These resources include links to legislation, policy and practice guidance and specific knowledge to support social work professionals’ safeguarding practice children and adults who are at risk of abuse and neglect.
This library is just a starting point to help you explore CPD options.
As a qualified social worker, it’s your responsibility to choose CPD activities that match your role, interests, and development goals. Talk to your manager or training team to plan your CPD. You can also contact your local authority’s workforce development team to learn about training opportunities in your area.
Please note: Most resources focus on social work in Wales, however some may refer to the laws and standards adopted in other UK nations.
Legislation, policy and procedures
- Legislation Safeguarding | Law Wales
- Legislation Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
- Legislation Children Act 1989
- Policy/guidance Wales Safeguarding Procedures
- Policy/guidance Wales safeguarding-guidance
- Policy/guidanceWorking together to safeguard people: code of safeguarding practice | GOV.WALES
- Standards National safeguarding training, learning and… | Social Care Wales
- Research/evidence Wales Safeguarding Repository - Security, Crime, and Intelligence Innovation Institute - Cardiff University
- Legislation Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015
- Curated resources VAWDASV - Wales Safer Communities
- Curated resources Welsh Government resources- Violence against women and domestic abuse
- Curated resources Safeguarding & Early Intervention - Wales Safer Communities
- Curated resources Modern Slavery & Exploitation - Wales Safer Communities
- Curated resources Safeguarding training, support and resources - SCIE
Support services
- Curated Resources Support for victims of crime Information leaflets - Victim Support
- Curated Resources Support for men and boys | Rape Crisis England and Wales
Community safety and criminal justice
- Curated resources Safer Communities for Wales - Wales Safer Communities
- Curated resources The Crown Prosecution Service | The Crown Prosecution Service
- Curated resources Mate and hate crime - Bullying | Mencap | Learning disability
- Curated resources/ information and support services Home - Stop Hate UK
- Curated resources/support and information services Stalking Awareness training courses Suzy Lamplugh
- Podcast Criminal Justice Social Work - Let's Talk Social Work | Acast
Safeguarding children and young people
Safeguarding adults
- Research/evidence Sexual Incidents in Adults Social Care; Evidence Review Briefing - SCIE
- Research/evidence Resident-to-resident harm in care homes and residential settings - SCIE
- Podcast Dignity, respect, empowerment: adult safeguarding explored with Dr Jeremy Dixon - Let's Talk Social Work | Acast
- Information and support services About Hoarding | HoardingUK
- Podcast Self-Neglect: Exploring the Social Work Response - Let's Talk Social Work | Acast
Forced marriage and honour based violence
- Guidance The right to choose: government guidance on forced marriage - GOV.UK
- Information/support services About us – Karma Nirvana
Modern slavery
- Curated resources Modern slavery training: resource page - GOV.UK
- Curated resources Modern Slavery & Exploitation - Wales Safer Communities
Who is this for?
These resources may be useful for:
- Student Social Workers – see also Social work students | Social Care Wales
- Qualified Social Workers – see also Continuing Professional Development (CPD) | Social Care Wales
- Managers and Leaders - see also Leadership | Social Care Wales
- Social Work Educators
- Those returning to practice – see also Returning to social work practice | Social Care Wales
- Internationally qualified social workers – see also registering if you qualified outside the UK | Social Care Wales