This Practice Week is designed to strengthen professional knowledge, reflective practice and confidence when working with children and families affected by sexual abuse. The programme brings together experts from health, social care, policing, education and national partners to support shared learning and consistent practice across Lancashire.
Monday 15 June 2026
10:00 – 11:00
Speaking the Same Language
An exploration of shared terminology and understanding to support effective multi‑agency responses to child sexual abuse. To register : see dates below
12:00 – 13:00
Local and National Learning: Reviews and Casey – I Wanted Them to Notice
A session focusing on learning from local and national reviews, highlighting key messages for practice improvement. To register : see dates below
15:30 – 16:30
Signs and Indicators of Abuse
Supporting professionals to identify indicators of sexual abuse and respond effectively. To register : see dates below
Tuesday 16 June 2026
15:30 – 16:30
Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
An overview of the SARC offer and how professionals can support children and young people to access specialist services. To register : see dates below
Wednesday 17 June 2026
10:00 – 11:30
Talking to Children About Sexual Abuse
This session supports safeguarding partners to implement recommendations from the 2024 National Review into Child Sexual Abuse within the Family Environment.
Book directly via CSA Centre: Workshop five - Talking to children | CSA Centre
12:00 – 13:00
Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) Interviews
An introduction to ABE interviews and the professional role in supporting children through the process. To register : see dates below
15:30 – 16:30
Professional Curiosity and Sexual Abuse in Early Years
Enhancing professional curiosity and early identification of sexual abuse in early years settings. To register : see dates below
Thursday 18 June 2026
14:00 – 15:00
'Secondary harms in CSEM investigations" -
Crossing the line: an interview with principle practitioner Michael Sheath.
15:30 – 16:30
PolEd- Recommended for education settings
An overview of PolEd, a PHSE‑aligned educational resource supporting pupils to understand relationships, staying safe and the law. To register : see dates below
Additional Event
15 July 2026 | 12:00 – 13:00
Putting the Child Sexual Abuse Response Pathway into Practice
A practical session supporting professionals to embed the CSA response pathway in everyday practice.
Book directly via CSA Centre: Putting the Child Sexual Abuse Response Pathway into practice | CSA Centre