essential aspects of each topic, ensuring your staff are well-prepared to provide high-quality care and support in their specific area of practice.
- Quality Assurance: Our courses meet the highest standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant frameworks, guidelines, and legislation specific to each course.
- Flexible Delivery: Choose from face-to-face sessions at our training centre or your premises, with training available at times to suit all shift patterns.
- Customisable Training: Tailor the course to reflect your organisation’s unique values and requirements.
- Refresher Courses: We offer refresher courses to keep your team proficient in up-to-date and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the County Lines, ACEs, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training course, and why is it important?
This course provides essential knowledge and practical strategies to help professionals identify, prevent, and respond to child exploitation and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). It equips participants with the skills to safeguard vulnerable individuals and support those at risk of being targeted by criminal networks or sexual exploitation.
- Who should take the County Lines, ACEs, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training course?
This training is ideal for professionals working with children and young people, including social workers, care staff, teachers, youth workers, healthcare providers, and law enforcement. It is also beneficial for organisations seeking to strengthen their safeguarding measures.
- What will I learn in the County Lines, ACEs, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training course?
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of ACEs, county lines exploitation, and child sexual exploitation. The course covers recognising risk factors and warning signs, understanding the tactics used by perpetrators, responding effectively to disclosures, implementing safeguarding measures, and working with multi-agency partners to protect at-risk individuals.
- How long is the County Lines, ACEs, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training course?
The course is delivered over half a day, combining theory with interactive discussions to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Can the County Lines, ACEs, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training course be customised to meet our organisation’s needs?
Yes, we can tailor the training to align with your organisation’s policies, procedures, and safeguarding frameworks. Customisation ensures relevance to your team’s specific roles and responsibilities.
- Do you offer any follow-up or refresher training?
Yes, we recommend periodic refresher training to keep knowledge and skills up to date. We offer refresher courses and follow-up sessions to reinforce learning and address emerging safeguarding concerns.
- Where can the County Lines, ACEs, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training course be delivered?
The course can be delivered at our dedicated training facilities, which are fully equipped to accommodate up to 12 participants. Alternatively, we can provide training at your organisation’s premises, subject to space and equipment requirements.
- What is the maximum number of participants in a training session?
To ensure an interactive and engaging learning experience, each session accommodates a maximum of 12 participants.
- Will I receive a certificate after completing the County Lines, ACEs, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training course?
Yes, all participants will receive a certificate of completion, verifying their attendance and successful participation in the training.
- How often should my team refresh their County Lines, ACEs, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Training?
We recommend annual refresher training to maintain awareness of safeguarding practices, emerging risks, and updated legislation.
Enquiry Form
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